The Home page in Fabritec gives users a configurable dashboard for monitoring factory activity, project progress, tasks, production, quality control, rework, shipping, and dispatches from one central view.The Home page is designed for users who need a quick operational overview without opening multiple modules. It helps managers, production teams, quality teams, shipping teams, and project stakeholders see what needs attention across all projects or within a selected project.Fabritec now provides up to 50 widgets that can be added to the Home page dashboard based on each user’s role and daily workflow.
With Home Page Widgets, you can:Monitor recent and active projects
Compare production, shipping, and erection progress
Track your assigned tasks and task status
Review production quantity, weight, labour hours, and workstation hours
Analyze production output trends
Monitor backlog by stage or project
Follow rework queues and rework trends
Track shipping pipeline, upcoming dispatches, and shipping backlog
Monitor quality-control requests and response time
Save dashboard layouts for future use
Switch between saved dashboard views
What Are Home Page Widgets?#
Home Page Widgets are small dashboard blocks that display selected operational data.
Each widget focuses on one area of work, such as:The purpose of the Home page is to give users a factory-level or cross-project view of execution.Instead of checking production, QC, shipping, and task pages separately, users can add the widgets they need and monitor the most important updates from one place.
Where to Find Home Page Widgets#
The Home page appears from the main side menu under the General section.Welcome message and current date
Main Filters#
The Home page includes filters that control the data displayed inside widgets.Duration Filter#
The Duration filter controls the time period used by time-based widgets.Example#
Widgets such as production output, labour hours, workstation hours, QC turnaround, rework trend, and upcoming dispatches will update based on the selected duration.Use this filter to analyze:Recent production performance
Output over a selected period
Labour and workstation effort
Shipping and dispatch activity
Project Filter#
The Project filter allows users to choose between:Example#
Use All projects when you want a full factory overview.Use a specific project when you want the Home page to focus only on one project without going to the Project Overview page.
The Home page includes dashboard management buttons that allow users to customize, save, and switch dashboard layouts.Use Manage widgets to enter widget editing mode.Prepare the dashboard layout before saving
Add#
Use Add to open the Add widgets side panel.From this panel, users can:Filter widgets by category
Add available widgets to the Home page
See which widgets are already added
Done#
Use Done after finishing widget changes.This exits editing mode and returns the Home page to normal viewing mode.After clicking Done, click Save if you want to keep the updated layout.Save#
Use Save to save the current Home page widget layout.This allows you to keep your preferred Home dashboard and reuse it later.Switch#
Use Switch to move between saved Home dashboard layouts.This is useful when users need different Home dashboards for different purposes, such as:
When you click Add, a side panel opens with the available widget library.
The panel includes:Use the search field to find a widget quickly.This helps users find the required widget without scrolling through the full list.Widgets are grouped into categories.Available categories include:Use these categories to narrow the widget list based on the type of operational data you want to monitor.Each widget card includes:Add button or availability status
How to Add a Widget to the Home Page#
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Search for the widget or select a category.
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Click the purple plus button beside the widget.
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Repeat the same steps for any additional widgets.
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Click Save to keep the updated layout.
How to Remove a Widget from the Home Page#
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Locate the widget you want to remove.
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Click the remove icon on the widget.
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Click Save to keep the updated layout.
