Folder - Batches

Manage batches inside this folder.

Remarks

The Folder Batches tab provides a comprehensive workspace for viewing, searching, filtering, and managing batches within the selected Folder in Grooper. This control is designed for solution designers, administrators, and operators who need to monitor, organize, and control batch processing activities at the folder level.

Purpose

Use this tab to browse all batches and subfolders contained in the current Folder, perform batch operations, review batch details, and manage batch workflows. The interface streamlines batch management by providing powerful tools for selection, filtering, searching, and executing batch commands, all within a single, unified workspace.

UI Components

• Toolbar:
  • Command buttons for pausing, resuming, resetting, updating, deleting, creating, refreshing, filtering, and searching batches.
  • Button states and tooltips provide guidance for available actions and indicate when batch operations are available.
• Page Navigator:
  • Enables navigation through multiple pages of batches when the result set is large.
  • Supports keyboard shortcuts for efficient paging.
• Batch List:
  • Displays a paged, sortable, and filterable list of batches under the selected folder.
  • Supports multi-selection, keyboard navigation, and context menu commands for batch-level actions.
  • Columns include Name, Process, Step, Activity, Status, Priority, Created, and Created By.
  • Right-click a batch to access context menu commands such as Open, Review, and View Properties.
• Batch Info Viewer:
  • Shows detailed information about the currently selected batch or batches, including properties, status, processing progress, jobs, statistics, events, history, and more.
  • Tabbed interface allows switching between different informational panels for each batch.
  • Automatically refreshes when batch selection or underlying data changes.
• Search and Filter:
  • Filter dialog allows users to refine the batch list by process, step, activity, or status.
  • Search box enables quick filtering by batch name or keyword.

Workflow and Scope

• The tab is enabled for folders that are configured to contain batches and subfolders.
• Use the toolbar to perform batch operations such as pausing, resuming, resetting, updating, deleting, or creating batches.
• Search and filter the batch list to quickly locate relevant batches.
• Select a batch to view its details and monitor processing status in the info viewer.
• Use context menus and keyboard shortcuts for efficient batch management.
• Navigate between pages of batches using the page navigator.

Example

The following diagram illustrates the typical layout of the Folder Batches tab:

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Batches                       {pause} {resume} {reset} {update} {delete} {create} │
│                                                       {refresh} {filter} {search} │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ {PageNavigator}                                                                   │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Batch List                                                                    │ │
│ │ Name   | Process | Step | Activity | Status | Priority | Created | Created By │ │
│ │ Batch1 | ProcA   | Step1| Review   | Ready  | High     | 7/24/25 | jsmith     │ │
│ │ Batch2 | ProcB   | Step2| Export   | Error  | Normal   | 7/23/25 | adoane     │ │
│ │ ...                                                                           │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Batch Info Viewer                                                             │ │
│ │ ┌───────────── Tab Bar ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Jobs | Statistics | Events | History | ...                                │ │ │
│ │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │
│ │ │                                                                           │ │ │
│ │ │                               Tab Content Area                            │ │ │
│ │ │                                                                           │ │ │
│ │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

• [ Page Navigator]: Navigate between pages of batches.
• Batch List: Paged, sortable, and filterable list of batches in the folder.
• Batch Info Viewer: Tabbed panel showing details for the selected batch or batches.
• {pause}, {resume}, {reset}, {update}, {delete}, {create}, {refresh}, {filter}, {search}: Command buttons for batch operations.

Accessibility

• Fully navigable by keyboard and mouse.
• Visual cues and highlighting indicate selected batches, available actions, and batch status.
• Tooltips and context menus provide guidance for available actions.

Advanced Features

• Multi-Selection: Select and operate on multiple batches at once.
• Context Menu Commands: Access batch-level actions via right-click or keyboard shortcuts.
• Change Tracking: Highlight batches with unsaved changes or updates.
• Auto-Refresh: Batch list and info viewer update automatically at regular intervals.
• Extensibility: Tabbed info viewer supports custom informational panels for batch data.

Child Controls

Name	Type		Summary
Batch Manager	Batch Manager	►	Provides a workspace for viewing, searching, filtering, and managing batches in the Grooper web client. The Batch Manager control is the primary interface for monitoring and controlling batch processing activities within the selected Folder. Toolbar: Command buttons for pausing, resuming, resetting, updating, deleting, creating, refreshing, filtering, and searching batches. Button states and tooltips provide guidance for available actions and indicate when batch operations are available. Page Navigator: Enables navigation through multiple pages of batches when the result set is large. Displays current page, total page count, and navigation buttons for first, previous, next, and last pages. Batch List: Displays a paged, sortable, and filterable list of batches under the selected folder. Columns include Name, Process, Step, Activity, Status, Priority, Created, and Created By. Supports multi-selection, keyboard navigation, and context menu commands for batch-level actions. Right-click a batch to access context menu commands such as Open, Review, and View Properties. Batch Info Viewer: Shows detailed information about the currently selected batch or batches, including properties, status, processing progress, jobs, statistics, events, history, and more. Tabbed interface allows switching between different informational panels for each batch. Automatically refreshes when batch selection or underlying data changes. Search and Filter: Filter dialog allows users to refine the batch list by process, step, activity, or status. Search box enables quick filtering by batch name or keyword. Context Menu Commands: Right-clicking on a batch opens a context menu with additional commands, such as viewing properties, reviewing the batch, or opening it in the review page. Use this control to efficiently manage batches, monitor processing status, and perform batch operations in a unified workspace.

Used By

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