Navigation Aids in Simplicity Studio#

A list of the icons and other navigational elements in Simplicity Studio and how they are used is in the table below.

Icon or Navigational Element

Description

A grid icon on a button in the vertical navigation bar used to return to the Home pageA grid icon on a button in the vertical navigation bar used to return to the Home page

When you hover over the Projects, Devices, Tools, or Settings button in the vertical navigation bar of Simplicity Studio, a little grid icon displays in the upper right corner. Click this icon to return to the Home page.

A plus sign icon that expands all items in a listA plus sign icon that expands all items in a list

Click to expand all items in a list.

A minus sign icon that collapses all items in a listA minus sign icon that collapses all items in a list

Click to collapse all items in a list.

An arrowhead icon pointing to the right that expands all items in a selected listAn arrowhead icon pointing to the right that expands all items in a selected list

Click to expand all items in a selected list.

An arrowhead icon pointing down that collapses all items in a selected listAn arrowhead icon pointing down that collapses all items in a selected list

Click to collapse all items in a selected list.

A funnel-shaped icon used to filter items in a listA funnel-shaped icon used to filter items in a list

Filters items in a list.

A magnifying glass icon used to search for information in a list or on a pageA magnifying glass icon used to search for information in a list or on a page

Search icon, located at the right of a field where you can enter a search term to find information in a list or on a page. After entering your search term, click this icon or press Enter to view the results.

Three black dots in a vertical line that expand a menu of options when clickedThree black dots in a vertical line that expand a menu of options when clicked

Click to expand a menu with more options to complete a task.

An arc icon with an arrow at the top right used to refresh a pageAn arc icon with an arrow at the top right used to refresh a page

Click to refresh a page.

A plus sign icon used to add or select an itemA plus sign icon used to add or select an item

Click to add or select an item, such as a device or SDK.

A minus sign icon used to remove an itemA minus sign icon used to remove an item

Click to remove an item.

A trash can icon used to delete an itemA trash can icon used to delete an item

Click to delete an item.

An icon shaped like a cog used to open a page of settings or expand a list of settingsAn icon shaped like a cog used to open a page of settings or expand a list of settings

Click to either open a Settings page or expand a list of settings.

Example of a dropdown list with a text label on the left and a black down arrow icon on the right that expands the listExample of a dropdown list with a text label on the left and a black down arrow icon on the right that expands the list

An example of a dropdown list. Click the down arrow on the right to expand the list.

A green toggle button, which represents a feature or option that is turned onA green toggle button, which represents a feature or option that is turned on

An activated toggle, which turns on a feature or option. Click the toggle again to turn it off, as shown in the row below.

A white toggle button, which represents a feature or option that is turned offA white toggle button, which represents a feature or option that is turned off

An inactive toggle where a feature or option is turned off. Click the toggle again to turn it on, as shown in the row above.

A green inkblot icon used to add a software development kit, or SDK, extensionA green inkblot icon used to add a software development kit, or SDK, extension

Click to add an SDK extension.

An icon with a green right arrowhead in the middle of a white circle with a green border used to run a device or operationAn icon with a green right arrowhead in the middle of a white circle with a green border used to run a device or operation

Click to run a device or operation.

A hammer icon used to start a managed runA hammer icon used to start a managed run

Click to start a managed run.

A page icon with a folded corner and a check mark in the middle of the page used to test a deviceA page icon with a folded corner and a check mark in the middle of the page used to test a device

Click to test a device.

The help icon, a solid green circle with a white letter i in the middle, used to get more information about a feature or optionThe help icon, a solid green circle with a white letter i in the middle, used to get more information about a feature or option

Click to display a tooltip with more information about a feature or option.

The Installer Progress icon, a bold green down arrow pointing to a green solid line, which, when clicked, displays a menu containing the package installation historyThe Installer Progress icon, a bold green down arrow pointing to a green solid line, which, when clicked, displays a menu containing the package installation history

Click to display a menu showing the history of package installations, updates, and packages you uninstalled.

An X icon used to close a page or window or cancel an actionAn X icon used to close a page or window or cancel an action

Click to close a page or window or cancel an action.