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4Table of ContentsSAP NetWeaver Business Client ........................................................................................... 5

1 What's New .................................................................................................................... 62 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 113 NWBC for Desktop Installation ...................................................................................... 13

3.1 Installing NWBC on Your Computer ........................................................................ 153.2 Installing NWBC with SAP GUI ............................................................................... 163.3 Windows Terminal Server Installation ..................................................................... 17

4 Administration and Configuration................................................................................... 185 Starting NWBC ............................................................................................................. 196 System Connections ..................................................................................................... 22

6.1 Configuring System Connections ............................................................................ 236.2 Connecting to Different Systems ............................................................................. 26

7 Personalization ............................................................................................................. 277.1 Personalization Settings ......................................................................................... 287.2 Personalization of Navigation Structure................................................................... 30

8 Navigation .................................................................................................................... 318.1 Concepts ................................................................................................................ 32

8.1.1 Navigation Panel .............................................................................................. 338.1.2 Side Panel ....................................................................................................... 348.1.3 Overview Pages ............................................................................................... 36

8.1.3.1 Index Page ................................................................................................ 378.1.3.2 New Tab Page ........................................................................................... 38

8.1.4 Quick Launch ................................................................................................... 398.1.4.1 Search Types ............................................................................................ 408.1.4.2 Search Provider Configuration ................................................................... 418.1.4.3 Dropdown Menu of the Quick Launch ........................................................ 438.1.4.4 Direct Actions ............................................................................................ 458.1.4.5 Search Result Page ................................................................................... 468.1.4.6 How to Search Using Quick Launch ........................................................... 47

8.1.5 Favorites .......................................................................................................... 488.1.6 Taskbar ............................................................................................................ 498.1.7 Jump List ......................................................................................................... 508.1.8 Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................................................... 51

8.2 Navigating Content ................................................................................................. 538.2.1 Navigating from the Index Page........................................................................ 548.2.2 Navigating from the New Tab Page .................................................................. 558.2.3 Navigating from the Navigation Panel ............................................................... 56

9 Logging Off ................................................................................................................... 57

5 SAP NetWeaver Business ClientSAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) is a user interface (UI) that presents a singleentry point to different SAP business applications and technologies. It is a high-fidelity shellthat integrates various UI technologies and design generations aimed at a more efficient,intuitive, and complete user experience over different UI technologies. Within the SAPNetWeaver Business Client, users can move seamlessly between Web Dynpro and SAP GUItransactions.

The SAP NetWeaver Business Client enables direct connectivity to the ABAP back-endsystem and PFCG role repository centrally holding SAP GUI, Web Dynpro and various Webcontent applications. NWBC provides role-based access to applications either using the portalor directly using PFCG roles.

This documentation is relevant only for SAP NetWeaver Business Client for Desktop4.0, the Microsoft-Windows-based version of NWBC.

The graphics in the following documentation are examples of prototypes only. Thedesign of NWBC is constantly developing. For this reason, the UIs may vary fordifferent versions of SAP NetWeaver Business Client.

More InformationThe security and configuration settings that are described in the documentation for SAPNetWeaver Business Client 3.5, in particular in chapter 7 Security Aspects, are also relevantfor SAP NetWeaver Business Client version 4.0. We highly recommend that you read thedocumentation for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5.

For security aspects, you must read the documentation for SAP NetWeaver BusinessClient 3.5, in particular chapter 7 Security Aspects.

For more information about SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5, see SAP Library for SAPNetWeaver Business Client on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com SAP NetWeaverSAP NetWeaver Platform SAP NetWeaver 7.31 Application Help SAP NetWeaverLibrary: Function-Oriented View Application Server Application Server ABAP UITechnologies in ABAP SAP NetWeaver Business Client .

For the FAQ, see SAP Note 900000.

For release restrictions, see SAP Note 1754946 (NWBC for Desktop).

6 1 What's NewThis is an overview of the new features and functions that are available with SAP NetWeaverBusiness Client (NWBC) 4.0. It includes Release Notes that describe what is new orenhanced, and what has been changed or deleted since the last release.

Shell (Enhanced)As of NWBC 4.0 the shell design has been optimized to give maximum space to theapplication and content (by delegating client functionality to the content area). The shell layoutconsists of the header area, the tab bar, the toolbar, and the integrated search and quicknavigation function. Users can open the menu from the (Menu) icon in the top left corner ofthe header area.

For more information, see Overview [Page 11].

Theme (Enhanced)As of NWBC 4.0 the desktop client version is by default rendered in the Corbu design, whichis a theme with a light, neutral design and enlarged resolution for better readability. Users cancustomize the appearance of the shell by switching the theme in the personal settings. Userscan select either a dark or light flavor, which only affects the header area.

For more information, see Overview [Page 11].

Tabbed Browsing (New)As of NWBC 4.0 a tab-based navigation model (tabbed browsing), known from modernbrowsers, replaces the multi-window paradigm of previous versions. Users can open multipletabs to work on them in parallel. It is easy to switch between tabs without terminating asession.

In conjunction with this, the navigation area has been redesigned and new navigation optionsare available. The navigation area hosts the tab bar, a navigation panel by the side of thecontent area used for detailed navigation, and the integrated search and quick navigationfunction.

For more information, see Navigation [Page 31].

Tab Bar with Tab List (New)As of NWBC 4.0 users can add as many tabs as needed using the tab bar at the top of theshell. They can easily switch between tabs by selecting the tab they want to work on in thetab bar. Users can pin tabs to the tab bar (right mouse click the tab title) so they are availablethe next time they log on to the system.

The (Tab List) displays all the tab titles if more tabs are open than can be displayed in thetab bar.

For more information, see Overview [Page 11].

Taskbar with Jump List (New)As of NWBC 4.0 NWBC implements a tab-based navigation model (tabbed browsing) andprovides support for tab previews in the taskbar. If you have several tabs open, the

(NWBC) taskbar button displays a stacked symbol and a tab preview is displayed forany open tab.

7For more information, see Taskbar [Page 49] and Jump List [Page 50].

Overview Pages (New)As of NWBC 4.0 these pages provide users with an overview of the navigation optionscorresponding to their typical tasks. They serve as the central point of entry to a role-basednavigation to any navigation target or work center. The following types of overview pageshave been added with this product version:

x Index Page (New)

As of NWBC 4.0 this page displays the entire navigation structure for a user. TheIndex page is the initial page that is displayed when a user logs on to a system for thefirst time. It is pinned by default but users can unpin and close it if they want to see adifferent page as their home page.

x New Tab Page (New)

As of NWBC 4.0 users can add New Tab pages. Each New Tab page the user opensdisplays the last opened and most frequently used navigation targets specific to theuser's roles.

For more information, see Overview Pages [Page 36].

Navigation Panel (Changed)

As of NWBC 4.0 the (Navigation Panel) pushbutton in the toolbar indicates the navigationpanel used for detailed navigation. The panel opens to the side of the content area.

For more information, see Navigation Panel [Page 33].

Favorites Panel (New)

As of NWBC 4.0 users can organize their Favorites in the Favorites panel. The (Favorites)pushbutton in the toolbar indicates the Favorites panel that opens to the side of the contentarea. It gives access to a user's list of system Favorites and Easy Access favorites, whichthey define in SAP GUI. The Favorites panel allows users to add, display, rename, and deletetheir Favorites list.

