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ADMINISTRATION & SETUP
2015 v1.62015 v1.6
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APPENDICES
1. USER MANAGEMENT………………………........3 2. FACILITATOR CONTROLS………………………163. MODEL COPY, EXPORT, LOCK…………….......185. DATA IMPORT………………………………………296. COMPLETE TASKS………………………………..467. RATING ASSIGNMENTS………………………….688. REPORTING…………………………………………77
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1. USER MANAGEMENT
User Management
A. Registration
B. Forgot Password
C. Change Password
D. Application Timeout
E. Notifications
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A. Registration Overview
Password
You have been invited to register for Decision Lens. Please complete all fields below.
Invited users register themselves from this landing page. Save
redirects to instance.
Admins & Facilitators add users by email to system level or
decisions. Email is then sent to users to register
Added to System, Decision,
Request, or Temp User
Registration Email Sent
with link
Directed to Registration
Landing Page
Complete Registration
Directed to Instance
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Registration of New Users – Step-By Step
1. Click Add User
2. Enter email address (or multiple addresses and choose role
3. User Receives Email to Register
TO: User Email ([email protected])FROM: Administrator ([email protected])DATE: Month/Day/YearRE: Complete Your Decision Lens Registration
If you have added a personal message, it will appear here
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5.Email Welcome
3. User Receives Email to Register
TO: User Email ([email protected])FROM: Administrator ([email protected])DATE: Month/Day/YearRE: Complete Your Decision Lens Registration
If you have added a personal message, it will appear here
4. Invited users register themselves from this landing page. Save redirects to instance.
Registration of New Users – Step-By Step
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B. Forgot Password
Link in email takes user to landing page to change password. Once
changed, user is directed to property they clicked forgot
password from
User Email Entered
Forgot Password
Email Sent
Landing Page to Change
Password
Redirect to Initial DL Site to Login
Forgot PW Link
Clicked
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C. Change Password
Change Password
Please enter a new password
Once password is changed, user stays logged in and is taken back to their
settings page
Password can be changed from users settings.
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Instance Users
Instance Users are those individuals that will create, administer, and facilitate models, or participate in a model, within an instance.
User roles include: Group Admin Portfolio Creator Participant
Once the administrator has created a user profile, the user can be affiliated with a model as a participant.
The model creator is, by default, a Facilitator.
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User Management- Assign Roles cont.
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Role Description
Group Admin Can create new user accounts, add new portfolios, start live meetings, and can be invited to establish priorities and/or rate alternatives
Portfolio Creator Can add new portfolios, start meetings, and can be invited to establish priorities and/or rate alternatives
Participant Can be invited to establish priorities and/or rate alternatives and participate in decisions
Model Participants
Participants are those individuals that will facilitate, rate, or review the model.
Model roles include: Owner Voting Owner Voter Reviewer Voting Reviewer
Once the administrator has created a user profile, the user can be affiliated with a model as a participant.
The model creator is, by default, a Facilitator
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Model Participant Roles and Permissions
Role Permissions
Owner • Add/remove portfolio participants• Assign model roles/permissions• Start/End Live Meetings• Edit rights for all model data• Enter and edit ratings for other portfolio participants
Voting Owner • Includes all permissions above• Ratings line for the Facilitator to offer ratings
Voter • Establish criteria priorities and Rate Alternatives• Add comments• Participate in Live Meetings
Voting Reviewer • Cast judgments or ratings on their own time or in a broadcasted session
• Ability to view portfolio data at any time or bypass broadcasted session
Reviewer • Unable to join broadcasts• Ability to view portfolio data at any time
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Add, Remove, Assign Roles for Participants from Inside a Portfolio
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Click on the Add Participant button to manage decision participants. This will open the Add User to Portfolio box
Click on the Add Participant button to manage decision participants. This will open the Add User to Portfolio box
1Type the new participants email address. Then set the portfolio role. Click ADD PEOPLE to send them the registration email.
Type the new participants email address. Then set the portfolio role. Click ADD PEOPLE to send them the registration email.
