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Manage workspaces on the dispatch board

Overview

The location-based workstream filter on the Dispatch Board allows dispatchers to view only the technicians and jobs relevant to them. It supports single or multiple selections, defaults to All, and stays active during the dispatcher's session.


Who uses this feature

  • Dispatchers

  • Applies to all business types

Feature configuration

  • Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact Technical Support for details.

Set up workstream Settings

  1. Go to the top toolbar and click SettingsA simple icon representing a settings gear. .

  2. In the side panel, go to Dispatch Pro>Console Settings.

  3. On the Dispatch Pro Console screen that opens, go to the Workstream tab and click Add Workstream.The Dispatch Pro Console allows adding workstreams for dispatch team management.

  4. On the Add Workstream pop-up that opens, enter a name and select the business units, zones, dispatchers, and teams that should have access to the workstream.

  5. Select Activate this rule after creating to activate the workstream immediately after you create it.

    Note: If you don't select this, the workstream will be inactive and won't be visible to dispatchers.

  6. (Optional) Enter a description of the workstream.

  7. When finished, click Add.Form to add a workstream for electrical installation with various options selected.

The workstream is now ready for dispatchers to use.

Manage a workstream in Settings

You can always manage your workstreams by following these steps:

  • Edit a workstream: Click the Edit icon next to the workstream you want to update.

  • Deactivate a workstream: Turn off the Active toggle to disable it.

  • Delete a workstream: Click Delete next to the workstream you want to remove permanently.Table displaying workstream details with active status toggle and edit options.

Use the workstream filter on the Dispatch Board

  1. Go to the navigation bar and click Daily or Weekly Dispatch Board.

  2. On the Workstream Selection pop-up that opens, select the workspace you want to focus on, then click Apply.User selects the Electrical Workstream option in a workstream selection interface.        

    Tip: Select the Don't ask me again option to stop this prompt from appearing in the future.

The board opens with the filter results you selected.

To remove the filter, click the Workstream tab and choose the All work items option in the pop-up.

Dashboard displaying job assignments, alerts, and technician statuses for scheduled tasks.

Want to learn more?

  • See Adjust Workstream Settings for Dispatch Pro Console