Lido Flight 4D

Version R6.2.0
Getting Started
User Manual, Version 1.1
September 05, 2019
Customer Documentation
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Revision History
Version No. Date Reason for Change
V. 1.0 Nov 30, 2017 Initial issue of document for Lido/Flight version R6.2.0
Updates:
 Description of job progress bar (Java windows)
 Minor corrections
V. 1.1 Sep 05, 2019 Updates:
 Renaming of product to 'Lido Flight'
 Minor changes

All updates related to this version are marked in blue.

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5

2 General Information on User Documentation ....................................................................... 6

3 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Login Procedure ............................................................................................................. 9

3.2 Logout Procedure ......................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Changing Passwords .................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Reviewing System Information ...................................................................................... 13
3.5 Access Rights ............................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Setting up Printers ........................................................................................................ 15
3.6.1 Enabling the Print Queue ......................................................................... 16
3.6.2 Selecting a Default Printer ........................................................................ 17
3.6.3 Window 'Default Printer' ........................................................................... 18

4 User Interface Handling ........................................................................................................ 20

4.1 Classic Layout (OpenROAD) ........................................................................................ 20

4.1.1 General Window Layout ........................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Command Buttons.................................................................................... 22
4.1.3 Table Handling ......................................................................................... 24
4.1.4 Periods of Validity..................................................................................... 25
4.1.5 Graphic Handling...................................................................................... 26
4.1.6 Notes Handling ......................................................................................... 26
4.2 Modern Layout (Java) ................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 General Window Layout ........................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Functions and Elements ........................................................................... 29

4.2.3 Decorators................................................................................................ 31
4.2.4 Table Handling ......................................................................................... 33
4.2.5 Periods of Validity..................................................................................... 35
4.2.6 Graphic Handling...................................................................................... 36
4.2.7 Mouse and Cursor .................................................................................... 38
4.2.8 Search Functions ..................................................................................... 39

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1 Introduction

Abstract This document offers general assistance for starting the work with
Lido Flight. It provides an overview of:
 General information on user documentation
 Routine procedures
 Standard elements and navigation menus in the user interfaces

Disclaimer The documentation of Lido Flight modules and features covers all features
currently available. Please note that this documentation shall only apply to
those modules or features which Lufthansa Systems provides to the
respective customer under an agreement between the parties. Nothing in
this documentation shall imply any rights to any modules or features
described herein. Please contact your Lufthansa Systems representative if
you have any questions.

Functional Options The screenshots used in this handbook are composites of all currently
and User Interfaces available functional options. Therefore some descriptions and procedures
may not apply to you.

General The general navigation menus are similar in the majority of the windows.
Navigation Menus Therefore, they are explained once and serve as an example for all user
interfaces. The appearance and constitution may vary while the basic
structure remains.

Window Layout Depending on the Lido Flight version implemented on your system, some
graphical user interfaces are in classic layout (OpenROAD), while others
are remodeled in modern layout (Java). Therefore the description of user
interface handling in this manual describes both layouts.

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2 General Information on User Documentation

New customers of Lido Flight receive an initial set of user documentation

User
corresponding to the purchased functions listed in the contract.
Documentation of
In addition to that all customers may download additional or updated
Lido Flight
documents via the Lido Customer Service Portal.
The user documentation consists of different documentation types. It is
designed to provide specialized product information for Lido Flight modules
and functions, as well as technical descriptions for IT staff.
For specialized audience the user documentation is based on the following
prerequisites and settings:
 English language proficiency
 Dispatch and airline operations knowledge/license
 Suitable qualification in standard software applications
 Completed standard training courses performed by
Lufthansa Systems as follows:
o Basic Course
o Data Maintenance
o Flight Planning
These standard training courses teach knowledge about the basic
maintenance user interfaces and give a detailed overview of procedures
and processes for maintaining data. Settings affecting flight plan
calculations are explained and effective usage is trained. On customer
request additionally customized trainings can be provided.

