The Main Menu
After logging in
After logging in, the user will be redirected to the Landing Dashboard (at first login) or the Main Page.
- Clicking on the Infinity Idea Elan logo directs you to the start page (default My Instruments at first login or if another start page is not set).
- The Landing Dashboard can be accessed using the My Items list.
- Clicking on the GIfMI logo directs you to the My Profile page.
Main Page functions
The Main Page is built around a menu. The number of menu items depends on the role of the user. The menu for a standard user is shown below. The PI/Lab Admin wil have some additional menu items, see the For the PI/Lab Admin section.
1. Set start page
Click here to make the current page as the start page.
2. Facility Selection
Dropdown box with all facilities you have access to. The user interface will update after selecting a new facility reflecting the new user role (a user in one facility may be the PI in another facility), new instruments, request form etc.
3. My Items List
Contains quick links to the My HomePage subpages.
You can navigate to the Landing Dashboard described above by selecting HomePage icons.
4. 9-square box
Contains quick links to the Facilities page, Idea Elan Help pages and contact information of all Facility Admins in the CFMS.
5. Core Facility icon
Clicking this icon will direct you to the My HomePage > My Profile page.
6. My HomePage
A list of personalized items of the custom user. More information can be found in the My HomePage section.
7. Instruments
A calendar view of the available instruments in the selected facility.
More information can be found in the Instruments section.
8. Request services
Submission of sample forms/service requests to the Facility Admin. This is for now not relevant in CORE GIfMI.
9. Supplies
Place orders for new supplies from facilities under the supplies tab. This is for now not relevant in CORE GIfMI.