Navigating the Interface

Learn how to navigate the Cohort RWD interface efficiently. This guide covers the main components of the application and how to access key features.

Main Interface Components

The Cohort RWD interface is designed with usability in mind. Here are the main components you'll interact with:

1. Navigation Sidebar

The left sidebar provides access to all main sections of the application:

Home: Dashboard overview and recent activity
Cohort Builder: Create and manage patient cohorts
Analytics: View dashboards, reports, and visualizations
Data Management: Configure data sources and quality checks
Administration: User management and system settings

2. Header Bar

The header bar at the top of the screen contains:

Search: Global search across cohorts, reports, and data
Notifications: System alerts and task updates
User Menu: Profile settings, preferences, and logout
Help: Quick access to documentation and support

3. Main Content Area

The central workspace displays content based on your current selection. This area adapts to show cohort builders, analytics dashboards, data tables, or configuration panels.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:

Shortcut	Action
`Ctrl/Cmd + K`	Open global search
`Ctrl/Cmd + N`	Create new cohort
`Ctrl/Cmd + S`	Save current work
`Ctrl/Cmd + /`	Show all shortcuts
`Esc`	Close modal or cancel action

Responsive Design

Cohort RWD works across different screen sizes:

Desktop: Full sidebar always visible with expanded content area
Tablet: Collapsible sidebar with optimized layouts
Mobile: Bottom navigation with swipeable panels

Tip: For the best experience with complex analyses, we recommend using the desktop interface with a screen resolution of 1920x1080 or higher.

Customizing Your View

You can personalize the interface through the User Preferences menu:

Adjust default landing page
Configure notification preferences
Set date and number formats
Choose sidebar collapse behavior