Navigation Guide
Learn how to navigate the Cothon platform and find the features you need
Navigation Guide
Cothon uses a modern three-panel layout designed for efficient procurement workflows. This guide will help you navigate the platform and find everything you need.
Main Navigation
The left sidebar provides access to all major features:
Three-Panel Layout
Cothon uses a three-panel design optimized for procurement work:
- Left Panel: Main navigation and quick actions
- Center Panel: Primary content and workspaces
- Right Panel: Contextual details and AI assistance
Tip
You can collapse the side panels by clicking the edge dividers to maximize your workspace.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K | Open command palette |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + D | Search documentation |
Cmd/Ctrl + / | Toggle AI assistant |
Cmd/Ctrl + B | Toggle left sidebar |
Escape | Close modals and dialogs |
Command Palette
Press Cmd/Ctrl + K to open the command palette for quick access to:
- Navigate to any page
- Search opportunities
- Open recent analyses
- Access settings
- Run common actions
Note
The command palette learns from your usage patterns and surfaces your most-used actions first.
Breadcrumbs
When viewing nested content like analysis details or opportunity specifics, breadcrumbs at the top of the page show your current location and let you navigate back to parent pages.
Quick Actions
Look for the floating action button (FAB) in the bottom-right corner of many pages. It provides context-aware quick actions like:
- Upload new document
- Create analysis
- Generate proposal
- Share current view
Mobile Navigation
On mobile devices, the navigation adapts to a hamburger menu pattern. Tap the menu icon in the top-left to access all features. The AI assistant remains accessible via the floating button.
Next Steps
Now that you know your way around, try these next:
- Your First Analysis - Upload and analyze your first RFP
- Quick Wins - Get immediate value from the platform
- Browsing Opportunities - Find relevant procurement opportunities
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