For more information, see Favorites [Page 48].

Quick Launch (Enhanced)As of NWBC 4.0 NWBC supports OpenSearch providers. Users can select their favoritesearch providers, disable search providers, and configure the order in which they appear inthe dropdown menu of the quick launch.

For more information, see Quick Launch [Page 39].

Menu (Changed)

As of NWBC 4.0 the menu items have been rearranged. The (Menu) icon in the top leftcorner of the header area indicates the main menu. When users choose (Menu), the menuexpands and provides access to the view options, settings, and the help menu.

Personalization Menu (Enhanced)As of NWBC 4.0 the personalization settings dialog has been enhanced as follows:

x Theme: You can select the standard theme in a light and dark flavor.

8x SAP GUI Interoperability:

o Enable SAP GUI Ok Code: Users can display this command field for SAPGUI transactions that run in NWBC.

x Other:

o Show Tab Previews in Taskbar

Users can display tab previews in the taskbar for all tabs that are currentlyopen.

o Show Tabs on a Separate Row

Users can display the elements in the header area in one row, including thepushbuttons to display the favorites and navigation panels, tabs, and thetype-ahead field for the quick launch.

This setting helps users to increase the space for the content area byreducing the header height.

o Show System Information in Status Bar

Users can display the system information in the following ways:

In the NWBC status bar as () | []

In the title of the tab preview as ()

This helps users to keep an overview of the systems they are currently usingwhen they have multiple windows open in parallel. The system information inNWBC is synchronized with the SAP GUI for Windows status bar. You canactivate or deactivate it either in the personalization settings dialog or in theSAP GUI status bar.

For more information, see Personalization [Page 28].

Log On Menu (New)As of NWBC 4.0, users can select a system quickly in the dropdown menu for the Log Onmenu that shows a selection of the last used system connections; the active connection ishighlighted. If a user connects to a system from the Log On menu, a session starts in a newwindow without closing the current system connection. To use other system connections thatare not offered in the dropdown menu, users can access the system selection screen fromhere.

Users can now view the system information in the status bar for an overview of whichsystems they are currently using when they have multiple sessions open in parallel. Thesystem information in NWBC is synchronized with SAP GUI.

Favorites Menu in Menu (Obsolete)In previous versions of NWBC users accessed Favorites from the Favorites menu located atthe top of the screen. As of NWBC 4.0 this menu is obsolete.

For more information, see Favorites [Page 48].

Personalization (Enhanced)As of NWBC 4.0 users can personalize the appearance of the desktop client in the followingways:

9Setting Description

Tab Order(New)

You can change the order of tabs in the tab bar by using the context menufor this tab, keyboard shortcuts, or drag and drop.

Branding(Changed)

The branding image moved from the navigation panel to the Index and NewTab pages.

WelcomeMessage(New)

The parameter WELCOME_MESSAGE in table NWBC_CFG replaces thewelcome message on the Index Page.

Keyboardshortcuts(New)

Administrators can change keyboard shortcuts using the adminconfiguration file to distinguish them from custom ABAP transactionshortcuts.

For more information about the XML-based admin configuration file, searchfor 3.5 Administrator Configuration in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaverBusiness Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com.

The following shortcuts related to using side panels are available:

x CTRL + R

Refresh Side Panel

The side panel applications are informed about changes in theapplication. This happens automatically, except in special cases,when selecting table lines in SAP List Viewer (ALV) tables, forexample.

x CTRL + D

Disconnect Side Panel

The side panel application does not react to changes within thecurrent application. It is frozen and it remains unchanged even ifother applications are started that do not have this side panelapplication assigned.

x CTRL + Shift + D

Connect Side Panel

The side panel applications are informed about changes in theapplication and react to them.

For more information, see Keyboard Shortcuts [Page 51].

SAP GUI Scripting on Client PC (Changed)As of NWBC 3.5 patch level 6 or NWBC 4.0 and SAPGUI 7.20 patch level 13 or 7.30 finalrelease, it is no longer necessary to enable SAP GUI scripting on the client PC, except if youare using the Property Collector. This means it is no longer necessary to enable front-endscripting using a registry key (HKLM and HKCU) for using side panels in NWBC. However, itis still necessary to install SAP GUI scripting and to enable it for the server (at least read-only).

For more information, search for 6.7 Integrating the Context-Sensitive Side Panel in SAPLibrary for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com.

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Caching of at Least One SAPGUI Session per Host/Client (New)Through caching, SET/GET parameters are still available upon closing the last SAP GUIsession.

Selection of NWBC Version (New)When users start NWBC from an sap-nwbc:// URL and multiple NWBC versions are installedin parallel, a version selection dialog is displayed and you can select a release.

Version and System Information (Changed)As of NWBC 4.0 users can only display the version and system in the menu by choosing

Help About NetWeaver Business Client .

System Information in Status Bar (New)As of NWBC 4.0 users can view the system information in the status bar for a better overviewof which systems they are currently using when they have multiple sessions open in parallelin different windows. The system information in NWBC is synchronized with SAP GUI. Userscan activate this setting in the personalization settings dialog.

System Selection (New)As of NWBC 4.0 a quick selection option to select a system is available. The Log On menuoption allows users to select a system in a dropdown menu that contains the five last activeconnections. The last used connection is highlighted. Users can also access the systemselection dialog from here.

When the user selects a system in the dropdown menu, NWBC connects to a different systemand the session starts in a new window without closing the current system connection.

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2 OverviewThe desktop version of SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) 4.0 has a modern andsimple look and feel, and implements an easy-to-use, web-browser-like user experiencecoupled with easy navigation and a focus on content (tabbed browsing).

The figure below illustrates the main screen areas of NWBC, comprising the shell, contentarea, and the side panel:

Screen Areas of NWBC 4.0

The desktop version allows you to adjust the appearance and settings of the business clientto meet your personal and technical requirements, for example by selecting your theme orbranding options.

The shell aims at reducing the space consumed by the client in favor of applications runningin the content area where users do their actual work. They can use the side panel to displayadditional context-sensitive information that relates to the main application. Users can openthe menu from the (Menu) icon in the header area and make system settings, customizeview and personalization options, and access the help and support functions, including theproduct documentation. The presentation of the menu as a dropdown menu also helps tosave screen space at the top of the shell.

The shell design is intentionally neutral to frame content from diverse applications andtechnologies, be it Web Dynpro or SAP GUI transactions. The shell for the desktop client isrendered in the Corbu design by default. This is a theme with a light, neutral design, andenlarged resolution for better readability. The user can customize the appearance of the shelland content area by switching the theme in the personal settings. It is possible to select eithera dark or light flavor, which only affects the header area. The high contrast theme is alsoavailable, which triggers a theme change in the client, Web Dynpro, and SAP GUI pages. Allcontent except for content embedded as Web URL is displayed with the high contrast theme.

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With a tab-based navigation model (tabbed browsing), users are now able to work on multipletabs in parallel. They can load any content into the tab rather than into a new window. Userscan switch between the tabs easily without terminating the sessions; each new tab hosts anew session. If users are working with many applications in one window at the same time,they can get an overview of all the tabs in the tab bar by displaying the tab list or with the helpof the tab previews in the task bar. The tab list displays all the tab titles if more tabs are openthan can be displayed in the tab bar. Users can display the complete list of open tabs and

quickly navigate to a selected tab by choosing the (Tab List) pushbutton in the tab bar.