Save Your Home Dashboard#
The Save Your Dashboard window allows users to save the current Home page widget layout.To open this window, click:Action#
The Action field allows you to choose how the dashboard should be saved.Available options include:| Action | Description |
|---|
| Create | Saves the current Home layout as a new dashboard. |
| Update Existing | Updates an existing saved dashboard with the current layout. |
Create#
Select Create when you want to save the current Home layout as a new dashboard.You are creating a dashboard for the first time
You want multiple saved dashboard layouts
You want different dashboards for different roles or workflows
Update Existing#
Select Update Existing when you want to update a dashboard that was saved before.You added new widgets to an existing dashboard
You removed widgets from an existing dashboard
You changed the layout and want to keep the updated version
You do not want to create a duplicate dashboard
Name#
The Name field is used to name the dashboard layout.Choose a clear name that describes the dashboard purpose.Use names that are easy to recognize when switching between dashboards later.Is Default#
The Is Default checkbox sets the selected dashboard as the default Home page view.When a dashboard is marked as default, Fabritec opens this layout automatically when the user visits the Home page.This is your main daily dashboard
You want the same layout to appear every time you open Home
You want to standardize your personal working view
Switch Home Dashboard Settings#
The Switch Dashboard Settings window allows users to move between saved Home dashboard layouts.Name Dropdown#
Use the Name dropdown to select one of the saved dashboard layouts.After selecting a dashboard name, click Switch.Fabritec will load the selected Home dashboard layout and display its saved widgets.This allows users to move between different dashboard views without rebuilding the layout each time.
General widgets help users monitor projects, tasks, recent activity, and upcoming milestones.Recent Projects#
The Recent Projects widget displays the newest or most recently active projects.Each project card may include:Erection progress, when applicable
Customer or project owner
My Tasks#
The My Tasks widget displays tasks assigned to the current user.Use this widget to track overdue and upcoming tasks without opening the full Task Manager.Task Status Summary#
The Task Status Summary widget shows task distribution by workflow status.It can include views such as:Use this widget to understand task load and follow-up priorities.Recent Pages#
The Recent Pages widget allows users to return quickly to recently visited pages.Use this widget when you frequently move between projects, production, reports, QC, and shipping pages.Phase Schedule#
The Phase Schedule widget shows upcoming and overdue phase milestones across active projects.Use this widget to monitor phase deadlines and timeline pressure.
Production widgets help users monitor output, effort, progress, and backlog.Active Project Progress#
The Active Project Progress widget compares production, shipping, and erection progress across active projects.Use this widget to identify which projects are moving well and which projects need attention.Project Completion Donuts#
The Project Completion Donuts widget displays project completion using donut charts.It helps compare completed and remaining progress by:Production Total Quantity#
The Production Total Quantity widget tracks accepted production quantity during the selected duration.Use it to monitor completed output volume.Production Total Weight#
The Production Total Weight widget tracks accepted production weight during the selected duration.Use it to monitor output in weight-based fabrication environments.Production Workstation Hours#
The Production Workstation Hours widget tracks elapsed workstation hours during the selected duration.Use it to monitor workstation usage and capacity pressure.Production Labour Hours#
The Production Labour Hours widget tracks labour hours during the selected duration.Labour hours are calculated based on recorded duration and linked labour count.Workstation Hours / Weight#
The Workstation Hours / Weight widget compares workstation hours against finished output weight.Use it to analyze workstation efficiency.Labour Hours / Weight#
The Labour Hours / Weight widget compares labour hours against finished output weight.Use it to analyze labour productivity and effort per unit of weight.Production Output Trend#
The Production Output Trend widget shows finished output and recorded labour trends over time.Use it to identify production peaks, slow periods, and output patterns.Production By Stage#
The Production By Stage widget compares processed production weight across factory stages.Use it to identify stage-level activity and possible bottlenecks.Factory Backlog by Stage#
The Factory Backlog by Stage widget shows remaining factory backlog by production stage.Use it to identify where work is still waiting or held.Factory Backlog by Project#
The Factory Backlog by Project widget compares factory backlog across active projects.Use it to prioritize factory work across multiple projects.
Rework widgets help users monitor rejected work and rework trends.Rework Summary#
The Rework Summary widget shows the current rework queue and processed rework during the selected duration.Use it to monitor how much work is waiting for correction.Rework Trend#
The Rework Trend widget follows processed rework weight over time.Use it to identify whether rework is increasing or decreasing.Reworks by Stage#
The Reworks by Stage widget compares current rework queue weight and quantity across production stages.Use it to identify which stages are generating the most rework.
