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# Exploring Apps

Browse available applications and open the tools you need.

## Overview

The **Apps** module provides centralized access to applications used across your organization. Use it to browse, open, and work with the tools required for your role.

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## Accessing Applications

You can access applications in the following ways:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="From Apps" %}
Use this option to view all available applications.

* Select the **Apps** tile in the side navigation bar.
* The module opens in the main workspace, displaying an organized view of available content.

<figure><img src="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2F7XekcjWOVFZmmPQfW5py%2FIMS-V16-Apps-Sample.png?alt=media&amp;token=85aa815d-0ad1-4b2d-a194-7635276962af" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="From Favorites" %}
Use this option for quick access to frequently used applications.

* Select the **Favorites** tile in the side navigation bar.
* Select an application module to open it in the side panel.
* Use the **breadcrumb trail** to navigate to a related category or application.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
Available applications may vary based on your organization’s configuration and licensed features.
{% endhint %}

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## Understanding Applications

Applications support the processes and activities that help your organization operate effectively. For easier navigation, they are organized into a simple hierarchy:

* **Applications**

  Top-level containers that represent a business process or functional area.
* **Categories** (optional)

  Groups within an application used to organize related modules.
* **Modules**

  User-facing entry points for completing tasks or accessing specific functionality.

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## Working with Applications

Follow the steps below to browse and interact with your applications:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Browsing Applications

The **Apps** module offers two primary ways to browse content.

#### <i class="fa-list-tree">:list-tree:</i>  App Tree

* Use the **App Tree** to navigate applications through a structured hierarchy.
  * Expand items to view categories and modules; collapse items to reduce visual clutter.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can close, resize, or change the display mode of the **App Tree**:

* To **close** the panel, select the **X** icon in the upper-right corner.
* To **resize** the panel, hover over its edge and drag.
* To **switch modes** ([**Auto-Collapse**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] or [**Pinned**](#user-content-fn-2)[^2]), select the ![](https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2Fb3yDXfhwmvJjth6RRtrC%2Fmenu_open_16dp_000000_FILL0_wght300_GRAD0_opsz20.svg?alt=media\&token=70de1e66-5b0f-4a9a-b006-f53845df63d6) icon.
  {% endhint %}

#### <i class="fa-rectangle-history">:rectangle-history:</i>  Gallery View

* Use the **Gallery View** to browse applications in a visual, card-based layout.&#x20;
  * Each card includes:

    * **Item Name**
    * **Description** (if available)
    * **Thumbnail**

    <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><h4>Thumbnail Behavior</h4><p>The <strong>thumbnail</strong> provides an at-a-glance view and varies depending on the type of item:</p><p><i class="fa-folder-open">:folder-open:</i>  <strong>Category</strong></p><ul><li><p>The thumbnail displays one of the following, depending on configuration:</p><ul><li>A folder icon, containing either a custom icon (if defined) or the default <strong>Apps</strong> icon.</li><li>A custom image.</li></ul></li></ul><p><i class="fa-sidebar">:sidebar:</i>  <strong>Module</strong></p><ul><li><p>The thumbnail displays a preview of the associated form:</p><ul><li>Initially, the preview shows the form layout without data. </li><li>After opening the module, it updates to show the data available to you.</li></ul></li></ul></div>
* Select a card to open the corresponding category or module.

{% hint style="success" icon="lightbulb" %}
**Tip:** Use the **breadcrumb trail** at the top of the workspace to navigate back through levels.

* Select the **three-dot** ( <i class="fa-ellipsis">:ellipsis:</i> ) icon to reveal any levels hidden from the trail.
  {% endhint %}

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Finding Applications

Use the **Keyword Filter** to quickly find an application, category, or module. Results update automatically as you type, showing only matching items.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Opening & Using Modules

You can open modules from the **App Tree**, **Gallery View**, or **breadcrumb trail**.

* Modules opened from the **App Tree** or **breadcrumb trail** appear in **full-screen view**.
* Modules opened from the **Gallery View** appear in the **side panel**.

<figure><img src="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2F2sWd9AAHK7DNguBgDHUS%2FIMS-V16-Apps-Sample-1.png?alt=media&amp;token=0788de7c-cef4-42d8-957f-53b7587a95ae" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" icon="lightbulb" %}
**Tip:** Use the **More Options** ( <i class="fa-ellipsis-vertical">:ellipsis-vertical:</i> ) menu in the **App Tree** or **Gallery View** to control how a module opens. You can choose to open it in **full screen**, in the **side panel**, or in a **new browser tab**.
{% endhint %}

Depending on the module, you may see:

* a **standalone form**, or
* a **starter form** that launches a workflow upon submission.

{% hint style="info" %}
A form is a screen used to view, enter, or update information needed for a task or workflow.
{% endhint %}

***

{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## See Also

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Use Forms</strong></td><td>Use forms to view, enter, and update information in your applications.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FUq3cKmVILEgMCJOMbip5%2FIMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-135.png?alt=media&amp;token=f3d165c5-4258-4834-8a38-d200fed4f071">IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-135.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to Search for Content</strong></td><td>Use built-in search tools and AI assistance to quickly locate content.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FTF8hDEFsxrYtUo7c9Zol%2FIMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-15.png?alt=media&amp;token=e3673ac2-0dd5-4973-a027-0a959354bb46">IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-15.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>How to Manage Your Favorites</strong></td><td>Bookmark frequently used content for quick access.</td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FBioA9PNgrrQyeOnjydWD%2FIMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-56.png?alt=media&amp;token=608311a8-8758-4cd4-be99-9943e29792ee">IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-56.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

[^1]: The panel opens when a module tile is selected and closes when you click elsewhere.

[^2]: The panel stays fixed and visible as you work.


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