In this section, we will look into how an approver approves or rejects a view.
This procedure is to be carried out by the designated approver of a view.
- Expand the main menu navigation, then click on your name
- Select Timeline from the expanded list. (Simultaneously, you can also use the Browse page to perform the remaining steps)
- You will be able to view a message on your timeline or your browse, regarding the approval request
- You can click on the view diagram image to open it
- You also have the right to make alterations to the view
- Once done, click on the Approval Required button; a panel on the right will appear
- Click on the drop down button next to the Approve button to perform a number of actions on this view
- Reply: You can add a comment or reply using the Reply button; post a comment in the field that appears and press OK to save it.
- Reject: If you click on the Reject button, the rejected view will be sent back to its requestor.
- Close and Delete View: Clicking on this button not only rejects the view but also removes it from the system.
- Approve: Use this button to grant approval to the view.
- If you approve the view, it will then be published
Approved views will display a shield icon in the dashboard view, indicating users of their status.
