The IXIASOFT CCMS Web Interface

A tour of the features and functions of the IXIASOFT CCMS Web interface.

When CCMS Web launches, it loads on the My Assignments page. This page gives you an initial view of all the objects that have been assigned to you, including:

Figure: My Assignments page
My Assignments page

The My Assignments page provides access to additional functions, such as the ability to view and edit content, to sort your assignments, and to search for help. Depending on your role, additional functions may be accessible, such as the ability to create a new map or work with the Administrator tools.

The My Assignments page has three main areas:

  1. The Navigation bar
  2. The Dashboard area
  3. The List of Assignments

The Navigation bar

You can use the Navigation bar for basic functions and paths to different features of CCMS Web.

Figure: Navigation bar
Navigation bar

Here are the main icons and their functions:

Icon Description
Hamburger icon Provides access to other features in CCMS Web depending on your role.
Favorites icon Icon to open your Favorites side panel, where all the objects you mark as favorites are displayed.
IXIASOFT Logo Icon The IXIASOFT logo, which brings you back to the My Assignments page.
Person Icon and User Name Person icon followed by your login name.
User Help Icon Opens help in a side panel for the current page in CCMS Web.
Sign Out Icon Logs out of CCMS Web.

The Dashboard area

The Dashboard area summarizes how many assignments you have and where work is on them.

Figure: Dashboard area
Dashboard area

Here are the main features within the Dashboard area:

Feature Description
My Assignments counter The number in round brackets denotes the number of objects that have been assigned for you to work on.
Dashboard chart A chart detailing the breakdown of types of content assigned to you.
Number of checked out assignments How many objects are checked out by you. Clicking this brings up all objects currently checked out by you.
Number of assignments due The number of assignments that are due or past due. Clicking on this brings up all assignments that are due from you.

List of Assignments

The List of Assignments is where you will do most of your work in CCMS Web.

Figure: List of Assignments
List of Assignments

Many functions of this area are described in depth elsewhere, here is a quick overview of some of its major features:

  • The first column has an icon showing what type of object the assignment is, such as a topic, map, or Collaborative Review, and if the assignment is checked out.
  • The second column has the title of the assignment, and shows the Context Map it is in.
  • The third column displays the work state of a given assignment.
  • The last column shows the actions available to you for that assignment, such as whether you can edit or move it.