Cloud Dashboard
The Dashboard is the first thing you see when you open the Cloud app. It provides a quick overview of your layout's status and fast access to every configuration section.
Device Status
If you have a DCC-EX CommandStation configured, the dashboard shows live device status tiles for each connected device:
- Connection state — Whether the device is online and communicating
- Port assignment — Which serial port the device is connected to
- Health indicators — Quick visual status for each device
Getting Started
If you haven't set up a CommandStation yet, the dashboard shows an onboarding prompt titled "Set Up Your Command Station" with quick links to get started. This guides you through:
- Connecting to your layout
- Registering your CommandStation device
- Verifying the serial connection
Quick Navigation
From the dashboard, you can jump directly to any configuration section:
| Section | What you'll do |
|---|---|
| Roster | Add and manage your locomotives |
| Turnouts | Configure track switches |
| Routes | Set up automated turnout sequences |
| Effects | Configure lights, sounds, and animations |
| Signals | Wire three-aspect signal heads |
| DCC-EX Console | Send raw commands to your CommandStation |
| Layout | Manage devices and layout metadata |
