Navigating the Platform
A walkthrough of the main interface — the dashboard, module switcher, global search, and notification centre.
The Main Layout
The BlueRockTEL interface has three persistent elements:
- Top navigation bar — logo, module switcher, global search, notifications, and your user menu
- Left sidebar — context-sensitive navigation within the current module
- Main content area — tables, forms, dashboards, and detail views
The Dashboard
The dashboard is the first screen you see after login. It displays a configurable overview of your key metrics:
- Open tickets (Helpdesk)
- Invoices due this week (Billing)
- Active installations (Deployments)
- Pipeline value (CRM)
Each widget links to the corresponding module. You can reorder and hide widgets from Settings → Dashboard.
The Module Switcher
Click the grid icon (⊞) in the top-left to open the module switcher. This lists all modules your account has access to. Click any module to navigate to its home screen.
Keyboard shortcut: G then the first letter of the module name (e.g. G then B for Billing).
Global Search
Press / anywhere in the application to open global search. You can search across:
- Customers and contacts
- Invoices (by number or amount)
- Tickets (by subject or reference)
- Projects
Results are grouped by type. Press Enter to open the first result, or use arrow keys to navigate.
Notifications
The bell icon (🔔) in the top navigation shows unread notifications. Notifications are generated for:
- SLA breaches in Helpdesk
- Failed payment collections in Debt Recovery
- Project milestones in Deployments
- New tickets assigned to you
You can configure which events trigger notifications in Settings → Notifications.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
/ |
Open global search |
G B |
Go to Billing |
G C |
Go to CRM |
G H |
Go to Helpdesk |
G D |
Go to Deployments |
? |
Show all keyboard shortcuts |
Escape |
Close modal / dismiss panel |
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