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Elevator Security Beta

Setup Workspace Screen​

Screen Overview​

The Setup Workspace provides a configurable work area for configuring and reviewing BluSKY systems. Use the Group/System/Facility selectors to set scope, then drag items from the left navigation (e.g., Devices, Occupants) into the center canvas to open their setup views. A real-time Alarms panel on the right displays device-related alarms for the selected scope.

Field Definitions​

Field LabelDefinitionNotes
UserDisplays the signed-in user and opens the account menu.Shown at the top-left (e.g., “User – Automation, IDBUser”).
FacilitiesShows the current facility scope status.Displays “None” until a facility is selected.
GroupDrop-down to select a customer, portfolio, or organizational group.Selecting a Group filters available Systems and Facilities.
SystemDrop-down to select the target access/video/intercom system.Options depend on the chosen Group.
FacilityDrop-down to select the site/campus/building to configure.Required to load most setup lists.
OccupantsNavigation entry to drag occupant-related setup into the canvas.Expand to reach people, visitors, vendors (content varies by deployment).
DashboardsNavigation entry for administrative dashboards.Drag to view dashboards scoped by the current selection.
ApplicationsNavigation entry for application-specific setup (e.g., Visitor, Identity).Availability depends on licensed modules.
SpacesNavigation entry for space/building structure setup.Includes floors, suites, and related structures.
DevicesNavigation entry for hardware and endpoints.Drag to configure controllers, readers, doors, cameras, etc. (as available).
ReportsNavigation entry to open reporting tools.Opens report lists relevant to the current scope.
AnalyticsNavigation entry to open analytics modules.Visibility depends on entitlements.
IntelligenceNavigation entry to advanced analytics/AI features.Availability varies by tenant.
Data LakeNavigation entry to data export or warehouse features.Requires appropriate licensing.
Left Pane SearchSearch box at the bottom of the left pane.Filters items in the navigation tree.
Canvas (Drop Item to View)Central work area where dragged modules open.Replaces its content when a new item is dropped.
Alarms PanelRight-side panel listing real-time alarms.Header shows “Alarms”; scoped to the current selection.
Alarms FilterSelector/tab within the Alarms panel (e.g., “Devices”).Filters the alarm list by source type.
Alarm ListThe list of active alarms in the panel.Shows “Nothing to show” when there are no alarms for the scope.
Panel ControlsCorner icons to collapse/expand or close side panels.Behavior may vary by browser width and user preferences.
Global NavigationTop menu: Favorites, Requests, Administration, Setup, Control, Intelligence.The Setup tab is active on this screen.

Screen Actions and Functions​

  • Select Group, System, and Facility to scope configuration data.
  • Expand a navigation item (e.g., Devices) and drag it into the canvas to open its setup view.
  • Use the Left Pane Search to quickly locate a module before dragging it to the canvas.
  • Monitor the Alarms panel; use the Alarms Filter (e.g., Devices) to narrow alarm sources.
  • Collapse or expand side panels using Panel Controls to maximize workspace.
  • Switch application areas using Global Navigation (e.g., move from Setup to Control to test changes).

Usage Instructions & Examples​

How to scope configuration to a facility

  1. Open Group and select the appropriate organization.
  2. Open System and choose the target system for that group.
  3. Open Facility and select the building/site you intend to configure.

How to open the Devices setup view

  1. In the left navigation, locate Devices.
  2. Drag Devices into the center canvas labeled “Drop Item to View.”
  3. Wait for the list or editor to load; perform your configuration changes as needed.

How to review device alarms while configuring

  1. Ensure the Facility selector is set to the desired site.
  2. In the Alarms panel on the right, confirm the filter shows Devices.
  3. Investigate any listed alarms; if none are present, the panel will show “Nothing to show.”

How to find a module quickly

  1. In Left Pane Search, type part of a module name (e.g., “report” or “spaces”).
  2. From the filtered results, drag the desired item into the canvas.
  3. Continue refining search terms as needed.

System Behaviors and Edge Cases​

  • If no Facility is selected, many setup views will load empty or be unavailable.
  • The canvas displays the most recently dropped item; dropping a new item replaces the previous content.
  • The Alarms panel is scope-aware and may show “Nothing to show” when there are no active alarms for the current Group/System/Facility.
  • Navigation items the user is not permitted to access are hidden or open in read-only mode.
  • Side panel collapse/expand states may persist for the current session.
  • If the browser window is too narrow, some panel controls may condense or hide behind overflow menus.

Permissions​

  • Access to the Setup workspace requires a role with Setup access (e.g., Global Administrator, Tenant Administrator, or equivalent custom role).
  • Viewing alarms requires alarm viewing permissions.
  • Editing device or facility configuration requires device/facility management permissions.
  • Users without edit permissions can still view scoped lists in read-only mode.

Linked Workflows​

  • After configuring items in Setup, switch to Control to test device behavior (e.g., door or controller actions).
  • Use Reports to export or audit configuration (e.g., device inventory, status).
  • Use Analytics/Intelligence to analyze events and performance post-configuration.
  • Connect Space setup to Occupant provisioning workflows for access assignments.

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