Windows are the main screens in CAD that house various panels, queues, and modals. Queues and panels can be re-sized and positioned anywhere in windows. Modals cannot be resized or moved.
CAD Dispatch consists of five main windows:
The five main windows can be opened using the specific window icons in the Navigation Bar. For more information on these windows and how to open them, refer to the table in Using the Navigation Bar as a Dispatcher.
Other Windows, Queues, Panels, and Modals in CAD Dispatch
Window/Queue/Panel/Modal | Image |
Queues Window | |
Create New Queue Modal | ![]() |
Events Queue | ![]() |
Units Queue | ![]() |
Edit Columns Modal | ![]() |
Manage D-Area Modal | ![]() |
Events Window | |
New Event Panel | ![]() |
Active Event Panel | ![]() |
Scheduled Event Panel | ![]() |
Copy Call Modal | ![]() |
Request Assistance Modal | ![]() |
Service Rotation Modal | ![]() |
Tow Rotation Modal | ![]() |
Associate Event Modal | ![]() |
Merge Events Modal | ![]() |
Manage Merged Events Modal | ![]() |
Scheduled Event Modal | ![]() |
Clear Event Modal | ![]() |
Map Window | |
Map Summary Side Panel | ![]() |
Layers Side Panel | ![]() |
Various Windows, Panels, and Modals | |
Event Search Window | ![]() |
Unit Status Search Window | ![]() |
Add/Edit Unit Panel (AEU) |
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Unit Assignment Panel (UAP) | ![]() |
Command Line | ![]() |
Messages Panel | ![]() |
Contact List Panel | ![]() |
DEX Inquiries Panel | ![]() |
Vehicle Inquiry Panel | ![]() |
Person Inquiry Panel | ![]() |
Firearm Inquiry Panel | ![]() |
Article Inquiry Panel | ![]() |
Boat Inquiry Panel | ![]() |
DEX Results Panel | ![]() |
Unit History Panel | ![]() |
Submit Error Report Modal | ![]() |
Shortcut Key Modal | ![]() |
Save Workspace As modal | ![]() |
Manage My Workspaces modal | ![]() |
Save As Department Template modal | ![]() |
Manage Department Templates modal | ![]() |
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