The purpose of this document is to assist Users in navigating IMMS InfraLink by providing an introduction to the application's User Interface, covering the general layout and main components. The following topics and features will be introduced:
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General Layout
IMMS InfraLink is designed to provide an intuitive and consistent User experience across the entire range of its capabilities. The User Interface layout typically consists of these sections:
- Top-Level Navigation - This is the horizontal blue toolbar at the top of the screen. Top-level navigation buttons and menus provide access to all IMMS InfraLink features and capabilities.
- Viewing Pane - This is the area below the top-level navigation toolbar. The viewing pane is were IMMS InfraLink data records are displayed, and this area is typically divided into three sections:
- Filters Panel - Located along the left side of the screen, the Filters panel allows the User to control which data records are displayed.
- Grid View - Located to the right of the Filters panel, the grid view is where data records are displayed and associated tools ("grid commands") are located.
- Details Panel - Located along the right side of the screen, the Details panel displays information specific to the record selected within the grid view.
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Buttons and menus along the top-level navigation toolbar provide access to IMMS InfraLink Dashboards and views and shortcuts for the most common operational activities. The available tools within the top-level navigation toolbar will vary by User, but common tools include:
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The details of these configuration elements will be discussed in the respective sections of the IMMS InfraLink Administrator Guide.
System Menu
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The details of each of these features will be discussed in the respective sections of the IMMS InfraLink Administrator Guide.
Submit Feedback
The Submit Feedback button allows a User to report a problem, propose an improvement, or request a configuration change without leaving the View that he/she is using. To provide the IMMS InfraLink Instance Administrator with context for your feedback, IMMS InfraLink will automatically capture information about the active View when the Submit Feedback feature is invoked.
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Additionally, the User Menu provides the ability to manually logout of IMMSInfraLink.
Viewing Pane
Located immediately below the top-level navigation toolbar, the viewing pane is where IMMS InfraLink records are viewed, edited and updated. Most IMMS InfraLink Views will maintain consistent flow in the layout of the viewing pane.
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The most common navigation pattern within IMMS InfraLink consists of:
The subsequent sections of this document provide additional details on each of the elements involved in this navigation pattern. |
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