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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.
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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.
 
The [[SmartSimple]] application consists of a number of different screen areas.
  
 
==Application Area==
 
==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 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]].
  
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==Top Menu Bar==
 
==Top Menu Bar==
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The top menu bar provides access to the following features:
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* 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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[[File:053119_EF_AdminSCreenHeader.png|700px]]
  
The top menu bar provides access to the following features:
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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.
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[[File:052919_MenuIcon.png]]
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This will open up 6 different categorized headings: '''Applications, Communication, Configuration, Organizations, Tools, '''and '''Help. '''
  
The organisation name displayed at the top of this area can be replaced by an organisation logo or alternative text.
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Below is an example of what your menu might look like, although the subheading names will vary depending on the SmartSimple [[instance]]. 
  
==Applications Menu==
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[[File:ExampleofMenu.png|600px]]
  
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===Applications Menu===
 
The following items are listed under this [[Menu|menu]] heading:
 
The following items are listed under this [[Menu|menu]] heading:
  
 
* Any [[Application|application]] programs that have been enabled for the [[User|user]].
 
* 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.
 
* 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]].  
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* [[Search File Fields]] to provide searching of attached files stored within tracking [[Application|applications]].
 
 
==Communications Menu==
 
  
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===Communications Menu===
 
Items in this [[Menu|menu]] support the communications features of [[SmartSimple]].
 
Items in this [[Menu|menu]] support the communications features of [[SmartSimple]].
  
* [[Pin Board]] – post general interest messages for everyone in the organisation to see.
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* [[:Category:Email|Email]] – access to your email accounts from within [[SmartSimple]].
* [[Email]] – access to your email accounts from within [[SmartSimple]].
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* [[Using Instant Messaging|Instant Messages]] - access to [[SmartSimple]] instant message features.
* [[Using Quick Messaging|Quick Messages]] - access to [[SmartSimple]] quick message features.
 
 
* [[:Category:Calendars|Calendars]] – access to your personal calendar and shared calendars for other people.
 
* [[:Category:Calendars|Calendars]] – access to your personal calendar and shared calendars for other people.
* [[Contacts]] – access to all external contacts in the system. This list will not include contacts that are internal to your organisation.
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* [[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.
 
* [[Discussions]] – access to discussion groups that you have access to.
* [[Workflow|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.
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* [[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.
* '''View Reports''' – preview reports and dashboards that you are enabled to use or create new reports or dashboards.
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* [[:Category:Reports|Reports]] – preview reports and dashboards that you are enabled to use or create new reports or dashboards.
  
==Organisation Menu==
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===Organization Menu===
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Items on the organization menu display people within your copy of [[SmartSimple]]. 
  
Items on the organisation menu display people within your copy of [[SmartSimple]].
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* [[People]] – displays all of the individuals in your copy of SmartSimple. You may search through both [[internal]] and [[external]] contacts and [[users]].
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* [[Organizations]] – displays all of the organizations in your copy of SmartSimple. You may search through both [[internal]] and [[external]] organizations. 
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* [[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.
  
* [[Search People]] – search for anyone’s information in your copy of [[SmartSimple]] – similar to contacts, but with more extensive searching capabilities and the ability to search [[Internal|internal]] and [[External|external]] contacts.
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===Configuration Menu===
* '''My Office''' - displays a tree view of the people that work in your department, division, or branch of the organisation.
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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]].
* Because the [[System Administrator|system administrator]] can change the terminology used in [[SmartSimple]] this may indicate something like “My Office” as in the example above.
 
* [[Internal]] Users – displays a similar tree view as '''My Organisation''', but for all the offices and people working within your organisation.
 
* [[External]] Contact – displays a similar tree view of all other organisations and people that do not work within your organisation.
 
 
 
==Configuration Menu==
 
 
 
The [[Configuration Menu|configuration menu]] is used to set both personal and organisation 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]].
 
* Tracking [[Applications]] – custom applications that you can create within [[SmartSimple]].
* [[User Centric Interface]] – used to create [[User Centric Interface|User Centric Interfaces]] and [[Personal Transaction|Personal Transactions]].
 
 
* [[Personal Settings]] – controls your specific settings such as [[Password|password]], language, date formats, editor preferences, [[Menu|menu]] layout and wireless access.
 
* [[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.
 
* [[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]] – provides access to define [[User|user]] [[Role|roles]], account categories, manager permissions and notes permissions.
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* [[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 such as this manual and various data sheets.
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===Help Menu===
* '''Knowledge Base''' – provides a link to the [[SmartSimple]] wiki – http://www.smartsimple.org. This searchable database contains all [[SmartSimple]] documentation.
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* '''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.
 
* '''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.
 
* '''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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* 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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Latest revision as of 14:16, 8 July 2019

A menu-based and application-focused SmartSimple interface used by administration and power 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, or information associated with the menu that you select from the left menu.

The SmartSimple 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

053119 EF AdminSCreenHeader.png

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

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

ExampleofMenu.png

Applications Menu

The following items are listed under this menu heading:

Communications Menu

Items in this menu support the communications features of SmartSimple.

  • Email – access to your email accounts from within SmartSimple.
  • Instant Messages - access to SmartSimple instant message features.
  • Calendars – access to your personal calendar and shared calendars for other people.
  • Contacts – access to all external contacts in the system. This 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.
  • 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 System Administrator can change the terminology used in SmartSimple, the names of these tabs will vary.

Configuration Menu

The 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.

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 to ensure your browser settings are suitable to provide full access to all SmartSimple features.