Using Flint
Dashboard Overview
Navigate and use the Flint dashboard effectively
Dashboard Overview
The Flint dashboard is your central hub for managing document processing, monitoring workflows, and analyzing performance.
Navigation
Main Menu
Located on the left sidebar:
- Home - Dashboard overview
- Documents - Document management
- Workflows - Automation workflows
- Integrations - Connected systems
- Analytics - Reports and insights
- Settings - Account configuration
Quick Actions
Top navigation bar:
- Upload Document - Quick upload button
- Search - Global search (Ctrl/Cmd + K)
- Notifications - Alert center
- Help - Documentation and support
- Profile - Account settings
Home Dashboard
Key Metrics
Real-time performance indicators:
- Documents Today - Processing volume
- Success Rate - Completion percentage
- Average Time - Processing speed
- Active Workflows - Running automations
Activity Feed
Recent system activity:
- Document completions
- Validation errors
- Workflow triggers
- Integration events
- User actions
Quick Stats
Visual representations:
- Processing trend graph
- Document type breakdown
- Error rate chart
- User activity heatmap
Document Management
Document List View
Columns
Customizable data display:
- Document ID
- Type
- Status
- Created date
- Processing time
- Confidence score
- Actions
Filtering Options
- Status - Processing, Completed, Failed
- Type - Invoice, BOL, Packing List, etc.
- Date Range - Custom period selection
- Customer/Vendor - Specific parties
- Confidence - Score thresholds
Bulk Actions
Select multiple documents:
- Reprocess
- Export data
- Download originals
- Delete
- Change workflow
Document Detail View
Document Preview
- Original document viewer
- Zoom and rotate controls
- Multi-page navigation
- Download option
Extracted Data
- Field-by-field display
- Confidence indicators
- Edit capabilities
- Validation status
Processing History
Complete audit trail:
- Upload timestamp
- Processing steps
- Validation results
- Integration status
- User modifications
Actions Panel
Available operations:
- Edit extracted data
- Reprocess document
- Send to integration
- Download data
- Share document
Workflow Management
Workflow List
All configured workflows:
- Name and description
- Status (Active/Inactive)
- Last run time
- Success rate
- Edit/Delete options
Workflow Editor
Visual workflow builder:
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Component library
- Connection lines
- Property panels
- Test mode
Workflow Monitoring
Real-time execution view:
- Currently running workflows
- Queue depth
- Processing speed
- Error notifications
- Performance metrics
Search Functionality
Global Search
Search across all data:
- Documents
- Extracted fields
- Workflow names
- Integration logs
- User activities
Advanced Search
Complex queries:
type:invoice AND status:completed
AND amount:>10000
AND date:[2024-01-01 TO 2024-01-31]Search Filters
- Document properties
- Metadata fields
- Custom attributes
- Date ranges
- User actions
Saved Searches
- Save frequent queries
- Share with team
- Set as default view
- Export results
User Interface Features
Customization
Dashboard Layout
- Drag to rearrange widgets
- Resize components
- Add/remove widgets
- Save layouts
Theme Options
- Light/Dark mode
- Color schemes
- Font sizes
- Compact/Comfortable view
Language Support
- 15+ languages available
- Automatic detection
- User preference
- Date/number formatting
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl/Cmd + K | Global search |
Ctrl/Cmd + U | Upload document |
Ctrl/Cmd + S | Save changes |
Ctrl/Cmd + Z | Undo |
Ctrl/Cmd + / | Help menu |
Esc | Close modal |
? | Keyboard shortcuts |
Accessibility Features
- Screen reader support
- High contrast mode
- Keyboard navigation
- Focus indicators
- ARIA labels
Mobile Experience
Responsive Design
Optimized for all devices:
- Tablets
- Smartphones
- Touch interactions
- Gesture support
Mobile App
Native applications:
- iOS App Store
- Google Play Store
- Push notifications
- Offline viewing
- Camera scanning
Mobile Features
- Document upload via camera
- Approval on-the-go
- Quick status checks
- Notification management
- Basic editing
Collaboration Features
Comments & Notes
- Add comments to documents
- @mention team members
- Thread discussions
- Activity tracking
Sharing
- Share document links
- Set permissions
- Expiration dates
- Password protection
Team Activity
- See who's online
- Recent actions
- Shared workflows
- Team analytics
Performance Optimization
Loading Speed
- Lazy loading
- Data pagination
- Image optimization
- Cache management
Data Management
- Auto-save drafts
- Batch operations
- Background processing
- Queue prioritization
Tips & Best Practices
Dashboard Usage
- Customize your view - Arrange widgets for your workflow
- Use filters - Save common filter combinations
- Keyboard shortcuts - Learn shortcuts for efficiency
- Pin important items - Keep frequently used items accessible
- Regular cleanup - Archive old documents
Productivity Tips
- Set up email notifications for critical events
- Use bulk actions for repetitive tasks
- Create dashboard bookmarks
- Export reports regularly
- Utilize quick search
Troubleshooting
- Clear browser cache for performance issues
- Check notification settings if missing alerts
- Verify permissions for access issues
- Contact support for persistent problems