It is possible to personalize a user's navigation structure by adding pages for frequently usedtransactions or applications to the Favorites or by pinning tabs so they are available when theusers logs on to a system the next time.

Users have many different options to find and launch applications. This includes navigatingfrom an overview page, from the quick launch, or from the navigation panel. The overviewpages such as the Index page and the New Tab page serve as the central point of entry to arole-based navigation.

The powerful search and quick launch capabilities of the desktop client are combined in asingle type-ahead field. Users can either start a search using a configured search provider, forexample, the Desktop Search, or they can directly start transactions or Web Dynproapplications. Search results are grouped into different search categories, for example, byresults in Favorites and Recent Items, or by results for Desktop Search and Transactions andApplications.

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3 NWBC for Desktop InstallationAs an administrator, you need to perform several installation and configuration steps toensure that NWBC fully operates in an ABAP or a portal environment. Some configurationsettings described in this section are relevant in particular for end users, such aspersonalization settings.

End users must have a local installation of the business client, or they access an installationon a Windows Terminal Server. Another option is to install the NWBC front-end in anautomated process without any end user interaction. This unified procedure allowsadministrators to do the following:

x Add NWBC to an existing 7.30 SAP GUI installation server

x Collect many SAP front-end components (or front-end products) on an installationserver, and then perform installations, updates, or de-installations on workstations viaa network

All NWBC for Desktop versions can be installed in parallel. NWBC for Desktop 3.5 and 4.0are using the same admin and personal configuration files (which contain systemconnections, for example). NWBC for Desktop 3.0 configuration is migrated into NWBC forDesktop 3.5 and 4.0 configuration files the first time such a client is started unlessconfiguration files have been provided before.

The table shows the installation details for a desktop installation:

Overview

Prerequisites

Operating System

SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) is currently available only forthe following Microsoft Windows platforms:

x Microsoft Windows XP SP3

x Microsoft Windows Vista

x Microsoft Windows 7

Hardware

x The hardware prerequisites for NWBC for Desktop are the sameas for the SAP GUI.

For more information, see SAP Service Marketplace athttp://service.sap.com/instguidesnw70 SAP NetWeaver 7.0

(2004s) Installation Installation - Clients SAP FrontendInstallation Guide and SAP Note 26417.

We recommend the following:

x Hardware requirements are the same as for Microsoft WindowsPresentation Foundation (WPF) applications. For moreinformation, see http://windowsclient.net.

x 1 GB memory at least

The actual memory consumption depends on the number of openwindows.

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x A minimum screen size of 1024x768

Software

x SAP GUI for Windows 7.30

x Microsoft .Net 3.5 SP1 or higher

x Microsoft Windows XP SP2 with Microsoft Hotfix 919477

x For WTS Installation: Hotfix 955692

x You need the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.11 to be ableto use the Web Dynpro ABAP UI elements Network and Gantt(see http://www.java.com/downloads).

64-bit JDK is not supported.

x Java 6.1 (only relevant, if JGantt or JNet is used)

Installation Pathfor DesktopInstallation

C:\Program Files (x86)\SAP\NWBC40 (on 64bit OS)

C:\Program Files\SAP\NWBC40 (on 32bit OS)

Application Data

A users personal settings are located in %APPDATA%\SAP\NWBC forWindows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Administrator configuration, such as predefined system connections oruser settings, is located in the following folder:

x %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\SAP\NWBC for Windows 7 andWindows Vista

x %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\SAP\NWBC forWindows XP

Traces and cache are located in the following folder:

x %LOCALAPPDATA%\SAP\NWBC for Windows 7 and WindowsVista

x %SYSTEMDRIVE%\Documents andSettings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\ApplicationData\SAP\NWBC\Traces for Windows XP application dataremain when NWBC is uninstalled.

WTS Installation Yes

Installation withSAP GUIPossible

Yes

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3.1 Installing NWBC on Your ComputerProcedureProceed as follows to install NWBC for Desktop on your computer:

1. Close all front-end applications.

2. Open the setup file by double-clicking it in the installation folder.

If you use Windows 7, open the context menu of the setup file and choose Run asAdministrator.

The installation wizard opens.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Your desktop now has a shortcut for starting NWBC for Desktop on your computer.

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3.2 Installing NWBC with SAP GUIAs an administrator, you can install the NWBC front-end in an automated process without anyend user interaction. This section explains how you add NWBC to the installation server.

Procedure1. To create an installation server on your computer, take an SAP GUI 7.30 CD and

start setup\NwCreateInstServer.exe.

The SAP NetWeaver Installation Server wizard starts.

2. Follow the steps in the wizard and choose a suitable directory on your computer, forexample, C:\TestServer.

3. Restart your computer.

4. Take the NWBC.exe, for example, NWBC300_12 forNWBC 3.0 with patch level 12, which you can download from the SAP ServiceMarketplace, and start it with option /CreateServer to add the contents of NWBC tothe existing SAP GUI 7.30 installation server.

5. Follow the steps in the subsequent dialogs.

6. Enter C:\TestServer in the folder path dialog.

7. Start C:\TestServer\SetupAll.exe to see that NWBC is now part of theinstallation source.

8. Select the SAP NetWeaver Business Client installation option and follow the steps inthe installation wizard.

More InformationFor more information about adding the NWBC to the installation server, see Front-EndInstallation Guide, which is stored in the Docu directory both on the CD and the NetWeaverSAPSetup SAPs Front-End Software Deployment Tool guide (WorkstationInstallation Help.chm).

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3.3 Windows Terminal Server InstallationYou can install NWBC centrally on Windows Terminal Server (WTS) farms that end users canaccess.

You have to log on to the WTS as local administrator to perform the installation. Theinstallation is always done in install mode. If you switch the WTS into install mode, additionalregistry entries are maintained during the installation process, and the environment isprepared for multi-user environments. For more information, seehttp://www.msterminalservices.org/articles/Managing-User-Specific-Application-Configuration-Data-Terminal-Service-Environment.html .

For end users, NWBC works only after a domain user has logged on as administrator viaIndependent Computing Architecture (ICA) and has started the NWBC in install mode at leastonce. Usually, the local administrator can do this. As an administrator, you can install NWBCvia Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).

The number of NWBC sessions that can be supported on a WTS server is dependent on thetypical usage pattern, for example, whether SAP GUI or Web Dynpro applications are run,and on the number of open windows. NWBC also makes extensive use of graphics, whichcan cause an additional load on the WTS servers.

After NWBC is installed, the administrator makes the configuration settings. For moreinformation, search for 3.5 Administrator Configuration in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaverBusiness Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com.

Prerequisitesx You have local administrator rights on the WTS to perform an installation.

x To prevent possible screen flicker issues on WTS, install and apply the Microsofthotfix 955692. For more information, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955692/en-us. The equivalent Citrix hotfix reference is CTX121354.

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4 Administration and ConfigurationThe administration and configuration settings that are described in the documentation for SAPNetWeaver Business Client 3.5 are also relevant for SAP NetWeaver Business Client version4.0.

We highly recommend that you read the documentation for SAP NetWeaver BusinessClient 3.5, and in particular, the chapters mentioned here.

