# Software Introduction

Once started, the StreamLog interface opens, as shown below:

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The software window for StreamLog is constructed from many key components, four of which are common to all views and control the majority of functionality:

* [Toolbar](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/streamlog/streamlog-user-documentation/quick-start-guide/software-introduction/toolbar)
* [Filter Panel](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/streamlog/streamlog-user-documentation/quick-start-guide/software-introduction/filter-panel)
* [Projects Panel](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/streamlog/streamlog-user-documentation/quick-start-guide/software-introduction/projects-panel)
* [<mark style="color:blue;">Editors Tabs</mark>](https://docs.influxtechnology.com/support_guides/streamlog/streamlog-user-documentation/quick-start-guide/software-introduction/editors-tabs)