Abstract: Disclosed are user interface tools adapted to guide a user through completion of a configuration or other process. Preferred embodiment user interface tools provide a software wizard which is adapted to provide the operator with information regarding the need to perform further configuration options, as well as, to facilitate the operator's completion of the configuration process. Preferably, a link is provided to allow communication between the user interface tool and an additional tool, such as a configuration tool used to provide configuration of software objects created by operation of the user interface tool.