Notifications FAQ
Event Types and Triggers
What types of events trigger notifications in the system?
The system generates notifications for key events across multiple features:
- Datasets
- Reports
- Metrics
- Downloads
Specific Notifications
Will I be notified if a report update fails?
Yes, you'll receive notifications for report-related events:
- ✅ Successful Update: Confirmation when report updates complete
- ❌ Error in Report: Alert when an error occurs during updates
Error notifications include basic information about what went wrong.
What kinds of metric-related notifications can I expect?
Metric notifications include:
- ✅ Metric Update: Confirmation of successful metric updates
- ❌ Metric Error: Alert when calculation or update errors occur
How will I know if a download is ready?
You'll receive one of two notifications:
- ✅ Download Ready: Your file is prepared and available
- ❌ Download Failed: File preparation encountered an error
Click directly on the "Download Ready" notification to access your file.
Managing Notifications
How are notifications presented in the Notification Panel?
The Notification Panel displays:
- Real-time notifications
- Recent messages
- Unread notifications
- Filter options
- Action buttons for managing alerts
Notifications are ordered chronologically with newest items at the top.
Can I filter notifications to show only unread messages?
Yes, use the "Show Unreads" toggle to:
- Display only unread notifications
- Focus on new updates
- Manage pending items
What happens if I miss a notification? Can I see older notifications?
All notifications are preserved in the Notification Panel:
- Scroll to load older notifications
- Review past activities and events
- Access complete notification history
Customization
How can I customize my notifications?
Access the More Actions menu to:
Mark all as read
- Clear all unread indicators
- Reset notification counter
Mute Notifications
- Temporarily disable alerts
- Maintain unread counts
- Resume notifications later
Muting notifications doesn't delete them - they'll still be available in your panel.
What are the benefits of the Notification Panel for my work?
The Notification Panel helps you:
- Stay informed of key events
- Monitor process statuses
- Make timely adjustments
- Maintain efficient workflows
- Track system activities
Use notifications to proactively manage your tasks and respond to system events.