Purpose

The User Preferences module allows users to individually customize their TRUE experience with personalized settings for dashboards, language, alert notifications, calendar sync, email setup, and mobile scanning methods. These preferences are user-specific and do not affect system-wide settings or other users.

Dashboard Selection
Default dashboard for login
Language Options
Interface language settings
Alert Notifications
Email, SMS, and dashboard alerts
Calendar Sync
One-way external sync
Work Email
eForm CC and signature setup
Scan Method
Barcode/QR code options

Access Path: Lightning Bolt Icon > User Preferences


User Preference Settings

User Preferences are organized into sections covering general settings, alert notifications, work email configuration, and calendar options. Each setting is user-specific and does not affect other users in your organization.

General Settings

Various system settings pertaining to the user's account.

New Event Assign Select this option for when a new event is created by the user, TRUE will automatically assign the user's username to the record.
New Lead Assign Choose this option for when a new lead is created by the user, TRUE will automatically assign the user's username to the record.
Show Introduction Help Select this option to display the Introduction and Welcome screen upon login.
Disable Initial Search Choose this option to disable the initial search when navigating to certain modules. Note: Selecting the "Do not show this during login" option from the "Introduction & Welcome" screen upon initial login will additionally turn this option off in the User Preferences.
Language Click this field to display the available language options in a drop down list. Selecting a language will set the chosen language in TRUE for the user. This requires a Google Translate API key to be set in Company Preferences. This feature only affects module, menu, and field label names in TRUE. Note: This setting does not translate data that has been entered into text fields in TRUE.
Dashboard Used to define the default dashboard to be viewed upon initial login. Additionally, when selecting the "Dashboard" button under the lightning bolt icon. Users choose other dashboards at any time if workflows or responsibilities are required to do so.
Record Limit Click in the Record Load Limit to select from a drop down menu the limit of records that load at a time in certain modules. This may help improve performance.
Scan Method Choose the desired scan method. Set this method for use when scanning 1D barcodes and 2D QR codes.
Time Clock Method By default users will see the Time Clock whenever the lightning bolt symbol is chosen and the button "Time Clock" is pressed. As an option, users can be navigated to the Time Card or Time Review modules depending on the workflow they need.
Branding Users can choose their default eform header branding. If kept blank the company default will be used.
Work Ticket Type When set, navigating to Ticket module will preset filter based on field.
Map App Set iOS map preference. This will launch the selected application when navigating to an address from a mobile device.
Clear User Session Resets the forward and backward history in TRUE.

Available scanning methods for 1D barcodes and 2D QR codes.

Camera Use the camera option when on an Apple iOS device.
iLinea Select this option when using an approved add-on from Infinite Peripherals (www.ipcmobile.com).
Manual Choose this option when using a bluetooth scanner, USB scanner, or using a desktop computer.

Alert Notifications

Users can choose to receive dashboard, email, and/or text alerts based on user permissions and preferences. Alerts will send based on individual user access permissions, Company Preferences settings indicated in the Alerts and other applicable sections, as well as events and reminder dates/times. Alerts generate daily at the start of the business day and will update every 15 minutes for reminders and event notifications.

Email Email to be set for the user to receive alert notifications.
Method Select in this field to choose from the available options for Alerts to be sent to. Note: If an option for text messages is chosen, users must enter in their Mobile Number in the associated field to receive text messages. If an option for email is chosen, users must enter in their Email in the appropriate field.

Choose how you want to receive alerts from TRUE.

No Alert No alerts will be sent to the user and the alerts icon will not update.
Dashboard Only Users will only receive alerts in TRUE.
Email & Dashboard Users will receive alerts in TRUE and via email.
Text & Dashboard Users will receive alerts in TRUE and via text message.
Email, Text & Dashboard Users will receive alerts in TRUE, via email, and via text message.

Work Email

Allows the user to enter a personal work email for the account. Additionally, the user can optionally choose to use this email as the default email utilized for email communications.

