# IDE Layout

**Icon panel:** It allows users to switch between different plugins displayed. By clicking on the panels, users can change the plugin to the one they want to use. 

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* **Side Dashboard:** Most plugins will have their GUI displayed here.&#x20;
* **Main Panel:** Earlier, the main panel was used to edit the plugins. However, the new version of the IDE provides the feature to accommodate both plugins and files for the IDE to compile.&#x20;
* **Terminal:** Like all the other CLIs, this terminal also provides the feature to view the outcomes of its interactions with the GUI. It also allows the users to run scripts.&#x20;

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