BSCW manages two basic classes of objects:
•Objects that do not contain any other objects:
o Document
o URL
o Date
o Date coordination
o Contact
o User
•Objects that can contain other objects ('container objects'):
o Folder
o Search folder
o Chat message or note
o Task
o Calendar
o Email message
o Template folder
o Wikis or Wiki
o Task
o Flow Folder
o Contact list
o Member group (of a workspace)
o Community
o Address book
o Wastebasket
The contents of container objects are represented by BSCW in overview pages that share a common basic structure and functionality. The overview page of a folder may be regarded as a model for such pages.
The representation of a folder is divided into
•a header
•a list of entries
•chat messages or notes
•and tasks.
The following sections describe the general structure and functionality.
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