Cloudica: How to Use the User Menu

How to Use the User Menu

The User Menu of the Application Dashboard contains account information and a list of options you can interact with. The button consists of your latest snapshot or initials and the Live Monitoring Status green dot.

To open the User Menu,

Go the main header of the dashboard.
Click the button on the far-right of the header.

This will open the User Menu and there you will see the menu consisting of two columns.

On the left side are the following:

Timezone,
My Account,
and Tools.

Timezone,
My Account,
and Tools.

The right column is the Main Menu and it contains the following:

My Data,
My Shared Data,
Settings,
Update Password,
Deactivate Account,
Download Desktop App,
and Logout.

Timezone

There are two timezones displayed in this section.

Company SettingsThis is the default timezone and location of the users registered under the organization’s account.
On this DeviceThe device timezone is based on the user’s browser.

My Account

The My Account section displays your basic information. It indicates the username, email address, and role. The role is the type of account the user has. It can be the Owner, Manager, or Remote User.

Tools

There are three functions under Tools. They are the Live Monitoring, Usability Tips, and Broadcast.

The Live Monitoring Tool is responsible for the real-time updates displayed on the Application Dashboard. When switched off, the dashboard will stop receiving data from the user's desktop app.
The Usability Tips switch enables or disables the tips. These are tips or instructions that pop up to help the user become familiar with the dashboard’s functionality. When it is switched on, a pop-up will display.
The Broadcast Tool allows the user to broadcast his data for other people to view. The viewers can be anyone with or without a Cloudica™ account.

Main Menu

The Main Menu is at the right column of the User Menu.

My Data Lets you navigate to your default view of the Application Dashboard.
My Shared Data Gives you access to the past and current data you shared with others.
SettingsLets you update your personal data and password.
Update PasswordLets you change your account password.
Deactivate Account Lets you deactivate your Cloudica™ account.
Download Desktop AppAllows users to download the latest version of the desktop application installer.
LogoutClicking the Logout button ends the user’s session on the dashboard.

Monitoring Status

When you’re logged in to your Desktop App, a green dot with the status icon appears with your User Menu. This indicates your Monitoring Status. This also allows you to change your Monitoring Status from the Application Dashboard.

To update the Monitoring Status using the User Menu, follow the steps below:

Click the green dot of the User Menu.
A menu will appear. Choose and click the status from the menu.

Once the status is updated in the dashboard, the Monitoring Status in the Desktop App is also updated.

Know more about Updating the Monitoring Status from the Application Dashboard.