Understanding The User Interface

The user interface is built using standard pattern throughout the system. 

Understanding how to navigate the user interface will give you insights on where to find information in your account and help you get-up-to-speed faster.

Let's dive in...

Modules

MediaPlanHQ is organized in modules represented by tabs in the header menu.

A module groups the information and features needed to perform specific related tasks.

Dashboard	Get quick insights on what needs attention right now by you and your team
Calendar	View your advertisements in a month-by-month calendar
Planning	Plan, book, and track media insertions of a media plan
Production	Design, deliver and track projects.
Accounting	Review, and approve invoices received from media.
Reports	Generate reports
Media Plans	Define, organize, and track media plans
Organizations	Define, organize, and track organizations
Media	Define, organize, and track media
Files	Manage files

Module access can be restricted per group of users.

Media planner/buyer team could only have access to the Dashboard, Planning, Media Plans, and Media modules.

Creative team could only have access to the Dashboard and Production modules.

Views

Modules may have multiple views.

A view displays the information optimized for a specific task at-hand.

The "Planning" module has 6 views: "List", "Detail", "Blocking Chart", "Calendar", "Analysis" and "Reports".

View access can also be restricted per group of users.

External client could only have access to the "Blocking chart" view.

Filters & Search

Modules uses filters and search to determine the information used in the different views.

The filter & search bar can be toggled open/close by clicking on the filter button.

Sidebars

Modules uses sidebars to quickly show/hide extra information.  They are located on the left and/or the right depending on the module.

The sidebar can be toggled open/close by clicking on the sidebar button.

Sidebar access can also be restricted per group of users.

Pop-overs

Pop-overs are small popup that display extra information when you mouse-over a "dotted" link.