### The DataMonitor+ Interface

This topic provides an overview of the DataMonitor+ interface.

1. Ribbon - The ribbon at the top of the window is a toolbar that provides tabs and groups containing various options to customize what and how information is displayed in DataMonitor+. See "DataMonitor+ Ribbon Commands" for information on each tab.

2. Monitor Header - The header consists of: a TOTAL field that lists the total number of variables displayed in the main monitor view; a legend for the colors used to indicate variable status; an ITEMS field listing the number of items currently displayed in the monitor view; a field showing the last number of transactions used; and the active part query. There's also a bar graph that indicates the status of the database. The graph displays bars of color in amounts that correspond to the overall status of the part. For example, if the part contains seven out of control variables and 30 good ones, the graph will display a short bar of yellow and a larger bar of green.

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3. Part Side Bar - The side bar contains all the parts in your database. Selecting a part will change the data displayed in the main monitor view. See "Selecting Parts and Listing Variables"

4. Main Monitor View - The main monitor view shows the feature variables and each variable's status based on the part and transactions selected from the database. The contents of the main monitor view change can change due to configuration settings as well as different view modes selected from the footer.

5. Footer - The footer contains a list of command buttons that change the main view between the three view modes:

- List - The List View Mode shows the feature or feature variables in the dimension color. This is the default view.

- Details - The Details View Mode displays the items in a sortable, table-like view of statistical data with rows and customized columns.

- Run Chart - The Run Chart Mode displays each item in its own run chart.

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