For more information, see SAP Library for SAP NetWeaver Business Client on SAPHelp Portal at http://help.sap.com SAP NetWeaver SAP NetWeaver PlatformSAP NetWeaver 7.31 Application Help SAP NetWeaver Library: Function-Oriented View Application Server Application Server ABAP UI Technologies inABAP SAP NetWeaver Business Client .

FeaturesRead the following sections in the SAP Library for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5:

x 3 Installation and Client Configuration

x 4 Server Configuration

x 5 Role Maintenance in PFCG

x 6 Programming Aspects

x 7 Security Aspects

x 8 Performance Aspects

x 9 How-To Guides

x 10 Troubleshooting

The table lists configuration information specific to NWBC for Desktop 4.0:

Configuration

Back-End RoleRepository

x ABAP system (PFCG)x Portal (PCD)

Customization Table NWBC_CFG (and NWBC_CFG_SAP)

SICF Path /sap/bc/nwbc with runtime handler CL_NWBC_HTTP and subnodes

Whitelist Back end (HTTP_WHITELIST)

AdministratorConfiguration

For more information, search for 3.5 Administrator Configuration in SAPLibrary for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal athttp://help.sap.com.

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5 Starting NWBCTo log on to NWBC, you need an NWBC shortcut on your desktop. Once your systemadministrator has installed the business client on your machine, you can make your ownsettings and start performing your daily tasks. Change your password the first time you log onand at regular intervals thereafter.

To start NWBC, double-click the shortcut icon on your desktop:

(Shortcut)

NWBC is started. Either a logon dialog or a system selection dialog is displayed, or NWBCopens directly with the roles configured for your user.

Logon DialogThe logon dialog is displayed the first time you open NWBC if the following applies:

x You have already configured a system connection.

x You have selected the Hide System Selector on Start-Up checkbox in the Personalizedialog.

If you have selected the Hide System Selector on Start-Up checkbox, NWBCuses the last active system connection that you have defined in your systemconfiguration.

For more information, see Personalization [Page 28] and SystemConnections [Page 22].

Enter your user name and password and choose Log On. NWBC opens.

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Example of Logon Dialog

System Selection DialogIf you have deselected the Hide System Selector on Startup checkbox, the system selectiondialog is displayed in which the last active connection is highlighted.

To access a system connection, select the corresponding entry in the list and choose Log On.You also have the following options:

x To create a new system connection, choose (New). The usual system connectiondialog is displayed where you can make your entries for a new system connection.For more information, see Configuring Systems [Page 23].

x To change an existing system connection, select the corresponding connection andchoose (Edit). The usual system connection dialog is displayed where you canchange the entries for a given system connection.

x To delete an existing system connection, select the corresponding connection andchoose (Delete). A confirmation popup is displayed. If you choose Delete, thesystem connection is deleted both from the system selection dialog and from thesystem configuration dialog.

You can also log on to a system using a quick selection option for selecting a system. Choosethe Log On menu option. This menu shows a selection of the last used system connections.The currently active connection is highlighted. If you want to use other system connections,you can access the system selection dialog from here. Connecting to a system this way startsa session in a new window without closing the current system connection.

You can view the system information in the status bar in NWBC. This helps you tokeep an overview of the systems you are currently using when you have multiplewindows open in parallel. The system information in NWBC is synchronized with theSAP GUI for Windows status bar. It can be activated or deactivated either in thepersonalization settings dialog or in the SAP GUI status bar.

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Example of System Selection Dialog

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6 System ConnectionsIn NWBC you can have one or more connections to different servers. A connection containsall relevant data required to instruct a server to retrieve all the relevant roles for a user. SinceNWBC, as the shell, uses HTTP connections for its server communications, the connectiondata is also defined as a URL. The connection data is usually provided by the systemadministrator and must be configured.

Although you can define several connections, you can only have one connection active at atime. If you start a connection to a different system, the current session is closed and NWBCis restarted to clear all cookies that are stored in process.

More InformationConfiguring Systems [Page 23]

Connecting to Different Systems [Page 26]

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6.1 Configuring System ConnectionsProcedure

1. Choose (Menu) Settings Connections Systems... .

2. Enter the required data as explained in the following table:

Setting Description

Name(mandatory)

The name for the system connection

Connections names must be unique names.

URL(mandatory)

The HTTP URL that is needed to connect to the server

The server name must include a fully qualified domain part as well.

The protocol is either http:// or https://.

You must provide the complete domain and extension for the server name. Forexample, for a server at SAP, the complete string would be theServer.sap.com.

If the default ports 80 for HTTP and 443 for HTTPS are not used, you can define aport.

The path is usually either /sap/bc/nwbc for an ABAP-based connection, or/irj/portal for a portal-based connection.

The complete syntax for the URL is as follows:

http(s)://..:/

Type You can connect with NWBC either directly to a single ABAP server (connection typeApplication Server ABAP) or to a portal server (connection type Portal).

Client (onlyvisible for aconnectionto an ABAPsystem)

3digit client for the connection, for example, 000

Language(only visiblefor aconnectionto an ABAPsystem)

UI language of NWBC

SAP GUILogonDescription(only visiblefor aconnectionto an ABAP

If SAP Logon settings have been specified, SAP GUI for Windows running in NWBCuses them. The entry in the SAP GUI Logon Description field, for example, SYS[PUBLIC], must correspond exactly to what is specified in SAP Logon (or else NWBCcannot find and use the settings). Examples of SAP Logon settings are SAProuter,group selection, and so on.

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system)

(SAP GUI Logon Description in NWBC and SAP Logon screen)

Configure and test this SAP Logon entry by double-clicking it in SAP Logon. Theconnection can only work correctly in NWBC if it also works in SAP Logon.

For more information about SAP Logon configuration, press F1 on the SAP Logonwindow to display the documentation.

For more information about load balancing, search for 3.6 Using NWBC with a LoadBalancer in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portalat http://help.sap.com. Secure Network Settings (SNC) work as of SAP GUI 7.20 patchlevel 4.

In this example scenario with one SAP Logon system and several remote systems,you can maintain the SAP GUI Logon Description not only for the SAP Logon systembut also for the remote systems. This allows you to configure load balancing on theclient side for the SAP Logon system and also for the remote systems.

NWBC connects to the server Server_A of the system SYS. The roles for this systemcomprise the following remote clients and servers:

x System RMA, server Remote_A.domain, client 000

x System RMB, server Remote_B.domain, client 000 and client 001

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You have the following options to configure load balancing:

x To achieve SAP GUI load balancing with system SYS, maintain the SAP GUILogon Description (SYS [PUBLIC]) in the NWBC connection settings.

x To achieve SAP GUI load balancing for the remote clients and server,configure NWBC connections for all clients on all servers that are accessedwith remote roles:

o Remote_A connection:

URL: http://Remote_A.domain:port/nwbc

Client 000

SAP GUI Logon Description: RMA [PUBLIC]

o Remote_B 000 connection:

URL: http://Remote_B.domain:port/nwbc

Client 000

SAP GUI Logon Description:RMB [PUBLIC]

o Remote_B 001 connection:

URL: http://Remote_B.domain:port/nwbc

Client 001

SAP GUI Logon Description: RMB [PUBLIC]

x The server URL must be fully qualified with domain name.

Then configure all necessary entries in SAP Logon (RMA [PUBLIC] and RMB[PUBLIC]) and configure load balancing for them.

Comment A user-defined comment that can contain any textual information. This is typically usedto write short descriptions about the system.

