Ribbon
UI: Ribbon / Ribbon bar
What it's for
Bar of contextual actions for the active screen (module + view). Groups buttons by tabs/groups (Manage, Design, Navigate, Reports, …).
Relevance
Many actions are not in the sidebar — only on the ribbon. Without using it, it seems like the "feature is missing."
Example of use
In CDE → Files, Marta selects files and uses the ribbon Manage → Upload / Design → View 3D, instead of looking in the side menu.
Who can use it
Users with permission; buttons are disabled without selection, without permission, or if the feature flag is off (Menus Live).
Screen anatomy
- Horizontal strip above the main area.
- Tabs (e.g., Manage / Design / Offline / Settings) + groups of buttons.
- Distinct from the ribbon in Settings modals (Save/Changes).
Options and fields
Control types (standard)
| Type | EN Examples | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Create | New · Create · Upload | Create/add |
| Edit | Edit · Rename · Move · Copy · Delete | Mutation |
| View | Filter · Search · Refresh · Columns · Layouts | View |
| Domain | View 3D · Federate · Create Topic · Export · Import | Module-specific |
| Selection-gated | Download · Compare · Isolate | Requires selected item |
Where to find the exact inventory
Each feature article lists the ribbon for that page (e.g., Files, Topics, Explorer).
FE Configs: cde.config.tsx, design.config.tsx, explorer.config.tsx, build.config.tsx, meetings.config.tsx, …
How to use
- Open the module screen.
- Select the item (file, row, element) if the action requires it.
- Click the button in the correct group on the ribbon.
- If it is grayed out: selection, permission, or Menus Live.
Links
- Sidebar and module selector · Menus Live · individual module articles
Tips / common errors
- Do not confuse with theme/colors in My User.
- The Settings modal has its own ribbon (Changes / Save).
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