Dashboard (browse & manage)
The Dashboard is where you browse, search, and manage content. It’s the starting point for opening existing documents and creating new ones.
What you can do here
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Navigate between content types (e.g., Emails, Slides, Briefs, Design Systems)
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Search and filter content
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Open content from lists
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Create new content (if your role allows it)
Search & filters
Varies by tenant (Anthill-managed)
Searchable fields and available filters depend on tenant configuration.
You can use filters to narrow down your search criteria. The filter options, as well as the search bar, are available on the top of the Activator Dashboard. Click on the 'Filter' button to expand the view of the filter options:
Once you clicked the button, the filter options will expand and show all the below options:
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Filter Name |
Function |
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Product |
Limit the search based on product names |
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Country |
Limit the search based on local markets |
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Language |
Limit the search based on content language |
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Type |
Limit the search based on content type |
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Activator content (yes/no) |
When enabled, only content created in the Activator will appear. |
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Date Modified (under “More Options”) |
Calendar to limit search for content created within a certain timeframe |
You might have to expand the view further by clicking on ‘Additional Options’ to show the options that are hidden from the current view.
Lists and views
Lists show the content you have access to. Some views are broad (All documents), others are type-specific (Emails, Slides, Briefs, etc.).
What to expect
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Lists show the content you have access to
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Some views are type-specific (e.g., Emails only)
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Some views are broad (e.g., All documents)
Varies by tenant (Anthill-managed)
Available views and list behaviour depend on tenant configuration.
Document cards
Document cards summarise an item and provide quick actions. What you see depends on the content type and your role.
Common quick actions
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Settings: metadata + thumbnail (where supported)
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Where used: usage overview (where supported)
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Share: share link and/or download report (where supported)
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Delete: delete content (permission-based)
Varies by tenant (Anthill-managed)
Available actions depend on role and tenant policy.
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Quick action |
Explanation |
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Settings |
Shows the metadata information of the document and current published thumbnail. |
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Open in Vault |
Opens a new browser tab displaying the document in Vault. |
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Where Used |
Shows a overview of where on the platform the document is used. |
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Share |
Opens a modal that displays options for sharing the selected content, including generating a link. Also allows to download a PDF report on the content. |
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Delete |
Lets you delete the selected content piece. |
Create new content
Use Create new to start a new document. You’ll be taken into the Workspace UI to edit.
Varies by tenant (Anthill-managed)
Available document types and required steps depend on tenant configuration.
There are several types of content that you can create and use within Activator and there are also a few different shortcuts options for creating new Activator content in general.
Create new button
The button is found in the top left corner of the Dashboard view. Click this button to be presented with the option to create a new slide, binder, brief, or email.
Lets get started section
Also found in the Dashboard view is the ‘Let’s get started' section. Simply click the thumbnail for the material you wish to create: new slide, binder, brief, or email.
Content collection section ‘Create new’ button
The ‘Create new’ button’s label is contextual and will change according to which content collection section you are currently working in. If you for example chose to click on ‘Slides’ in the left hand panel of the Dashboard, the ‘Create new’ button’s label would display ‘New slide’.
Once you have clicked the button to add new content, follow the guide and fill in important and mandatory information about the new content piece.
For more detailed information around how to create specific types of content from end to end, you can visit one of the corresponding links below:
Creating and building a new Slide