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2. FACILITATOR CONTROLS
Decision Lens Homepage
Task based actions
List of available Portfolios
DLU educational content
User submissions for potential Alternatives
Decision Lens news feed
Quick links for specific sections
Select a Task, Open a Portfolio
Click Open next to the Portfolio name that you wish to enterClick Open next to the Portfolio name that you wish to enter
1 Select the Task you wish to complete. Tasks are on homepages only when participants are asked to Rate Alternatives, Establish Priorities, or complete Submission Requests
Select the Task you wish to complete. Tasks are on homepages only when participants are asked to Rate Alternatives, Establish Priorities, or complete Submission Requests
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4. MODEL COPY, EXPORT, LOCK
About Model Copy, Import and Export Functions
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Copy a decision model from the lobby Includes option to exclude decision alternatives
Export decision models to CMF files
Import decision model from CMF or ANP file formats
.CMFExportImport.CMF DL DL
Copy Decision Model
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From the lobby, select the model to be copied. Click the drop-down menu icon located to the left of the model name. Select COPY DECISION TO NEW DECISION to continue
From the lobby, select the model to be copied. Click the drop-down menu icon located to the left of the model name. Select COPY DECISION TO NEW DECISION to continue
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Copy Decision Model cont.
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Confirm the decision model to be copied. Type in the new model name in the text box. Click COPY DECISION TO NEW DECISION to continue
Confirm the decision model to be copied. Type in the new model name in the text box. Click COPY DECISION TO NEW DECISION to continue
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Check the Copy Alternatives checkbox to include the alternatives from the original decision model or uncheck the box to exclude them, type in the new model name in the text box and click COPY to continue
Check the Copy Alternatives checkbox to include the alternatives from the original decision model or uncheck the box to exclude them, type in the new model name in the text box and click COPY to continue
Copy Decision Model cont.
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Copy Decision Model cont.
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Note the new decision model in the lobby once the copy has been completedNote the new decision model in the lobby once the copy has been completed1
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Export Decision Model
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From the lobby, select the model to be exported to a new .CMF file. Click the drop-down menu icon located to the left of the model name. Select Export decision to CMF file
From the lobby, select the model to be exported to a new .CMF file. Click the drop-down menu icon located to the left of the model name. Select Export decision to CMF file
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Export Decision Model cont.
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A confirmation dialogue box will appear. Select SAVE to continueA confirmation dialogue box will appear. Select SAVE to continue1
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Export Decision Model cont.
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A new dialogue box will appear. Navigate to the desired drive location and folder for saving the file. Type in the fine name. Select SAVE to complete the decision model export
A new dialogue box will appear. Navigate to the desired drive location and folder for saving the file. Type in the fine name. Select SAVE to complete the decision model export
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Lock a Decision Model: Establish Priorities & Rate Alternatives
Provides a mechanism to control participant access to decisions
If a model is locked, participants who have permission to access the decision will not be able to enter or change data
Key Benefits: Portfolio Managers can lock decisions individually for either
Establishing Priorities or Rating Alternatives Data and prioritized lists remain consistent in the event that a
participant tries to change their input Confidence in knowing that decisions and outcomes can be
defended long after they have been completed because there have been no changes made
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Lock a Decision Model: Establish Priorities & Rate Alternatives
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From the lobby, lock participants from Establish Priorities or Rate Alternatives interface by sliding the bar from left to right. From the lobby, lock participants from Establish Priorities or Rate Alternatives interface by sliding the bar from left to right. 1
If a model is locked, participants who have permission to access the decision will not be able to enter or change priorities or ratings data. If a participant is inside a model when it is locked, they will be prompted immediately of the model locking and kicked out of the model and back to the lobby screen.
If a model is locked, participants who have permission to access the decision will not be able to enter or change priorities or ratings data. If a participant is inside a model when it is locked, they will be prompted immediately of the model locking and kicked out of the model and back to the lobby screen.
