# Dashboard

The Dashboard is the first thing you see when you log into AeroQuote. It provides an at-a-glance view of your entire operation.

## Overview

The Dashboard includes:

* **Quick Stats** — Active requests, quotes, and bookings counts
* **AI Assistant** — Create quotes using natural language (Beta)
* **Calendar View** — See scheduled quotes and bookings by date
* **Fleet Timeline** — View aircraft availability and scheduling

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## Quick Stats

At the top of the Dashboard, you'll see three key metrics:

| Metric              | What it shows                                |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Active Requests** | Quote requests awaiting your response        |
| **Active Quotes**   | Quotes sent to customers, pending acceptance |
| **Active Bookings** | Confirmed bookings in progress               |

Click **View all** on any card to jump directly to that section.

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## AI Assistant (Beta)

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**Beta Feature** — The AI Assistant is currently in beta. Features may change.
{% endhint %}

The AI Assistant card appears on your Dashboard, offering a quick way to create quotes using natural language.

Click **Open Chat** to start a conversation. See the [AI Assistant Guide](https://support.aeroquote.com/guides/dashboard/ai-assistant) for full details.

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## Calendar View

The Calendar shows all your quotes and bookings visually by date.

### Color Coding

| Color      | Status            |
| ---------- | ----------------- |
| **Blue**   | Quote in progress |
| **Green**  | Quote accepted    |
| **Purple** | Confirmed booking |

### Calendar Controls

* **Previous/Next Month** — Navigate between months
* **Today** — Jump to current date
* **View Options:**
  * **Month** — Full month grid view
  * **Week** — 7-day view with more detail
  * **Day** — Single day with hourly breakdown
  * **List** — Text list of events

### Clicking Events

Click any quote or booking on the calendar to open it directly.

{% hint style="info" %}
**📹 Video Coming Soon**

**Runsheet for Tom:**

1. Open Dashboard at aeroquote.test/operator/dashboard
2. Show the calendar with some quotes/bookings visible
3. Click through Month → Week → Day → List views
4. Click on a quote to show it opens the quote page
5. Navigate to previous/next month
6. **Duration:** \~90 seconds
   {% endhint %}

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## Fleet Timeline

The Fleet Timeline shows aircraft availability across time, making it easy to spot scheduling conflicts or find available aircraft.

### Switching Views

Toggle between **Calendar** and **Fleet Timeline** using the buttons above the main view.

### Timeline Features

* Each row represents one aircraft in your fleet
* Colored blocks show when aircraft are scheduled
* Gaps indicate availability
* Hover over blocks for quick details

{% hint style="info" %}
**📹 Video Coming Soon**

**Runsheet for Tom:**

1. From Dashboard, click "Fleet Timeline" button
2. Show the timeline view with aircraft rows
3. Hover over a scheduled block to show tooltip
4. Point out available gaps
5. Switch back to Calendar view
6. **Duration:** \~60 seconds
   {% endhint %}

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## Tips & Best Practices

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**Start your day here** — The Dashboard gives you everything you need to prioritize your work. Check it first thing each morning.
{% endhint %}

* Use the **List** view when you need to quickly scan upcoming items
* Switch to **Fleet Timeline** when planning new flights to check aircraft availability
* Keep an eye on the **Active Quotes** count — follow up on quotes before they expire

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## Next Steps

* [AI Assistant Guide](https://support.aeroquote.com/guides/dashboard/ai-assistant) — Learn to create quotes with natural language
* [Creating a Request](https://support.aeroquote.com/guides/requests/creating-a-request-operators) — Start a new quote request
* [Quote Details](https://support.aeroquote.com/guides/quotes) — Understanding the quote workflow