Quick Create¶
The Quick Create button on the Dashboard lets you create any job type with the minimum required fields, then navigate directly to that job type's page.
Opening Quick Create¶
- Click the floating + (add) button in the bottom-right corner of the Dashboard.
- Or press
Ctrl+Nanywhere on the Dashboard.
Fields¶
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Job Type | Yes | Braille, Large Print, eBraille, EPUB3/DAISY, Tactile, 3-D Print |
| Title | Yes | Used as the job name; 3-D Print uses this as object name |
| Requester | No | Pre-filled in the full job form if provided |
What Happens After Save¶
APM creates the job with sensible defaults:
| Job type | Defaults applied |
|---|---|
| Braille | braille_type = literary, priority = normal |
| Large Print / eBraille / EPUB3 | job_type set to selection, priority = normal |
| Tactile | tactile_type = thermoform_swell, priority = normal |
| 3-D Print | Uses first configured printer; filament_used_g = 0 |
After creation, APM navigates to the appropriate job list page so you can open the new job and fill in full details.
3-D Print Requirements¶
Quick Create for 3-D Print requires at least one printer to be configured (Admin → Printers). If no printers exist, an error notification appears.
Editing After Creation¶
All fields set by Quick Create can be changed by opening the job and clicking Edit. The quick create form intentionally omits student linking, due dates, embosser selection, and metadata — add these in the full edit dialog.