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::You can choose to create a simple, single-step task or a [[Multi Step Task]] that combines user tasks and approval steps.
::You can choose to create a simple, single-step task or a [[Multi Step Task]] that combines user tasks and approval steps.
:Click '''[Complete]''' to mark a task done.  
:Click '''[Complete]''' to mark a task done.  
:(Approval tasks have two buttons: '''[Approve]''' and '''[Reject]'''.
::(Approval tasks have two buttons: '''[Approve]''' and '''[Reject]'''.)
:;SLA: Tasks generated by a [[Service Level Agreement]] have an additional icon to indicate their importance. When a case nears or exceeds a deadline, the SLA box changes from yellow to red.
:;SLA: Tasks generated by a [[Service Level Agreement]] have an additional icon to indicate their importance. When a case nears or exceeds a deadline, the SLA box changes from yellow to red.


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''Processes''
''Processes''
:This section shows [[Processes]] that are attached to the current record.  
:This section shows [[Processes]] that are attached to the current record. As processes progress, they carry out automated actions and cause new tasks to be created.
:As processes progress, they carry out automated actions and cause new tasks to be created.
:Clicking on a process displays a diagram of the process model, with the next steps to be completed highlighted in red.
:Clicking on a process displays a diagram of the process model, with the next steps to be completed highlighted in red.
:([[Multi Step Tasks]] are miniature processes, so they also appear here. Clicking on displays the list of steps.)
::([[Multi Step Tasks]] are miniature processes, so they also appear here. Clicking on displays the list of steps.)
::'''[Start] -''' This button appears for processes you are empowered to start.
:'''[Start] -''' This button appears for processes you are empowered to start.
 


''Files''
''Files''
:This section displays any files that are attached to the record. Click on the filename to display it.
:This section displays any files that are attached to the record. Click on a file to display it.


| valign="top"| [[File:RecordSidebar.png]]
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Revision as of 21:12, 26 March 2014

The AgileApps Cloud platform can be accessed from a tablet, a mobile device, or a computer workstation. Here, you'll find your way around the online interface.

When internal users log in, the first thing they see is the Agent Portal. Tabs listed across the top of the page provide a selection of views, while the sidebar on the right provides view selectors. (In many cases, a variety of action buttons appear above the view selectors.).

Tabs and Lists

Case Agents will spend the majority of their time in the Cases tab, to select a list of cases to view (current cases, generally). Other internal users will tend to spend their time in the Tasks tab to identify the tasks they need to carry out to advance the handling of a case. (The tabs you see may vary. The ones shown here are common.)

CasesView.png

List Views

The sidebar gives you a selection of views, which determines the items that are listed. In the example above, the selection determines which Cases are shown. In a number of tabs, action buttons also appear at the top of the sidebar.

Alternatively, you can search for particular records by typing in a value and clicking the magnifier icon: MagnifierIcon.png. Clicking the arrow at the end of the search bar lets you selet the objects to search. For example: Cases, Tasks, Accounts, and Contacts.

Refreshing a List View

To refresh a list view, re-select that view in the sidebar. (The browser's [Refresh] button does not work--it takes you back to the initial login state.)

Top of the Page Options

Working from right to left across the top of the page, multiple options are available.

Gear Menu

CaseGearMenuLimited.png
CaseGearMenuAll.png

New Record Dropdown

  • Create a new record using one of the options listed here:
CaseNewRecordDropdown.png

Personal Settings

CaseUserDropdown.png

Available Applications

  • The item at the end of the toolbar gives the name of the application you are currently running.
  • If you have access to multiple applications, clicking reveals a dropdown that lets you select the one to run:
CaseApplicationMenu.png

Additional Object Tabs

Other tabs may appear. For example the Accounts and Contacts tabs show you the records that exist in each of those objects. Here is a list of accounts:

CaseAccountsList.png

As always, you can search for a specific record, select one of several views shown in the sidebar or even create a new view to add to the list, if you have that privilege:

CaseAccountsListOptions.png

Record Form Sidebar

When you click on a record in a list view, the form for that record is displayed, along with additional sidebar options:

Summary

Requester or Creator
In the ServiceDesk application the Requester is shown (the name of the Contact who caused the case to be created.
In a DCM app, the Creator is shown (the user who created the record).
Owner
Current owner of the record.

Actions

This dropdown list displays common actions like Print and Claim (for an unowned record), as well as any Macros that are designed for use with the current record.

Hours Logged

This section tracks time spent. Click Add Hours to register additional time.

My Tasks

This section shows Tasks that you are directly responsible for.
Click Add Task to create additional tasks for yourself or others.
You can choose to create a simple, single-step task or a Multi Step Task that combines user tasks and approval steps.
Click [Complete] to mark a task done.
(Approval tasks have two buttons: [Approve] and [Reject].)
SLA
Tasks generated by a Service Level Agreement have an additional icon to indicate their importance. When a case nears or exceeds a deadline, the SLA box changes from yellow to red.

More Tasks

This section shows completed tasks (shown with a checkmark) and tasks pertaining to the record that are owned by others, or by a Team.

Processes

This section shows Processes that are attached to the current record. As processes progress, they carry out automated actions and cause new tasks to be created.
Clicking on a process displays a diagram of the process model, with the next steps to be completed highlighted in red.
(Multi Step Tasks are miniature processes, so they also appear here. Clicking on displays the list of steps.)
[Start] - This button appears for processes you are empowered to start.

Files

This section displays any files that are attached to the record. Click on a file to display it.
RecordSidebar.png