Top Menu

The top menu is the main header of the EBS browser. It contains quick actions and shortcuts to different sections of the EBS. Let’s discuss each part of the top menu.

Open left navigation

By default, the left navigation (discussed in detail below) is visible and this tab will not be available. However, if the left navigation is hidden, you can click or use the shortcut Alt + L to make it visible.

Left Navigation

The left navigation is a key feature that lets you navigate the different tools of the EBS. By default, the left navigation is visible. If your left navigation is hidden, click on the top menu or use the shortcut Alt + L. 

To use the left navigation, simply click the tool you want to use and wait to be redirected to the tool’s main page. The tools related to Core Breeding can be accessed through the EBS system and is visible in the left navigation.

Dashboard

The dashboard is the landing page of the EBS website and contains helpful information or shortcuts that the user can use to navigate the system. It can be accessed by clicking on or using the shortcut Alt + X.

Data filters

When you are viewing experiments, occurrences, or products, you can quickly filter out what is visible to you by using data filters. The main filters you can set is the Program where you belong to and if you want to see experiments made by everyone under that program or just your own.

1. Access the data filter by clicking on or using the shortcut Alt + V.

2. Type the year, season, stage, and site that you want to filter then click Apply.

3. You can also save a filter for future use by clicking Save on the upper portion of the data filters tab. A pop-up window will prompt you to name the saved filter. Once satisfied click Save.

If you want to use any of your saved filters, click the current filter and select the other data filter. It will now change to the new one.

Favorites

If you use a certain tool quite often, it can be helpful to mark this as your favorite by clicking beside its name on the main page of that tool. To view all your favorite tools, click the on the top menu or use the shortcut Alt + A. A pop-up window will appear with a list of your favorite tools which you can click to be redirected.

Recently used tools

The recently used tools widget is similar to the Favorites action mentioned above. It provides you with a list of your most recently used tools, which you can click, and the time when you last visited that tool. This can be accessed by clicking or using the shortcut Alt + R.

Current filters

The current filters tab is a quick visual to show which filters are currently applied. By default, this will always show your current Program. To change the current filters, click .

Search

Each tool will have its own way to search for a specific item (e.g. experiment, seed, etc.). However, Search on the top menu acts as a general search. You can look for either germplasm, package, trait, experiment, tool, or person. Simply click on to access the search field, type the word or phrase you’re looking for, select from the dropdown menu the entity type, and click enter.

If you are having difficulty getting results, you may click on the right side of the search field for a guide on how to use the general search. You may also refer to the guide below.

 Search tool guide

Help

If you feel confused or you encounter an issue while using the EBS, click on the right of the top menu for Help. Here you will find different sources of helpful information.

Support Desk

The support desk is where you can submit feedback on how to improve parts of the system, report a bug, or request assistance. Make sure you have access to your registered email address since this is where you will get updates on the requests that you’ve submitted.

User Guides

When you click User Guides it will take you to the about page of the EBS. Here you can find helpful information about the EBS, its concepts and terminologies, and user guides.

Account

The account tab contains information and tools that can help you manage your account. You may access the different tools in the submenu by clicking at the rightmost of the top menu. 

My profile

You can access and edit your user profile through the account submenu by clicking or using the shortcut Alt + M. Here you can see your (1) account information, (2) your team and team members, and (3) your most recently used tools. 

If you want to add yourself to another team/program, click the + beside Teams. A pop-up window will appear, where you can select your desired team and your role. Once satisfied, click Add.

Preferences

You can customize the look and feel of the EBS to better suit your preferences by clicking or using the shortcut Alt + P. This feature allows you to:

• set whether the left navigation is always visible or hidden;

• set the theme color;

• set the left navigation to either light or dark theme;

• adjust the font size; and 

• choose your preferred language. 

Your changes will automatically be applied and saved once you click outside of the preferences tab.

Logout

Clicking this will log you out of the EBS system and end your session. You may also do this using the shortcut Alt + G.

Great job! You’re now familiar with how to navigate the EBS system. We encourage you to read about the Data browsers present in most tools or you can get started immediately with Experiment Creation.