2.3. Logging on · Navigation, links everywhere

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The registration of users and assignment of roles and groups is performed by the system administrator. See Bika LIMS System Setup

Once the user has been defined to the system, the login screen or portlet is used for logging on. If the login portlet is enabled it is displayed on all pages while the visitor is not logged in, the login form can be reached from the log in link at top right on the horizontal menu bar

The login portlet

The user name and password is case sensitive. The Remember my name checkbox may be used to have the system automatically fill in the user name in subsequent sessions but is not advised for security use

Login screen

Upon successful log on, the home screen is displayed

Home Screen for lab personnel

The home screen, and all subsequent screens, provide a number of functions and menu choices

At top right, the user may select text size from the three links provided

A search area and [search] button provide the ability to search for entries in the Bika LIMS database

Tabs accross the top of the screen, and a navigation area to the left, give access to the functional areas of the system

The status bar below the tabs shows

• the current location within the system, "breadcrumbs" a la Hans and Gretel
• the user currently logged on to the system
• a link to user preferences
• an undo link – lab managers only
• a link to the setup of the bika system – lab managers only
• a log out link
  

For lab managers, alerts on the right of the screen show analysis requests and worksheets awaiting verification and publication

For lab clerks, alerts on the right of the screen show analysis requests for which samples are due, and orders which are pending

For lab technicians, the home page shows the list of current worksheets

All lab staff see alerts for late analyses

Client contacts are able to view data pertaining only to their own company
The home screen for client contacts shows the list of analysis requests 
which are in sample due status

Client contacts may modify company and contact information,
submit analysis requests and view their progress through the system,
submit orders and change their personal preferences

Client contact's home screen (click to enlarge)

If the lab is accredited, the logo of the accreditation body appears in the left column. The logo is a link to the accreditation detail information

Accreditation seal for SANAS accredited lab

The accreditation text may be modified in the i18n translation files. Accredited analyses are indicated by an '*' in all subsequent  screens

Links everywhere

Analysis description links

Clicking on the analysis will bring up its description in a pop-up

Analysis description in a pop-up

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