Navigating to the Setup

The Setup is where you configure your Civic Platform implementation to best suit the unique needs of your agency.

To access Civic Platform Administration from the Oxygen UI

  1. Click the application menu in the upper right corner of the page.



  2. Select Administration. The Administration page displays with all of the configuration options available:



    Note: If you performed a configuration task in the Setup and you want to check the result of your configuration in the back-office application, click Settings and choose Exit Administration to go back to the back-office application within the same browser session.

    IMPORTANT: Avoid opening separate browser sessions for Administration and back-office tasks.

  3. For AA Classic Administration functions, see Accessing Classic Administration.

 

To access the Setup portlet from the legacy V360 UI

  1. Log in to Civic Platform (legacy V360), and your personalized V360 home page displays. The layout of your home page depends on how you have configured your console (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
  2. Navigate to Civic Platform Administration V360.

    Civic Platform displays the Setup portlet.



  3. Click an arrow next to a menu to expand the menu and view its available options.



  4. Click the Administration page you want to work with.

 

Accessing Classic Administration

Civic Platform provides the "Classic" Administration interface for performing certain administrative functions.

  1. From Civic Platform, click the application menu and select Classic Admin.



    Alternatively, if your agency is still using V360:

    1. Create a main link for Classic Administration (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
    2. Click the main link for Classic Administration.
  2. Click the Admin Tools tab to access classic administrative functions. (The Daily tab is for back-office user functions.)



Accessing Record Type Administration

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Administration > AA Admin.

    Civic Platform displays the Administration page.



Accessing the Form Layout Editors

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click one of the following links to open the form layout editor you want to work with.
    • Agency Profile > APO Form Layout Editor
    • Agency Profile > Custom Fields Form Layout Editor
    • Agency Profile > Form Portlet Designer
    • Assets > Form Layout Editor
    • Structures and Establishments > Form Layout Editor

    • Workflow & Activity > TSI Form Layout Editor

      Civic Platform displays the form layout editor



Accessing the Address Type Group Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Address Type Group.



Accessing the Console Configuration Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Console Configuration.



Accessing the Content Customize Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Content Customize.



Accessing the Create New Objects Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Create New Objects.



Accessing the Form Portlet Designer

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Form Portlet Designer.



Accessing the Link Portlets Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Link Portlets.



Accessing Menu Navigation

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Menu Navigation.



Accessing the My Navigation Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > My Navigation.



Accessing the Portlets Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Portlet.



Accessing the Regional Settings Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Regional Settings.



Accessing the Service Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Service.



Accessing the Comment Group Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Standard Comments.



Accessing the Text Settings Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Agency Profile > Text Settings.



Accessing the Custom Fields Lookup Tables Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > Custom Fields Lookup Tables.



Accessing the Custom Fields Security Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > Custom Fields Security.



Accessing the Expression Builder Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > Expression Builder.



Accessing the License Verification Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > License Verification.



Accessing the Record Type Security Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > Record Type Security.



Accessing the Shared Drop-down List Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Application > Shared Drop-Down List.



Accessing the Asset Attributes Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Attribute.



Accessing the Attribute Table Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Attribute Table.



Accessing the Attribute Template Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Attribute Template.



Accessing the Condition Assessment Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Accessing the Condition Assessment Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Condition Assessment.



Accessing the Rating Type Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Rating Type.


Accessing the Asset Security Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Security.


Accessing the Asset Type Administration Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Accessing the Asset Type Administration Portlet).
  2. Click Assets > Type.


Accessing the GIS Attribute Mapping Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Parcels > GIS Attribute Mapping.


Accessing the Calendar Administration Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Calendars > Calendar.


Accessing the Conditions Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Conditions > Condition.


Accessing the Contact Type Setting Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup).
  2. Click Contact > Contact Type Setting.


Accessing the Contact Identity Settings Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Contact > Identity Settings.


Accessing the Continuing Education Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click License Certifications > Continuing Education.


Accessing the Education Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click License Certifications > Education.


Accessing the Examination Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click License Certifications > Examination.


Accessing the Data Filter Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Data Filter & Query > Data Filter.


