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Using the Group Pane

This pane lists all the entries that match the type selected in the navigation pane or navigation toolbar. The list can be sorted by clicking on a column heading. Selecting an entry in this pane displays its details in the details pane.

The icons used in the pane may vary according to the state of the entry. For example, some of the users shown in this example have been configured for hot desking. This pane is also used by Manager in security mode to display entries for security settings.

Group Pane Actions

Sorting the List
The entries shown in the group pane can be sorted using any of the columns displayed.

1. To sort the list using the details in a particular column, click on the column header.

2. Clicking on the same column header again reverses the sort order.

Customizing the Columns Displayed
For each entry type, which details are shown in the group pane can be customized. Also the order of the column can be adjusted. For details of the options available for each type of entry see Group Pane Columns .

1. Right-click on the pane and select Customize Columns.

2. To add a column, selects its name in the left-hand Available Columns list and click >> to move it to the right-hand Selected Columns list.

3. To remove a column, select its name in the right-hand Selected Columns list and click << to move it to the left-hand Available Columns list.

4. To change the order of the Selected Columns, click on a column name and use the ^ and V controls.

5. Click OK.

Changing the Column Widths

1. In the column headers, place the cursor over the border between two columns.

2. When the cursor changes to a double headed arrow with a bar through it, click and hold the cursor.

3. Drag the border to the required position and release the cursor.

Adding a New Entry
The group pane can be used to add a new entry of the type currently displayed.

1. Right-click on the pane and select New.
   A arrow symbol next to New indicates that you can select a particular type of new entry to create. Click the arrow and select an option from the list.

2. Use the details pane to configure the new entry.
3. Click OK in the details pane.

Deleting an Entry

1. Select the entry to be deleted by clicking on it.

2. Right-click on the pane and select Delete.

Validating an Entry

1. Select the entry to be validated by clicking on it.

2. Right-click on the pane and select Validate.

Show in Groups
This command groups the items shown in the group pane. The grouping method will vary depending on the entry type being listed. For example, short codes are grouped based on short code feature type such as all forwarding short codes together.

1. Right-click on the pane and select Show In Groups.

Moving the Border Between the Panes
The border between the visible panes can be adjusted. Note that this is a proportional rather than exact position. If the whole window size is altered, the border position may also move.

1. Place the cursor over the border between two panes.

2. When the cursor changes to a double headed arrow with a bar through it, click and hold the cursor.

3. Drag the border to the required position and release the cursor.

Showing or Hiding Panes
The group pane can be shown or hidden. To do this use either of the following methods.

1. From the main toolbar, use the  icon.

or  

1. Select View. Those panes currently shown are indicated by a tick mark.

2. To show or hide the group pane, click on its name.

Changing the Size of Configuration Icons
The size of the icons used on the navigation pane and details pane can be adjusted.

1. Select File and then Preferences.

2. Select Edit.

3. Select the Visual Preferences tab.

4. Select the required icon size from Small,Medium orLarge.

5. Click OK.