Overview
Navigation Styles
There are two styles of system navigation available in Yellowfin; Left Side Navigation, and Toolbar Navigation. The option used within your system is defined by an Administrator on the Configuration page.
Navigation | Description |
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Left Side Navigation | This navigation style was introduced in Yellowfin 7.2 as an alternative to the traditional toolbar. Main system areas are able to be accessed via the collapsible panel on the left of the page, outside of Yellowfin builders such as Report, Storyboard, and View Builders. |
Toolbar Navigation | This navigation was standard prior to Yellowfin 7.2. Main system areas are able to be accessed via the toolbar at the top of the page, outside of Yellowfin builders such as Report, Storyboard, and View Builders. |
Navigation Components
Depending on the access you've been given by your role you will see different things in the system navigation. The following sections will explore all possible options - if something isn't available to you a system administrator may have to adjust your role permissions to grant you access.
Search
Dashboard Top | Dashboard Right |
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This option is displayed in the main navigation bar at the top of the dashboard page. This option requires the following settings:
| This option is displayed to the right of the active dashboard tab, on the dashboard page. This option requires the following settings:
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User Timeline
Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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This navigation is accessed by clicking on the button in the top left corner of the screen. From there the you should click on your name to open the timeline settings. This option requires the following settings:
| This navigation is accessed by clicking on the arrow next to your name in the main navigation bar. From there the pictured drop down list is displayed. This option requires the following settings:
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Available Functions
Create
Left Side Navigation | Top Right (with Left Side Nav enabled) | Toolbar Navigation |
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This option requires the following settings:
| This option requires the following settings:
| This option requires the following settings:
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Available Functions
Dashboards
Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
People
Left Side Navigation |
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Available Functions
Browse
Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
Streams
Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
Administration
Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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