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Navigation & Workspace ​

PrairieHQ is designed for high-density desktop and tablet workflows, allowing dispatchers, account managers, and crew leaders to navigate smoothly between operations and financials.

The Global Sidebar ​

The left-hand sidebar is your primary navigation menu. You can collapse or expand it using the toggle icon at the bottom of the navigation drawer.

  • Operations:

    • Work Schedule: High-level dispatch board and route calendars.
    • Crew List: Real-time list of crews, current job assignments, and progress.
    • On-Demand List: Unscheduled or immediate service calls requiring quick dispatch.
    • Work Calendar: Full monthly/weekly calendar view of all upcoming visits.
    • Job Tracking: Map view with live location tracking and dispatch pins.
  • Workbook:

    • Customers: Search and manage customer profiles, sites, and contacts.
    • Documents: Quotes, estimates, proposals, and customer sign-offs.
    • Work Orders: Master work orders, service intervals, and contracts.
    • Site Reviews: Quality inspections and grounds check sheets.
  • Financials:

    • Daily Financials: Day-to-day revenue, target thermometers, and labor costs.
    • Invoices: Draft, sent, paid, and overdue invoices.
    • P&Ls: Profitability breakdowns by customer, service category, or division.
    • Cash Flow: Cash collections forecasting and receivables tracking.
  • Resourcing:

    • Employees: Staff profiles, wage categories, and crew assignments.
    • Clock In/Out: Live timekeeping dashboard and punches.
    • Time Off: Vacation and absence requests.
    • Payroll: Exportable timesheets and hours summary.

The Quick Action "+ New" Menu ​

Located at the top of the sidebar or header, the + New button gives you one-click access to initiate common tasks without leaving your current screen:

  • + Customer: Open the drawer to register a new account.
  • + Document: Draft a new estimate or proposal.
  • + Work Order: Create a new operational work order.
  • + Site Review: Start a new inspection checklist.

List Filtering & Search Standards ​

Every data table in PrairieHQ (Work Orders, Customers, Invoices, Employees) features standardized filtering:

  1. Global Search Input: Search by title, customer name, work order number, or address.
  2. Column Filters: Filter by status (e.g., Draft, Scheduled, Completed), date ranges, assigned crew, or tags.
  3. Saved Views: Frequently used filter configurations can be bookmarked or saved for rapid access.
  4. Pagination & Page Size: Adjust rows per page (25, 50, 100) or toggle dense view mode.

PrairieHQ User Documentation & Field Service Operations Guide