Logging into Skyline

1. Log into the VPN if you are off campus, if you are on campus there is no need.
2. Open your default internet browser and go to idps.bath.ac.uk. ​
3. Log in using your University of Bath username and password. ​
4. The Skyline dashboard will appear.

Placing a print order

1. Click on 'Upload' or 'Uploads'.
2. Click 'Select' to choose the document(s) you want to print. ​
3. Select the documents and click 'Open'. ​
4. Wait for the documents to upload. ​You will see a yellow progress bar during the upload process. ​
5. Click 'Proceed' once all the documents are uploaded to load them into your personal library.
6. On the Shared Libraries page, select the document you want to print.
7. Click the basket icon next to the document.
8. Select the document type from the options provided.
9. Click 'Proceed'.
10. Choose the product options you need, such as paper colour or ink colour.
11. Enter the number of copies required in the 'Quantity' box and click 'Next'.
12. Review the quotation price, and arrange or raise an Agresso order. Then click 'Next'.
13. Enter your name, department, and delivery address.
14. Enter your delivery instructions and any additional information, then click 'Next'.
15. Enter an Agresso purchase order number or Requisition number, then click 'Next'.
16. Select the required by date from the smart calendar.
17. Review your order details and click 'Confirm Order' to complete the process. ​
18. You will receive an order confirmation with an order number and cost details. Your order will be processed by Print Services and you will receive an email confirmation with a unique job number.
    

Ordering multiple documents

1. Click the 'My files' button.
2. Select the documents you want to print.
3. Click the basket icon and follow the steps to complete your order.

Re-ordering a document

1. Click the basket icon next to the document you want to re-order. ​
2. Enter the quantity and follow the steps to complete the order. ​

Ordering paper originals

1. Click on the 'Paper Originals' button.
2. Enter the document name and number of pages. ​
3. Follow the steps to complete the order.
4. Supply the paper originals to Print Services.

Viewing orders placed

Click the 'My Orders' button to see a list of your orders and their current status.

Using libraries

1. Upload documents to your personal library. ​
2. Manage documents by deleting, copying, moving, or merging them.

Creating and sharing libraries

You can add a new personal library by managing your personal libraries.

1. Click on 'Preferences' button.
2. Click on 'Libraries' button.
3. Enter a Library name, Click on 'Add' button.
4. Click on 'Share Library' button.
5. Select the user, Click on 'Add Selected Users' button.
6. Click on 'My Files' button.
7. Select the Library from 'My Library' Drop down.

Here are some common product options you might encounter:

• document type
• paper colour
• print type - select whether you want the document printed in colour or black and white
• binding options
• paper size
• paper weight
• finishing options - examples include lamination, hole punching, or folding

These options will be presented to you during the ordering process, and you can select the ones that best suit your needs. ​

Viewing the status of your orders

Click on the 'My Orders' button to see all of the orders you've made, along with their current status. You can choose to view 10, 20, or 50 orders per page.

To sort your orders, click the field heading 'Document', 'Order Number', or 'Order Date' to sort the orders in ascending or descending order. ​

If there is a trash can icon next to an order, you can delete it by confirming the deletion. ​

To view specific order details, click on the magnifying glass icon next to the document name to open a new window with detailed information about the order, including products selected and the delivery address. ​You can also print the job ticket if needed. ​

If you have requested a quotation, you can accept it by clicking the green tick icon next to the order. ​The status of the order is automatically updated, and the price shown does not include any additional costs such as delivery charges. ​If an order is deleted by Print Services, it will also be removed from your Orders. ​