Use Work Email When emailing eForms form within TRUE, this email will be used by default instead of the Company Preferences default.
Use Email for eForms CC This will automatically set the CC field of the eForm with the user's email. This is used if a user would like to automatically send a copy of the emailed eForm when sent in TRUE.
Email Address This field will display the configured Email address.
Signature Block This allows users to add a signature block to the end of their email messages. This is simply a block of text that can contain contact information of the user.

Calendar

Calendar settings are based on the user.

Calendar View Select in this field to choose the default type of Calendar source. Choose between the following options: Events (Calendar type for all internal meetings, deadlines, training, reminders), Schedules (Calendar type used for all Quote or Job related scheduling), Bidders (Calendar type used to track Bid due dates), or Availability (automatically defaults to Schedules and Availability calendars for resource-based scheduling).
Sync Calendar Perform a one-way sync to a Calendar outside of TRUE of your choice. Once configured, this feature will send all related, resourced events and schedules to the user's linked Calendar.
Read-Only Share Calendar Link When a user is a TRUE Go (Phone Only) user type, the default calendar URL is stored here. When the Calendar button is chosen in the lightning bolt/quick actions menu this is the calendar that will also load.
Calendar Link Direct link to the user's Calendar. Bookmark or save this link to your web browser for easy access to your Calendar account. This does not require the user to log in, nor does this link expire. Note: Only one user per link.

Available calendar view types in User Preferences.

Events Calendar type for all internal meetings, deadlines, training, reminders.
Schedules Calendar type used for all Quote or Job related scheduling.
Bidders Calendar type used to track Bid due dates.
Availability Automatically defaults to displaying both Schedules and Availability calendars. Designed for resource-based scheduling views where user availability blocks are shown alongside job schedules.

Configure your weekly availability schedule. This determines when your time blocks appear on the Calendar in any Resource-based view. When other users view the Calendar with Resource views, they will see availability blocks for resources who have configured this setting.

Field Description
Available (per day) Checkbox to indicate whether the user is available on that day of the week. Check the box to mark that day as a working day.
Start The time the user's availability begins for that day (e.g., 8:00 AM). Only displays when the day is marked as Available.
Finish The time the user's availability ends for that day (e.g., 5:00 PM). Only displays when the day is marked as Available.

Days of the Week:

  • Sunday - Typically unchecked for standard work weeks
  • Monday through Friday - Standard work days with Start and Finish times
  • Saturday - Typically unchecked for standard work weeks

Note: Availability blocks appear on the Calendar only in Resource-based views. When the Calendar View is set to "Availability" in User Preferences, the Calendar automatically displays both Schedules and Availability calendars, making it easy to see resource schedules alongside their availability windows.


Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and step-by-step guidance for configuring User Preferences

Dashboard & Display Settings

Your default dashboard is what you see when logging into TRUE and when clicking the Dashboard button in the lightning bolt menu.

  1. Click the Lightning Bolt icon in the top right corner.
  2. Select User Preferences from the menu.
  3. Locate the Dashboard field under General Settings.
  4. Click the dropdown and select your preferred dashboard.
  5. Your selection will be saved automatically and used upon next login.

Note: You can still switch to other dashboards at any time during your session. This setting only controls which dashboard appears by default.

TRUE supports multiple languages for interface elements, requiring a Google Translate API key to be configured in Company Preferences.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Click the Language dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select your preferred language from the available options.
  4. Refresh the page to see module, menu, and field label names in the selected language.

Important: Language translation only affects interface elements (module names, field labels, menus). Data entered into text fields is not translated. A Google Translate API key must be configured in Company Preferences for this feature to work.

The Record Limit setting controls how many records load at once in certain modules, which can improve performance when working with large data sets.

Setting a lower record limit can help:

  • Improve page load times in modules with thousands of records
  • Reduce browser memory usage on slower devices
  • Make scrolling and filtering more responsive

To change this setting, go to User Preferences and select your preferred limit from the Record Limit dropdown.

The Introduction & Welcome screen provides helpful tips and can be enabled or disabled in User Preferences.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Show Introduction Help checkbox.
  3. Check the box to display the screen upon login, or uncheck to hide it.

