Overview
Navigation Styles
There are two styles of system navigation available in Yellowfin; Left-side Navigation — for options available via a navigation pane on the left, and Toolbar Navigation — for options available on a horizontal toolbar . The option used within your system is defined by an administrator on the Configuration page.
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Left Side Navigation | This is the default navigation style. Main system areas are able to be accessed via the collapsible navigation pane on the left of the page, outside of Yellowfin builders such as Report, Stories, Views and Present | |
Toolbar Navigation | This navigation was the default prior to Yellowfin 7.2, and it can still be set to default by your administrator. Main system areas are able to be accessed via the toolbar at the top of the page, outside of Yellowfin builders such as Report, Stories, and Views and Present. |
Navigation Components
What you see when navigating Yellowfin is defined by your level of access. The following sections will explore all possible options; if something isn't available to you, a system administrator may need to adjust your role permissions to grant you access.
Timeline option
The Timeline area lets you view Yellowfin activity that's relevant to you. You can adjust your preferences for this within your Yellowfin account, customizing the way they interact with Yellowfin.Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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This navigation is accessed by clicking on the burger button in the top left corner of the screen. From there, 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 drop-down list shown above is displayed. This option requires the following settings:
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Available Functions
Create option
The Create option provides access to the various content builders used in the system. The options available to you through this menu are restricted by your role permissions assigned by an administrator. The Create menu is dependent on the navigation style settings defined in Configuration > System. If you use Left Side Navigation, you can choose to position the Content Creation function within the left navigation panel, or as a button on the main navigation bar. If you use the toolbar, the Create link is one of the standard toolbar items.Left Side Navigation | Top Right (with Left Side Nav enabled) | Toolbar Navigation |
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This option requires the following settings:
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Available Functions
Dashboards/My Dashboards option
The Dashboards/My Dashboards option provides access to all the dashboard tabs you have assigned to your dashboard.Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
People option
The People option provides access to all the users you are connected to, as well as their timelines.Left Side Navigation |
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Available Functions
Browse option
The Browse option provides access to a list of all available content. It can be refined using one of the options if you're using the left navigation panel.Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
Signals option
The Signals option provides access to Yellowfin Signals functionality, which can analyse time series data and deliver alerts in realtime.Left Side Navigation |
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Available Functions
Streams option
The Streams option provides access to discussion streams.Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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Available Functions
Administration option
The Administration option provides access to a list of the most commonly-used Administration features. This is only available if you have Administration access.Left Side Navigation | Toolbar Navigation |
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