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# About the OSD Tab


An OSD (Open Software Descriptor) file is produced after sequencing. It provides instructions for how a client is to retrieve and run a sequenced application package. Use the **OSD** tab to display and modify the OSD files in the sequenced application package.

## Drop-Down List


<a href="" id="drop-down"></a>**Drop down**  
Displays a list of sequenced applications. Select a sequenced application package to modify the elements of an OSD file.

## Navigation Pane


<a href="" id="navigation-pane"></a>**Navigation Pane**  
Displays a list of elements in the OSD file.

## Results Pane


<a href="" id="attribute"></a>**Attribute**  
Displays one or more attributes of an element.

<a href="" id="value"></a>**Value**  
Displays the value that corresponds to an attribute.

<a href="" id="element-text"></a>**Element Text**  
Displays an editable comment that corresponds to an element.

## Related topics


[How to Edit an OSD File Using a Text Editor](how-to-edit-an-osd-file-using-a-text-editor.md)

[How to Edit an OSD File](how-to-edit-an-osd-file.md)

[OSD File Elements](osd-file-elements.md)

[Sequencer Console](sequencer-console.md)