FCS Express 5  has an updated interface utilizing the Ribbon, similar in design to the familiar Microsoft Office suite of programs (Office 2007 and later). The Ribbon helps you quickly find commands that you need to complete a task. The commands are organized into functional groups collected under Tabs.  For example, there is a Gating tab, a Batch tab, an Insert tab, etc.

 

The Applications button found in Version 4 has been replaced with the new File tab which contains actions previously found in the Applications button.

 

The FCS Express User Options button has also been replaced with the Options command in the File tab. Clicking on the File tab→Options will launch the FCS Express User Options window, which contains the adjustable settings formerly found in Edit Preferences.