# Software Introduction

## Graphical Overview

DiaLog is accessed using either the desktop icon:

![](/files/SJShMtqskCk8j9js6Bic)

Or the 'Start Menu' directory—' All Programs\Influx Technology'.

Once started, users are presented with the following opening screen:

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[Database Panel](/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/database-panel.md)

[Navigation Bar](/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/navigation-bar.md)

[Import Tabs](/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/import-tabs.md)

[Main Panel](/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/main-panel.md)

[Message Panel](/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/message-panel.md)


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

```
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```

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