Column Preferences Feature
Company Wide Column Preferences
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Overview
This module covers how to customize report column layouts for your company in OpsDriver. Column preferences can be configured for dashboards like Quotes, Bookings, and the Dispatch Main Report to streamline workflow and prioritize the most relevant data.
1. Purpose of Column Preferences
Use this feature to:
Customize which columns are visible on dashboards
Reorder columns based on importance
Create a consistent view across your organization
Improve data visibility for your team’s workflow
Note: Only users with Company Setup permissions can apply these settings, and changes will affect all users company-wide.
2. Where You Can Set Column Preferences
Column preferences are currently supported on the following dashboards:
Quotes Dashboard
Bookings Dashboard
Dispatch Main Report
3. How to Edit Column Preferences
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Navigate to any of the supported dashboards.
Click the Report Column Preferences button.
A modal window will appear showing:
All currently active columns (top of the list)
All inactive columns (bottom of the list)
4. Customizing the Report View
To Deactivate a Column:
Uncheck the box next to the column name.
It will move to the inactive section of the list.
To Reorder Columns:
Drag and drop column names into your preferred order.
Example: Move Salesperson and Quotation Total to the top of the list for priority viewing.
5. Saving and Resetting Preferences
When Ready:
Click Save to apply your changes.
The dashboard will reload with your updated layout.
To Revert to Default View:
Click Reset to TBN Defaults to undo all changes and return to the system’s default column setup.
6. Key Benefits
Focuses attention on the most relevant information
Removes clutter from reports by hiding unused data fields
Promotes consistency across all users in the organization
Best Practices
Review your most-used columns and move them to the top
Hide columns that are rarely used to reduce visual noise
Revisit your setup periodically as your business priorities shift
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