Introduction #
The Item Dashboard in Kaamfu provides a detailed, real-time overview of a work item’s activity, progress, and assignment details. It helps you monitor individual items without navigating away from your current workspace view. This guide explains how to use each part of the Item Dashboard effectively.
Why This Feature Matters #
The Item Dashboard allows you to stay informed about an item’s lifecycle, progress, and related actions—all within a single panel. It eliminates the need to switch between boards or spaces when checking details.
Here’s why this feature matters:
- It helps you quickly review item history, time spent, and assignment details.
- It allows edits (like title changes or group moves) directly from the dashboard view.
- It streamlines communication by keeping item insights accessible during conversations.
By using this dashboard, teams can stay focused, reduce navigation steps, and make faster updates.
Who Should Read This #
This guide is meant for users who handle item creation, updates, or supervision in Kaamfu.
This includes:
- Admins who review performance or item allocation.
- Team Leads who track and adjust item assignments.
- Members who collaborate on shared tasks.
Anyone who needs to check or modify an item without leaving its conversation view will benefit from this guide.
What This Guide Covers #
By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:
- Open the Item Dashboard while viewing an item.
- Understand each section within the dashboard.
- Edit and interact with the data displayed.
This guide focuses on using and interpreting the Item Dashboard once it’s open.
Feature Overview #
The Item Dashboard opens as a right-hand panel within an item’s conversation view. It provides a compact, interactive view of item information, assignments, and activity history.
You can toggle it open or closed by clicking the Item Dashboard icon beside the conversation toolbar.
Step-by-Step Instructions #
Follow these steps to use the Item Dashboard in Kaamfu.
Step 1 #
Open the item’s Conversation View and click the Item Dashboard icon. The dashboard opens on the right side of the screen. You can close it anytime by clicking the same icon again.
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Step 2 #
At the top of the panel, view the Space and Board Name where the item resides. Click the Space or Board name to open the Copy & Move menu, allowing you to relocate the item without switching to the Work Panel.
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Step 3 #
Use the Item Group Menu dropdown to view and move the item between different groups within the same board.
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Step 4 #
Check the Title Field, which displays the item’s name. Click directly on the title to rename the item without leaving the current view.
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Step 5 #
Review the Duration Section, which includes:
- Duration (Days): Days since the item was started.
- Effort (Hours): Total effort spent by the assigner(s).
- Assignment: Displays assigner and assignee avatars along with today’s and total time spent.
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You can also click the Assignee Avatar to change or set a new assignee using the worker selector.
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Step 6 #
Go through the Assignment Section, which provides:
- Assigner: Avatar of the person who assigned the item.
- Assignee: Avatar of the assigned person.
- Start Date: The date the item was started and total duration in days.
- Effort: The total number of hours worked on the item by the assigner(s).
This helps you understand who’s responsible and how much work has been done so far.
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Step 7 #
Scroll down to view the Timeline Section, which lists all key activities performed on the item.
You’ll find events such as item creation, renaming, status changes, member additions/removals, and movements between boards or groups—organized by date.
By following these steps, you can fully utilize the Item Dashboard to track progress, review activity, and make updates without leaving your current workflow.
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Related Resources #
If you want to explore more about how items and dashboards work in Kaamfu, check out these articles:
- How to Access the Item Dashboard in Kaamfu – Learn where to find and open the dashboard.
- What Is the Item Level Dashboard in Kaamfu – Understand the purpose and structure of item dashboards.
- Using the Workline Panel in Kaamfu – Discover how to manage items and boards efficiently.
Exploring these resources will help you master item tracking and improve your team’s workflow transparency in Kaamfu.