# Desktop client

- [Getting started](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started.md): Learn how to get started with the Desktop client, including setup steps and key usage tips. Updated details on upcoming deprecation in June 2025 included.
- [Important notice: Deprecation of the desktop client in Q1 2026 \[updated\]](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/important-notice-deprecation-of-the-desktop-client-in-q1-2026-updated.md): Learn about the June 2025 retirement of our desktop client, key features moving to the aqua web client, and how this transition upgrades speed, reliability, and user experience.
- [FAQ: Transitioning from the desktop client to the web Client](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/faq-transitioning-from-the-desktop-client-to-the-web-client.md): We understand that the transition away from our desktop client might bring up some questions. To help you through this change, we’ve put together a quick FAQ.
- [Desktop installation](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/desktop-installation.md): Looking for the aqua Desktop Client? Grab it from the downloads menu and you'll be guided through a simple setup process. Just follow the authentication steps and you're all set for secure access.
- [Home screen configuration](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/home-screen-configuration.md): Learn how to customize your desktop client home screen for optimal workflow. Step-by-step guide covers layout options and key features to boost your productivity.
- [Views](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/views.md): Learn how to get started with the desktop client. Follow step-by-step instructions for easy setup and discover essential features to enhance your desktop experience.
- [Grid](/documentation/desktop-client/getting-started/grid.md): Easily organize, filter, and group development tasks with aqua's grid. Drag and drop to customize views, manage fields, and update items without opening each entry.
- [Agile board](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board.md): Explore the Burn Down Chart in our desktop client to easily track sprint progress, visualize workflow, and measure team performance for agile project management success.
- [Burn Down Chart](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board/burn-down-chart.md): Track sprint progress with the Burn Down Chart: visualize completed tasks, compare actual vs. ideal timelines, and monitor team performance efficiently in your desktop client.
- [Dashboard](/documentation/desktop-client/dashboard.md): Manage and navigate your agile projects efficiently with the desktop client dashboard. Access key features and streamline workflows for optimized project control and visibility.
- [User Administration](/documentation/desktop-client/user-administration.md): Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles in the desktop client with step-by-step instructions for streamlined user administration and secure access control.
- [Adding and managing users](/documentation/desktop-client/user-administration/adding-and-managing-users.md): Add and manage users in the desktop client with step-by-step guidance. Streamline user administration for efficient team access and control directly from your desktop.
- [Roles and permissions](/documentation/desktop-client/user-administration/roles-and-permissions.md): Manage user roles and permissions in the desktop client. Learn how to assign access levels, control permissions, and customize user administration efficiently.
- [Assigning licenses projects and roles](/documentation/desktop-client/user-administration/assigning-licenses-projects-and-roles.md): Assign licenses, projects, and user roles with ease in the desktop client. Streamline user administration and set permissions directly from this detailed management guide.
- [Statistics](/documentation/desktop-client/user-administration/statistics.md): Monitor user login activity, failed attempts, and license usage in the Statistics view. Filter by timeframe and access detailed data on login issues and user status for effective administration.
- [Project configuration](/documentation/desktop-client/project-configuration.md): Optimize your desktop client by importing project configurations efficiently. Learn how to transfer settings for seamless project setup and enhanced workflow management.
- [Configuration of Fields and Workflows](/documentation/desktop-client/project-configuration/configuration-of-fields-and-workflows.md): Set up and customize desktop client fields and workflows for streamlined project management. Learn how to configure project details for efficient team collaboration.
- [Email Notification](/documentation/desktop-client/project-configuration/email-notification.md): Set up email notifications in the desktop client to stay updated on project changes. Learn configuration steps for seamless alerts and improved workflow management.
- [Change company logo in printout](/documentation/desktop-client/project-configuration/change-company-logo-in-printout.md): Update your company logo on printouts easily with step-by-step instructions for project configuration in the Desktop Client. Enhance your branded documents quickly.
- [Import Project Configuration](/documentation/desktop-client/project-configuration/import-project-configuration.md): Easily import exported project configurations in the Rich Client to transfer fields, workflows, and templates between projects. Select item types and review changes before applying.
- [Import / Export Wizard](/documentation/desktop-client/import-export-wizard.md): Easily manage desktop client data with the Import/Export Wizard. Streamline file transfers, synchronize settings, and optimize project workflows in one intuitive interface.
