How to Use the Cage Grid
The Cage Grid displays your cages in a spatial, rack-based layout instead of a list. This view is optimized for wayfinding—spotting empty slots, finding a specific cage by location, or checking occupancy status at a glance.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open the Cage page
Click Cage in the navigation menu to open the Cage page. By default, you'll see the List View showing all cages in a table.
Switch to Grid View
Click the Grid button at the top right of the page to switch from List View to Grid View. The cages will now display as tiles in a spatial rack layout.
Pro Tip
The grid button is often marked with a grid icon (☐☐) next to a list icon.
Explore the grid layout
The Grid View shows cages organized by rack location. Empty slots appear as blank tiles, and occupied cages show the cage ID and a summary (e.g., number of animals). Hover over or click a tile to see more details.
Pro Tip
If your cages are not yet organized by rack, they may appear in a flat grid; contact your admin to set up rack locations.
Filter or search for a cage
Use the filter or search box at the top to narrow results by cage ID, status, or other criteria. The grid updates instantly as you filter.
Pro Tip
Filters help when you're looking for a specific cage or need to see only occupied or empty slots.
Click a cage to view details
Click any cage tile to open its detail view. Here you can see occupancy, notes, and other cage-level information. Use the back button or close icon to return to the grid.
Edit cages in List View
To add animals, change cage status, or update cage properties, switch back to List View using the List button. Grid View is read-only for quick scanning; editing happens in List View.