Summary: The OPulse is a comprehensive social platform within Onahiri that enables team members to connect, share information, and collaborate. It provides a socail media-like experience tailored for your organization with feed posts, group discussions, and user profiles.

Main Features

Feed View

• View posts from colleagues and groups in a chronological feed
• Create new posts to share information, updates, or questions
• Interact with posts through comments, reactions, and shares
• Infinite scrolling for seamless browsing experience

Groups

• Create and join groups based on teams, projects, or interests
• View group content, member lists, and group details
• Participate in group discussions and activities
• Manage group membership and settings

Profile

• View and edit your personal profile
• See your activity history and contributions
• Manage your posts and interactions
• Connect with colleagues and team members

Navigation

The Engage Dashboard offers three main navigation tabs:

1. Feed – The main timeline showing posts from your network
2. Groups – Access to your groups and group discovery
3. Profile – Your personal profile and activity history

Search Functionality

The Engage Dashboard includes a server-side search feature:

• Located in the right sidebar
• Search across all posts you have access to
• Real-time results as you type
• Clear visual indicators when search is in progress
• Results display matches in post content
• Easy-to-use interface with keyboard support (press Enter to search)
• Clear search button to return to regular feed view

Using the Feed

Viewing Posts

• Posts appear in reverse chronological order (newest first)
• Posts include the author’s name, timestamp, and content
• Media attachments, links, and formatted text are supported
• Interactions (likes, comments) are displayed for each post
• Loading indicators show when more content is being retrieved

Creating Posts

1. Click in the “Create Post” area at the top of the feed
2. Enter your content (text, links, etc.)
3. Add attachments if desired (images, documents)
4. Click “Post” to publish

Interacting with Posts

• Like posts to show appreciation
• Comment on posts to join the conversation
• Share posts to spread information to your network
• Edit or delete your own posts when necessary

Managing Groups

Joining Groups

1. Navigate to the Groups tab
2. Browse available groups
3. Click on a group to view details
4. Click “Join Group” to become a member

Creating a New Group

1. Go to the Groups tab
2. Click “Create Group” button
3. Fill in group details (name, description, privacy settings)
4. Add initial members if desired
5. Click “Create” to establish the group

Group Activities

• Post updates specific to the group
• Comment on group posts
• View member list and activity
• Access group-specific resources and information
• Upload and change group cover images and icons (for admins)

Profile Management

Viewing Your Profile

1. Click the Profile tab
2. View your personal information and activity
3. See your posts, comments, and interactions

Viewing Other Profiles

1. Click on a user’s name or avatar from a post or comment
2. View their profile information and public activity
3. See posts they’ve shared based on your access permissions

Updating Profile Information

1. Navigate to your profile
2. Click “Edit Profile”
3. Update your information, photo, or preferences
4. Save changes

Notifications and Updates

• Receive real-time notifications for interactions with your content
• Get updates when you’re mentioned or invited to groups
• See activity summaries in the sidebar
• Track trending discussions and popular content
• Access the full notifications page through the sidebar

User Interface Components

Loading States

• The platform uses consistent loading indicators across all sections
• Spinner animations show when content is being loaded
• Clear messaging indicates when searches or data loads are in progress

Sidebar Features

• Quick access to search functionality
• Welcome message with user information
• Group shortcuts for frequently accessed groups
• Recent activity notifications
• Compact, accessible design for all screen sizes

Best Practices

Effective Communication

• Keep posts concise and relevant
• Use appropriate tone for your organization
• Tag relevant colleagues when appropriate
• Respect privacy and confidentiality guidelines

Group Management

• Join groups relevant to your role and interests
• Contribute regularly to group discussions
• Follow group guidelines and protocols
• Create groups only when necessary for specific purposes

Content Sharing

• Share valuable information that benefits others
• Credit sources when sharing external content
• Use appropriate formatting for readability
• Consider the audience before posting

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Posts not showing up:

• Refresh the page
• Check your network connection
• Verify you have permission to view the content

Search not returning expected results:

• Try more general search terms
• Ensure you have access to the content you’re searching for
• Check for typos in your search query

Unable to create posts:

• Ensure you have the correct permissions
• Check character limits
• Verify attachment sizes are within limits

Group access problems:

• Confirm your membership status
• Check if the group requires approval
• Contact the group administrator