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Documentation A set of customer documentation consists of different document types

Types and Content covering specific purposes and target groups.
of User The table summarizes the provided documentation types and the content.
Documentation
Documentation
Content Target Group Coverage
Type

Management
Functional Functional overview and Airline employees of
Description description of a module front-/back office, One set for
flight crews each
Lido Flight
Step-by-step instructions on module
how to use the product Airline employees of
User Manual
including user interface front-/back office
descriptions

Summarizes contents of Management

One per
Feature Functional Description and Airline employees of specific
Description User Manual for specific front-/back office, feature
features flight crews

Parts and content of user

documentation, Airline employees of
Getting Started
User interface handling and front-/back office
routine activities One per
Lido Flight
Abbreviations, acronyms Management
Glossary and terms as used in the Airline employees of
software application front-/back office

One per
Technical infrastructure;
version of
Technical installation/configuration/ad
Technical Documentation

Lido Flight,
Description ministration instructions
Briefing,
Trouble shooting
WINDS
System designer,
system architects,
Description of technical
responsible for IT
Interface details about application One per
planning, technical
Description interface used for data interface
administrators
exchange

Technical Description of technical On

Prerequi- system requirements for customer
sites migration request

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3 Getting Started

Introduction This chapter explains how users can:

 Log in
 Log off
 Change passwords
 Review system information
 Review access rights
 Set up printers
The role of the customer's Lido Flight administrator and the instructions for
administration are described in the document 'Lido Flight (Legacy) -
Technical Description'.

Responsibility of The table shows the shared responsibility for maintenance of the following
Maintenance data and information:

Maintained by
User Interface Data / Information
LSY Customer

Password Change Password Change X X

About System Information X
Access Right Access Rights X
Default Printer Printer Configuration X X

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3.1 Login Procedure

Login and Access The login identification and the selected user group organize and control
Rights the access to the application. According to the authorized access right and
user group, the user is entitled to access and/or process data. For further
information on access rights, see chapter 'Access Rights'.

Network Lido Flight can be accessed in two different ways, depending on how the
Connection network connection on the customer's site is established, and where the
Lido servers are located. The connection can be made either via:
 Citrix, or
 Exceed
For details about installation and configuration see document
'Lido Flight (Legacy) – Technical Description'.

General Generally the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:

Prerequisites  User groups have been defined.
 User has been assigned to a user group.
 Parameters have been set for an optimal window resolution of the
PC Client. For details see document 'Lido Flight (Legacy) –
Technical Description', chapter 'Setting up PC Client Software
Parameters for Optimal Window Sizing'.

Prerequisites for Before you start, verify that:

Login with Citrix  Citrix Client is installed on your PC.
 The file 'lido_startup.ica' provided by Lufthansa Systems is installed
and started.

Prerequisites for Before you start, verify that:

Login with Exceed  Exceed is configured.
 Default fonts and permission mode are configured.
 True color mode is activated.

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Logging In to 1. Log in to your Windows desktop.

Lido Flight
2. Start either 'Citrix' or 'Exceed' depending on your configuration.

3. Enter your user name and password in the login window.

Click on button 'OK' to submit the login data.

4. The window 'User group login' opens.

5. Select your user group with a click to start Lido Flight.

The selected user group determines the access rights for the work with
the application.

You have logged in to Lido Flight, the application is running.

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3.2 Logout Procedure

Correct Logout The correct logout from the application is very important as otherwise, a
session may still be running in the background, or data may be lost.

Logging Out From 1. In the main menu click on option 'System' and select 'Exit' (shortcut
Lido Flight F12).

2. The logout confirmation window opens.

Confirm the logout with a click on button
'YES'.
The application closes.

3. You may now exit from the main server:

Select button 'Exit' from the control panel on the bottom of the window.
The layout of the control panel may differ depending on your
configuration.

4. The window 'Logout

Confirmation' opens.
Confirm the logout from the
main server with a click on
button 'Continue logout'.

You have logged out from the Lido Flight application and from the main
server.
Now you may log out from Windows as required by your system.

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3.3 Changing Passwords

Changing a 1. Open window 'Password Change'.

Password
Path: 'System' > 'Password Change'

A dialogue window opens indicating your user-ID.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen:

Enter your old password and press 'ENTER'.
Note: When typing, no entries are visible.

3. Enter the new password and press 'ENTER'.

4. Confirm the new password by typing it again and then press 'ENTER'.

5. Press 'ENTER' to close the window.

Your password has been changed.

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3.4 Reviewing System Information

Introduction Information on the user, version, date and organization can be reviewed.

Reviewing System 1. Open window 'About'.

Information Path: 'System' > 'About'

2. Review information about the current user, role, versions, assignment

and dates.

3. To close the window, click on the menu name 'System' and select the
command 'Exit'.
System information has been reviewed.

