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Main Navigation

This section describes the main navigation in Durst Analytics Collector. It provides access to key areas of navigation functions of the application. The main navigation consists of a header and a sidebar.

The main navigation is available on every page of the application, allowing you to quickly access different sections and features. Where the header provides global actions and information, the sidebar offers access to specific sections related to printer data and administrative functions.

The header consists of two main areas:

  • Left Side Header: Displays general information.
  • Right Side Header: Contains global actions.

Navigation Header

Left Side Header​

Navigation Header Left Side

Type Indicator​

Displays the name and type of the application. - If you open the browser on your local machine and connect directly to the Collector, the full name will be displayed (for example, "Analytics Collector"). - If you access the Analytics cloud interface, only "Analytics" will be shown.

Current Version​

Shows the current version of the application.
A Collector instance connected to the cloud will always stay updated to the latest version.

Right Side Header​

Navigation Header Right Side

Refresh Data​

The dashboard refreshes automatically every 30 seconds. Click this button to manually trigger a data refresh.

Flush Cache​

Clears the local cache of the application.
This is especially helpful after updates if some outdated fragments are still cached locally.

Collector Status​

Opens an overlay with the current status of the Collector and an option to manually check for issues. - A red indicator means there are critical issues. - The number in the red circle indicates how many issues were found.

Documentation​

This will open the documentation page in a new browser tab.

Account​

View your account information and settings. Selecting this option opens an account summary with access to account settings.

A yellow indicator highlights warnings or recommended actions that may require attention.

Notification Bell​

Displays the status of background tasks such as data exports. - A yellow circle with a number indicates how many exports are currently in progress. - Once completed, the indicator turns green, and the export can be downloaded.

Logout​

Logs you out of the application and redirects you to the login page.

Sidebar Navigation

The sidebar provides access to different sections of the application. The following main areas are displayed:

Printer Details​

This is also the main page of the Collector and contains all printer-related data. By hovering over the icon, the following options will appear:

  • Overview
    General overview of the printer's status, performance, and key metrics.

  • Printer Jobs
    Displays a list of all jobs processed by the printer, including job status, duration, and material used.

  • Used in Batches
    Shows a history of all loaded ink batches, including fill date, batch number, and more.
    It also displays the currently loaded ink batches and whether they're within the expiration range.

  • Maintenance
    Lists all maintenance-related messages, such as required actions, warnings, and error history.

  • Productivity
    Displays a timeline per day showing the printer's operational status, with detailed information available via hover Tooltips.

  • KPI
    Displays the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the printer, such as uptime, utilization, error rates, and lifetime totals.

Admin​

Contains administrative functions for managing the Collector. This includes:

  • Settings
    Configuration options such as language, date format, measurement units, and more.

  • My Account
    Displays your account information and allows you to change your password.

  • Shift / Production Time
    Enables you to define shift times for your printer to narrow down data analysis to specific time frames.

Notifications​

  • Downloads
    Shows a history of all Excel exports you’ve generated and allows you to download them again.