Forms Tracking Utility (FTU) - Frequently Asked Questions About the Dashboard

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• How do I approve a form?
• How can I access the FTU Dashboard?
• How do I log in?
• Can my browser session expire while I am using the FTU Dashboard?
• The Dashboard window doesn't quite fit in my monitor and I must scroll back and forth horizontally to see all information. What can I do to remedy this?
• Can I print an FTU web page to make a paper copy for my ledger or files?

How do I approve a form?

If you want to approve all of your pending actions:

1. Open a web browser and access the FTU Dashboard.
2. Check for forms waiting for your viewing in the Pending Actions list.
3. For each form, view the form contents.
4. Take appropriate action — Approve, Disapprove, Review or Comment Only.

If approving a specific form and routing slip for which you received an FTU email notification:

1. Click the Dashboard link provided in the FTU email notification.
2. View the form contents.
3. Take appropriate action — Approve, Disapprove, Review or Comment Only.

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How can I access the FTU Dashboard?

Here are several methods:

• Enter the Dashboard's URL https://ftu.ais.msu.edu (link) in a web browser (or use a Favorites/Bookmark).
• Click the link provided in an FTU-generated email notification, indicating that a pending action requires action.
• Click a Dashboard link from a form application (if available).

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How do I log in?

When the FTU Dashboard is started, the first web page displayed is the FTU login page. Use your MSU NetID and password to log in.

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Can my browser session expire while I am using the FTU Dashboard?

Yes. A Dashboard login session expires after 20 minutes of inactivity.

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The Dashboard window doesn't quite fit in my monitor and I must scroll back and forth horizontally to see all information. What can I do to remedy this?

You can change the date format via the FTU Preferences to the format mm/dd/yyyy (without time) which takes up less space. You might want to try a higher resolution on your monitor.

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Can I print an FTU web page to make a paper copy for my ledger or files?

Although FTU pages can be printed, this is discouraged because the electronic version is always current and available, and paper copies may become out of date and not reflect data changes. However, all Dashboard pages can be printed by using your browser's normal print capability. Dashboard pages are wide — printing in landscape mode is recommended.

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