Training module (SI): The Lawmaker dashboard

In this module, you will learn how to use the Lawmaker Dashboard to find your projects.

Tutorial

The Dashboard is where projects are found on Lawmaker.

You will use it to access existing projects and create new projects.

You can view the Dashboard in a ‘Tile’ view (the default), or in a ‘Table’ view.

There are various options to search and filter on the Dashboard, including filtering your Favourites, which are projects which you have created or which you have chosen to ‘Favourite’.

See the annotated image below:

Further information

See Finding projects on the Dashboard if you want more detailed information.

Once you’re comfortable with the features of the dashboard, move on to the exercises.

Exercises

Getting started

Before you start the exercises, you will need to be logged in to the Lawmaker Training environment (link here).

The dashboard is the screen you will see when you log in.

If you are already in a Project in Lawmaker, press the Home button in the top left of the screen to navigate to the dashboard.

Exercise 1 - Toggle between Tile and Table view

Toggle between the tile and table view, and back. (Then continue using whichever you prefer.)

Instructions to toggle tile and table view

Click on the blue icon near the top left of the dashboard, immediately to the left of the Filter by project title bar. It will say ‘Toggle Tile/Table view’ when hovered over.
Click it again to toggle back.

Exercise 2 - Use the ‘Filter by project title’ field

Search for a Project by name. (If you don’t have an existing Project of your own, just search for one you can already see on the Dashboard.)

Then view all projects again.

Instructions to search for a project by name

Find the Filter by Project title field near the top of the dashboard.
Start typing the name of the Project you are searching for. When you pause typing, the filter will apply and you will only see the Project(s) with the characters you have input in their title.
View the filtered projects below.
Use backspace to clear the Filter by Project title field.

Exercise 3 - Favouriting your projects

Favourite a Project (or projects), then view your Favourites, then view all projects again.

Instructions to favourite projects

Find the Project or projects you want to Favourite.
Find the safety pin icon:
- In the Tile view, at the top right of the Project tile;
- In the Table view, to the left of the Project name.
Click on the safety pin icon:
- In the Tile view, it will turn white;
- In the Table view, it will turn purple.
Click the Favourites button at the top of the dashboard, so that it turns orange.
See your favourited projects below.
Click the Favourites button again, so that it returns to blue.

Exercise 4 (Optional) - Filter by project type

Filter so you only see Statutory Instruments, NI Statutory Rules, or NI Orders in Council.

Then view all projects again.

Instructions to filter by project type

Find the Filter by project type menu at the top of the dashboard.
Click it and select Statutory Instruments, NI Statutory Rules, or NI Orders in Council.
View the filtered projects below.
Click Filter by project type menu again and select - All projects -

Hints

If you cannot find a project, check that none of the filters have been accidentally selected. This could include a blank space in Filter by project title, for example.

Related modules

Training module (SI): Creating a new project