Understanding the Dashboard

Overview

Learn about the Airys dashboard interface and its key components. This guide will help you navigate and understand all the essential features available at your fingertips.

Difficulty Level: Beginner
Time Required: 15 minutes
Last Updated: February 2024

Prerequisites

Completed First-time Setup
Active Airys account
Successfully logged into the system

Dashboard Layout

Main Sections

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Caption: Annotated dashboard layout showing main sections

Top Navigation Bar
- User profile menu
- System notifications
- Quick settings
- Help center access
Sidebar Navigation
- Camera management
- Face analysis
- Settings
- Reports
- System status
Main Content Area
- Camera grid view
- Analytics displays
- Active notifications
- System metrics

💡 Pro Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts (press '?' to view) for quick navigation between sections.

Main Components

Camera Grid

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Caption: Camera grid with multiple active streams

Live camera feeds
Stream status indicators
Quick camera controls
Face detection overlays

Analytics Panel

Real-time statistics
Face detection counts
System performance metrics
Event notifications

Status Bar

System health indicators
Active services status
Network performance
Storage usage

Navigation

Using the Sidebar

Expanding/Collapsing
- Click menu icon to toggle
- Hover for quick view
- Pin for permanent display
Section Access
- Single click to navigate
- Right-click for context menu
- Drag to reorder favorites

Quick Navigation

Search bar functionality
Recent items list
Favorite sections
Custom shortcuts

Quick Actions

Common Tasks

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Caption: Quick actions menu with common tasks

Camera Controls
- Add new camera
- Start/Stop streams
- Adjust layouts
- Configure settings
Face Analysis
- Enable/Disable detection
- Adjust sensitivity
- Export results
- View history
System Actions
- Generate reports
- Check system health
- Backup settings
- Update software

Customization

Personal Preferences

Layout Options
- Grid size adjustment
- Theme selection
- Font size
- Language preference
Display Settings
- Camera feed quality
- Refresh rates
- Notification preferences
- Timeline display

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I customize the dashboard layout?

A: Yes, you can rearrange camera feeds, resize panels, and save custom layouts for different monitoring needs.

Q: How do I access historical data?

A: Use the timeline feature at the bottom of the dashboard or navigate to Reports in the sidebar.

Q: Can I share my dashboard view with other users?

A: Yes, you can create and share custom dashboard layouts through the Share menu in the top navigation bar.

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