Accessing Global Filters

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Data Filter & Query > Global Filters.


Accessing My Filters

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Data Filter & Query > My Filters.


Accessing the Custom Fields Drill-Down Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Drill Down > Custom Fields Drill-Down.


Accessing the Inspection Type Security Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Inspection > Inspection Type Security.


Accessing the Part Contact Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Part > Part Contact.


Accessing the Part Location Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Part > Part Location.


Accessing the Report Manager Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Report > Report Manager.


Accessing the SmartChart Queries Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Report > SmartChart Queries.


Accessing the SmartChart Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Report > SmartCharts.


Accessing the Structures and Establishments Attribute Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Structures and Establishments > Attribute.


Accessing the Structures and Establishments Attribute Template Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Structures and Establishments > Attribute Template.


Accessing the Structures and Establishments Types Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Structures and Establishments > Type.


Accessing the Alert Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Communication Manager > Alert.


Accessing the Audit Log Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Audit Log.


Accessing the Batch Jobs Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Batch Engine.


Accessing the Delegate User Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Delegate User.


Accessing the Export Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Export.


Accessing the the legacy Accela GIS Integration Diagnostics Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > GIS Integration Diagnostics.


Accessing the Import Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Import.


Accessing the Announcement Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Communication Manager > Announcement.


Accessing the Notification Template Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Communication Manager > Notification Templates.


Accessing the License Details Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Product License.


Accessing the Public User Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup).
  2. Click System Tools > Public User.


Accessing the Receipt Print Audit Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Finance > Receipt Print Audit.


Accessing the Alert Rule Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Communication Manager > Alert Rule.


Accessing the Sequence Definition Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click System Tools > Sequence Generator.


Accessing the Occupancy Administration Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Valuation Calculator > Occupancy.


Accessing the Activity Specific Info Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Activity Specific Info.


Accessing the Activity Type Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Activity Type.


Accessing the Assign Task Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Assign Task.


Accessing the Skillset Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Skillset.


Accessing the Workflow Security Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Workflow Security.


Accessing the Workload Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Workflow & Activity > Workload.


Accessing the Cost Group Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Work Orders > Cost Group.


Accessing the Cost Item Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Work Orders > Cost Item.


Accessing the Work Order Task Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Work Orders > Work Order Task.


Accessing the Work Order Template Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Work Orders > Work Order Template.


Accessing the Time Accounting Group Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Time Accounting > Group.


Accessing the Time Accounting Types Maintenance Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Time Accounting > Type Maintenance.


Accessing the Time Accounting Profiles Portlet

  1. Access the Setup portlet (Navigating to the Setup Portlet).
  2. Click Time Accounting > User Profiles.


Accessing the Building Permits Portlet

  1. Create a main link for the Building Permits portlet (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
  2. Click the main link for the Building Permits portlet.


Accessing the Trust Account Portlet

  1. Create a main link for the Trust Account portlet (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
  2. Click the main link for the Trust Account portlet.


Accessing the Addresses, Parcels, or Owners Portlets

  1. Create a main link for the Addresses portlet, the Parcels portlet, or the Owners portlet (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
  2. Click the main link you created in .

    Civic Platform displays the Addresses portlet, the Parcels portlet, or the Owners portlet. The Addresses portlet is illustrated in this example.



Accessing the Professionals Portlet

  1. Add a main link for the Professionals portlet (Setting Up Your Console and Home Page).
  2. Click the main link for the Professionals portlet.