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6.2 Connecting to Different SystemsProcedureYou can select the system to which you want to connect if you have configured it beforehand.If you connect to a different system, NWBC is restarted with the new system connection whilethe current system connection is closed.

To connect to a different system, proceed as follows:

1. Choose (Menu) Settings Connections Systems... .

The Systems dialog opens.

2. Select the system you want to connect to and choose the Log On pushbutton.

NWBC is restarted with the new system connection.

You can also connect to a different system using a quick selection option that allowsyou to start a different system connection in a new window without closing the currentsystem connection using the Log On menu option.

For more information, see Starting NWBC [Page 19].

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7 PersonalizationYou can make different settings to personalize the appearance and the navigation structure ofthe desktop client.

More InformationPersonalization Settings [Page 28]

Personalization of Navigation Structure [Page 30]

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7.1 Personalization SettingsYou can make different settings to personalize the appearance of the desktop client. Go tothe personalization settings dialog by choosing (Menu) Settings Personalize andchange the settings as needed. The table shows the personalization settings relevant forNWBC for Desktop:

Setting Description

Appearance

Theme You can choose the standard or the high contrast theme. For thestandard theme, you can choose between different flavors:

x Light

x Dark

The high contrast theme applies to the shell as well as to Web Dynproapplications, SAP GUI transactions, and service maps loaded in thecontent area. Content embedded as Web URL is not displayed with theHigh Contrast theme. If you change the theme for a SAP GUI transaction,you have to restart NWBC for the change to take effect.

Zoom Use the slider to increase or decrease the font size.

Font Size Select a font size.

Accessibility

AccessibilityMode

Activate the accessibility mode to provide input for screen readers thatread the dynpro and HTML screens.

The rendered HTML pages contain additional HTML coding.

Be aware that the SAP GUI theme is switched from Corbu to Signatureafter you have activated the accessibility mode and restart NWBC. Thiscannot be changed when you are working in the accessibility mode.

SAP GUI Interoperability

Easy AccessFavorites inFavorites Menu

Display the Favorites that you have defined in the SAP Easy Accessmenu in SAP GUI.

Easy AccessFavorites asWork Center

Display your SAP Easy Access Favorites as a work center.

Use SAP MenuInstead of UserMenu

Display the SAP menu instead of the menu defined for your role in PFCG.

ShowTransactionCodes

Display the transaction codes (technical names) in addition to thetransaction names in the navigation panel.

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Enable SAP GUIOk Code

Display this command field for SAP GUI transactions that run in NWBC.

Other

Hide SystemSelector onStart-Up

This option is activated by default. NWBC logs on automatically to the lastused system connection.

If you deselect this checkbox, NWBC displays a system selection screen,just like the normal logon screen, where you can select all the systemsthat have been configured, change or delete existing connections, andcreate new ones.

Show TabPreviews inTaskbar

This option is activated by default. Display tab previews in the taskbar forall tabs that are currently open.

Show Tabs on aSeparate Row

Users can display the elements in the header area in one row, includingthe pushbuttons to display the favorites and navigation panels, tabs, andthe type-ahead field for the quick launch.

This setting helps users to increase the space for the content area byreducing the header height.

Show SystemInformation inStatus Bar

Display the system information in the following ways:

x In the NWBC status bar as () | []

x In the title of the tab preview as ()

This helps users to keep an overview of the systems they are currentlyusing when they have multiple windows open in parallel.

The system information in NWBC is synchronized with the SAP GUI forWindows status bar. You can activate or deactivate it either in thepersonalization settings dialog or in the SAP GUI status bar.

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7.2 Personalization of Navigation StructureYou can personalize the navigation structure relevant for your user in many different ways:

x You can add pages to your Favorites in the favorites panel.

x You can pin tabs (right mouse click the tab title). The pinned pages are available thenext time you log on to the system.

x You can change the order of tabs within a window using the context menu (rightmouse click the tab title) or drag and drop. The order of pinned tabs is reconstructedthe next time you log on to the system.

x You can change the icon of the tab by choosing Change Icon from the context menufor this tab.

More InformationFavorites [Page 48]

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8 NavigationYou have many different options to find and launch applications and you can combinedifferent navigation options according to your preferences. This includes navigating from anoverview page, from the quick launch, or from the navigation panel. You can navigate theshell and content area using the different navigation options as required. This makesnavigation within NWBC very flexible.

To perform your day-to-day tasks, you can work on multiple tabs in parallel. With tabbedbrowsing, you have several options to select a tab. For example, you can select a tab fromthe tab bar, the tab list, and from the taskbar. You can personalize the navigation structurerelevant for your user by adding pages to the favorites or by pinning tabs. The pinned pagesare available the next time this user logs on to the system.

You have the following options to find and launch applications:

x Navigation Panel

For more information, see Navigation Panel [Page 33].

x Overview Pages

For more information, see Overview Pages [Page 36].

x Quick Launch

For more information, see Quick Launch [Page 39].

x Favorites

For more information, see Favorites [Page 48].

x Taskbar

For more information, see Taskbar [Page 49].

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8.1 ConceptsThis is an overview of the new and changed elements of the user interface with respect to thetabbed browsing navigation concept.

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8.1.1 Navigation PanelYou can navigate from the navigation panel. This panel is displayed by the side of the contentarea for each tab and gives access to the navigation tree specific to the user's roles. It servesto structure a large number of navigation targets. In addition to the navigation structureexposed in the content area using the Index page, the navigation panel is used for detailednavigation. It is displayed by the side of the content area for each tab.

The navigation panel is contextual to the content and also displays the link collections relatedto the current page. When you select an entry in the tree, the detailed navigation levels, forexample, for a specific work center, are displayed both in the navigation panel and in thecontent area. The lower section of the detailed navigation, for example Create, contains acollection of typical tasks for a specific work center. Click any of these entries to start the task.Clicking an entry in the lower-left section opens a new window.

More InformationNavigating from the Navigation Panel [Page 56]

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8.1.2 Side PanelYou can use the side panel to display additional context-sensitive information that relates tothe main application in a separate screen area (a container by the side of the content area ofNWBC). The role definition determines which side panel application is to be shown for acertain application.

In the following figure you can see the overall structure of the screen areas of NWBC forDesktop consisting of the shell, the content area with the main application, and the side panelapplications:

NWB C for D esktop

Main application

S hell

Side panelapplications

You can open the side panel by choosing (Expand Side Panel) or by choosing (Menu) View . This menu option shows which side panel

applications are available and which side panel application is currently displayed.

The following types of side panel applications are available:

x Side panel applications defined by the administrator

Side panel applications that are defined for your roles are content-sensitive.Therefore, only for the specific transaction a side panel application is available.

x Side panel applications defined by the end user

You can also configure side panel applications yourself. For more information, searchfor 3 Installation and Client Configuration in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaverBusiness Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com and read theConfiguring the Side Panel section. The side panel applications that you haveconfigured in NWBC are the same for all applications in your roles.

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You can configure side panel applications yourself only if the administratorhas set the parameter ShowSidePanelMenu in the admin configuration fileto True. For more information about the admin configuration file, search for 3Installation and Client Configuration in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaverBusiness Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.com and read theAdministrator Configuration section.

You can switch between multiple side panel applications by choosing (Side panel selector).

