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Preferences & Customization

Personalize your crisisIQ experience with preferences for notifications, display, and behavior.

Notification Preferences

Email Notifications

Control which emails you receive:

Simulation Invites

New simulation assignments

Reminders

Upcoming simulation alerts

Results Available

When reports are ready

Certificates

Achievement notifications

Messages

Team communication

Announcements

Platform updates
Settings:
  • On: Receive all emails
  • Digest: Daily/weekly summary
  • Off: No emails of this type

In-App Notifications

Browser notifications while logged in:
Real-time simulation events
Team messages
Decision deadlines
System alerts
Enable/Disable: Profile > Preferences > In-App Notifications

Push Notifications

For PWA installation:
  • Simulation starting soon
  • Your turn in simulation
  • Results available
  • Achievements unlocked
Configure: Allow in browser when prompted, or in system settings

Display Preferences

Theme

Visual appearance:
Default
  • Bright background
  • Dark text
  • Best for well-lit environments

Dashboard Layout

Customize your dashboard:
  • Default View: Dashboard, Solo Training, or Last Visited
  • Widget Display: Show/hide specific widgets
  • Sidebar: Expanded or collapsed by default
  • Density: Compact or comfortable spacing

Language

Interface language:
  • Deutsch (DE): German
  • English (EN): English
Changes immediately upon selection.

Language Settings

More language options

Behavioral Preferences

Default Settings

When Joining Simulation:
  • Auto-advance through briefing
  • Require manual start
  • Skip intro if repeated scenario
Decision Interface:
  • Confirm before submitting
  • Show timer countdown
  • Highlight optimal time range
  • Sound on deadline approaching
Document Viewing:
  • Open in modal (overlay)
  • Open in new tab
  • Download automatically

Accessibility

Improve usability:

Font Size

Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

High Contrast

Enhanced visibility

Screen Reader

Optimized for assistive tech

Keyboard Navigation

Full keyboard support

Regional Settings

Time Zone

Set your local time zone:
  • Auto-detect from system
  • Manual selection
  • Affects:
    • Simulation scheduling
    • Report timestamps
    • Activity logs
    • Deadline displays

Date & Time Format

Display Preference:
  • MM/DD/YYYY (US)
  • DD/MM/YYYY (European)
  • YYYY-MM-DD (ISO)

Communication Preferences

Chat Settings

Sound Notifications: Beep on new message
Desktop Notifications: Pop-up for messages
Show Typing Indicators: See when others are typing
Read Receipts: Show when you’ve read messages

Email Digest

If you choose digest mode:
  • Frequency: Daily at 8 AM, or Weekly on Monday
  • Content: Summary of notifications
  • Threshold: Only send if X+ notifications

Data & Performance

Bandwidth Optimization

For slower connections:
  • Reduce Image Quality: Faster loading
  • Disable Auto-Play: Videos don’t auto-start
  • Limit Animations: Simpler UI transitions
  • Compact Mode: Less data per page

Storage

Clear cached data:
  • Clear Cache: Free up space
  • Offline Data: Manage PWA stored data
  • Media Downloads: Remove downloaded resources

Privacy Preferences

Tracking

Control analytics:
Help Improve crisisIQ
  • Anonymous usage data
  • Feature usage patterns
  • Performance metrics
On/Off toggle

Third-Party Integrations

If your organization has integrations:
  • Single Sign-On (SSO): Use corporate login
  • Calendar Integration: Sync simulation schedules
  • LMS Integration: Export to learning management system
Manage: Profile > Integrations

Resetting Preferences

Reset to Defaults

Return all settings to original:
  1. Profile > Preferences
  2. Scroll to bottom
  3. Click Reset to Defaults
  4. Confirm action
  5. Preferences restored
Does not affect profile info, only preferences. Your training data is preserved.

Preferences by Platform

Web Browser

Full access to all preferences via dashboard.

Mobile (PWA)

Streamlined preference access:
  • Tap profile icon
  • Select Settings
  • Adjust mobile-specific options
  • Some advanced settings require desktop

Tablet

Similar to web but optimized layout.

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