# Basics
# What is the ELO Java Client?
With ELO, you can manage, search for, and find documents. In addition, you can use ELO to create workflows and reminders, and to view documents.
# Target audience
This documentation is aimed at users without administrator rights. Administrators can use the ELO Java Client administration (opens new window) manual.
# Operating system
In this documentation, the functions and examples are shown based on a Microsoft Windows operating system.
The ELO Java Client can also be used on other operating systems provided a corresponding Java environment is available for the operating system.
# Getting started
If you have no previous experience with the ELO Java Client or any other ELO client, the following chapters are a good place to start:
- Program interface, Navigation and use, Important components: These chapters explain the interface and how to use ELO in general. They cover individual topics at a more advanced level.
# Structure of the documentation
Basics
This chapter contains general information about using the documentation and an overview of the chapter contents.
Program interface
This chapter contains an introduction to the program interface and a description of all work areas.
Navigation and use
This chapter provides information about the basics of using ELO.
Accessibility
This chapter contains information about the accessibility features in ELO.
Important components
This chapter contains a description of important components that you will find in all work areas.
Entries, tasks, personalization, and collaboration
This chapter provides descriptions of all actions and functions with instructions and explanations.
# Which chapter(s) should I read if I...
# want to personalize my ELO?
Tile navigation:
Ribbon:
Viewer pane:
General settings:
Personal settings:
# want to create entries?
Folders:
Documents:
Metadata:
# want to update entries?
# want to create tasks?
Workflows:
Reminders:
# want to edit tasks?
Workflows:
- Show workflow
- Forward workflow
- Return workflow
- Delegate workflow
- Hand off workflow
- Postpone workflow
Reminders:
# want to keep track of changes in ELO?
My ELO:
Monitoring entries:
Overviews:
Search:
# want to output information from ELO?
# want to search for entries?
# want to structure the repository area?
# Start ELO
Method
Open ELO via the icon on the desktop.
Alternative: Run the EloClient.exe file in the program directory of the client.
The login dialog box opens.
If multiple repositories have been created, you can select the repository you want to log in to.
Information
The repositories that you can select are defined by your administrator. You can find more information for administrators in the ELO Java Client administration (opens new window) documentation.
Enter your ELO account name and password.
Optional: You can change the language in ELO with the drop-down menu.
Alternative: Under Continue with, select a different authentication method, e.g. Microsoft. If prompted, enter the relevant account data.
Select Sign in.
Result
ELO opens.
# Change password
If you are logged in to ELO, you can change your password via User menu [your name] > Change password. You can do this as often as you like. To change your password, you need your old password.
Information
Follow the instructions for choosing a secure password in the Change password dialog box.
If your new password is rejected, it does not meet the minimum password requirements at your company.
If you have forgotten your password, notify your system administrator.