2.1. User Interface Overview

When any user initially loads the Grader tool, the screen appears as shown in Figure 2.1.1.


Figure 2.1.1: Initial screen.


The initial display consists of a menu bar and a button to add a new class. Processes for adding a new classes are covered later in this documentation. For instructors, this button can be used to create a new class (see Section 2.2). For TAs and students, this button can be used to connect to an existing class (see Section TBA).

The menu bar commands are broken down as shown in Figure 2.1.2.


Figure 2.1.2: Expanded command menus.


The File menu consists of commands for managing classes and the application as a whole.

The Item menu consists of commands for managing classwork items in the current class (see Section 2.4).

The Edit menu consists of commands for editing the current work environment (see Section 2.5)

The View menu consists of commands for managing the visible components of the interface.

The Tools menu consists of commands which open grading tools.

The Help menu consists of commands for aiding the user in using the Grader tool.