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Data Lake

Workspace Screen​

Screen Overview​

The Workspace screen is the primary landing page in BluSKY. It provides a left navigation tree for browsing modules, a central drag-and-drop work area to open views, and a right-hand panel for real-time alarms and device status. Use the context selectors at the top-left to filter by Group, System, and Facility, then drag items from the navigation tree into the work area to view or manage them.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
User (header)Displays the currently signed-in user.Read-only. Provides quick context of the active account.
Facilities (header)Indicates the current facility scope.Shows “None” until a Facility is selected.
GroupDrop-down to choose a Facility Group.Optional. Filters available Systems and Facilities.
SystemDrop-down to choose a System within the selected Group.Optional. Filters the Facility list.
FacilityDrop-down to choose the active Facility.Recommended. Determines which data appear in the navigation tree and workspace.
OccupantsNavigation node to access people and related records.Expand to reveal sub-items; drag items into the work area to open.
DashboardsNavigation node for dashboards and widgets.Icons next to the label provide quick actions when available.
ApplicationsNavigation node for BluSKY applications.Content depends on enabled modules and permissions.
SpacesNavigation node for floors, rooms, and areas.Drag a space to view its details or map (when configured).
DevicesNavigation node for hardware (readers, controllers, cameras, etc.).Drag a device to view status or details.
ReportsNavigation node for standard and custom reports.Drag a report to run/open it in the work area.
AnalyticsNavigation node for analytics views.Availability depends on licensing.
IntelligenceNavigation node for advanced insights.Availability depends on licensing.
Data LakeNavigation node for data lake tools and exports.Availability depends on licensing.
Search (left panel footer)Search box to quickly locate modules, devices, or pages.Partial names supported; results filtered by scope and permissions.
Work Area (center canvas)The main viewing pane; shows “Drop Item to View” when empty.Drag any item from the left navigation to open it here.
Alarms panel (right)Real-time list of current alarms and events.When no items are active, displays “Nothing to show.”
Devices tab (right panel header)Filter or tab within the right panel related to devices.Use to focus the right panel on device-related items.
Top navigation (Favorites, Requests, Administration, Setup, Control, Intelligence)Global menus for jumping to major BluSKY areas.Visibility depends on role and permissions.
Language / Help / Customer Support (top-right)Utilities for language selection and assistance.Links/menus open in overlays or new tabs, depending on configuration.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Select Group, System, and Facility to set the working scope for navigation and views.
  • Expand any navigation node and drag an item into the Work Area to open its details.
  • Use the Search field to find pages, devices, or objects; press Enter to navigate.
  • Review the Alarms panel to monitor current alarms; click an entry (when present) to open its source in the Work Area.
  • Resize panes by dragging the borders between the left navigation, work area, and right panel.
  • Collapse/expand navigation sections to streamline browsing.

Usage Instructions & Examples​

  1. Set your working scope

    1. Open the Group drop-down and select the relevant group.
    2. Choose a System (optional) to narrow Facilities.
    3. Select a Facility to scope data across the screen.

  2. Open a device view

    1. Expand Devices in the left navigation.
    2. Drag the desired device onto the Work Area.
    3. Review the device details shown in the center pane.

  3. Run a report

    1. Expand Reports.
    2. Drag a report into the Work Area.
    3. If prompted, provide parameters and run the report.

  4. Monitor alarms

    1. Check the Alarms panel on the right.
    2. When entries appear, click an alarm to open its associated item in the Work Area.

  5. Find a module quickly

    1. Type a keyword in the Search field (e.g., “occupant” or “reader”).
    2. Select a result to navigate directly or drag it into the Work Area if supported.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • If no Facility is selected, some nodes may be empty or limited to global items.
  • The Alarms panel displays “Nothing to show” when there are no active alarms in scope.
  • Visibility of nodes and menu items is filtered by licensing and user permissions; unavailable modules are hidden.
  • Dragging an unsupported item to the Work Area has no effect and the view remains unchanged.
  • Pane sizes and some selections may persist for the current browser session; clearing cache or signing out can reset them.
  • Session timeouts close the workspace; any unsaved form data in an open view may be lost upon timeout.

Permissions​

  • Access to specific nodes (e.g., Devices, Reports, Analytics) requires corresponding view permissions.
  • Administration, Setup, Control, and Intelligence menus are visible only to roles granted those capabilities.
  • Alarm visibility and the ability to open alarm sources depend on alarm viewing permissions and facility scope.
  • Facility, System, and Group options are restricted to those the user is authorized to access.

Linked Workflows​

  • From Devices opened in the Work Area, proceed to device configuration or status pages as permitted.
  • From Occupants, open person records to issue credentials or assign access levels.
  • From Reports, export or schedule reports based on report-level permissions.
  • From Alarms, navigate to source devices or locations for investigation and resolution.

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