Client differences: System Navigator

The following differences between the System Navigator of the Windows client and of the web client occur because the browser environment is different from the Windows client environment.

Feature Windows client? Web client? Comment
Create favorites Yes Yes

Favorites are restricted to lists, detail, and menu screens.


Windows client

From a record list, application, or form, drag the System Navigator icon to the Favorites folder, or to a subordinate folder. System Navigator icon

Web client

From a record list, click Save as View.

Create subordinate nodes Yes Yes

You can customize the System Navigator by adding a folder.


Windows client

Right-click the parent node to make a new folder.

Web client 

  1. Click Manage FavoritesManage Favorites icon
  2. Expand the Favorites directory to locate the parent node. Click New FolderNew Folder icon
  3. Type the name of the new folder and click OK.
Delete nodes Yes Yes

You can customize the System Navigator by removing nodes.


Windows client

Right-click to delete nodes from the System Navigator.


Web client

  1. Click Manage FavoritesManage Favorites icon
  2. Expand the Favorites directory, select the node to delete, and then click Delete.
Collapse All Yes No

You can collapse subordinate nodes when you select a parent node.


Windows client

Right-click the parent node, and then click Collapse All to close all subordinate child nodes. Minus icon


Web client

Collapse All is not available for the web client.