> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.altoura.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# First Launch & Navigation

> What you see after signing in to Altoura Frontline on HoloLens 2, the two main workflows, and how to navigate with the Global Side Menu.

**Who this is for:** anyone who has just signed in to Altoura Frontline on HoloLens 2 for the first time.

**What you'll accomplish:** you'll recognize the landing page, understand the two workflows the app offers, and know how to move between them using the side menu.

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## What You See After Signing In

After authentication, the application opens to the **Procedures** landing page by default, with the **Global Side Menu** beside it.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/altoura-785c3552/dGjpngJxnDwHfL9u/frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-procedure-global-side-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=dGjpngJxnDwHfL9u&q=85&s=ac79ed81686040ab9e0d77efae47247a" alt="Procedures landing page with the global side menu, organization dropdown, search field, and a grid of procedure cards" noZoom style={{width: "100%", height: "auto"}} width="7680" height="4320" data-path="frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-procedure-global-side-menu.png" />
</Frame>

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## Choose Your Workflow

Altoura Frontline on HoloLens offers two main workflows:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Procedures" icon="list-check" href="/frontline/hololens/operate/find-and-open-a-procedure">
    Browse and execute step-by-step work instructions in augmented reality.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Remote Expert" icon="headset" href="/frontline/remote-expert/overview">
    Connect with a remote specialist for live guidance and annotations.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

New to procedures? See [Procedures, Tasks & Steps](/frontline/overview/concepts/procedures-tasks-steps) for how they are structured, and [How Content Flows](/frontline/overview/concepts/how-content-flows) for how procedures get onto your device.

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## The Global Side Menu

The **Global Side Menu** is the vertical navigation panel beside the main workspace. It is visible only when you are **not inside a procedure** and **not in a Remote Expert session**.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/altoura-785c3552/pjRgSowLOU-k6Fn-/frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-global-side-menu.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pjRgSowLOU-k6Fn-&q=85&s=496372267cf571882d962102d9bbfa32" alt="Altoura Frontline global side menu with Procedures, Remote Expert, and Profile buttons" noZoom style={{width: "100%", height: "auto"}} width="7680" height="4320" data-path="frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-global-side-menu.png" />
</Frame>

It contains three buttons:

| Button                                 | What it opens                                                                |
| -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Procedures** (top, list icon)        | The Procedures panel, where you browse and select a procedure to begin       |
| **Remote Expert** (middle, phone icon) | The Remote Expert interface, to start or join a remote support session       |
| **Profile** (bottom, person icon)      | Your account details, the installed app version, and the **Sign Out** button |

### Floating Side Menu (Palm Access)

You can also open the same menu anywhere, without looking toward the fixed panel:

1. Raise either hand.
2. Ensure the palm is facing toward you.

When the gesture is detected, the side menu appears anchored to your palm, with the same **Procedures**, **Remote Expert**, and **Profile** options. All options behave identically to their static counterparts.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/altoura-785c3552/pjRgSowLOU-k6Fn-/frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-global-side-menu-hand.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pjRgSowLOU-k6Fn-&q=85&s=7556e175fb8226646a8f2c9b4c61ea7b" alt="Floating side menu anchored to a raised palm, showing the same Procedures, Remote Expert, and Profile options as the global side menu" noZoom style={{width: "100%", height: "auto"}} width="7680" height="4320" data-path="frontline/images/hololens/get-started/hololens-global-side-menu-hand.png" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  This is just enough to get moving. For the full breakdown of every panel and menu state — including the menus you see inside a procedure or a Remote Expert session — see [Panels & Side Menu](/frontline/hololens/reference/panels-and-side-menu).
</Tip>

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**Next:** put it all together with a guided 10-minute walkthrough in [Your First Procedure](/frontline/hololens/get-started/your-first-procedure).