- [Project Planner](/documentation/desktop-client/project-planner.md): Learn how to add and sync items in your desktop Project Planner for streamlined project management. Follow step-by-step instructions to keep your plans organized and up-to-date.
- [Creating and editing a new project plan](/documentation/desktop-client/project-planner/creating-and-editing-a-new-project-plan.md): Create and edit project plans efficiently with step-by-step guidance in the Desktop Client Project Planner. Learn to start new plans and manage your workflow seamlessly.
- [Adding and syncing items to project plan](/documentation/desktop-client/project-planner/adding-and-syncing-items-to-project-plan.md): Learn how to add and sync items in your desktop client project plan for seamless task tracking and real-time project updates. Boost your team's productivity with easy integration.
- [Resource planning](/documentation/desktop-client/project-planner/resource-planning.md): Optimize your resource planning in Project Planner’s desktop client. Learn tools and steps to allocate, track, and manage resources efficiently for smoother project workflows.
- [Gates and Stages](/documentation/desktop-client/project-planner/gates-and-stages.md): Plan and manage project gates and stages in the desktop client. Learn how to structure workflows, track milestones, and optimize project progression efficiently.
- [Requirements Management](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management.md): Manage requirements efficiently in the Desktop client with tools for handling dependencies, subrequirements, mind maps, comments, and document attachments for streamlined project control.
- [Dependency](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management/dependency.md): Learn how to manage requirement dependencies in the desktop client. Get clear steps for tracking and linking related requirements in your project.
- [Subrequirements](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management/subrequirements.md): Manage and organize subrequirements efficiently within the desktop client’s requirements management module. Streamline project tracking and ensure clear structure in your workflow.
- [Mind map](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management/mind-map.md): Manage requirements efficiently with our desktop client tool. Explore features for organizing, tracking, and updating project requirements with ease.
- [Comments](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management/comments.md): Manage and track requirements efficiently on your desktop client. Streamline requirement workflows with intuitive tools designed for effective project control.
- [Documents](/documentation/desktop-client/requirements-management/documents.md): Efficiently manage requirements in the desktop client. Learn to track, edit, and organize project requirements for streamlined collaboration and project success.
- [Test Management](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management.md): Discover all the best test management capabilities and features of aqua cloud to elevate your testing team's performance to the next level.
- [Step Designer](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/step-designer.md): Design and organize test steps efficiently with the Step Designer in the desktop client. Streamline your test management workflow for improved accuracy and clarity.
- [Test Execution](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/test-execution.md): Manage and monitor your desktop client test execution efficiently with detailed guidance on running, tracking, and overseeing test processes within the Test Management module.
- [Autosave of a test execution](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/test-execution/autosave-of-a-test-execution.md): Enable autosave during test executions to prevent data loss and ensure your latest changes are always stored automatically in the desktop client.
- [Variable Manager](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/variable-manager.md): Manage test variables efficiently in the Desktop client with Variable Manager. Learn how to create, edit, and organize variables for streamlined test management workflows.
- [Nested Testcases](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/nested-testcases.md): Easily reuse and nest test cases as pre- and post-conditions. Learn how to insert and manage nested test steps for efficient test management in aqua’s desktop client.
- [Disable manual test execution time](/documentation/desktop-client/test-management/disable-manual-test-execution-time.md): Learn how to disable manual test execution time in aqua by editing aquaWeb.config. Set all manual execution durations to 0 for streamlined test management in the desktop client.
- [Test Scenarios](/documentation/desktop-client/test-scenarios.md): Explore how to efficiently schedule and manage desktop client test scenarios, automate runs, handle dependencies, and optimize your testing process with clear, step-by-step guidance.
- [Test Scenarios](/documentation/desktop-client/test-scenarios/test-scenarios.md): Explore detailed test scenario documentation for the Desktop client. Review examples, validation steps, and guidance to streamline your testing process and ensure software quality.
- [Scheduled Executions of Test Scenarios](/documentation/desktop-client/test-scenarios/scheduled-executions-of-test-scenarios.md): Schedule and automate test scenario executions in the desktop client. Optimize workflows with detailed steps for configuring and managing recurring test runs.
- [Run Dependency](/documentation/desktop-client/test-scenarios/run-dependency.md): Easily manage and configure test scenario run dependencies in the desktop client. Optimize your workflows by setting precise execution order and conditions.
