3. IMS Screen Structure
The IMS Interface is separated in specific areas.
3.1. Module Menu Selection
This area will present the modules classified per sections as follow:
The Home will always be the 1st item on the menu list while the Helpdesk will always be the last. All other top-Level areas will be sorted alphabetically. Secondary level menu will be sorted by order of importance.
View and access to top level and secondary level modules is dictated by the permissions level.
3.2. Subsidiary Selection
This area will provide the ability for users with access to multiple subsidiaries to change subsidiary. Once a subsidiary is selected, all actions on the selected module will occur in that specific subsidiary otherwise specified such as in the Helpdesk module.
3.3. Software Version
The current IMS Version and version history are available for users to review from this area.
3.4. Search Bar
The search bar will allow searches in the different modules. Search criteria(s) will be defined in each module while multiple criteria can be used using | as a separator.
3.5. Notifications
Notifications for a specific user such as actions or reminders will be displayed in the notification area.
3.6. Profile
Profile information (such as Permissions Groups) and Personal Actions such as:
- Submission of a leave in Attendance Module
- Submission of expense report
- View of a timesheet
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