Business Portals Glossary

This glossary helps you to securely understand the terminology of the Simova Business Portals. It is aimed at both new users who want to familiarize themselves with the basic terms and experienced users who need a brief and precise reference. The terms and definitions are based on the functions and processes of the Business Portals and help to better understand relationships as well as ensure consistent and clear communication.

Term	Explanation
Business Portals	Extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Portal	Central web-based user interface of the Business Portals for providing and using functions and modules depending on configuration and permissions.
Module Setup	Configuration area of a module for customizing behavior and functions.
User	Portal user with a defined User ID, role, and language, who accesses dashboards, records, and actions through Business Portals. Permissions and additional functions are configured per user.
Web User	Portal access for customers or external users. Web users log into the Business Portal and work with the dashboards, forms, and data that are made available to them.
User Group	Collection of multiple users with identical settings or permissions.
Role Center	Entry point in Business Central through which functions of the Business Portals are accessed.
Tile	Graphical display of key figures or status information in the Role Center.
Task Queue	Background process for time-controlled or automatic execution of portal actions.
Configuration	Totality of all settings for customizing the Business Portals to business processes.
Web Portal	Browser-based interface of the Business Portals through which users access configured dashboards and data.
Mobile App	Mobile view of the Business Portals with a limited, customized representation of dataset contents.
Label	Translatable text block displayed in the Business Portal for fields, buttons, or content.
Language Code	Code for identifying a language, e.g., ENU or DEU.
Language Configuration	Definition of the languages available in the Business Portal that can be used for labels.
Standard Label, Fill with Standard Label	Predefined label for frequently used fields, actions, and system texts. Action to adopt the standard labels into a dataset.
Labels with Overlength	Extended labels for longer texts or formatted content that exceed the standard length.
Text Editor	Input mask for maintaining labels with overlength including formatting options.
Dataset	Configuration unit that determines which labels and content are used in the portal.
Build	Action for providing and installing the portal packages on the target system.
Build (Auto)	Automated execution of all build and installation steps for a portal.
App Service Plan	Azure resource that provides computing power and scaling settings for app services.
OAuth2	Authentication standard for modern Business Central environments.
Dashboard	Central entry page in the web portal through which content and navigation options are provided for users. A dashboard can be connected to a dataset table.
Dataset	Configurable data structure in the portal based on a Business Central table. It defines the used table, visible fields, as well as display and representation options and can be represented through a dashboard.
Dashboard Configuration	Setup of rows and elements for structuring and displaying a dashboard.
Row	Structural element of a dashboard that contains elements or further rows and defines the layout.
Element	Interactive component of a dashboard that enables user navigation or data display.
Indentation	Hierarchical level of rows or elements that determines their superior or subordinate arrangement.
Column Span	Determines how many of the 12 available columns a row occupies.
Column Offset	Determines the horizontal distance of a row from the left edge of the dashboard.
Ticket System	Integrated system for managing requests, communication, and support processes in the Business Portal.
Ticket Setup	Central configuration page for setting up and controlling the ticket system.
Popup	Additional information displayed based on ticket data.
Popup Code	Unique key for identifying a popup.
Upload Settings	Configuration for controlling the maximum file size for uploads in the portal.
Ticket Participant	Users involved in a ticket.
Ticket Status	Current state of a ticket (e.g., New, Open, Closed).
Ticket Type	Classification of a ticket by purpose or content (e.g., Question, Problem).
Interaction History	Record of all actions and communication within a ticket.
Ticket Overview	Overview of all tickets in the system or for a specific user.
Message History	Chronological representation of all messages within a ticket.
Ticket History	Complete history of a ticket including status changes and actions.
Paper Airplane Icon	UI symbol for creating a new ticket in the portal.