Getting Started

Overview

On first launch ExLab-Wizard shows a welcome card – the operator’s entry point into the application. From here the operator either begins guided setup or skips straight to the main window. This page is an orientation aid; it is not one of the eight numbered capabilities, and the guide proper begins with 3.6 Configure Equipment, Paths, and Integrations.

Walkthrough

1. Launch ExLab-Wizard. The tray application shows the welcome card on a fresh install, or whenever required configuration is still missing.

2. Choose a start path. Get started (data-testid="welcome-get-started") opens the Settings dialog in setup-incomplete mode to walk through configuration; Skip for now (data-testid="welcome-skip-for-now") jumps straight to the main window, leaving setup for later.

3. Set the autostart preference. The start at login toggle (data-testid="welcome-autostart-toggle") records whether the tray should launch automatically; the preference is applied whichever start path is chosen.

Screenshots

Related material

• 3.6 Configure Equipment, Paths, and Integrations – the guided setup that Get started opens.

• 3.4 Browse Existing Equipment, Projects, and Runs – the main window that Skip for now opens.

• Design spec section 02 (User Interaction) – the capability set this guide documents.