Mastering Your Tools: A Guide to Decoding Toolbar Icons
Article Highlights:
- Your guide for understanding toolbar icons.
- Boost productivity and efficiency while using ERA-IGNITE.
This article was written by Angelica Yensi, a software education representative.
The ERA-IGNITE toolbar, positioned at the top of your ERA-IGNITE screen, offers easy access to essential functions. Similar to a legend on a map helping you get to your final destination, the system icons enable you to perform your tasks more efficiently. In the table below, explore the icons on the standard* ERA-IGNITE toolbar.
| Icon | Name | Function |
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Sign On/Off | Log off from all applications |
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Application Navigator – ALT+END | Navigate to preferred applications and open new ones without returning to the Home Page |
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Save – F12 | Save changes in the current record |
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Previous Record – CTRL+B | Browse backward |
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Next Record – CTRL+F | Browse forward |
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Expand/Collapse Folder List | Expand (recommended) or collapse the folder list in applications with a left-hand navigation pane |
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Calculator | Utilize an online calculator |
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Calendar | Access an online calendar |
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NDNC Lookup | Access information from the National Do Not Call registry |
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Application Manual | Instantly access Smart Center and be seamlessly routed to application-specific manuals |
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Contact Us | Start a support chat or submit an eTicket through Smart Center |
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Search Help Videos | Access Smart Center’s Help Videos tab |
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Send Internet Email | Initiate a new email from your dealership’s established email program |
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Purchase Orders | Access the Purchase Order (PUR) application |
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Retail Management Intelligence | Access the Retail Management Intelligence (RMI) application |
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Reynolds Feedback | Provide feedback to Reynolds and Reynolds about ERA-IGNITE |
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ERA Mailbox | View emails and messages sent through the ERA-IGNITE Email (EMA) application to other dealership users |
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ERA Email Composer | Send emails through the ERA-IGNITE Email (EMA) application to other dealership users |
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SMS Text Messaging | Send SMS text messages to selected recipients |
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Computer Assisted Instruction | Access the Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) application |
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Page Up | Browse up one subscreen at a time through the current record |
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Page Down | Browse down one subscreen at a time through the current record |
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Escape | Return to the previous page |
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Configure | Add, remove, and organize items on your toolbar for optimal functionality |
*The icons in the table above are displayed on the standard toolbar. Some icons may be grayed out depending on your Security Profiles (SEC) access. Additional icons display depending on the application you are using.
The ERA-IGNITE toolbar plays a crucial role in optimizing operations and increasing efficiency. Developing a strong understanding of the various icons and their functions helps you boost productivity and effectiveness while using ERA-IGNITE for your day-to-day tasks. With this info in your back pocket, you’ll be on your way in no time!
For more ERA-IGNITE training opportunities, visit reyrey.com/training or contact the Reynolds Software Education department by emailing SED@reyrey.com or calling 937-485-1700.
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