UI Overview

This tour introduces you to the NetSpring platform. It provides a high level overview of various elements of the platform and how to access them throught the UI.

Login Page

On visiting the NetSpring web application through its URL, you will see a Login Page where you enter your credentials.

NetSpring Environments Page

On successful login, you will see the NetSpring Environments page that lists all the NetSpring environments you have access to. You can select the appropriate environment. It is typical to have access to only one environment - click on the tile that says NetSpring under the My Apps and Work sections.

Platform Home Page

On launching your environment, you are taken to the NetSpring Home page. The Home page has entry points to easily access various elements of the platform. Let's look at its various elements.

Create New Section

The Create New section at the top contains shortcuts to common tasks such as creating a new exploration or a new dashboard.

Objects List

The Objects list at the bottom displays a list of all the objects you have access to, providing quick access to open any of them. The search box above the list also enables you to search for specific objects.

New Object Button

The + New button offers a fast way to create a new object from a list of supported object types.

Left Navigation Panel

The left Navigation panel contains links to different parts of the application. Let's see what each of them does.

Item	Description
	Lists the applications accessible to you and enables switching applications, or creating new ones.
	Opens the NetSpring Home Page.
	Launches the Search dialog to locate objects through their name or create a new dashboard or exploration.
	Enables you to generate a new object from a list of supported types.
	Allows you to create drafts of your explorations and create new edited versions of existing explorations.
	Allows you to see the catalog hierarchy of all folders and objects in a tree-view format and includes a "New" button for creating a new object.
	Allows you to lookup individual users and study their journey in detail.
	Contains a list of alerts that will be triggered when conditions set within rules are met.
	Allows you to view and create datasets and connections.
	Gives you the ability to manage the Alert Inbox and application-level settings. It includes the Users & Groups section for managing users and groups. It shows the current logged-in user and has the link to logout of the application.
	Launches the NetSpring documentation in a separate browser tab.
	Takes you to NetSpring's support portal.

Search

You can access the search feature directly from the home page or from the left navigation panel - it looks like a magnifying glass and is accessible from wherever you are on the platform. Using this feature, you can search for anything by just typing in a keyword.

When you click on the search feature, a window opens. Here, you can either type in the words for your search or you can choose one of the shortcuts - Create new dashboard and Create new exploration. NetSpring also allows users to search through documentation if required. The Search window can also be opened using the Cmd+K or Ctrl+K keyboard shortcut.

Sorting and Filtering

• You can sort views on the home page using the Sort by drop-down. Options include sorting by Most Popular, Recently Viewed, Name (A→Z), Created By (A→Z), and more. All sections inside NetSpring (Explorations, Dashboards, Collections, Derived Columns, Metrics, and Catalog) allow users to sort the list views inside each section. The lists are sorted by default based on the Updated At column and this can be changed using the arrows next to each property in the list. Clicking the up arrow sorts the list in ascending order and clicking the down arrow sorts it in descending order.
• You can also filter by object type right from the homepage, giving you the flexibility to focus on what matters most—whether it’s diving into dashboards, setting up cohorts, or building explorations.

Open in a new tab

To open an exploration or any other feature in a new tab, you can use the following shortcut:

• Control + Click (if you are a Windows user)
• Command + Click (if you are a MacOS user)