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Getting Started

Basic Navigation

Learn how to navigate around Smthy's interface quickly and efficiently.

Main Dashboard

Your dashboard is your home base. Here you'll see an overview of all active projects, recent activity, and quick actions.

Left Sidebar

  • Projects: All your landscape projects
  • Quotes: Manage supplier quotes
  • Tenders: Active tender invitations
  • Schedule: Project timelines
  • Settings: Account preferences

Main Content Area

  • • Project overview cards
  • • Recent activity feed
  • • Quick action buttons
  • • Performance metrics

Global Search

Use the search bar at the top of any page to find projects, quotes, or specific items across your entire workspace.

Search Examples:

  • • "native plants for Smith project"
  • • "irrigation quotes under $5000"
  • • "pending tenders this month"
  • • "mulch suppliers in Melbourne"

Smthy uses AI-powered semantic search, so you can search using natural language rather than exact keywords.

Project Navigation

When you're inside a project, you'll see project-specific navigation tabs.

Project Tabs:

  • Overview: Project summary and key metrics
  • Quotes: All quotes related to this project
  • Tenders: Tender invitations and responses
  • Schedule: Project timeline and milestones
  • Files: All project documents and images
  • Team: Project team members and permissions

Quick Actions & Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts and quick actions.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Ctrl+K Global search
  • Ctrl+N New project
  • Ctrl+Q New quote
  • Ctrl+T New tender

Quick Actions

  • • Plus (+) button for new items
  • • Right-click for context menus
  • • Drag & drop file uploads
  • • Click project cards to open

Mobile Navigation

Smthy works great on mobile devices. Here's how to navigate on smaller screens.

Mobile Features:

  • • Hamburger menu for main navigation
  • • Swipe gestures for cards and lists
  • • Touch-optimised buttons and forms
  • • Responsive layouts for all screen sizes

What's Next?

Now that you know your way around, learn some quick tips to work more efficiently.