This chapter explains how to interact with the various windows, dialog boxes, and toolboxes that appear throughout the Abaqus/CAE application. The following topics are covered:

• “Using the prompt area during procedures,” Section 3.1

• “Interacting with dialog boxes,” Section 3.2

• “Understanding and using toolboxes and toolbars,” Section 3.3

• “Managing objects,” Section 3.4

• “Working with the Model Tree and the Results Tree,” Section 3.5

• “Understanding Abaqus/CAE GUI settings,” Section 3.6