Admin Portal Guides
Common Tasks
Quick reference for everyday tasks in FTS Platform
Common Tasks
Quick step-by-step guides for frequent tasks in the Admin Portal.
Projects
Create a New Project
- Go to Manage Projects → All Projects
- Click Add Projects (top right)
- Enter the Address - start typing to search Victorian property records
- Fill in Client Job No. (customer's reference)
- Select Estate if applicable
- Select Division (customer division)
- Set Customer Contact email
- Click Save changes
Find a Project
By Address:
- Go to Manage Projects → All Projects
- Click Filters
- Search by address text
- Click Apply
By Job Number:
- Use the global Search bar at top
- Enter the client job number
- Select from results
By Status:
- Use the sidebar shortcuts:
- Pending - Unprocessed projects
- In Progress - Active projects
- Closed - Completed projects
Change Project Status
- Open the project
- Find Project Status dropdown on the PROJECT DETAILS tab
- Select the new status
- Click Save changes
Assign an FTS Consultant
- Open the project
- Find FTS Consultant dropdown
- Select the consultant
- Click Save changes
Checklists & Assessment
Complete a Checklist Item
- Open the project → CHECKLIST ITEMS tab
- Click the > arrow to expand an item
- Review the requirement
- Set the status (TBA → Compliant/Non-Compliant/N/A)
- Add notes if needed
- Changes auto-save or click Save changes
Download the Checklist
- Open the project → PROJECT DETAILS tab
- Find the Download checklist button
- Click to generate and download
Mark Assessment Complete
- Verify all checklist items are reviewed (no TBA items)
- Click Assessment Completed button in the project header
- Project status updates automatically
Send an RFI to Customer
- Open the project → RFI ITEMS tab
- Click to add a new RFI
- Describe what information is needed
- Save - customer receives notification
Documents
Upload Documents
Drag and Drop:
- Open project → DOCUMENTS tab
- Drag files onto the Document Dropzone area
- Select document type for each file
- Files upload automatically
Browse Files:
- Open project → DOCUMENTS tab
- Click browse files in the dropzone
- Select files from your computer
- Assign document types
- Upload
Check Document Status
- Open project → DOCUMENTS tab
- Look at the STATUS column:
- Pending - Awaiting review
- Approved - Accepted
- Rejected - Needs resubmission
Download All Documents
- Open the project
- Click Document Actions in the header
- Select Download All
- ZIP file downloads
Orders
Place a New Order
- Open the project → ORDERS tab
- Click to add a new order
- Select Service Type (Engineering, Energy, etc.)
- Select Vendor
- Add any notes or attachments
- Save - order is sent to vendor
Check Order Status
- Go to Manage Orders → All Orders
- Look at the Status column:
- Ordered - Sent, awaiting response
- Received - Vendor delivered
- Rejected - Vendor couldn't complete
Find Overdue Orders
- Go to Manage Orders → All Orders
- Look at the SLA column (days since ordered)
- Compare to Expected column
- Red/negative SLA Diff = overdue
Invoices
View Project Invoices
- Open the project
- Click Invoices button in the header
- Or go to Manage Invoices and filter by project
Create an Invoice
- Go to Manage Invoices → All Invoices
- Create new invoice
- Select the project
- Add line items (Consultancy Services, etc.)
- Save
Sync Invoices to MYOB
- Go to Manage Invoices → All Invoices
- Click Sync with MYOB button
- Invoices are pushed to accounting
- Check Is Processed column shows "YES"
Find Invoice Errors
- Go to Manage Invoices → Invoice Errors
- Review error messages
- Fix issues and retry sync
Tasks
View My Tasks
- Click My Tasks in the sidebar
- See all tasks assigned to you
- Filter by status or priority
View All Tasks for a Project
- Open the project → TASKS tab
- See tasks specific to this project
Task Dashboard
- Click Task Dashboard under My Tasks
- See overview of pending tasks
- View by assignee, status, or due date
Navigation Tips
Using Filters
Most list views have a Filters button:
- Click Filters
- Set your criteria
- Click Apply
- Results update
- Click Clear to reset
Exporting Data
Most list views have an Export button:
- Apply filters if needed
- Click Export
- CSV file downloads with current view
Quick Access via Sidebar
The sidebar expands to show sub-items:
- Click > arrows to expand sections
- Highlighted item shows current location
- Use shortcuts like "Pending" under Projects
Search
Global Search
- Click the Search bar at the top of the page
- Type your search term
- Results show across all sections
- Click a result to navigate there
Search Within Lists
- Go to the section (Projects, Orders, etc.)
- Use Filters to narrow down
- Combine multiple filters for precise results
Customer Portal Tasks
View a Project as a Customer
- Log in to the Customer Portal
- Click Projects in the sidebar
- Search by address or job number
- Click the project row to open the detail view
Upload Documents (Customer Portal)
- Open a project and click the Documents tab
- Drag files onto the upload zone, or click to browse
- Select the document type for each file
- Files upload automatically
Respond to RFIs
- Open a project and click the RFI Items tab
- Review items sorted by priority (Incomplete first)
- Click View to see RFI details
- Select multiple Pending/Incomplete items using checkboxes
- Click Mark Selected as Ready for Review
Place a New Order (Ordering Portal)
- Click New Order in the sidebar (or Create New Order from a project)
- Step 1: Confirm the project address
- Step 2: Select the service types to order
- Step 3: Upload required documents
- Step 4: Review and confirm the order
- Complete payment if required
Resubmit a Rejected Order
- Go to the On Hold view in the Orders sidebar submenu
- Open the rejected/on-hold order
- Upload corrected documents if needed
- Add notes explaining corrections
- Click Resubmit
Troubleshooting
Can't Find a Project
- Check All Projects not just My Projects
- Try searching by address, job number, or client email
- Check if project was cancelled or archived
Document Upload Failed
- Check file size (large files may need compression)
- Ensure you selected a document type
- Try a different browser if issues persist
Order Not Sending
- Check vendor is configured correctly
- Verify all required fields are filled
- Check for error messages in the order detail
Invoice Not Syncing
- Check Invoice Errors for specific error
- Verify MYOB connection is active
- Ensure invoice has line items
Need More Help?
- Use the Search bar to find specific topics
- Check individual guide pages for detailed instructions
- Contact your administrator for access or permission issues