1. A method of aiding a user in using features of a software application, the method comprising: receiving from a user a selection of a layout to be used in generating an informational display for presenting results of a data repository query; displaying to the user at least one input field and an image of a sample informational display that is based on the selected layout, the at least one input field being displayed in association with at least one feature shown in the displayed sample image; and receiving via the at least one input field user input to be used in modifying the at least one feature in the informational display.