If you choose (Refresh), the side panel applications are informed about changes in theapplication. Usually, this happens automatically, except in special cases, for example whenselecting table lines in SAP List Viewer (ALV) tables.

If you choose (Pin), the side panel application does not react to changes within the currentmain application. It is frozen and remains unchanged even if other main applications arestarted that do not have this side panel application assigned.

To close the side panel, choose (Collapse Side Panel). You can close the side panel also bychoosing (Menu) View .

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8.1.3 Overview PagesThese pages serve as the central point of entry for users from where they can navigate totheir most relevant navigation targets specific to their roles.

The following types of overview pages are available:

x Index Page

This page displays the entire navigation structure for this user in a hierarchical form.The Index page is displayed as the initial tab when a user logs on to a system for thefirst time. It is pinned to the tab bar by default. Users can unpin and close it if theywant to see a different page as their home page.

x New Tab Page

The user can add New Tab pages that display their most useful navigation options.Each New Tab page the user opens displays the last opened and most frequentlyused navigation targets specific to the user's roles. From here, the user can accessthe Index page.

x Service Map

This page displays the navigation targets of a work center or folder down to the thirdlevel. This allows the user to get a good overview of the business processrepresented by the folder (configured in PFCG).

More InformationIndex Page [Page 37]

New Tab Page [Page 38]

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8.1.3.1 Index PageThis page displays the entire navigation structure for this user in a hierarchical form. TheIndex page is displayed as the initial tab when a user logs on to a system for the first time. Itis pinned to the tab bar by default. It is possible to unpin but users can unpin and close it ifthey want to see a different page as their home page.

The Index page provides an overview of the business content and tasks specific to a user'sroles. On the entry level this content is organized in work centers. A work center comprisesthe navigation options to the applications this user needs to perform his or her typical tasks.

In case the navigation structure is more complex and spans several navigation levels (up tothree levels), the content for this work center can be organized in folders. This introduces anadditional level of navigation.

When a user starts to navigate inside a work center on the folder level, the navigation targetsof this folder are exposed in a new column to the side of this folder, indicated by an (arrow) .This way, users can navigate several levels of navigation entries for each work center like inan explorer. When the user selects an entry for an application or transaction, which appearsas a link, the content opens in a new tab.

Users can choose the option to display their Easy Access Favorites as a work centeron the Index page in their personalization settings.

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8.1.3.2 New Tab PageOn this page users get an overview of their most useful navigation targets. This page showseach time the user adds a tab. From here users can access the Index page from a hyperlink,open their frequently used and last opened content, and open the work centers relevant totheir typical tasks.

Users can make a tab permanently available by pinning it to the tab bar, for example, if theywant to use it in a way like their home page. This pinned tab is available the next time theuser logs on to the system.

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8.1.4 Quick LaunchYou can use this search option to search for entries within the navigation tree and start ABAPtransactions or Web Dynpro applications using a type-ahead field. In the following figure, yousee where the quick launch is located.

Example of Quick Launch

Using the quick launch you have the following options:

x Start a transaction or application

As soon as you enter the name of a transaction or an application, the dropdownmenu of the quick launch automatically opens, which is divided into differentcategories. In this dropdown menu, you can directly start a transaction or anapplication.

x Search

You can access your search providers and search for specific terms. As soon as youenter a search term, the dropdown menu of the quick launch automatically opens,which is divided into different categories. In this dropdown menu, you can choosebetween search suggestions of different search providers. You can see the resultsfrom Open Search providers displayed on a new tab and the results from WindowsDesktop Search in a new window.

x Navigate to URLs

If you enter a URL into the type-ahead field without adding http://, the systemautomatically adds https://, or file://, http://.

FeaturesSearch Types [Page 40]

Search Provider Configuration [Page 41]

Dropdown Menu of the Quick Launch [Page 43]

Direct Actions [Page 45]

Search Result Page [Page 46]

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8.1.4.1 Search TypesTo conduct a search using the type-ahead field, you can use different types of searchproviders. These can be built-in providers such as Windows Desktop Search or Transactionsand Applications, search providers defined in the Role Maintenance (PFCG) transaction aswell as search providers defined in the front end of the client.

Featuresx Enterprise Search

The integration of SAP Enterprise Search, if configured (available fromSAP NetWeaver 7.03 onwards). All Enterprise Search connectors configured andactive on the SAP NetWeaver Application Server are automatically offered as searchproviders when conducting a search in NWBC for Desktop.

x External Search

NWBC has a built-in search functionality using search providers that have beenconfigured in advance in one of the following ways:

o Centrally using the Role Maintenance (PFCG) transaction

For more information, search for 5 Role Maintenance in PFCG in SAP Libraryfor SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal athttp://help.sap.com and read the Menu section.

o Locally in the Search Provider settings (using NWBCs Search Providersdialog)

A search provider is defined by a URL. There are two types of URLs:

o A direct search URL that contains a placeholder for the query string thatresults in an HTML page with search results. The URL can be any URL thatcontains a string {0} as the placeholder. This placeholder is replaced withthe query the user enters and the URL directly navigates to the specifiedHTML search result page.

Example: http://www.sap.com/search/index.epx?q1={0}

o An OpenSearch URL that points to an OpenSearch metadata description(see http://www.opensearch.org).

The metadata is an XML file that can contain multiple search services in thefollowing flavors:

As HTML search result page

As suggest providers whose result is a list of search suggestions thatare displayed in the dropdown menu of the quick launch

Example: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/opensearch_desc.php

x Desktop search

The Windows Desktop Search is an embedded standard Microsoft search option thatis available as of Microsoft Vista and is an optional installation component ofMicrosoft XP with service pack 2.

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8.1.4.2 Search Provider ConfigurationSearch Providers can be configured by the administrator in the Role Maintenance (PFCG)transaction under the @Search@ node using the local administrator configuration file, or onthe front end by the user in the Search Providers configuration dialog. For more informationabout the admin configuration file, search for 3 Installation and Client Configuration in SAPLibrary for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAP Help Portal at http://help.sap.comand read the Administrator Configuration section.

ActivitiesConfigure a Search Provider

To configure a search provider using the Search Providers configuration dialog, choose(Menu) Settings Connections Search Providers . The Search Providers dialog boxopens in which you can add and configure different search providers. You can also open theSearch Providers dialog box by choosing Options in the lower part of the dropdown menu ofthe quick launch.

Example Search Providers Dialog Box

Add a Search Provider

To add a search provider, choose (New). You can now enter the necessary configurationdata into the entry screen of the Search Providers dialog box. For each search provider, youcan define the start-up URL that is to be called with the search term.

In the following table you can see an overview of the data that has to be entered to add asearch provider.

Name Description

Name The name of the integrated search provider. This is the name that is displayed inthe list of all search providers.

URL The URL that is used to conduct the search with the search provider. It must bethe full URL as it would usually also be entered in a browser to conduct the

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search. Use the sequence {0} within the URL to mark the position where thesearch string should be placed.

http://www.sap.com/search/index.epx?q1={0}

Mnemonic Optional shorthand symbol, for example, a letter that you can configure asmnenomic for a selected search provider, followed by the search string. Thesearch is then carried out directly in the search provider configured for this letter.

Furthermore, you can change the order in which your search providers are displayed in thequick launch dropdown menu and its submenu by choosing the (Move Up) or (MoveDown) arrow.

In addition, you can activate or deactivate the checkboxes in the dialog box to specify whichsearch providers should be available when conducting a search.