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3.5 Access Rights

User Groups and Each user in belongs to a certain user group with defined access rights to
Access Rights graphical user interfaces.
In window 'Access Right' the user may review these access rights of user
groups.
While working with the system, the user can identify the currently applied
access rights by the following icons displayed in the lower right-hand corner
of graphical user interfaces.

Access Right Icon on Graphical User Interface

READ

WORK

Reviewing Access 1. Open window 'Access Right'.

Rights Path: 'Admin' > 'Access Rights'

2. Select a certain airline, user group and/or window by entering the

required data in the respective field. You may insert a letter and %, or
% only, as wildcard in the respective fields.
Click on button 'SELECT' to load the data set or open selection list
'Access Right Maintenance' to choose from.

3. Review access rights in window 'Access Right'.

Note: If you have selected the access rights from selection list 'Access Right
Maintenance', it will stay open until you close it via button 'CLOSE'.

Access rights have been reviewed.

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3.6 Setting up Printers

Introduction Each user may define a specific printer as default printer. Whenever a
printing request is launched in any of the graphical user interfaces, the
application automatically uses this printer.
If you do not define a default printer, Lido Flight reverts to the master printer
as defined in the master configuration file set up by the administrator.
The default printer can be defined for:
 Only one single Lido session, or
 Until further notice.
For further technical information on the setup of printers see document
'Lido Flight (Legacy) – Technical Description'.

Relevant You have to perform the following procedures to define a default printer:
Procedures 1. Enabling the print queue
2. Selecting a default printer

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3.6.1 Enabling the Print Queue

Introduction The following procedure does not involve a regular graphical user interface.
Users, who wish to enable their default printer, can do so directly from their
CDE desktop.
Note: You cannot enable a printing device while using Lido via Citrix.

Enabling the 1. Execute the command 'Enable Printqueue's'.

Print Queue
Path: 'CDE desktop' > 'Root Menu' > 'Utilities Menu …' >
'Enable Printqueue's'

2. The application activates the print queue for all defined printers.
Note: You cannot see anything happening.

The print queue is enabled.

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3.6.2 Selecting a Default Printer

Before You Start Before you start, verify that:

 Your system administrator has set up printers.
 The print queue is enabled.
 You have the work right to define a default printer.

Selecting a 1. Open window 'Default Printer'.

Default Printer
Path: 'Admin' > 'Printer Config'

2. Review available printers and select the printer of your choice. Click in
the appropriate row.

3. Use one of the following buttons to:

 'OK': Use this printer for the current session only.
 'SAVE': Use this printer for all sessions until further notice.
 'RESET': Remove all printers from list of default printers.

Caution: 'RESET' deletes all current printer assignments in list of default

printers. It does not delete a single selected printer. If executed,
you need to request that your system administrator reinstates
default printers.

4. Click on button 'CLOSE' to quit window 'Default Printer'.

All print requests will follow the setup you have chosen in this window.

A default printer of your choice has been selected.

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3.6.3 Window 'Default Printer'

Purpose and In this window you may review and/or define the default printer to be used
Structure of when working with Lido Flight.
Window
'Default Printer'

The window is divided into different areas, which are described in detail:
1: Printer Status 2: File Directory 3: Command Buttons

1: Printer Status
Title/Button Description

Name Name of print queue as used in a UNIX environment –

corresponds to IP address of printing device.
Status Describes the status of the print queue. The following
status conditions can be issued:
 Ready: Print queue is activated, but empty.
 Running: Queue system tries to send print job.
 Down: Connection between print queue manager
and print queue is down. No print jobs can
be put into print queue.
Description Name of printing device (free text)

2: File Directory
Title/Button Description

Use printer for If activated, printer assignment is valid only for the current
current host workstation.
Use printer for If activated, printer assignment is valid for all authorized
each host workstations in a company's network.
Note: The setting of these radio buttons only impacts the file directory management and
has no effect on the print performance. It is recommended to ignore this setting.

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3: Command
Buttons Title/Button Description

OK Confirms the selected printer as the valid printer for

current session
RESET Deletes all printer assignments in accordance with toggle
setting, e.g. either for current workstation or for all
workstations
Note: Command does not delete print queue of selected printer.

SAVE Saves the selected printer as default printer for every

session
CLOSE Closes the window

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4 User Interface Handling

Overview Lido Flight uses two different layouts for user interfaces, depending on the
computer programming language used for the respective interface:
 Classic Layout – OpenROAD
 Modern Layout – Java
The layout used depends on the respective window and on the
implemented Lido Flight version.