Note: If you select "Do not show this during login" on the Introduction & Welcome screen itself, it will automatically disable this setting in User Preferences.

Alert Notifications

TRUE can send alerts via dashboard notifications, email, text messages, or a combination of all three.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Alert Notifications section.
  3. Enter your email address in the Email field (required for email alerts).
  4. Enter your mobile number in the Mobile Number field (required for text alerts).
  5. Click the Method dropdown and select your preferred alert delivery method.
  6. Alerts will now be sent according to your selected method.

Important: Alerts are based on your user access permissions and Company Preferences settings. Alerts generate daily at the start of the business day and update every 15 minutes for reminders and event notifications.

TRUE offers five alert delivery methods to match your communication preferences.

Method Description
No Alert No alerts will be sent and the alerts icon will not update
Dashboard Only Alerts appear only in TRUE (no external notifications)
Email & Dashboard Alerts appear in TRUE and are sent to your email
Text & Dashboard Alerts appear in TRUE and are sent via text message
Email, Text & Dashboard Alerts appear in TRUE, email, and text message (all channels)

You can disable alerts completely or adjust which types you receive.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Alert Notifications section.
  3. Click the Method dropdown.
  4. Select No Alert to completely disable alerts, or choose Dashboard Only to keep in-app alerts without external notifications.

Calendar Sync

TRUE provides one-way calendar sync to external calendars like Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Calendar section.
  3. Select your preferred Calendar View (Events, Schedules, or Bidders).
  4. Click Sync Calendar and follow the prompts to connect your external calendar.
  5. Once configured, all related events and schedules will automatically sync to your linked calendar.

Note: This is a one-way sync from TRUE to your external calendar. Changes made in your external calendar will not sync back to TRUE.

TRUE offers four calendar view types to organize different types of time-sensitive information.

View Type Purpose
Events Shows internal meetings, deadlines, training sessions, and reminders
Schedules Displays Quote and Job related scheduling activities
Bidders Tracks Bid due dates and bidding deadlines
Availability Automatically loads both Schedules and Availability calendars, showing resource availability blocks alongside job schedules in Resource-based views

You can switch between these views at any time, and your default view is controlled by the Calendar View setting in User Preferences.

The Availability feature allows users to define their weekly work schedule. This information displays as availability blocks on the Calendar when using Resource-based views.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Calendar section.
  3. Click the Availability button to open the configuration panel.
  4. For each day of the week, check the Available checkbox if you work that day.
  5. Set your Start time (e.g., 8:00 AM) and Finish time (e.g., 5:00 PM) for each available day.
  6. Click Done to save your availability schedule.

Note: Availability blocks only appear in Resource-based Calendar views. To see availability, users must switch to a Resource view or set their Calendar View to "Availability" which automatically loads both Schedules and Availability calendars.

The Calendar Link is a direct URL to your TRUE calendar that can be bookmarked for quick access.

Key Features:

  • Direct access to your calendar without logging into TRUE
  • Link does not expire
  • Unique to your user account (one user per link)
  • Can be saved as a browser bookmark for easy access

To find your Calendar Link, navigate to User Preferences and scroll to the Calendar section. Copy the URL from the Calendar Link field.

Security Note: Do not share your Calendar Link with others, as it provides access to your personal calendar without requiring login credentials.

Email Setup

Your work email can be used as the default "from" address when emailing eForms from TRUE, instead of the company default.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Work Email section.
  3. Enter your email address in the Email Address field.
  4. Check the Use Work Email box to use this email for outgoing eForms.
  5. Optionally, check Use Email for eForms CC to automatically CC yourself on all eForm emails.

The signature block appears at the end of email messages sent from TRUE and can include your contact information.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Work Email section.
  3. Locate the Signature Block field.
  4. Enter your signature text (name, title, phone, email, etc.).
  5. Your signature will automatically appear on all emails sent from TRUE.

Tip: You can include images in your signature block. Refer to the TRUE help documentation for instructions on adding signature block images.