Classic and V360 Portlets

Table 1. Civic Platform Portlets
Portlet Name Description
Classic Administration The original administration page released in version 1 of the product
Accela Ad hoc Report V360 Ad hoc Report Portlet
Accela Custom Portlet Accela Custom Portlet
Accela Custom Reports Accela Custom Reports
Accela News Accela News
Activities V360 Activities Portlet
Addresses V360 Addresses Portlet
Administration V360 Administration Portlet
Alerts V360 Alerts Portlet
ARW Reports Accela Report Writer Portlet
Asset Condition Assessment Asset Condition Assessment Portlet
Assets V360 Asset Management Portlet
Assets Common Component Provides access to assets across all solutions; not limited to Asset Management solution. Available in Land Management, Licensing and Case Management, and Service Request solutions.
Batch Jobs V360 Batch Jobs Portlet
Building Permits V360 Building Permits Portlet
Bulletin Board V360 Bulletin Board Portlet
Calendar V360 User Calendar Portlet
Call Center News News In Queue: Call Center News from ReaderBoards.com
Cases V360 Cases Portlet
Cashier Session V360 Cashier Session Portlet
Citizen User Organization Citizen User Organization
Citizen User Profile Citizen User Profile
Classic System Permits V360 Classic System Permits Portlet
CNET News CNET News
Communication Manager Communication Manager Portlet
Contacts V360 Contacts Portlet
Credit Card/Check Transactions Credit Card/Check Transactions Portlet
Development V360 Development Portlet
Enforce V360 Enforce Portlet
Enforcement V360 Enforcement Portlet
ESPN News ESPN Sports Headlines
Establish Genealogy V360 Establish Genealogy Portlet
eWeek News eWeek - News
FAQ V360 FAQ Portlet (1)
FAQ V360 FAQ Portlet (2)
FAQ V360 FAQ Portlet
Fire V360 Fire Portlet
Flow Diagram V360 Permit Flow Diagram Portlet
Flow Diagram V360 Service Request Flow Diagram Portlet
GIS GIS
Health V360 Health Portlet
Inspection Route Sheet Inspection Route Sheet Portlet
Inspections V360 Inspections Portlet
IntelliScript V360 IntelliScript Portlet
Invoices V360 Invoice Portlet
Jetspeed Jetspeed is a multi-device portal system with simple syndication capabilities
Kiva Classic V360 Kiva Classic Portlet
Licenses V360 Licenses Portlet
Model Maintenance V360 Model Maintenance Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Building Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Enforcement Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Fire Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Health Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Planning Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Service Request Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Work Orders Navigation Portlet
My Navigation V360 My Navigation Portlet
My Permits V360 My Building Permits Portlet
My Tasks V360 My Tasks Portlet
New Flow Diagram V360 Building Flow Diagram Portlet
News Yahoo! News Top Stories
NLC Calendar National League of Cities Calendar
NY Times Opinion New York Times Opinion Page
Organization Organization
Outlook Calendar Outlook Calendar Portlet
Outlook Inbox Outlook Inbox Portlet
Owners V360 Owners Portlet
Parcels V360 Parcels Portlet
Part Inventory Part Inventory Portlet
Payment Processing V360 Payment Processing Portlet
PCMag Reviews PC Magazine Product Reviews
Permits V360 Permits Portlet
Planning V360 Planning Portlet
PM Schedules PM Schedule Portlet
Point of Sale Point of Sale
Political News Yahoo! Political News
Preference V360 Preference Management Portlet
Professionals V360 Professionals Portlet
Public Building Permits V360 Public Building Permits Portlet
Public Service Requests V360 Public Service Requests Portlet
Public Works V360 Public Works Portlet
PublicUser PublicUser
Quicklinks V360 Quicklinks Portlets (20)
Record V360 General Record Portlet
Report Manager V360 Report Manager Portlet
Reports V360 Reports Portlet (5)
Service Requests V360 Service Requests Portlet
Set Classic V360 Set Classic Portlet
Set V360 Set Portlet
Setup V360 Setup Portlet
SmartCharts 2.0 V360 SmartCharts 2.0 Portlet
SmartCharts V360 Narrow SmartCharts Portlet
SmartCharts V360 Wide SmartCharts Portlet
Structures & Establishments V360 Structures & Establishments Portlet
Task Management V360 Task Management Portlet
Tech News Yahoo! News Technology
Time Accounting V360 Time Accounting Portlet
Trust Account Trust Account
Turbine Turbine is a java web application development framework
US News Yahoo! News Top US Stories
User Info V360 User Info Portlet
Weather Current weather conditions for a city
Work Orders V360 Work Orders Portlet