gemRetailer navigation is performed from the Header and Menu bar. These navigation functions are available from all pages within gemRetailer.
The left side of gemRetailer header identifies the Vermont Lottery and gemRetailer title.
The right corner of the header contains a Log Out link that logs the user out of the system and displays the Login page. To the right of the Log Out link is the Help link, which opens the gemRetailer Help system. Below the links is the name associated with the login user name. If you are a Vermont Lottery user or Corporate account user, the location displays All Locations until you select an agent location.
There are many web pages within gemRetailer. The pages are organized by functional areas that correspond to the menus on the Menu bar. The Menu bar is displayed differently according to the user type.
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The Home menu displays the gemRetailer Dashboard from anywhere within the gemRetailer application. |
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Most of the options within the Sales menu are unavailable until you select a corporate account or a location.
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The Instant menu is not available until a location is selected.
When you navigate to any of the Instant pages, the page displays information for the location. |
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The Agent menu is not available until a location is selected.
When you navigate to any of the Agent pages, the page displays information for the location. |
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The Reports menu is always available. However, the On-Demand Reports page requires the Lottery user to select a corporate account and/or an agent location. |
Select Chain Account |
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The Select a Chain Account list allows the Lottery user to select a chain account with which to work. This list is not displayed for users of type Chain and Location. |
Select Location |
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The Select a Location list allows the Lottery and Chain account user to select a location with which to work This list is not displayed for Location-type users. For Chain account users, the locations are limited only to those agent locations within the account that are defined by the user role and user ID. For Lottery users, the locations are determined by whether the user has selected a chain account. If the user has selected a chain account, the locations are limited to those locations belonging to the selected chain account. If a chain account is not selected, the Lottery user can select from all locations in gemRetailer. |
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The Clear Selection button resets the Select a Chain Account and Select a Location lists, and returns the user to the Home Dashboard page. |
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The Admin menu is always available. However, not all pages are displayed in the menu for all users. All users have access to the Change Password and Edit Profile pages. Other selections in the menu are determined by the user's role. |