Dashboard (interface)

Dashboard (interface)

In computer user interfaces, a dashboard isFact|date=August 2008 a floating, semi-transparent window that provides contextual access to commonly used tools in a software program. The interface is used to greatest effect in full-screen editing modes. Dashboard user interfaces are also used to display management information in an easy to read mode like a speedometer or heat gauge. Dashboard displays of this type were first introduced in the 1980s as componets of Executive Information Systems.

Applications using dashboards

* Aperture
* Apple Motion
* iMovie HD 6
* iPhoto 6
* iDVD 6
* QuickTime Pro

ee also

* Dashboard software
* Dashboard construct


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