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The Modules

The main functional areas of Amicus Attorney are referred to as modules. When a module is opened it is shown in the main window. Switching to another module changes the content of that window, rather than opening a separate window.

Note: Generally, throughout the documentation, Files refers to your client matters, or cases, used in the Files module. When the documentation refers to the computer files you store in folders on your workstation or server, a distinction is clearly made.

You can easily access a module from the Navigation Pane or the View menu. Also keep in mind that Amicus Attorney is highly integrated—for example, while working on a File you can access the People associated with it, the related Appointments, To Do's, Phone Calls and E-mails, the Library research items on it, the accumulated Time Entries, and so on.

Use this module	To do this
	See a Quick Summary of important current items. Set your Preferences for how Amicus works. Run reports, edit Merge Templates, use the Help Center, perform administration tasks if you have access rights, login to another office, or exit Amicus.
	See an Overview of your day.
	Quickly access the Files, Contacts, and other items you use frequently.
	Work with your Client Matter files.
	Keep track of Appointments and To Do lists—your own and also those of others in your firm.
	Quickly enter To Do's and view them in several convenient ways.
	View Contact information for individuals and companies, and a firm directory. Maintain current phone, address, and historical details on all your contacts.
	Manage your billable and non-billable time spent.
	Quickly jot down notes. Associate them with other Amicus records such as Files and People. Or, convert them to other record types.
	Work with all your incoming and outgoing phone calls, phone messages, and e-mails.
	Work with all the documents on Files and People.
	Use the research materials you and your firm have accumulated, as well as online services and Internet sites.