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A [[Menu|menu]]-based and [[Application|application]]-focused [[SmartSimple]] interface used by administration and power [[User|users]] to interact with the SmartSimple database.

The [[SmartSimple]] application consists of a number of different screen areas.

==Application Area==
The large area on the right of the screen is used to display the [[Application|application]], or information associated with the [[Menu|menu]] that you select from the left [[Menu|menu]].

The SmartSimple [[Menu|menu]] is displayed to the left of the screen and consists of the following menu sections:

==Top Menu Bar==
The top menu bar provides access to the following features:

* The organization name displayed at the top of this area can be replaced by an organization logo or alternative text in [[Branding]]. 

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In order to access the functions of the Administration Interface, select the 9-square icon on the top right of your header.

[[File:052919_MenuIcon.png]]

This will open up 6 different categorized headings: '''Applications, Communication, Configuration, Organizations, Tools, '''and '''Help. '''

Below is an example of what your menu might look like, although the subheading names will vary depending on the SmartSimple [[instance]]. 

[[File:ExampleofMenu.png|600px]]

===Applications Menu===
The following items are listed under this [[Menu|menu]] heading:

* Any [[Application|application]] programs that have been enabled for the [[User|user]].
* My [[Portal]] link to the [[Role|role]]-specific [[Portal|portal]] view. If no [[Portal|portal]] has been established then the page will be blank.
* [[Search File Fields]] to provide searching of attached files stored within tracking [[Application|applications]].

===Communications Menu===
Items in this [[Menu|menu]] support the communications features of [[SmartSimple]].

* [[:Category:Email|Email]] – access to your email accounts from within [[SmartSimple]].
* [[Using Instant Messaging|Instant Messages]] - access to [[SmartSimple]] instant message features.
* [[:Category:Calendars|Calendars]] – access to your personal calendar and shared calendars for other people.
* [[Contact|Contacts]] – access to all external contacts in the system. This [[List View|list]] will not include contacts that are internal to your organization.
* [[Discussions]] – access to discussion groups that you have access to.
* [[Workflow Requests]] – outstanding tasks that you need to complete based on SmartSimple Workflows, tasks that other people need to complete where you are participating in some steps in the workflow. This menu also lists project tasks that you are assigned to complete.
* [[:Category:Reports|Reports]] – preview reports and dashboards that you are enabled to use or create new reports or dashboards.

===Organization Menu===
Items on the organization menu display people within your copy of [[SmartSimple]]. 

* [[People]] – displays all of the individuals in your copy of SmartSimple. You may search through both [[internal]] and [[external]] contacts and [[users]].
* [[Organizations]] – displays all of the organizations in your copy of SmartSimple. You may search through both [[internal]] and [[external]] organizations. 
* [[Organization hierarchy]] – displays a comprehensive tree view of the organizations and people in your copy of SmartSimple. The first tab will display the [[Internal]] contacts, meaning the offices and people working within your organization. The second tab will display the [[External]] contacts, meaning the offices and people that do not work within your organization. Because the [[Global User Administrator|System Administrator]] can change the [[Organization Terminology|terminology]] used in SmartSimple, the names of these tabs will vary.

===Configuration Menu===
The [[Configuration Menu|configuration menu]] is used to set both personal and organization configuration options. Some of these items will only be displayed if you are a system [[Administrator|administrator]].

* Tracking [[Applications]] – custom applications that you can create within [[SmartSimple]].
* [[Personal Settings]] – controls your specific settings such as [[Password|password]], language, date formats, editor preferences, [[Menu|menu]] layout and wireless access.
* [[Global Settings]] – controls the global configuration including; licensing, backup settings, visual settings, [[Custom Field|custom fields]], [[Workflows|workflows]], ledger codes and signup pages.
* [[Roles & Permissions|Roles & Permissions]] – provides access to define [[User|user]] [[Role|roles]], account categories, manager permissions and notes permissions.

===Help Menu===
* '''Downloads''' – provides access to downloadable [[SmartSimple]] enhancement features: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Folder integration, as well as downloadable documentation.
* '''Support Request''' – use this form to request support from the [[SmartSimple]] Help Desk system.
* '''Feedback''' – use this form to provide SmartSimple with feedback on the product and our services.
* About [[SmartSimple]] – displays the version number for the current copy of [[SmartSimple]]. You can also use this [[Menu|menu]] to ensure your [[Browser|browser]] settings are suitable to provide full access to all [[SmartSimple]] features.

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