The "Use Email for eForms CC" setting automatically adds your email to the CC field when sending eForms.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Scroll to the Work Email section.
  3. Ensure your email is entered in the Email Address field.
  4. Check the Use Email for eForms CC box.

With this setting enabled, you'll receive a copy of every eForm you send from TRUE, creating an automatic record in your inbox.

Authentication errors occur when your email connection to TRUE has expired or become invalid. This requires re-authenticating your email account.

  1. Click the Gear icon in TRUE navigation.
  2. Select User Preferences.
  3. Locate the Work Email section.
  4. Click Re-authenticate or Connect Email.
  5. Complete the OAuth login process in the popup window.
  6. Try sending email again.

Tip: If you experience repeated authentication failures while other users don't, contact TRUE support to investigate account-specific configuration issues.

Emails sent through TRUE may be filtered as spam by recipients' email providers due to email authentication or domain reputation issues.

Possible Causes:

  • Missing SPF/DKIM Records: Your email domain may need proper email authentication records
  • Domain Reputation: Your sending domain may have reputation issues with certain providers
  • Email Content: Certain words or formatting may trigger spam filters
  • First-time Recipients: New contacts may need to mark your address as safe

Recommended Actions:

  1. Ask recipients to add your email address to their contacts or safe senders list.
  2. Have your IT administrator verify SPF and DKIM records are configured for your domain.
  3. Contact TRUE support to check if there are known deliverability issues.
  4. Consider using a follow-up phone call for critical communications.

Mobile & Scanning

TRUE supports multiple scanning methods for 1D barcodes and 2D QR codes depending on your hardware.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Scan Method dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select Camera to use your iOS device's built-in camera for scanning.
  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Scan Method dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select iLinea if using an approved add-on from Infinite Peripherals (www.ipcmobile.com).
  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Scan Method dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select Manual when using a Bluetooth scanner, USB scanner, or desktop computer.

The Time Clock Method setting controls where you're directed when clicking "Time Clock" in the lightning bolt menu.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Time Clock Method dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select your preferred option: Time Clock (default), Time Card, or Time Review module.

This allows you to customize your workflow based on whether you need to clock in/out, manage time cards, or review time entries.

When navigating to an address from a mobile device, TRUE can launch your preferred iOS map application.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Map App dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select your preferred map application (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, etc.).

When you click an address in TRUE from your iOS device, it will now open in your selected map application.

Configuration & Administration

User Preferences are accessible from the lightning bolt quick actions menu.

  1. Click the Lightning Bolt icon in the top right corner of TRUE.
  2. Select User Preferences from the dropdown menu.

This will open your personal User Preferences page where you can configure all user-specific settings.

These settings automatically assign new records to your user account when you create them.

New Event Assign:

  • When enabled, any new event you create will automatically have you assigned to it
  • Saves time by eliminating the need to manually select your name in the assignment field

New Lead Assign:

  • When enabled, any new lead you create will automatically have you assigned to it
  • Ensures you're the default owner of leads you enter into the system

To enable these settings, check the respective boxes in User Preferences under General Settings.

The Clear User Session option resets your browser's forward and backward navigation history in TRUE.

When to use this:

  • You're experiencing navigation issues with the back/forward buttons
  • You want to clear your browsing history within TRUE
  • You need to reset your session after switching between multiple records

To clear your session, navigate to User Preferences and click the Clear User Session button under General Settings.

Users can select a personal default eForm header branding, or use the company default.

  1. Navigate to User Preferences from the lightning bolt menu.
  2. Locate the Branding dropdown under General Settings.
  3. Select your preferred eForm header branding, or leave blank to use the company default.

This setting controls which branding appears on eForms you send, allowing for personalization while maintaining company standards.

This setting prevents TRUE from automatically loading records when you first navigate to certain modules.

Benefits of disabling initial search:

  • Faster module loading times when working with large data sets
  • Reduced server load and network traffic
  • Forces you to use specific filters before loading records

When enabled, you'll need to select a filter or perform a search before records appear in the module.

Note: This setting is automatically enabled if you select "Do not show this during login" on the Introduction & Welcome screen.