Document Actions

2.1. Introduction to GS-911

Up one level

Jump to:

This depicts the general screen layout of GS-911

The GS-911 basic screen layout

GS-911 is designed with simplicity in mind.

The Menu bar

The Menu bar consists of File, Tools and Help

File

Exit : to exit the application

Tools

Setup : choose connection type, unit selection (Celsius/Fahrenheit and km/miles), as well as Test and get information on your GS-911 interface
Check for Updates : if your PC is connected to the internet, it will check whether there is an updated version available for download

Help

View License : Views your GS-911 End User License Agreement (EULA)
Online help : Links to the Manuals section on the hexcode.co.za website (internet access required)
About : shows information about your GS-911 version, your interface details (serial number, firmware version and whether your interface is Bluetooth enabled), contact information of your Reseller, and the VINlimit list (only for the Enthusiast version). See the About dialog section for more details.

The Navigation bar

This shows your current navigation position within the application. See the example below of finding yourself in the "Special Functions" section of a K1200GT:

The Navigation pane

This is where all the fun stuff happens - from this pane you control your GS-911 application. See the "Navigating the GS-911 software" section for more details.

The Status bar

The Status bar shows general status. Here you will find continuous feedback. If you are wondering what happened or t seems nothing is happening, see what your status bar says...

The Progress bar and communication indicator

This is a continuous progress bar... when something is busy or in progress, this will be moving. When there is communication between the interface and the PC, this is shown by a alternately blinking red/green indicator button. See the animated GIF below.