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5. DATA IMPORTING
About Data Import
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Import data from Excel spreadsheets directly into DL3, saving time and effort
Import functionality is available for: Criteria Names Criteria Descriptions Alternative Names Alternative Descriptions Alternative Groups Ratings Data Resource Budget Data
Data
CriteriaStrong/
Weak
Initiate Data Import
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From the lobby, select the Import model data from spreadsheet from the drop-down menu. If the model is open, the system will notify you the model will close for the import process and all other users in the model will be locked for the duration of the import. Click YES to continue to the Data Import Utility
From the lobby, select the Import model data from spreadsheet from the drop-down menu. If the model is open, the system will notify you the model will close for the import process and all other users in the model will be locked for the duration of the import. Click YES to continue to the Data Import Utility
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Select the Spreadsheet
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Once in the Data Import Utility, click Select Spreadsheet and navigate to the worksheet which contains the data you want to import. Click NEXT to continueOnce in the Data Import Utility, click Select Spreadsheet and navigate to the worksheet which contains the data you want to import. Click NEXT to continue
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Initiate Data Import
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If the selected spreadsheet has multiple worksheets, use the dropdown to select which worksheet from which you want to import. Click NEXT to continueIf the selected spreadsheet has multiple worksheets, use the dropdown to select which worksheet from which you want to import. Click NEXT to continue1
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Identify the Type of Data to Import
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Select one of the radio buttons to indicate what type of data you are importing. Note that criteria and alternatives must be imported first if starting with a new model. Click NEXT to continue
Select one of the radio buttons to indicate what type of data you are importing. Note that criteria and alternatives must be imported first if starting with a new model. Click NEXT to continue
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Select the Data Import
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Highlight the rows that contain the data you want to import. Note you can use SHIFT to select groups of rows, or CTRL to select multiple individual rows. ALT can be used to advanced selection options. Click NEXT to continueHighlight the rows that contain the data you want to import. Note you can use SHIFT to select groups of rows, or CTRL to select multiple individual rows. ALT can be used to advanced selection options. Click NEXT to continue1
Note: If your columns and rows are flipped-flopped, you can set them straight by clicking TRANSPOSE DATA
Note: If your columns and rows are flipped-flopped, you can set them straight by clicking TRANSPOSE DATA
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Select and Map Spreadsheet Columns
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If you are importing alternatives, descriptions, etc., you will be asked to select and map the columns which contain the specific data in the spreadsheet to the corresponding categories in the model. Click on the column header to select. Click NEXT to continue
If you are importing alternatives, descriptions, etc., you will be asked to select and map the columns which contain the specific data in the spreadsheet to the corresponding categories in the model. Click on the column header to select. Click NEXT to continue
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Preview Data
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Review the data imported for accuracy and then click IMPORTReview the data imported for accuracy and then click IMPORT1
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Resolve Errors
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Decision Lens includes a data validation and reconciliation step should the data in the spreadsheet not exactly match the model (e.g. spelling, spacing, capitalization, etc.).
Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve any discrepancies
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Review Data
The blue status bar will darken from left to right as the data is successfully imported into the system
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Click FINISH to complete the data importClick FINISH to complete the data import1
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Complete an Import
Once you are finished, you may continue to import data either from the same spreadsheet or another spreadsheet or launch the model
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Special - Importing Ratings Data
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If you select Ratings Data, you will be asked for which user you are importing data. Note you can also import data for a new user or all users If you select Ratings Data, you will be asked for which user you are importing data. Note you can also import data for a new user or all users 1
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Importing Ratings DataSelect and Map Spreadsheet Columns
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If required, after selecting a column, map that column to the existing criteria (for ratings import). Click NEXT to continueIf required, after selecting a column, map that column to the existing criteria (for ratings import). Click NEXT to continue
Importing Ratings DataResolve Errors
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Click the item from your worksheet, then click the DL3 model element to which it maps. Click NEXT to continueClick the item from your worksheet, then click the DL3 model element to which it maps. Click NEXT to continue1
Note: If you make a mistake, remove the mapping by clicking UndoNote: If you make a mistake, remove the mapping by clicking Undo
Importing Ratings DataReview Data
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Review the data and make sure the import screen matches the data you intended to import. Click IMPORT to continueReview the data and make sure the import screen matches the data you intended to import. Click IMPORT to continue1
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6. COMPLETE TASKS
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES
COMPLETE TASKS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
RATE ALTERNATIVES
Tasks At Your Convenience: Establish Priorities
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Portfolio Participants can access the Pairwise Voting and Rate Alternatives by clicking on the ESTABLISH PRIORITIES and RATE ALTERNATIVES from the TASKS section on the Homepage
Establish Priorities
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You are presented with the first comparison in the setYou are presented with the first comparison in the set
Clicking the Establish Priorities Task launches the screen for completing assigned pairwise comparisons
Clicking the Establish Priorities Task launches the screen for completing assigned pairwise comparisons
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Establish Prioritize – cont.