Delete a Search Provider

To delete an existing search provider, choose (Delete).

You cannot locally delete search providers that were configured centrally in the PFCG(for example Desktop Search and ABAP Transactions). On the front end you can onlydelete locally configured search providers. For more information, see section SearchTypes [Page 40].

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8.1.4.3 Dropdown Menu of the Quick LaunchAs soon as you start typing into the type-ahead field, the dropdown menu of the quick launchautomatically opens (see figure Example of a Search). This dropdown menu is divided intodifferent categories, which gives you several options to conduct a search. You can eitherconduct a search with one of the search providers that have been configured, or start atransaction directly in the ABAP system or a Web Dynpro application available in the SAPNetWeaver Application Server.

If you add /n or /o as a prefix to your search term, the direct action Start Transaction'ABC' is listed at the top in the dropdown menu as the default action.

x /n

Ends the current transaction and replaces the current tab with a new tab, inwhich the new transaction is started

x /o

Opens the transaction in a new window

By default, NWBC loads a list of search providers from the server, if configured. However, youcan also configure additional search providers locally, which can be used in exactly the sameway as the other already integrated search providers such as Desktop Search. The searchproviders that are displayed in the dropdown menu must be configured in advance in theSearch Providers settings for the client and in PFCG for the server.

FeaturesThe following table shows the different categories for Direct Actions that are displayed in thedropdown menu and the options for each of them:

Direct Action Options

Search for 'ABC'with 'xyz'

Conduct a search with the last used search provider

Start Transaction'ABC'

Directly start a transaction or a Web Dynpro application available inthe SAP NetWeaver Application Server

Navigate to WebAddress

Navigate to a specified web address

The following table shows the different categories for search providers that are displayed inthe dropdown menu and the options for each of them:

SearchProvider

Options

Favorites andRecent Items

Recently opened items and Favorites entries

My Work Area Search results for ABAP transactions and Web Dynpro applicationsavailable in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server specific to the user'smenu (PFCG role)

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Desktop Search Conduct a search with the search provider Desktop Search. In thiscategory, you see search suggestions that are sorted and prioritized. Tosee all search results, choose Search for 'ABC' in... Desktop Search

. All search results are then displayed in a new window.

Transactionsand Applications

Search results for ABAP transactions and Web Dynpro applicationsavailable in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server

Search for 'ABC'in...

Conduct a search with a configured search provider (in general)

In the following figure, you can see an example of the dropdown menu of the quick launch:

Example of a Search

Depending on your search term, not all search providers mentioned in the tableabove are displayed in the dropdown menu.

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8.1.4.4 Direct ActionsDirect actions are displayed at the top of the dropdown menu of the quick launch. Thefollowing actions are available:

x Search for 'ABC' with 'xyz'

x Start transaction 'ABC'

x Navigate to Web Address

Search for 'ABC' with 'xyz'If the query starts with a mnemonic followed by a search term (separated by a blank), thisaction is displayed at the top in the dropdown menu as the default action.

Start Transaction 'ABC'If you enter a search term into the type-ahead field that contains blanks (for example, if youtype in multiple words), this action is disabled. The same occurs if the search term you entercontains two characters or less.

Navigate to Web AddressIf the query contains a period (.) or starts with a URL protocol, this action is displayed at thetop in the dropdown menu as the default action.

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8.1.4.5 Search Result PageDepending on whether you conduct a search with the Windows Desktop Search or anOpenSearch provider, the search result page opens in a new window or on a new tab. On thesearch result page you can see all the results of your search query.

In the following figure, you can see an example of a search result page that is displayed afterconducting a search with an OpenSearch provider:

Example of a Search Result Page

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8.1.4.6 How to Search Using Quick LaunchTo conduct a search using quick launch, follow the steps below.

Procedure1. Type a search term into the type-ahead field.

All matches in all roles are displayed in the dropdown menu of the quick launch.

2. To refine the search, select Search for 'xyz' in... in the dropdown menu of the quicklaunch.

3. The search is now conducted with the specified search provider.

If you enter the search term without specifying a search provider and pressthe Return key, the search is conducted with the search provider last used.

The search results are now listed on the search result page on a new tab or in a new window(see figure Example of a Search Result Page in Search Result Page [Page 46]).

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8.1.5 FavoritesYour Favorites allow you to start an application or a transaction without having to select it inthe navigation tree. You can add applications and transactions that you use frequently to theFavorites list. This list is displayed in the Favorites panel by the side of the content area when

you choose the (Favorites) pushbutton in the toolbar. You can use the Favorites panel toorganize, add, display, rename, and delete your Favorites.

FeaturesThe Favorites panel is divided into sections and displays the following types of Favorites:

x Local Favorites: Applications or transaction codes saved by the user as Favorites

x Optional: Easy Access Favorites (read-only) defined by the user in the SAP EasyAccess menu in the SAP GUI back end

This option is only relevant for NWBC for Desktop. You must select the EasyAccess Favorites in Favorites Menu option under Settings Personalize .This merges them with your local Favorites in the Favorites panel, but theyare displayed in a separate section at the bottom of the list in and they aredisplayed read-only mode. You cannot edit or delete them in the Favoritespanel, but only in the SAP GUI back end.

ActivitiesYou have the following options in the Favorites panel:

x Add to Favorites: To add a screen that is currently displayed in the content area tothe Favorites list, go to the Favorites panel and choose the (Add to Favorites)pushbutton at the top of the Favorites panel.

x Open, Edit, Delete: You can display a favorite in a new tab or window. You canrename or delete an entry in your Favorites list. To open a favorite, edit, or delete it,right-click it in your Favorites list and select the appropriate option from the contextmenu.

For more information about personalization options, see Personalization [Page 28].

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8.1.6 TaskbarNWBC implements a tab-based navigation model (tabbed browsing) and provides support fortab previews in the taskbar for a better overview of all tabs that are currently open. You caneasily switch between tabs by selecting a tab from the tab bar, from the tab list, or in the

taskbar. If you have several tabs open, the (NWBC) taskbar icon displays a stackedsymbol and a tab preview is displayed for any open tab.

The Show Tab Previews in Taskbar option is activated by default. You can deselect it in yourpersonalization settings by choosing (Menu) Settings Personalize... . In thePersonalize dialog, deselect the Show Tab Previews in Taskbar checkbox. The NWBCtaskbar button is now displayed in a normal state (not as a stacked symbol). When you hoverover it, you see only one preview for the whole window.

FeaturesYou can use the tab preview in the taskbar to select, close, and preview tabs as follows:

x You can select a tab directly from the taskbar.

x You can view a quick preview of the tabs that are currently open without navigatingaway from your active tab.

x You can pin tabs to make them available when you restart NWBC and connect to thesame system. If you have pinned more than one tab, a tab preview is displayed onlyfor the first tab after starting NWBC. NWBC displays previews of the other pinnedtabs only when you select these tabs.

To pin a tab, right-click the tab title and choose the Pin Tab option.

x You can close any tab directly from the taskbar.

x You can use the NWBC jump list to quickly access important applications, recentlyused items, or some special functions of the current application process.

For more information, see Jump List [Page 50].