4.1 Classic Layout (OpenROAD)

Introduction The following chapters describe the classic layout of user interfaces
programmed in OpenROAD. The description focuses on fields and buttons,
and navigation in the user interfaces.

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4.1.1 General Window Layout

General Window The general window layout is shown using the example of window
Layout 'Aircraft Operator Maintenance'.

The classic layout of graphical user interfaces is generally composed of the

following areas:
1: Window Name, Edit Options and Links
2: Flight Data
3: Index Card: Work Area
4: Command Buttons

1: Window Name This area shows the window name, and provides a menu offering file and
and Menu edit options as well as links to related windows (frames), and functions.

2: Flight Data This area shows detailed information related to the respective flight.

3: Index Card The selected index card represents the actual work area. It provides fields
and tables to specify values and maintain data records.

4: Command The command buttons for the window start specific database operations
Buttons related to the current window, or may provide access to other windows.

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4.1.2 Command Buttons

Purpose and Command buttons are available in most graphical user

Structure of interfaces and are arranged in one basic structure.
Command Buttons The availability of single buttons may vary depending on
the window context.
Window-specific buttons are described in the respective
field and button description. Buttons may be deactivated
(dimmed) if functions are not available.
Command buttons are arranged in different groups, which
are described in detail:
1: Database Operation Buttons
2: Window Access Buttons
3: Display Buttons

1: Database These buttons are used to start the performance of database operations
Operation such as data selection, data insertion/update or data deletion.
Buttons
Title/Button Description

SELECT Selects all data sets from the database according to the
specified selection criteria, entered in entry fields.
The matching data set is displayed accordingly. If there is
more than one data set stored in the database, that
matches the specified selection criteria, a window opens
displaying all matching data sets. There from the user can
choose one.
UPDATE Updates a modified data set in the database.
INSERT Inserts the data set with all displayed details into the
database.
DELETE Deletes the currently displayed data set in the database.

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2: Window Access These buttons are used to open the related windows. The availability
Buttons depends on the window context.

Sample Description
Title/Button

AIRLINE Opens window 'Airline'.

ACFT OPER Opens window 'Aircraft Operator Maintenance'.
RWY FAC Opens window 'Runway Facilities'.
NOTES Opens window 'Notes'.

3: Display Buttons These buttons are used to start the performance of window operations like
clearing or printing displayed data, and closing the window.

Title/Button Description

CLEAR Clears all data currently displayed. It is recommended to

clear all data before closing a window.
PRINT Prints the data currently displayed in the respective
window. The configured printer is used.
HELP Not yet established.
CLOSE Closes the respective window.
OK Saves restriction settings and closes the window.
DEFAULT Clears all table entries and sets all check boxes to default.
CANCEL Closes the window without saving any settings made.

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4.1.3 Table Handling

Purpose of Table handling buttons are used to edit tables, which are
Table Handling displayed in the respective window. The availability of
Buttons buttons depends on the table context and content.

Title/Button Description

Table Home Selects first row in the table.

Remove Row Removes selected row.
New Row Inserts a new row before the currently selected row.
Table End Adds a new row at the end of the table for data input.

Table Menu Button There are selection lists and tables with a table menu
button in the right upper corner offering a set of table
menu options depending on context.

Copy Button The copy button is used in a window to copy data from one table to
another.

Title/Button Description

Copy Button Copies a marked line from one table to another.

Example: The marked line is copied - not moved - from table 'Included
Times' (left) to table 'Excluded Times' (right). Works in both
directions.

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4.1.4 Periods of Validity

Purpose and In case of differing data over a

Structure of period of time, you may need to
Periods of Validity maintain additional periods of
validity. Data parameters can be
maintained differently per period of
validity. Depending on the day of
flight the respective valid data for
that day is used.

Title/Button Description

Effective from Start date of effectiveness [DD-MMM-YYYY]

By default 'TODAY' is inserted by the system and
replaced by the date of the current day.
Effective till Last day of effectiveness [DD-MMM-YYYY]
By default 'UFN' (Until Further Notice) is inserted by the
system and operation/entry is effective until the change of
date by user.
Eff From is Toggle enables a selection of available data/entries for
select field the entered 'Effective from' date by using the command
button 'SELECT'.
Not available in all windows.
Periods of Beginning and end date of the time period for which the
Validity operation/entry is effective or requested. If more than one
period is maintained, e.g. different data for different time
periods, all periods are displayed here. Data of the period
is displayed by selecting the respective period line.