- [Defect Management](/documentation/desktop-client/defect-management.md): Efficiently track and manage software defects in the desktop client. Learn how to identify, log, and resolve issues for smoother development and improved product quality.
- [Reporting](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting.md): Learn how to create detailed reports in the desktop client, use templates, add elements, utilize diagrams and pivot tables, and optimize performance for customized report generation.
- [Creating a Report](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/creating-a-report.md): Learn how to create custom reports in the Desktop Client. Step-by-step instructions help you generate insightful data summaries tailored to your needs.
- [Creating a new report template](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/creating-a-new-report-template.md): Create custom report templates in the desktop client. Learn step-by-step how to build, modify, and manage new report templates for efficient, tailored data reporting.
- [The Report Wizard](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/the-report-wizard.md): Create professional reports easily with the Report Wizard. Learn step-by-step setup, template options, and key features for efficient desktop client reporting.
- [Basic Report Elements](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/basic-report-elements.md): Learn about basic report elements in the desktop client. Explore core components essential for creating, customizing, and managing reports efficiently in your workflow.
- [Element tree structure](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/element-tree-structure.md): Explore desktop client reporting options with a detailed element tree structure. Learn how to organize and manage report elements efficiently for optimal customization and clarity.
- [Element Properties](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/element-properties.md): Learn how to customize element properties in aqua reports - edit appearance, handle events with scripts, and dynamically update labels or styles for better reporting flexibility.
- [Diagrams](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/diagrams.md): Discover comprehensive reporting features in the Desktop Client, including powerful diagram tools. Learn how to visualize and analyze data efficiently with our detailed method guide.
- [Pivot Table](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/pivot-table.md): Analyze and summarize complex data with the Pivot Table feature in the desktop client reporting module. Easily organize, filter, and gain insights from your datasets.
- [Sum Function](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/sum-function.md): Calculate totals efficiently with the SUM function in the Desktop Client Reporting module. Learn syntax, usage tips, and practical examples for accurate data analysis.
- [Script Development](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/script-development.md): Learn how to extend aqua report features with scripting - integrate data, automate events, and customize appearance using .NET scripts directly in the report designer.
- [Parametrization](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/parametrization.md): Optimize desktop client report workflows with detailed parametrization instructions. Learn to customize and streamline report generation for efficient, tailored data analysis.
- [Performance Improvements for Report Creation](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/performance-improvements-for-report-creation.md): Discover desktop client reporting performance boosts. Learn optimized techniques to create reports faster and enhance data handling for efficient workflows.
- [Remove empty elements](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/remove-empty-elements.md): Generate and customize detailed reports in the desktop client. Learn step-by-step reporting features, settings, and export options to enhance your data analysis workflow.
- [Table of Contents](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/table-of-contents.md): Learn how to generate, customize, and export detailed reports in the desktop client. Streamline your reporting workflow with step-by-step guidance on features and settings.
- [Invalid References](/documentation/desktop-client/reporting/invalid-references.md): Explore desktop client reporting features - learn to generate, customize, and export insightful reports for efficient project tracking and performance analysis.
- [Agile Board](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board-1.md): Learn how to configure the Agile component in your desktop client to tailor boards, enable Scrum features, and enhance sprint planning for efficient project management.
- [Configuring the Agile Component](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board-1/configuring-the-agile-component.md): Learn how to configure agile components in your desktop client for optimal workflow management. Step-by-step guidance tailored for streamlined Agile Board setup.
- [Planning board](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board-1/planning-board.md): Discover how to use the Agile Planning Board in the desktop client to efficiently manage and organize your team's workflow with customizable tools and streamlined task tracking.
- [Scrum board](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board-1/scrum-board.md): SCRUM Board: Track sprint progress, manage tasks, and visualize team workflows efficiently within the desktop client Agile Board for streamlined project management.
- [Burn Down Chart](/documentation/desktop-client/agile-board-1/burn-down-chart.md): Track sprint progress visually with the Burn Down Chart in the desktop client’s Agile Board. Analyze completed tasks and forecast project timelines for effective Agile management.
- [Versioning](/documentation/desktop-client/versioning.md): Effortlessly manage and navigate the Desktop Client documentation. Access versioning details and related resources to optimize your desktop application experience.