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Each person makes judgments by clicking the cell they want or using their keypad. First, evaluate which criteria is more important. Second, evaluate by how much using the Equal to Extreme scale. (By default the software will begin the voting at the parent level)
Each person makes judgments by clicking the cell they want or using their keypad. First, evaluate which criteria is more important. Second, evaluate by how much using the Equal to Extreme scale. (By default the software will begin the voting at the parent level)
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Navigating Through Establish Priorities
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Navigating Through Establish Priorities cont.
Click GO TO NEXT to move to the next comparison until all criteria have been compared to each other
Click GO TO NEXT to move to the next comparison until all criteria have been compared to each other
Click to Show Navigation expands / collapses the comparison setsClick to Show Navigation expands / collapses the comparison sets1 2
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Navigating Through Establish Priorities cont.
Click on NEXT or NEXT SET to move to the next comparison until all criteria have been compared to each other
Click on NEXT or NEXT SET to move to the next comparison until all criteria have been compared to each other
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Establish Priorities – Search Feature
In the search box, click on the name of a criterion to go directly to that voteIn the search box, click on the name of a criterion to go directly to that vote
The solution will take you directly to that criterionThe solution will take you directly to that criterion1 2
Alignment
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Establish Priorities – Criteria Tree
Click the Tree View icon to show the criteria framework. Paired comparisons are done at each level in the treeClick the Tree View icon to show the criteria framework. Paired comparisons are done at each level in the tree1
ParentLevel
ChildrenLevel
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Establish Priorities – Priority Graph
Once all stakeholder input is completed in all sets, the Priority Graph will show the priorities with respect to the Decision Goal
Establish Priorities – Priority Graph cont.
The view of the graph can be changed by clicking on the different options, Ascending, Descending and Original
The view of the graph can be changed by clicking on the different options, Ascending, Descending and Original
Click GO TO NEXT to proceed to the next priority graph for the next set of criteriaClick GO TO NEXT to proceed to the next priority graph for the next set of criteria1 2
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Establish Priorities – Percentage Bar
The percentage bar shows your progress. When the bar reads 100% Complete all inputs are collected
The percentage bar shows your progress. When the bar reads 100% Complete all inputs are collected
1Exit the Pairwise interface by clicking the on the top right of the screen. This will take you back to the lobby where you can access the Rate Alternative interface
Exit the Pairwise interface by clicking the on the top right of the screen. This will take you back to the lobby where you can access the Rate Alternative interface
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Tasks At Your Convenience: Rate Alternatives
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Portfolio Participants can access the Pairwise Voting and Rate Alternatives by clicking on the ESTABLISH PRIORITIES and RATE ALTERNATIVES from the TASKS section on the Homepage
Rate Alternative – Interface Screen
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The AYC Rate Alternatives button launches the screen for rating alternatives The AYC Rate Alternatives button launches the screen for rating alternatives 1
Rate Alternatives – Interface Screen
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Rate the alternative, i.e. Project 1 respect to the criteria, Improve Safety and Security, on the scale
Rate the alternative, i.e. Project 1 respect to the criteria, Improve Safety and Security, on the scale
1Click NEXT or GO TO NEXT to proceed to the next comparison or next set of alternatives
Click NEXT or GO TO NEXT to proceed to the next comparison or next set of alternatives
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Rate Alternatives – Entering Comments
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To enter comments for any judgment, click Comment on Your Rating To enter comments for any judgment, click Comment on Your Rating 1
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Add your comment in the space provided and click SUBMIT
Add your comment in the space provided and click SUBMIT
1The Intensity and Category may be chosen for each comment as well from the drop down menus
The Intensity and Category may be chosen for each comment as well from the drop down menus
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To delete a saved comment, click the To exit, the comments screen and return to the voting screen, clickTo delete a saved comment, click the To exit, the comments screen and return to the voting screen, click1
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Rate Alternatives – Search Feature
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Use the Quick Search box to search for a particular alternativeUse the Quick Search box to search for a particular alternative1
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Rate Alternatives – Percentage Bar
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The percentage bar shows your progress in the voting process. When the bar reads 100% Complete you have completed rating alternativesThe percentage bar shows your progress in the voting process. When the bar reads 100% Complete you have completed rating alternatives1
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Rate Alternatives – Results Icon
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The RESULTS icon can be accessed at any time to show your progress and the Priority GraphThe RESULTS icon can be accessed at any time to show your progress and the Priority Graph1
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Rate Alternatives Results - Priority Graph
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Clicking the alternative name (e.g. Project 2) will navigate to the first rating for that alternative
Clicking the alternative name (e.g. Project 2) will navigate to the first rating for that alternative
1Clicking the bar segment (e.g. Likelihood of Success) will navigate to the alternative’s rating for that criterion
Clicking the bar segment (e.g. Likelihood of Success) will navigate to the alternative’s rating for that criterion
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7. RATING ASSIGNMENTS
Ratings Assignments
Decision Admins will be able to specify which individuals rate on which ratings.