Time Formats If not explicitly stated, all times within Lido Flight are UTC times.
There are different time formats:
 Date: DD-MMM-YYYY (e.g. May 26, 2015 = 26-MAY-2015)
 Time: DDhhmm (e.g. May 26, 2015 08:45 = 260845)
hhmm (e.g. 08:45 = 0845)
The required format can be reviewed in the tool tip of the respective field.

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4.1.5 Graphic Handling

Purpose and The graphic tool provides a graphical display of various kinds of data like
Structure of the flight routes or aeronautical objects in order to illustrate geographical
Graphic Tool correlations of these objects. The user can access this tool within several
contexts and modules of Lido Flight. For more details about graphic
handling, see document 'Graphic Tool – Feature Description'.

Title/Button Description

Graphic Opens the graphical display window of the graphic tool,

which is only available, if data to be displayed is loaded in
the main window.
As soon as the display window is open, the label of this
button changes to 'Update'.
Update Updates graphical display window.
Off Closes the graphical display window. If not closed with
this button the graphic is still open in the background.
Zoom Enables the zoom mode of the display window.
Menu Enables the menu in the display window.
With the menu enabled, certain objects can be displayed
additionally. All available options are described in feature
description 'Graphic Tool'.

4.1.6 Notes Handling

Purpose and Many graphical user interfaces offer the option to

Structure of add notes to certain data set. The window to
Notes Handling maintain notes can be opened with the button
'NOTES'. The availability of a note is displayed in
the field 'Notes' of the respective graphical user
interface.

Title/Button Description

Notes Field to display if a note is available. 'Y' means a note is

available. Notes can be viewed and maintained using the
command button 'NOTES'.
NOTES Button to open the window 'Notes'. Here users can insert
additional information on the respective data. The note is
valid according to the entered period of validity.

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4.2 Modern Layout (Java)

Introduction The following description gives an overview of all kinds of fields and buttons
used in graphical user interfaces programmed in Java. It focuses only on
the user interface in general without explaining special topics.

4.2.1 General Window Layout

General Window The general window layout is explained in the following using the example
Layout of window 'Planning Parameter'.

The general layout of modern windows is composed of the following areas,

which are described in detail:
1: Window Name, Information and Links
2: Flight Data
3A: Index Card: Work Area; 3B: Command Buttons for Index Card
4: Command Buttons for Window
5: Status Line

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1: Window Name – This area shows the window name, and may provide the following
Information and information related to the data of the active index card:
Links  Information, warning or error messages indicated with respective
decorators
 Links to related windows, and functions

2: Flight Data This area shows detailed information related to the respective flight, and
may provide information, warning messages indicated with respective
decorators.

3A: Index Card; The selected index card represents the actual work area. It provides fields
3B: Command and buttons to create and/or maintain data sets for flight planning.
Buttons for Depending on configuration, there are special index cards available for
Index Card special functions. The command buttons on the right (3B) belong to the
selected index card and vary depending on the selected card.

4: Command The command buttons for the window start specific database operations
Buttons for related to the current window, or may provide access to other windows.
Window

5: Status Line This area provides specific information of the system regarding current
operations.

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4.2.2 Functions and Elements

Change of Windows can be resized by moving the cursor to a

Window Size margin or corner until it changes into a small arrow
pointing to a bar or corner. While holding the mouse key,
the margin or corner might be dragged in or outwards
making the window smaller or larger.

Scroll Bar The scroll bar appears on the side or bottom of a

window or table, to control which part of a list is currently
in the window's frame.

Window Links Window links are used to open windows unrelated to the
content of the currently open window.
Links may not be available if the related feature or
module of Lido Flight is not subscribed by the customer.

Tool Tips Tool tips are used to describe fields and buttons directly
in the application The tool tips are displayed
automatically when the user clicks on, or points with the
mouse at a control or field. The tool tips disappear when
the user moves the cursor away.

Context Menus Context menus are used in tables and fields to offer object-related
functions. The offered context menu options may lead to other windows, or
start specific functions.
Note: If the menu option opens another window, the name of the menu option ends with
three dots, e.g. 'Review Analysis...'.

A right-click on an object opens the object-related

context menu.
Offered context menu options can be selected
with a single click.
Options may be inactive (dimmed) if functions
are not available to the object.