Shipping widgets help users monitor yard stock, dispatches, shipped weight, and shipping backlog.Shipping Cards#
The Shipping Cards widget displays key shipping values such as:Shipping Pipeline#
The Shipping Pipeline widget shows quantities across shipping states such as:Shipping Calendar#
The Shipping Calendar widget displays dispatches by month.Use it to review shipping schedules and open dispatch details.Upcoming Dispatches#
The Upcoming Dispatches widget shows scheduled and overdue dispatches for active projects.Use it to track delivery commitments and dispatch priorities.Shipping Backlog by Project#
The Shipping Backlog by Project widget compares shipping backlog across active projects.Use it to identify which projects still require shipping action.
Quality Control widgets help users monitor inspection workload, pending requests, approval status, and response time.Quality Control Summary#
The Quality Control Summary widget provides a high-level view of QC activity.Pending inspection requests
QC Status Distribution#
The QC Status Distribution widget compares inspection requests by current QC status.Use it to understand unresolved inspection load.Pending Inspections#
The Pending Inspections widget shows pending inspection requests, oldest first.Use it to make sure old inspection requests are not missed.QC Turnaround Trend#
The QC Turnaround Trend widget follows average QC response time over the selected duration.Use it to monitor QC response performance.QC Response Time by Stage#
The QC Response Time by Stage widget compares total and average QC response hours across production stages.Use it to identify stages that consume the most QC response time.
Recommended Home Dashboard Layouts#
Management Overview#
Project Completion Donuts
Factory Backlog by Project
Production Follow-up#
Production Total Quantity
Workstation Hours / Weight
QC Monitoring#
QC Response Time by Stage
Shipping Follow-up#
Shipping Backlog by Project
Best Practices#
Do not add every widget at once.Start with widgets that answer your daily questions:Which projects need attention?
Where is production delayed?
Which stages have backlog?
Are QC inspections pending?
How much work is ready for shipping?
Save Dashboards by Role#
Create separate dashboards for different needs.This keeps each dashboard focused and easier to read.Use Switch Instead of Rebuilding Layouts#
If you review different types of data during the day, save multiple dashboards and use Switch.This is faster than adding and removing widgets manually.Confirm Filters Before Reviewing Data#
Before analyzing widget numbers, confirm:This helps avoid confusion when comparing production, QC, rework, task, or shipping values.
Troubleshooting#
The widget is already added
The widget is not available for the current context
You do not have permission to view the widget data
The related module is not enabled
The widget depends on data that does not exist yet
No records exist for the selected duration
The selected project has no matching data
Production has not been updated yet
QC requests have not been created yet
Shipping dispatches have not been created yet
Rework has not been recorded yet
Tasks have not been assigned yet
The Wrong Dashboard Opens by Default#
This may happen if another dashboard is marked as default.1.
Open the dashboard you want to use.
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Select Create or Update Existing.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Can I customize the Home page?#
Yes. Use Manage widgets to add or remove widgets, then use Save to keep the layout.Can I customize the Project Overview page?#
Yes. The Project Overview page supports widgets, but the data is focused on the selected project.Can I save more than one dashboard?#
Yes. Use Save → Create to create multiple dashboard layouts.Can I update a saved dashboard?#
Yes. Use Save → Update Existing to update a previously saved dashboard with your current widget configuration.What does Is Default mean?#
Is Default means this dashboard layout will open automatically as the main view.How do I switch between dashboards?#
Click Switch, select a dashboard from the Name dropdown, then click Switch.It usually means the widget is already added or not currently available for the selected context.Filters affect widgets that depend on duration or project selection.Some widgets, such as recent pages or personal tasks, may depend more on user activity or task visibility.Can different users have different dashboards?#
Yes. Dashboards can be configured to support different working needs, roles, permissions, and daily responsibilities.Some task widgets support different views.My Tasks shows tasks assigned to the current user.All Tasks shows wider task visibility, depending on permissions.
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Modified at 2026-06-03 14:49:09
