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1 Quick Reference Guide HCM 8.9 > 9.0 Deltas The upgrade of the Human Resources/Campus Solutions HCM database to the 9.0 release includes a change in the navigation menu, the favorites menu, and in the processing indicator. For any changes in procedures or new functionality, please refer to the updated user guides and tutorials available at the IT Training website. Human Resources guides & tutorials: Campus Solutions guides & tutorials: Processing Icon In the HCM 8.9 release, users would see a flashing processing indicator message when the PeopleSoft/CMS system was working to process a request. In the HCM 9.0 release, the processing message has been replaced with a new processing indicator icon ( ). Users will see this icon while the PeopleSoft/CMS system is working to process a request. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 1 of 14

2 Navigation Menu In the HCM 8.9 release, the navigation menu appeared on the left side of the screen. When a menu item was selected, the left menu expanded to show the submenu items. The menu items also appeared on the right of the screen. In the HCM 9.0 release, users have two menu navigation options on the PeopleSoft home page: the dropdown navigation menu at the top of the screen and the left navigation menu. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 2 of 14

3 Clicking on an option in the dropdown navigation menu opens up a list of all of the available sub-menu selections. To select a folder, click on the folder icon ( ) next to the folder name. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 3 of 14

4 All of the sub-menu items in that folder appear on the screen. Users can continue to use the dropdown navigation menu at the top of the screen, select a folder on the screen, or select an item on the screen. Users can also use the drop-down navigation menu to drill down to a specific menu item. The drop-down navigation menu also serves as a breadcrumb trail. Breadcrumbs show users their current location in the navigation menu and provide a path back to the main menu. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 4 of 14

5 Clicking on a breadcrumb with a down arrow ( ) will open up a list of all of the available sub-menu selections. Using Favorites The Favorites functionality allows users to create shortcuts to frequently used menu items and folders. In the 8.9 release, the My Favorites menu appeared at the top of the left navigation menu. Users added a new favorite by navigating to the functionality and then clicking on the Add to Favorites link at the top right of the screen. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 5 of 14

6 In the 9.0 release, there are two locations for Favorites: the Favorites drop-down navigation menu and the My Favorites link in the left navigation menu. The Favorites drop-down navigation menu allows you to access your saved favorites, add new favorites, and edit/delete favorites. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 6 of 14

7 Click on the name of a favorite to jump to that menu item or folder. Adding a Favorite To add a favorite, first navigate to the functionality or folder to be added as a favorite. Then select Add to Favorites either from the Favorites drop-down navigation menu or from the link at the top right of the screen. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 7 of 14

8 A dialog box will open. A default name for the Favorite will be populated in the Description field. Users may update the Description field to change the name of the Favorite. Then click OK. A confirmation that your favorite has been saved will appear. Click OK. The shortcut now appears in the Favorites drop-down navigation menu. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 8 of 14

9 Editing a Favorite To edit a favorite, select Edit Favorites from the Favorites dropdown navigation menu. You can also select Edit Favorites from the My Favorites link in the left navigation menu. Change the name of the favorite by updating the Favorite field. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 9 of 14

10 Change the order in which the favorites appear by assigning sequence numbers to each favorite in the Sequence number column. Click Delete to delete a favorite. Click OK to confirm the deletion. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 10 of 14

11 Click Save to save all of the changes to the Favorites, including deletions. Recently Used The Recently Used functionality shows you up to five of the last functions that you used in the system. You can click on a function name to jump to it. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 11 of 14

12 Printing Pages in HCM 9.0 If you experience an issue with printing a screen in HCM 9.0, follow the relevant steps below to find a solution. Internet Explorer In some versions of Internet Explorer, only a portion of the screen will print when the Print function is used. To print the entire screen, right-click on the screen and choose Select All. Next select the File menu. Then select Print and proceed with the print process. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 12 of 14

13 Safari In some versions of Safari, only a portion of the screen will print when the Print function is used. To print the entire screen, press Command ( entire screen. ) + A to select the Next select the File menu. Then select Print and proceed with the print process. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 13 of 14

14 Firefox In some instances, Firefox will not find anything to print if you use the Print menu. This is because PeopleSoft is using frames. To print a screen, right-click (or Ctrl + click) on the screen you wish to print. Select This Frame. Then select Print Frame and continue the print process as normal. Last Revised: 04/06/12 Page 14 of 14