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.
Headline
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
The Submitter's Email text field is used to enter the email address of the person submitting the defect.
Priority
The Priority drop down menu allows the user to select the importance of the bug.
The Resolve Immediately selection gives the highest importance for the defect.
The Give High Attention selection gives the medium-highest importance for the defect.
The Normal Queue selection gives the medium-lowest importance for the defect.
The Low Priority selection gives the lowest importance for the defect.
Instrument
The Instrument drop down menu allows the user to select the instrument the defect is occuring on.
Description
The Description text area is used to enter the detailed description of the defect. This includes observations, users involved, workarounds, ecetera.
Submit Button
The Submit button sends all defect information (Headline, Submitter's Email, Priority, Instrument, Description) to ICE's bug tracking system.
Cancel Button
The Cancel button does not save any information and changes made to the Report A Bug panel. The panel closes.