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Job Progress Bar To inform the user about the progress of an activity running in the
background, in window 'Planning Parameter' an information box with a job
progress bar is displayed in the foreground of the window.
If necessary, the user can stop the activity with a click on the red cancel
icon.

Command Buttons Command buttons are usually arranged in groups. They

may refer either to the whole user interface, or only to a
specific index card. The availability of buttons depends on
the window context and on the configured functions.
Active buttons can:
 Start a database operation
 Open a related window
Buttons may be dimmed if the related function is inactive
or not configured, or if a related window cannot be
accessed.
Window-specific buttons are described in the respective
field and button description.

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4.2.3 Decorators

General Decorators are small icons that are placed beside objects or fields in
Lido Flight user interfaces. They indicate that there is something missing or
wrong, or that more information is available. Pointing on the decorator with
the cursor displays tool tips or further information related to the respective
field.

Decorators Beside A warning or error decorator beside a field on an index card is repeated
Index Card Labels beside the index card label, to inform the user that on this card there is
something irregular. For error and/or warning decorators a message can be
displayed additionally in the information line on top of the window, or as
pop-up message. Error decorators on an index card need to be solved prior
to continuing.
If there are several decorators displayed on an index card, only one
decorator – the highest in sequence - is displayed beside the index card
label. The sequence is from top down: error, warning, information.
The following sample screenshot illustrates the decorator relations.

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Overview of The following table gives an overview of decorators used in graphical user
Decorators interfaces. The meaning may vary depending on the location where in the
user interface the decorator is used. Point to the decorator to see details.

Decorator Description

Mandatory Mandatory data is missing.

Location Meaning
Field Data is missing in the field left to the icon.
Index Card Data is missing on the respective index card.
Label
Information Further information is available.
Location Meaning
Field More information is provided as tool tip.
Button Reason for dimmed button is provided.
Window An information message is displayed in
information area on top of the screen.
Warning Special terms and conditions occur.
Location Meaning
Field Special data terms occur.
Button Further information is available in other
windows. Click the respective button to open
the window and see details.
Index Card A warning occurred on this index card. Check
Label index card for the related field, which is also
marked with the warning decorator.
Window A warning message can be displayed in
information area on top of the screen, or as
pop-up.
Error An error occurred.
Location Meaning
Field Invalid entry; valid data format or the error
cause is provided as tool tip.
Index Card An error occurred on this index card. Check
Label index card for the related field, which is also
marked with the error decorator.
Window An error message is displayed in information
area on top of the screen.

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4.2.4 Table Handling

Change of Column Table columns may be resized by moving the cursor to the
Size vertical line between two column headers until it changes
into a small left-right arrow. While holding the mouse key,
the vertical line can be dragged to the left or right changing
the column width.
If the table columns are resized in a way that only a part of
the table is visible, a scroll bar is added right beside or
below the table.

Table Sorting The content of tables may be sorted in the following ways and depending
on the respective user interface:
 Sorting with context menu
 Sorting with clicks in the column header

Sorting with A right-click in the column header fields of tables opens a context menu
Context Menu with sorting options. The following options may be available:
Option Sorting of Table Values Indicator
Default According to default settings in configuration file
for respective window
Sort Ascending In ascending order

Sort Descending In descending order

The context menu options may differ depending

on the related window and table. Example:

Sorting with Clicks Tables can be sorted with one or more clicks in the respective column
in the Column header. An arrow indicates the applied sorting and the sorting direction.
Header The number below the arrow indicates the applied sorting sequence. The
following options are available:
Option Sorting Order Indicator
One click Ascending ,
Second click on same header, or Descending
double-click (on any header)
Third click on same header Unsorted (default) -

To sort according to more than one column, hold 'Shift' key while sorting the
columns in the required sequence and direction.

If a sorting is added or changed without holding 'Shift' key, previously

sorted columns are reset to unsorted.

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Filtering Table To reduce the contents of a table, or search for a certain table entry, a filter
Content can be set. You can enter filter criteria in the first, empty row of the flight list
table. Hit 'Tab' or 'Enter' key to submit the filter. The icon is displayed to
indicate the filter setting.
The flight list table reloads and displays only flights matching your filter
criteria. A click on the icon removes the filter again.

For details about setting filter criteria in the flight list table, see 'Interactive
Flight Planning – Basic Procedures, User Manual'.

