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Understanding the INVISION Overview Page

Guide to Understanding the Overview Page

The Overview Page of INVISION is designed to offer users a comprehensive and intuitive view of their field trials. This document will guide you through the key components of the Overview Page, helping you navigate and utilize the platform effectively for optimal trial management.

Components of the Overview Page

  1. Menu & Roles

    • Location: Top of the page.
    • Function: Displays the name of the client associated with the current session. Adjacent to this, the user’s role is shown, indicating the level of access and permissions within the platform. Screenshot 2024-02-21 154311.png
  2. Map Component

    • Location: Central section of the Overview Page.
    • Function: Offers a dynamic map view of your field trials. Key features include:
      • Field Location Markers: Represented by dots, indicating the geographic location of each field.
      • Color Coding: Helps identify the status of each field (e.g., on track, needs attention).
      • Interactive Elements: Allows users to click on specific fields for more detailed information.Screenshot 2024-02-21 155047.png
  3. Find an Enrolled Grower

    • Location: A dedicated search or selection component on the page.
    • Function: Facilitates the search for enrolled growers. Users can quickly access growers' data, enhancing the efficiency of information retrieval.Screenshot 2024-02-21 155330.png
  4. Enroll Grower / Add Fields
    • Location: A dedicated button within the Find an Enrolled Grower Panel Screenshot 2024-02-19 102429.png
    • Function: Activates the Enroll Grower / Find Fields Panel. Users can check the current status of enrollment for growers/fields or enroll a new grower and/or field.Screenshot 2024-02-19 160527.png
  5. Map Layers

    • Location: Accessible through a toggle or menu on the map.
    • Function: Provides layers of information over the map, including:
      • Precipitation: Visualizes rainfall patterns.
      • Temperature: Displays current temperature data.
      • Wind Speed: Shows wind conditions.
      • These layers assist in understanding environmental factors affecting the fields.Screenshot 2024-02-21 155611.png
  6. Protocol Details

    • Location: A designated section on the page.Screenshot 2024-02-22 142816.png
    • Function: Offers detailed insights into each step of the trial protocol. This includes:
      • Step-by-Step Progress Tracking: Understand each phase of the trial protocol.Screenshot 2024-02-22 143315.png
      • Issue Identification: Alerts for steps that require attention.

Navigating the Overview Page

  • The Overview Page is designed for ease of use, with intuitive navigation and interactive elements.
  • Users can hover over different components for quick information or click for more detailed data.
  • Tooltips and guidance messages are available to assist new users in familiarizing themselves with the platform's features.

Navigating to the View Fields Page

  • The View Fields Page is a more in depth look at a specific grower's field within a trial/protocol. Users can get there from the Overview Page in two different ways:
    1. Clicking on a Field Location Marker
      • Hovering over a Field Location Marker on the map will bring uo Field and Field Owner information.
      • Clicking on the Field Location Marker will bring you to the View Fields page for that grower and field.
    2. View Fields Button
      1. From the Find the Enrolled Grower panel, select a Trial, Protocol, and Grower
      2. Once all of the above are filled out, clicking the View Fields button will take you to the View Fields page for that grower and field.

For additional help, follow along with this video for a tour of the Overview Page:


Note: This document can be customized further based on specific user roles, additional features of the INvision Trials platform, or any updates to the system interface.