This capability will improve process efficiency as well as user experience with simplified navigation and targeted interaction to eliminate unnecessary clutter for workflow items not pertaining to a particular user.
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Ratings Assignments – Criteria Ratings
By default, all participants are assigned all criteria ratings
To assign a participant specific criteria ratings, click the “Criteria” link in the dropdown
To assign a participant specific criteria ratings, click the “Criteria” link in the dropdown
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Selected criteria to rate appear in blueSelected criteria to rate appear in blue2
Number of criteria to rate will be displayed in the orange “ASSIGN” button
Number of criteria to rate will be displayed in the orange “ASSIGN” button
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Two ways to assign criteria
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Click “Select All” box to deselect all criteria ratings. Click “Select All” box to deselect all criteria ratings. 1
Select criteria for participant to rate one by one.Select criteria for participant to rate one by one.2
Deselected criteria will be displayed in white. Selected criteria will be displayed in blue.Selecting a parent criteria will automatically select children criteria
Must have a minimum of one criteria.
Once completed selecting criteria to rate, click orange assign button.
Orange assign button will display total number of criteria participant will rate.
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Ratings Assignments – Alternative Ratings
By default, all participants are assigned all criteria ratings
To assign a participant specific criteria ratings, click the “Alternatives” link in the dropdown
To assign a participant specific criteria ratings, click the “Alternatives” link in the dropdown
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Selected criteria to rate appear with a blue checkSelected criteria to rate appear with a blue check2
Number of Alternatives to rate will be displayed in the orange “ASSIGN” button
Number of Alternatives to rate will be displayed in the orange “ASSIGN” button
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Ratings Assignments – Alternative Ratings cont.
Click the “Select All” box from default state to deselect all alternative ratings• Select desired alternatives to rate
one by one
Click the “Select All” box from default state to deselect all alternative ratings• Select desired alternatives to rate
one by one
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Two ways to assign a participant specific alternative ratings:
Deselect unwanted alternative ratings one by oneDeselect unwanted alternative ratings one by one2
Must have at least one alternative assigned
When completed selecting alts to rate, click the orange “ASSIGN” button to save new assignments
Total number of selected alternative ratings will be displayed in orange
Alternative groups are collapsible
Only one alternative category can be displayed at a time within one alternative group
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Ratings Assignments – Alternative Ratings Tips
Click arrow to collapse or expand Alternative GroupsClick arrow to collapse or expand Alternative Groups1
Click in title bar of alternative category to display alternatives within
Click in title bar of alternative category to display alternatives within
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Ratings Assignments – Participant AYC View
Tile Navigation will contain only alternatives and criteria that have been assigned Tile Navigation will contain only alternatives and criteria that have been assigned 1
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Ratings Assignments - Progress
The rating progress column allows facilitators to view the progress of each individual participant within a model
Total amount of ratings assigned
Amount of ratings completed
Progress of ratings for each participant is visible in orange.
Facilitators can view how many total ratings each user has been assigned to rate and how many ratings they have completed.
Participants that has completed ratings will show as: Completed
Progress tracker does not require ratings assignments.
Note: View of rating progress column sorted in ascending order
Note: View of rating progress column sorted in ascending order
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8. REPORTING
Reports: Excel Export and Snapshot Tools
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The Excel report will then download and you can click OK to open the reportThe Excel report will then download and you can click OK to open the report2To export information to Excel, click from
within the different tabs in the solutionTo export information to Excel, click from within the different tabs in the solution1
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