Working in Tables The following table provides an overview of keyboard keys, which can be
used to speed up work in tables of window 'Planning Parameter' and sub-
window 'Alternate Information'.
Key Table Action Respective Context
Menu Option
Insert Insert new row Add Item / Airport, or
Append Row
Delete Delete marked row Delete / Delete All
Access field to enter data, the whole n.a.
row is highlighted

Enter Leave field, after data has been n.a.

entered (if no/wrong data has been
entered, an error decorator is
displayed)
Tab Jump to next field n.a.
Escape Cancel change and leave table n.a.

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4.2.5 Periods of Validity

Purpose and For each data parameter different

Structure of periods of validity can be
Periods of Validity maintained.
If not stated otherwise, all times
within Lido Flight are UTC times.

Title/Button Description

Effective From/Till Validity of current selected data;

Format: DD-MMM-YYYY
Periods of Validity Validity of all defined periods;
Effective From/Till Format: DD-MMM-YYYY

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4.2.6 Graphic Handling

Purpose and The graphic tool provides a graphical display of various kinds of data like
Structure of the flight routes or aeronautical objects in order to illustrate geographical
Graphic Tool correlations of these objects. The graphic tool can be accessed in window
'Planning Parameter (Java)' as follows:
Path: ‘Flight Planning > Flight List > flight-related context menu
'Edit Planning Parameter...' > index card 'EDTO' or 'ETOPS'
> button 'Graphic'
or: Flight Planning > Planning Parameter ' > index card 'EDTO' or
'ETOPS' > button 'Graphic'
Upon a click on button 'Graphic', a graphic menu bar is displayed on the
right lower corner. A click on the first icon activates the main menu in the
graphic display window (menu mode).

1: Graphic Display Window 2: Graphic Menu Bar

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1: Graphic Display Provides a graphical display of various kinds of data like flight routes or
Window aeronautical objects. For details about the graphic display window and
graphic handling in general see document 'Graphic Tool – Feature
Description'.

2: Graphic Menu The graphic menu bar is displayed on the right lower corner.
Bar

Title/Button Description

Deactivates the menu bar, and activates the main menu

in the graphic display window (menu mode). For details
about the handling of the graphic window in menu mode,
see document 'Graphic Tool – Feature Description'. The
graphic menu bar can be reactivated with a click on menu
option 'Return'.

Deactivates the menu bar, and activates the zoom menu

in the graphic display window (zoom mode). The graphic
menu bar can be reactivated with a click on menu option
'Return'.

Enables/disables the automatic update of graphic display

(auto-refresh).

Manually refreshes graphic display.

Dimmed if automatic update is enabled.

Closes the graphic display window and graphic menu bar.

If not closed with this button, the graphic tool is still open
in the background.

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4.2.7 Mouse and Cursor

Mouse Interaction The following table gives an overview of mouse interaction used in
graphical user interfaces.

Action Interaction Effect

Pointing Position the cursor on a specific Displays tool tips or

object without clicking any mouse additional information
buttons.
Clicking Position the cursor to a specific, Places the cursor in a
object, and press the left mouse field to make an entry,
button with a single click, unless or selects an entry in a
indicated otherwise. table.

Cursor Shapes The shape of the cursor provides the user with an important visual cue,
indicating the functionality of the area in which the cursor is currently
located. The cursor changes according to its location.
The following table gives an overview of cursor shapes.

Shape Description

Arrow The upper-left pointing arrow cursor is a general

purpose cursor used in most window areas for single-
object selection and activation.
Cross Used for the selection of items in a table field or in
context menus.
I-Beam Used in entry fields when text actions are performed,
or text is inserted.
Hand Indicates that an area on a user interface (represented
by a black triangle) can be displayed or hidden.
A click on the triangle displays or hides the area.
Example Description

Area 'Scenario' is hidden, a click

on the triangle displays the area.
Area 'Scenario' is displayed, a
click on the triangle hides the
area.

Hourglass Indicates that an action is in progress in the

background. Mouse button or keyboard events have no
effect while it is displayed.

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4.2.8 Search Functions

Introduction This chapter describes the search functions available in Lido Flight. The
availability of the search function depends on the window opened, and on
the task to be performed.

Sub-Window Sub-window 'Search' can be opened with a click on button 'Search', for
'Search' example in window 'Flight Data' and 'Planning Parameter'.
It enables the user to search for a specific flight record in the database. The
user may set filter criteria, and all flights matching the criteria are listed in a
selection table.
The required flight can be marked with a click, and then loaded into the
initial window with a click on button 'Select'.

