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Navigate in Dalux FM on desktop

In this article, you will learn how to log in and use the basic desktop navigation features of Dalux FM.

Table of contents

  1. Video
  2. Login
  3. Dalux FM dashboard
  4. Sidebar and menu
  5. List view
  6. Notifications
  7. User profile

Video

 Tips and tricks

Please note, if you are mainly working with FM, then be sure to use the FM login URL: https://fm.dalux.com/login

Login

To access Dalux FM, click on https://fm.dalux.com/login and enter your email and password on the login screen.

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Dalux FM dashboard

When opening Dalux FM, the dashboard home screen displays an overview of content and tasks.

The platform is organized into several areas:

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  • Sidebar: You can switch between modules by using the sidebar.
  • Menu: The menu displays information in folders and allows you to organize your saved filters.
  • Instance name: The instance name displays the current instance. The instance can be changed by clicking on the name.
  • Notifications: Notifications are listed here, showing all the notifications you've received.
  • User profile: Your user profile can be accessed by clicking on your name. Here you can download the desktop app, view keyboard shortcuts, and log out.

Change instance or project

Click on the instance name to choose a different Dalux instance or project.

A new window will pop up, showing you the list of available Instances and projects that you have access to. If you have a lot of Instances or projects to choose from, you can use the search function to quickly find what you need.

You can mark your favorite projects or instances with a yellow star to prioritize them at the top of the list.

Sidebar and menu

You can navigate through the platform's modules using the sidebar. The selected module and menu item are highlighted in green.

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List view

The content in Dalux FM is displayed in a list view with horizontal rows and vertical columns, containing the following components.

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Column header

You can change the order of columns by dragging and dropping the column headers to a new position.

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Add column

You can add new columns by clicking on the -icon to the right. The newly added columns will be placed on the right side of the currently visible columns.

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Grouping

To group rows by values in the list, click on the header and select grouping.

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Filter

To filter content, click on the header, type a keyword in the search bar, and select the results from the list.

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Search- and filter bar

Filter selections are displayed in the search and filter bar and can be edited or removed.

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Delete saved view

You can delete a saved view by selecting it and clicking Delete. This action cannot be undone.

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Notifications

Each email notification from Dalux FM is accessible in the notifications section for easy management and direct access to relevant items.

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User profile

Under your profile name, there are several useful features.

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General information

You can edit your general information in the My profile section. You can change all your information except for your email address.

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Change password

To change your password, click on the 'Change password' button and follow the instructions sent to your email.

Download desktop app

If you are working with large files, it is recommended to download the locally installed app for Dalux FM instead of accessing it through a browser.

Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for the location module can also be viewed from here.

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Log out

From here you can log out of Dalux FM. You must re-enter your email and password to log back into Dalux FM.

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