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The main screen area

The Main Screen Area is the central workspace of the EMS interface where you will perform the majority of your tasks. This section is designed to provide a clear and intuitive environment for managing your projects, data, and daily activities. In this chapter, we will explore the features that are common throughout the system, providing a foundational understanding before delving into the specific functionalities of each module or workspace. Understanding these common features is crucial for effectively navigating and utilizing the EMS to its full potential.

Interacting with the Main Screen Area

There are some common features you will encounter throughout the system.

Breadcrumb

The breadcrumb, located in the upper right corner, helps you keep track of your navigation path within the EMS. It shows your current location within the system and allows you to easily return to previous sections by clicking on the corresponding links. This feature enhances navigation efficiency and helps you maintain a clear context of your workflow.

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Tabs

The Main Screen Area often utilizes tabs to organize different sections or views within a module. When present, tabs are the topmost element of the work area. Often, these tabs represent the lifecycle of the data, grouping information according to its stage in the process. The lifecycle of data typically includes stages such as creation, review, approval, and archiving.  By organizing data in this manner, the tabbed interface ensures that you can efficiently manage and access information relevant to each stage of the lifecycle within a single, cohesive environment.

Pro tip: he numbers next to each tab name indicates the number of items grouped in that tab, providing a quick overview of the volume of data at each stage

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Tables
Tables are a common feature within the Main Screen Area, used to display and organize data in a structured format. Tables allow you to view, sort, and filter information easily, making it simple to find and analyze specific data points. Columns in the tables represent different attributes or fields of the data, while rows correspond to individual records or entries. This layout helps you quickly grasp the details and relationships within the dataset.
  1. The show items option defines the number of lines (rows) displayed per page. This is very useful for managing large datasets, as it allows you to adjust the view to display more or fewer records based on your preference or screen size.
  2. The search feature allows you to filter the content of the table and display only matching items. All other items are filtered out. This is very useful for quickly finding specific data without having to manually sift through all the records.
  3. Page navigation, located at the bottom right of the table, enables you to navigate between pages of data. This feature helps you efficiently browse through large datasets, ensuring you can access all records without overwhelming the screen with too much information at once.
  4. The ordering icon next to the column headers allows you to sort the column in either ascending or descending order. This is useful for organizing data in a meaningful way, such as arranging dates chronologically or sorting names alphabetically, which helps in better data analysis and retrieval.

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