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Initiate Usage

If an instrument does not have a computer to log into, you may need to initiate tracking manually.  There are two ways to do this - via computer or the bookitlab app. The instructions are essentially the same, but below are screenshots to guide you through each.

The app is the preferred method.

 

Via the app:

Download BookitLab from the AppStore. When launched, if asked to enter your institute initials, type IGB. Log in via SSO.

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On the main dashboard, you should see the Usages Widget. Click "Start Usage".

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Choose the equipment that you have reserved, in this example, the cryostat. Click continue.

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On the Usage Screen, your user group and user name should be accurate.  Under projects, choose the CFOP that the usage will bill to.  Click "Start Usage".

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You will receive a confirmation screen to let you know this was successful, and also indicating how to stop your usage.

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To end your usage, go back to the main dashboard and scroll down toward your active usage widget.  Click "Log off".

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Via computer: You can start this by going to the Usages Widget on the Main Dashboard.  Choose Start Usage.

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Choose the relevant instrument by scrolling or searching for the name. Select the instrument.

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Choose the User Group (PI), User, and Project Name (CFOP). Click on Start Usage.

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A confirmation screen will let you know this was successful.

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To end usage, go back to the Main Dashboard and scroll down to the "Currently Active Usages" item. Choose Log Off.

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