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Navigating Oraion: Sidebar and Top Bar

Understanding how to move around the Oraion application is key to using it efficiently. This guide explains the main navigation elements: the Sidebar and the Top Bar.

A. The Main Sidebar (Left Panel)

The sidebar on the left is your primary tool for accessing different modules and features within Oraion.

1. School Menu (Top Section):
   • Displays your school's initials/logo and name (e.g., "KA | Khalil Integrated Academy").
   • Clicking the dropdown arrow reveals options specific to your school's account and overall settings:
     • School profile: Edit basic school details, logo, and theme.
     • Manage subscription: Access the Billing page to view/manage your current plan and payment history.
     • Pricing: Navigate to the page showing all available subscription plans.
     • Settings: Access various school-wide configuration options (like Admission Number format, default academic settings, etc.).

       

2. Dashboard Link: A direct link back to the main Dashboard overview page. It's often highlighted when you are currently on the Dashboard.
   

   

3. Modules & Sub-items: The rest of the sidebar is organized into collapsible modules:
   • Major Modules: Categories like Academic Management, School Management, Financial Management, Roles & Permissions, Document Management.
   • Expanding Modules: Clicking on a major module heading (or the arrow next to it) expands it to show related sub-items or specific functions. For example, expanding Financial Management reveals links to Expense Categories, Expenses, Payment Methods, Payment Plans, Financial Reports, Inventories, Payments, and Payment Types.
   • Badges/Counts: Some sub-items display a badge with a number. The meaning of this count varies:
     • Admissions [9]: This badge specifically indicates the number of pending admission applications that require review or action.
     • Other Items (e.g., Staff [18], Roles [5], Variables [5]): For most other items, the badge typically indicates the total count of records within that section.

       

B. The Top Bar (Header)

The horizontal bar across the top provides quick information and access to user-specific actions.

1. Search Bar: Used for searching within the application.
2. Notifications Icon (Bell): Alerts you to new system notifications.
3. Academic Period Status: Dynamically displays the current Session and either the active Term or details about an ongoing Break/Vacation (including remaining time). (See Dashboard Overview for visual examples).
4. User Profile Menu:
   • Clicking the user icon on the far right opens a dropdown menu.
   • Profile: Access your personal user profile settings eg to change your email or password.
   • Theme Toggle: Icons to switch the interface between Light Mode, Dark Mode, or System Default.
   • Sign out: Log out of your Oraion account.

     

Navigating:

• Clicking directly on a sub-item (like Students, Expenses, or Roles) will take you to that specific page or list of records.
• Clicking on a major module heading will expand or collapse its sub-menu.

By understanding the Sidebar and Top Bar, you can easily locate and access all the features Oraion offers to manage your school.