Context Menu

Displays context menu commands in response to right-click mouse actions.

Remarks

Overview

The Context Menu control provides a dynamic, hierarchical menu of commands and actions in the Grooper web client. It appears when you right-click on supported UI elements, offering quick access to relevant commands based on the current selection, object type, and workflow context. The menu adapts to the user's context, showing only commands that are enabled and applicable for the selected item(s).

UI Components

• Menu List:
  • Displays a vertical list of commands, grouped by function (e.g., Clipboard, Move, Data, RegEx).
  • Supports separators and nested flyout submenus for organizing related commands.
  • Each menu item may display an icon, keyboard shortcut, and tooltip.
• Flyout Menus:
  • Submenus expand to show additional commands or grouped actions.
  • Flyouts are navigable by mouse and keyboard.
• Command Icons and Shortcuts:
  • Icons visually indicate the purpose of each command.
  • Keyboard shortcuts are shown for quick reference and accessibility.

Interactive Features

• Context Sensitivity:
  • The menu is built dynamically based on the selected object(s), their type, and the current workflow.
  • Only enabled and relevant commands are shown, reducing clutter and guiding users to valid actions.
• Keyboard Navigation:
  • Up/Down: Move between menu items.
  • Left/Right: Expand or collapse flyout submenus.
  • Home/End: Jump to the first or last item.
  • Escape: Close the menu.
  • Enter/Space: Execute the selected command.
  • Type any letter to jump to the next item starting with that character.
• Mouse Support:
  • Click to select and execute commands.
  • Hover to expand flyouts and view tooltips.

Usage Guidance

Use the Context Menu to perform actions quickly and efficiently on selected items in the Grooper UI. Right-click to open the menu and select the desired command. The menu adapts to the current context, ensuring only valid actions are available. Keyboard shortcuts and icons help users work faster and more accurately.

• Common commands include Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Add, Remove, Move, Sort, and specialized actions for batch processing, classification, and data extraction.
• Submenus organize commands by category, making it easy to find related actions.
• The menu supports both single and multi-selection scenarios, adapting its contents accordingly.

Accessibility

• Fully navigable by keyboard and mouse.
• Screen reader support for menu items, icons, and tooltips.
• Keyboard shortcuts are displayed for all major commands.

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