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PLA 3.0 supports you in your daily work by providing a set of graphical and textual user interface elements. Learn about the different elements and how to use them efficiently.
Content editor
The Content editor is the main editor for all document types and opens by default when you open a document.

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User interface
PLA 3.0 supports you in your daily work by providing a set of graphical and textual user interface elements. Learn about the different elements and how to use them efficiently.
- Main window
  When you log in to PLA 3.0, the main window opens, providing a set of basic items.
- Document pane
  When you create a new or open an existing document, the document pane opens on the right side of the PLA 3.0 main window. This pane is your main area when working with documents.
- Dashboard
  Use the document dashboard on the right side of the PLA 3.0 main window to get an overview of your document data and view recent changes. In the case of biological assay documents, the dashboard shows document definitions and a graphical summary of calculation results.
- Content editor
  The Content editor is the main editor for all document types and opens by default when you open a document.
  - Create elements
    Create document elements to enhance the document structure according to your requirements.
  - Duplicate elements
    Duplicate an element to reuse its setup.
  - Create multiple elements
    Quickly add multiple elements of the same type.
  - Create references between elements
    Some elements work as target elements; you set them up once in your document and reference them several times.
  - Create references to documents
    Some elements are set up such that they reference other documents. This allows you to define a central set of documents that can be reused in other documents. The referenced document and the document referencing it can be of different document types.
  - Remove elements
    If an element is not required in your document structure or if you accidentally added an element, you can remove it.
  - Troubleshoot your document setup
    When you modify your document structure or add values to your elements, PLA 3.0 automatically validates your document and displays additional information to support you during the setup process.
- Data editors
  Use data editors to enter observation data and set up assay layouts. Each editor has the same data but provides a different view on your data.
- Keyboard shortcuts
  Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys. Use them as an alternative way to do something that you would typically do with a mouse.
- Tasks
  Learn how to configure your preferences, change your account details and password, and set up print profiles.
Key concepts
Details on documents and templates, the data editors and the Content editor of PLA 3.0.
Data analysis
Data analysis add-ons offer a wide range of capabilities, ranging from analytical methods over comprehensive analysis to statistical process control. PLA 3.0 also provides a set of add-ons that support and supplement data analysis add-ons.
Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
Installation
Details on the deployment and installation of licensed PLA 3.0 versions.
Licensing
Details on the licensing solution of PLA 3.0, the available licensing options, and the activation and management of licenses.
Administration
Details on system administration tasks such as setup and maintenance of databases and add-ons, user accounts, access rights, and migration and update procedures.
Regulatory compliance
PLA 3.0 supports you in achieving compliance with regulations such as ISPE GAMP^® 5 and 21 CFR Part 11. It also provides options to validate PLA 3.0 in your environment.
PDF downloads
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Sample lab
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Glossary
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Content editor

The Content editor is the main editor for all document types and opens by default when you open a document.

Use this editor to navigate the document structure, and to view and maintain document elements and document data. On the action bar, the Content editor is located below the Dashboard.

Content editor (Quantitative response assay document) — Figure 1. Content editor (Quantitative response assay document)

Tip: To maximize the editor, double-click the tab.


No.	Item	Description
1	Toolbar	The toolbar at the top of the editor provides shortcuts to document element-related actions (left side) and options to customize the display of documents and document data (right side). Select and deselect entries to customize the view as you require. Use the breadcrumbs for quick navigation. Zoom: Displays all subelements of the selected element. Parent elements (elements on higher levels) and sibling elements (elements on the same level) are hidden. Highlight: Highlights the element in the document structure. Parent and sibling elements are displayed in a lighter color.
2	Outline pane	The Outline pane on the left side displays a hierarchical outline of the document structure. Use this pane for navigation and to quickly access document elements. Tip: Use Zoom and Highlight from the View options to customize how elements you select in the Outline pane are displayed in the Element pane.
3	Element pane	The central Element pane shows the document structure (document elements and child elements) and element values. Use this pane to enter values, or edit the values of elements and child elements. Tip: Use plus (+) and minus (-) or Expand () and Collapse () from the toolbar to show or hide elements as you require.
4	Creatable elements pane	The Creatable elements pane on the right side lists elements you can add to your document structure. This list changes when you select another element in the central or left pane. Double-click an entry in this list to add the element to your current context. Tip: Double-click an entry from the Favorites list to add a commonly used element, independent of your current context.

Tip: You can reset the user interface to the default setup: On the Help menu, select

Reset user interface.