> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.p36-csq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Manage and configure your cloud service use cases

## What is a Use Case?

Use cases are flexible amalgamations of diverse cloud services utilized across various contexts, allowing you to group related services together for comprehensive qualification management.

## Use Case Management Interface

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/csq/OVLrH_JrQyHV1OVG/images/use_case_ui/use_case_overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OVLrH_JrQyHV1OVG&q=85&s=2b98e0789dad655f19a378227f5a0b80" alt="Use Case Overview" width="1905" height="753" data-path="images/use_case_ui/use_case_overview.png" />

As an Admin user or Use Case Designer, you can open the Use Case configuration component. Here, you will first find a list of all use cases with their main information:

### Main Information Displayed

* **Use Case Name**: Identifier for the use case
* **Version**: Version number of the use case
* **Version Status**: Status of the current version
* **Continuous Qualification**: Whether continuous monitoring is active
* **Copy Icon**: Quick duplication option

## Search and Filter Options

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Search Functionality" icon="search">
    Use the search box at the top of the screen to search for a specific use
    case by name or TID (Technical Identifier)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Filters" icon="funnel">
    Click "Adapt Filters" at the top right to open filtering options and refine
    the view of all use cases
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Creating New Use Cases

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Creation">
    Click the plus button (➕) at the top right of the list of use cases to
    start creating a new use case
  </Step>

  <Step title="Provide Information">
    Fill in the required fields such as Use Case Name, TID (Technical
    Identifier), and Version
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Use Case">
    Click the "Create" button to finalize the creation of the new use case
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Use Case Menu Structure

When you select a specific use case, you'll find the following menu items on the left-hand side:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Details">
    **Use Case Details**: View and edit the details of the use case, including
    status management [Learn more about Use Case Details →](/use-cases/details)
  </Tab>

  {" "}

  <Tab title="Configuration">
    **Configuration**: View and Edit services and features related to the use case
    [Learn more about Configuration →](/use-cases/configuration)
  </Tab>

  {" "}

  <Tab title="Reporting">
    **Reporting**: Create and manage reports for your use cases [Learn more about
    Reporting →](/use-cases/reporting)
  </Tab>

  {" "}

  <Tab title="Initial Qualification">
    **Initial Qualification**: Trigger and monitor initial qualification processes
    [Learn more about Initial Qualification →](/use-cases/initial-qualification)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Notifications">
    **Notifications**: Configure custom notifications for deviations and events
    [Learn more about Notifications →](/use-cases/notifications)
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Use Case Lifecycle

Understanding the different states a use case can have is crucial for effective management:

```mermaid theme={null}
graph LR
    A[Draft] --> B[Approval]
    B --> C[Active]
    C --> D[Inactive]
    D --> C
    A --> E[Retired]
    B --> E
    C --> E
    D --> E
    B --> A
```

<Warning>
  Once a use case reaches the "Retired" status, it cannot be changed,
  reactivated, or returned to any previous status.
</Warning>

## Quick Actions

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Use Case" icon="plus">
    Start a new use case configuration from scratch
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copy Use Case" icon="copy">
    Duplicate an existing use case with all its configurations in a new version
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use Case Details" icon="list-tree" href="/use-cases/details">
    Learn about managing use case details and status
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configuration" icon="database" href="/use-cases/configuration">
    Understand services, features and their configurations within a use case
  </Card>
</CardGroup>