These are saved in text files which may be edited. Observing files and reports can be generated in text files. The current editing panel which depends on the current function. A button bar whose contents depend on the current editing panel. A status line.
Informative messages use a white background, warnings use yellow and errors use red.
Most of the functions of JObserve use different panels that are displayed on the editing panel of the main window. Some functions use additional pop up windows. The button bars of all panels contain a Reset and a Refresh button. The Reset button undoes all user changes made during the current display of the panel. The refresh button repaints the display and may be needed after a resize of the window if the components are not sized properly.