# Main window

> The structure of the console main window, and what each area is for.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/general-console-settings-and-views/main-window/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

The following is a description of the main window – its structure and the different areas.

![](/attachments/capainstaller/f373771f-d233-445f-baa9-78490aecb65e.webp)

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| **Element**                                                        | **Description**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/065225a1-2178-4d86-bc91-304962052f08.webp) | Menu bar.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/db5db1ea-1b2c-4711-96ae-0649baabf123.webp) | Toolbar. Each plugin has its own toolbar.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/4bdaf632-604d-4b85-9830-c96a17c642cb.webp) | Navigation pane.   Top most: The top most part of the navigation pane typically shows a treeview. Each plugin will have its own treeview with nodes that represent entities available for that particular plugin.   Bottom most: Outlook-like navigation that is used to switch between plugins. It is possible to rearrange the order, minimize certain buttons, and also to hide unwanted buttons. |
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/ec95a373-0681-469b-8ac7-9ecef8162689.webp) | Content pane. This pane will change view depending on the selected item in the navigation pane.   [Detail view](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/general-console-settings-and-views/detail-view/)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/b4765d42-a6b4-41bf-af01-ef0c6de5bc3e.webp) | Status strip. Some plugins will be using this part of the user interface to display various types of information.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |