IN BRIEF
The "Recently Opened Windows" feature provides quick access to records you have recently viewed, such as families, students, classes, and more. You can enable or disable this feature in your system settings, and the change will apply to all staff users.
Overview
The "Recently Opened Windows" section displays shortcuts to records that have been recently accessed within the system. This feature is unique to each logged-in user, meaning each staff member will see their own recently opened items.
Key Details and Behavior
- Displays recently opened:
- Families
- Ledgers
- Students
- Staff
- Classes
- Camps
- Most recently viewed items appear on the left
- Displays up to:
- Eight windows at the top of the screen at one time
- Sixteen total saved windows
- To view older entries:
- Close the most recent windows to reveal older ones
- To interact with shortcuts:
- Select a shortcut to reopen a window
- Select the "x" on a shortcut to remove it
Additional Details
- The feature improves navigation efficiency by reducing the need to search for frequently accessed records
- Each user’s list is independent and does not affect other staff members
Accessing the Feature
- From the main navigation menu, go to SETTINGS.
- Select SETUP.
- Select GENERAL SETTINGS.
- Select APPLICATION PREFERENCES.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Navigate to SETTINGS > SETUP > GENERAL SETTINGS > APPLICATION PREFERENCES.
- Locate the option "Show Recently Opened Windows."
- Choose one of the following:
- Select the checkbox to enable the feature
- Clear the checkbox to disable the feature
- Select Save to apply your changes.
Important Notes
- This setting applies to all staff users in the system
- Changes take effect immediately after saving
Troubleshooting & FAQs
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Why do I not see any recently opened windows?
- The feature may be disabled. Navigate to APPLICATION PREFERENCES and ensure that "Show Recently Opened Windows" is selected.
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Why do my recently opened windows look different from another staff member’s?
- The list of recently opened windows is user-specific. Each staff member sees only their own recently opened records.
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Why can I not see older items in my list?
- Only eight windows display at a time. Close more recent windows to access older saved entries.
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How do I remove an item from the list?
- Select the "x" on the shortcut to remove it from your recently opened windows.
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Does disabling this feature remove saved items permanently?
- Disabling the feature hides the list but does not affect any records in the system.