# Software Introduction

## Graphical Overview

DiaLog is accessed using either the desktop icon:

![](https://3979528544-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFiflr3JdTVky5EaTMlxu%2Fuploads%2FuIK72QY12YT3QzvqpY1K%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=2fb4b5d4-6546-48d6-a7d2-316f1a4e8ca3)

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](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/database-panel)

[Navigation Bar](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/navigation-bar)

[Import Tabs](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/import-tabs)

[Main Panel](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/main-panel)

[Message Panel](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/dialog-user-guide/dialog-software-manual/getting-started/software-introduction/message-panel)