Navigation Guide

Master RCManager's interface and shortcuts

Navigating RCManager

RCManager is designed with an intuitive navigation system that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer clicking, keyboard shortcuts, or touch gestures, we've got you covered. This guide will help you navigate efficiently and discover powerful features.

Main Navigation Menu

The main navigation menu is your gateway to all RCManager features. Located on the left side of the screen (or accessible via the hamburger menu on mobile), it provides quick access to:

Dashboard

Your home base showing overview stats, recent activity, and quick actions

Shortcut: Alt + 1

Vehicles

Manage your RC collection, view profiles, and track vehicle history

Shortcut: Alt + 2

Parts

Track inventory, manage stock levels, and find compatible parts

Shortcut: Alt + 3

Maintenance

Schedule services, track maintenance history, and get reminders

Shortcut: Alt + 4

Analytics

View performance metrics, costs analysis, and usage statistics

Shortcut: Alt + 5

Community

Connect with other enthusiasts, share builds, and join events

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Keyboard Navigation

Press Ctrl + / at any time to view all available keyboard shortcuts

Navigation

Quick Search/
Command PaletteCtrl + K
Go to DashboardCtrl + D
Toggle SidebarCtrl + B

Quick Actions

New VehicleCtrl + N
Add PartsCtrl + P
Schedule MaintenanceCtrl + M
SettingsCtrl + ,

Search and Filtering

Global Search

Access the powerful search feature from anywhere by pressing / or clicking the search icon.

Search Tips:

  • Use quotes for exact matches: "Traxxas Slash"
  • Filter by type: type:vehicle or type:part
  • Date ranges: updated:last-week
  • Combine filters: type:vehicle status:active

Mobile Navigation

Touch Gestures

  • • Swipe right to open menu
  • • Swipe left to go back
  • • Pull down to refresh
  • • Long press for context menu
  • • Pinch to zoom on charts

Bottom Navigation

On mobile devices, primary navigation moves to the bottom for easy thumb access:

  • • Dashboard
  • • Vehicles
  • • Quick Add (+)
  • • Maintenance
  • • More

Understanding Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs appear at the top of each page showing your navigation path:

DashboardVehiclesTraxxas Slash 4x4

Click any breadcrumb to quickly navigate back to that section

Practice Navigation

Ready to explore? Try these navigation exercises:

  1. 1Press / and search for "maintenance"
  2. 2Use Alt + 2 to jump to Vehicles
  3. 3Try Ctrl + K to open command palette