Sub-Window 'Find' Sub-window 'Find' can be opened for example in window 'Flight List', with
the command 'Ctrl+F', when a flight is selected in the flight list table.
The sub-window enables the user to search for the occurrence of a specific
search string for example (part of) a flight number, or aircraft in the initial
window. If the search string is found, it is highlighted.

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4.2.8.1 Performing a Search with Sub-Window 'Search'

Performing a 1. Click on button 'Search…' to open the sub-window 'Search'.

Search with Sub-
Window 'Search'

2. Enter flight-specific information into the fields of the filter area. Move
from field to field and submit the search with the 'tab' key. Matching
flights will automatically be displayed in the selection table.
Note: The list of matching flights will be shortened if you enter more details.
Alternatively, you may sort the table columns to find you flight.

3. Click on the required flight to mark it.

4. Load the marked flight in your original window as follows: Either

 Click on button 'Select', or
 Right-click on the marked flight and choose context menu option
'Select'.
Window 'Search' closes and you return to the original window.

A search has been performed with sub-window 'Search'.

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4.2.8.2 Sub-Window 'Search'

Structure Sub-window 'Search' can be opened with a click on button 'Search' in

of Sub-Window various graphical user interfaces for example in window 'Flight Data', or in
'Search' 'Planning Parameter'.
The name and layout of the window differs depending on from where it is
opened. For example, if opened with button 'Search' in window
'Flight Data', it looks as follows:

The window is divided into different areas, which are described in detail:
1. Window Name and Information 4. Command Buttons
2. Filter Area 5. Status Line
3. Selection Table

1: Window Name The window name and the related information line differ depending on from
and Information where it is opened.

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2: Filter Area
Title/Button Description

Airline IATA or ICAO code of airline

Flt-No. Flight number
OS Operational Suffix
ATC C/S ATC call sign
Date of Origin Flight date [DD-MMM-YYYY]
DEP IATA or ICAO code of departure airport
DEST IATA or ICAO code of destination airport
Operator IATA or ICAO code of operating airline
Registration Aircraft registration

3: Selection Table
Title/Button Description

AL IATA code of airline

Flt-No. Flight number
OS Operational Suffix
ATC C/S ATC call sign
Date of Origin Flight date
Seq# Sequence number of flight leg
DEP IATA code of departure airport
DEST IATA code of destination airport
Op IATA code of operating airline
Dispo Indicates disposition messages
Registration Aircraft registration
Qual. Qualification of pilot-in-command

4: Command
Buttons Title/Button Description

Select Selects marked flight for display in original window

Reset Clears filter settings
Print Prints displayed data
Cancel Closes window

5: Status Line The status line indicates information on the job progress or result, for
example how many flight records have been found matching the set filter.

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4.2.8.3 Performing a Search with Sub-Window 'Find'

Prerequisites The following procedure is described with the example of window

'Flight List'. Before you start, verify that:
 Window 'Flight List' is open
 A flight is selected in the table 'Flight List'

Performing a 1. Use command 'Ctrl+F' open the sub-window 'Find'.

Search with
Sub-Window 'Find'

2. Type a search string in the entry field 'Find:' for example (part of) a
flight number, or aircraft. You may adjust search direction, scope and
options.
3. Click on button 'Find' to start the search from the current cursor
position. The cursor jumps column by column through the table to the
next occurrence of the search string; the whole row is highlighted.
Click again on button 'Find' to continue the search, and jump to the next
occurrence of the search string in the table until you find the desired
flight.
4. Click on button 'Close' to finish the search and close the window.

A search has been performed with sub-window 'Find'.

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4.2.8.4 Sub-Window 'Find'

Sub-Window 'Find' A search for a flight can also be performed with sub-window 'Find'.
The sub-window can be opened for example in window 'Flight List' with
command 'Ctrl+F', when a flight is selected.

Title/Button Description

Find: Entry field for any search string (alphanumeric) that is to

be found in the table, for example a flight number.
Direction Indicates the search direction in the table, either:
 Forward (default)
 Backward
Scope Indicates the search area in the table, either:
 All – search through the whole table (default)
 Selection – search only through selected area
Options Indicates further options to be considered in the search:
 Case Sensitive
 Whole word
 Regular expressions
 Wrap Search
 Incremental
 Column first

Find Starts the search for the next occurrence of the search
string entered in field 'Find' according to the definitions
made.
Close Stops the search and closes window 'Find'.

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