Understanding the Dashboard

Updated 2 weeks ago

Navigate the Bower interface efficiently. This guide covers the main dashboard layout, navigation elements, and quick access features to help you get the most out of the platform.

Dashboard Overview

The Bower dashboard is designed for simplicity and speed. Upon signing in, you'll see a clean interface focused on getting you to the Bower AI AI analysis tools quickly.

Main Components

  • Header Navigation: Access to Bower AI, Help Center, and account settings
  • City Selector: Choose your target city for analysis (Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago)
  • Analysis Interface: Image upload, map view, and results display
  • User Profile: Avatar and quick access to account settings

Key Features

City Selection

Before uploading an image, you must select a target city. Each city has its own specialized AI model trained on local data:

  • Miami: South Florida architecture and urban patterns
  • New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and surrounding boroughs
  • Los Angeles: Greater LA area and distinctive neighborhoods

Image Upload

Drag and drop or click to upload images. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, and WebP. Images are analyzed in real-time and never permanently stored on our servers.

Interactive Map

After analysis, results appear on an interactive MapBox-powered map. Zoom, pan, and switch between satellite and street views. Click the predicted location to see additional details.

Quick Actions

Common tasks you can perform from the dashboard:

1

Start New Analysis

Click "Try Bower AI" or navigate to /bower-ai to begin a new geolocation analysis.

2

Access Help Center

Click "Help" in the header to browse documentation, guides, and troubleshooting resources.

3

Manage Account

Click your profile avatar to access account settings, view your profile information, or sign out.

Pro Tip

Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation: Press Esc to close modals, or ? to view all available shortcuts.