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8.1.7 Jump ListYou can use the NWBC jump list to quickly access important applications, a list of yourrecently used navigation items, or some special functions of the current application process.To open the NWBC jump list, restart NWBC and log on to a system. The jump list, whichlooks like a context menu, is displayed when you right-click the NWBC taskbar icon. WhileNWBC is running, the jump list is also shown in the start menu.

FeaturesThe NWBC jump list consists of the following sections:

x Frequent

You can quickly open your recently used items, which are the same as in New Tabpage.

x Tasks

o Open New Window

Select this option to open a tab in a new window.

o Open New Tab

Select this option to open a tab in the last used shell window.

x If more than one window is open, a navigation target you select from the jump listopens in the last used window.

x The items at the bottom of the jump list are basic entries provided by the operationsystem. They exist for every application with a taskbar icon.

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8.1.8 Keyboard ShortcutsYou can display the shortcuts and hotkeys available for NWBC for Desktop by choosing(Menu) Help Show Shortcuts .

The following shortcuts and hotkeys are relevant for NWBC for Desktop:

Shortcut / Hotkey Action

CTRL + ALT + L Focus on Quick Launch

CTRL + W Close Tab

CTRL + T New Tab

CTRL + Left Move Left

CTRL + Right Move Right

F5 Refresh Content Area

For Web content: refresh

For SAP GUI transactions: as defined in the standard for functionkeys

CTRL + Shift + I Favorites

CTRL + Shift + N Navigation Panel

CTRL + Shift + P Side Panel

CTRL + ALT + F11 Full Screen

F6 / SHIFT + F6 Focus on Next Area/ Focus on Previous Area

For Web content: navigation between groups (that is, between menu,top level navigation, navigation panel, content area)

For SAP GUI transactions: as defined in the standard for functionkeys

CTRL + ALT + M Focus on Menu

ALT + 0 Focus on Tabs

ALT + 1 Focus on Navigation Panel

ALT + 2 Focus on Content Area

ALT + 3 Focus on Side Panel

CTRL + ALT + K Show Shortcuts

CTRL + R Refresh Side Panel

The side panel applications are informed about changes in theapplication. This happens automatically, except in special cases,when selecting table lines in SAP List Viewer (ALV) tables, for

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example.

CTRL + D Disconnect Side Panel

The side panel application does not react to changes within thecurrent application. It is frozen and it remains unchanged even if otherapplications are started that do not have this side panel applicationassigned.

CTRL + Shift + D Connect Side Panel

The side panel applications are informed about changes in theapplication and react to them.

Administrators can change keyboard shortcuts using the admin configuration XML file toclearly distinguish them from custom ABAP transaction shortcuts.

For more information about the XML-based admin configuration file, search for 3.5Administrator Configuration in SAP Library for SAP NetWeaver Business Client 3.5 on SAPHelp Portal at http://help.sap.com.

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8.2 Navigating ContentThis section provides examples of how you can navigate to a business application to do sometasks here.

More InformationNavigating from the Index Page [Page 54]

Navigating from the New Tab Page [Page 55]

Navigating from the Navigation Panel [Page 56]

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8.2.1 Navigating from the Index PageUsing the Index page you can find and launch applications.

Procedure1. Start SAP NetWeaver Business Client and log on to a system.

NWBC opens and the Index page is displayed as the first tab.

The Index page is pinned to the tab bar by default. It can be unpinned andclosed if the user wants to see a different page as the home page.

2. To start a navigation from the Index page, click a work center.

The work center expands and shows the navigation entries on the first level for thiswork center.

3. Proceed as follows:

o Click the Overview Work Center link to go to an overview of the content forthis work center. It opens in a new tab from where you can start anynavigation target for this work center.

o To navigate to the content of a folder that is shown on the first level, click the(arrow) next to the folder name.

A new column opens next to the folder name that shows the content of thisfolder.

o To launch an application or a transaction, click its name.

The content opens in a new tab where you can view and edit it.

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8.2.2 Navigating from the New Tab PageYou can add New Tab pages. From here you can quickly navigate to your most usefulnavigation targets and access the Index page.

Procedure1. Start SAP NetWeaver Business Client and log on to a system.

NWBC opens and the Index page is displayed as the first tab.

The Index page is pinned to the tab bar by default. It can be unpinned and closed ifthe user wants to see a different page as the home page.

2. To add a New Tab page, choose the (New Tab) pushbutton in the tab bar.

This adds a tab to the tab bar that displays the New Tab page.

3. To navigate from the New Tab page, select a navigation target. You have thefollowing options:

o Select an entry from the list of your work centers.

o Select an entry from the list of your frequently used navigation targets.

o Select an entry from the list of your last used navigation targets.o Go to the Index page.

When you navigate on the New Tab page, the target opens within the mainwindow (in-place). For example, if users select an entry from the list of theirfrequently used navigation targets or navigate to the Index page, the content isdisplayed in the content area of this tab in the same window by default.

4. Optional: Add as many tabs as needed to perform your business tasks.

5. Optional: To view a list of all open tabs, choose the (Tab List) pushbutton in thetab bar.

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8.2.3 Navigating from the Navigation PanelUse the navigation panel for detailed navigation in the navigation tree relevant for your role.

Procedure1. Start SAP NetWeaver Business Client and log on to a system.

NWBC opens and an overview page is displayed as the first tab.

2. Launch an application or a transaction.

The content opens in a new tab.

3. Navigate to an application or a transaction.

The content opens in a new tab where you can view and edit it.

4. To display the navigation panel, choose the (Navigation Panel) pushbutton in thetoolbar at the top of the screen.

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9 Logging OffActivitiesWhen you have finished working with NWBC, log off by choosing (Close) in the corner atthe top of the screen or by choosing (Menu) Window Close All and Log Off .

All sessions are terminated, and all active windows and applications are closed in NWBC.

Be careful to distinguish between authentication (which allows the browser to interactwith the server) and a logoff sequence (which terminates all sessions on the server).Depending on the authentication method that is used within the browser, it is possibleto log off from the server and consequently have all sessions terminated while havingthe authentication information available within the browser (for example, when usingbrowser-supported basic authentication or when using digital certificates). Forexample, if digital certificates are used and the browser interacts with the serveragain, a new session is automatically started. Therefore, we highly recommend thatyou close the browser window after logoff.

SAP NetWeaver Business Client1 What's New2 Overview3 NWBC for Desktop Installation3.1 Installing NWBC on Your Computer3.2 Installing NWBC with SAP GUI3.3 Windows Terminal Server Installation

4 Administration and Configuration5 Starting NWBC6 System Connections6.1 Configuring System Connections6.2 Connecting to Different Systems

7 Personalization7.1 Personalization Settings7.2 Personalization of Navigation Structure

8 Navigation8.1 Concepts8.1.1 Navigation Panel8.1.2 Side Panel8.1.3 Overview Pages8.1.3.1 Index Page8.1.3.2 New Tab Page

8.1.4 Quick Launch8.1.4.1 Search Types8.1.4.2 Search Provider Configuration8.1.4.3 Dropdown Menu of the Quick Launch8.1.4.4 Direct Actions8.1.4.5 Search Result Page8.1.4.6 How to Search Using Quick Launch

8.1.5 Favorites8.1.6 Taskbar8.1.7 Jump List8.1.8 Keyboard Shortcuts

8.2 Navigating Content8.2.1 Navigating from the Index Page8.2.2 Navigating from the New Tab Page8.2.3 Navigating from the Navigation Panel

9 Logging Off