Report A Bug Panel

Introduction

The Report A Bug Panel can be displayed by clicking on the "Report A Bug" file option from the "Help" file menu. This panel allows users to submit defects of the ICE software system.

Description

Headline

  1. The Headline text field is used to enter the title of the defect. This should be a brief description summarizing the defect's description.

Submitter's Email

  1. The Submitter's Email text field is used to enter the email address of the person submitting the defect.

Priority

  1. The Priority drop down menu allows the user to select the importance of the bug.

  2. The Resolve Immediately selection gives the highest importance for the defect.

  3. The Give High Attention selection gives the medium-highest importance for the defect.

  4. The Normal Queue selection gives the medium-lowest importance for the defect.

  5. The Low Priority selection gives the lowest importance for the defect.

Instrument

  1. The Instrument drop down menu allows the user to select the instrument the defect is occuring on.

Description

  1. The Description text area is used to enter the detailed description of the defect. This includes observations, users involved, workarounds, ecetera.

Submit Button

  1. The Submit button sends all defect information (Headline, Submitter's Email, Priority, Instrument, Description) to ICE's bug tracking system.

Cancel Button

  1. The Cancel button does not save any information and changes made to the Report A Bug panel. The panel closes.