Basic Navigation Guide¶
Learning to move around Sagacity is like learning to navigate a new office building. Once you know where everything is, you'll work much more efficiently. Let's explore!
The Main Menu¶
The main menu is your roadmap to everything in Sagacity. You'll find it on the left side of your screen.
Core Sections You'll Use Daily¶
🏠 Dashboard - Your home base (we covered this already!)
📋 My Tasks - All your work in one place - View all your assignments - Sort by due date or priority - Filter by project or type
📁 Projects - Group work by projects - See all projects you're part of - Track project progress - Collaborate with project teams
📊 Reports - View your work summaries - See what you've accomplished - Track your productivity - Share progress with your manager
👥 Team - Connect with colleagues - See who's on your team - Check team calendars - Send messages
⚙️ Settings - Customize your experience - Change your preferences - Update your profile - Manage notifications
Getting Around Like a Pro¶
Using the Search Feature¶
The search box at the top is incredibly powerful:
- Click in the search box (or press Ctrl+K on Windows, Cmd+K on Mac)
- Type what you're looking for:
- Task names: "monthly report"
- People's names: "Sarah Johnson"
- Project names: "Website Redesign"
- Keywords: "budget" or "meeting"
- Click on the result you want
Quick Navigation Shortcuts¶
Breadcrumbs - Those clickable links at the top show where you are - Example: Home > Projects > Website Redesign > Task Details - Click any part to go back to that level
Back Button - Your browser's back button works in Sagacity - Use it just like browsing the internet
Bookmarks - Save frequently used pages - Right-click and "Bookmark This Page" in your browser - Or use Ctrl+D (Windows) / Cmd+D (Mac)
Moving Between Tasks and Projects¶
Working with Tasks¶
From your Dashboard: 1. Click on any task to open it 2. Use the "Previous" and "Next" buttons to move between tasks 3. Click "Back to Dashboard" to return
From the Tasks section: 1. Click "My Tasks" in the main menu 2. Use the list view to see everything at once 3. Click any task name to open it 4. Use filters to find specific types of work
Working with Projects¶
Finding a Project: 1. Click "Projects" in the main menu 2. Scroll through the list or use the search 3. Click on the project name to enter
Inside a Project:
- Overview tab - General project information
- Tasks tab - All work items for this project
- Team tab - Who's working on it
- Files tab - Documents and resources
Navigation Tips for Efficiency¶
Create Your Daily Routine¶
Morning Check:
1. Start at Dashboard → Review notifications
2. Go to My Tasks → Check today's priorities
3. Visit active Projects → See team updates
Throughout the Day: - Use search to find things quickly - Use browser tabs to keep multiple items open - Bookmark pages you visit often
Stay Organized¶
Use Multiple Tabs: - Keep your Dashboard open in one tab - Open specific tasks in new tabs - This way you never lose your place
Learn the Keyboard Shortcuts: - Tab key - Move between clickable items - Enter - Click the highlighted button - Escape - Close dialog boxes - Ctrl+F - Find text on the current page
Common Navigation Scenarios¶
Scenario 1: "I need to find last week's report"¶
- Use the search box → type "report"
- Look at the date filters to narrow results
- Or go to My Tasks → Filter by "Completed" → Sort by date
Scenario 2: "I want to see what my teammate is working on"¶
- Go to Team in the main menu
- Click on your teammate's name
- View their current tasks and recent activity
Scenario 3: "I need to update my project status"¶
- Go to Projects
- Find your project and click on it
- Go to the Overview tab
- Look for "Update Status" or "Add Update"
Troubleshooting Navigation Issues¶
Problem: "I'm lost and don't know where I am" - Solution: Look at the breadcrumbs at the top, or click "Dashboard" to go home
Problem: "I can't find something I was just looking at" - Solution: Check your browser history (Ctrl+H) or use the search function
Problem: "The menu disappeared" - Solution: Look for a ☰ (hamburger) menu icon to bring it back
Problem: "Pages are loading slowly" - Solution: Check your internet connection and try refreshing (F5)
What's Next?¶
Great! Now you know your way around Sagacity. Ready to start managing your daily work? Continue to our Managing Daily Work guide to learn how to handle your tasks like a pro!
Quick Navigation Cheat Sheet¶
To find... | Go to... | Or search for... |
---|---|---|
Your daily tasks | Dashboard or My Tasks | "tasks due today" |
A specific project | Projects menu | Project name |
Team member info | Team section | Person's name |
Old completed work | My Tasks → Completed | Task or project name |
Settings and preferences | Settings (gear icon) | "settings" or "preferences" |
Navigation gets easier with practice. Soon you'll be moving around Sagacity without even thinking about it!