> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.amltd.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.amltd.com/dc-works/dc-works-designer/main-navigation.md).

# Main Navigation

The **Main Navigation** provides access to the principal sections of the DC Works Designer. It remains available throughout the Designer, allowing you to move between Applets, data, Suites, files, account settings, and other areas.

The options available may vary depending on your account and user permissions.

<figure><img src="/files/Gylu5bCpmgeC7H2jBniV" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

*The Main Navigation provides access to the principal sections and tools of the DC Works Designer.*

### Expand or collapse the Main Navigation

Select the menu icon in the upper-left corner to expand or collapse the Main Navigation.

When expanded, the navigation displays the icon and name of each section. When collapsed, only the section icons remain visible, providing more room for the Main Workspace.

Selecting a navigation item opens that section in the Main Workspace.

### Applets

Select **Applets** to create and manage Applets.

From this section, you can:

* Create an Applet.
* Open an Applet in the Applet Editor.
* Run an Applet for testing.
* Import or export an Applet.
* Manage existing Applets.

Detailed Applet-building instructions are provided in the **Applets** chapter.

### Data

Select **Data** to create and manage the databases and tables used by DC Works solutions.

The Data section is used to:

* Create databases.
* Create and configure tables.
* Define table fields.
* View and manage stored data.
* Prepare data for use by Applets.

Detailed instructions are provided in the **Databases and Tables** chapter.

### Suites

Select **Suites** to create and manage Suites.

A Suite groups Applets together and provides the interface from which users launch them. From the Suites section, you can create a Suite, add Applets, configure its appearance, and prepare it for deployment.

Detailed instructions are provided in the **Suites** chapter.

### API Connector

Select **API Connector** to configure connections between DC Works and supported external systems.

API connections allow Applets and workflows to exchange information with services outside DC Works. Configuration requirements depend on the system and API being used.

Detailed instructions are provided in the **API Connector** chapter.

### Files

Select **Files** to upload and manage files used by DC Works.

Files stored here may be available for use within Applets or other DC Works components, depending on the file type and configuration.

Detailed instructions are provided in the **Files** chapter.

### Account

Select the arrow beside **Account** to expand its administrative options.

<figure><img src="/files/65XZ4O9TV3G73X9rCUOv" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

*The expanded Account section provides access to account settings, administration, subscriptions, licenses, users, and developer tools.*

The available Account options include areas for managing:

* Account information and settings.
* Subscription information.
* Device and Web App licenses.
* Administrative settings.
* Designer and Device Users.
* Developer tools and related configuration.

Some Account options may be restricted to users with administrative permissions.

{% hint style="info" %}
The Account section contains both general account information and administrative tools. The options visible to you depend on your assigned permissions.
{% endhint %}

### Release Notes

Select **Release Notes** to review information about DC Works updates.

Release notes may include:

* New features.
* Improvements.
* Interface changes.
* Corrected issues.
* Other important update information.

Review the release notes periodically to stay informed about changes that may affect your solutions.

### Documentation

Select **Documentation** to open the DC Works documentation.

The documentation provides instructions and reference information for planning, building, deploying, and managing DC Works solutions.

### Moving between sections

Selecting a different item in the Main Navigation changes the content displayed in the Main Workspace.

Your work within an editor may not automatically be saved when you leave a section. Use the available save control before navigating away whenever changes have been made.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Save your changes before leaving an editor or opening another component.
{% endhint %}

### Next

Continue to **Applets** to learn how to create, edit, test and publish applets


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.amltd.com/dc-works/dc-works-designer/main-navigation.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.