Configuration Overview
By using the modern dashboard, portal administrators have more control over the user experience for all of the roles at their institution and can leverage sections like the Hero Image, Quick Link cards, and important groups and events.
In this Article
Configure Settings
1. Enable or disable dashboard sections for those options to appear.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
|
Hero Image |
Large banner image to provide visual impact to the site. Ideally 2500x750px, at least 1250x375px. |
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Widgets |
All widgets assigned to the user’s role. |
|
Quick Links |
Visual cards with a background image and up to three links each to draw special attention to key actions. |
|
Upcoming Events |
Up to 10 upcoming events across the user’s calendars shown in event date order. |
|
Groups |
Up to 10 groups the user is either already a member of or are suggested for the user. Joined groups show up first with suggested filling out the 10 as needed. |
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Activity |
The user’s activity feed. Mirrors the content already in the activity feed left-hand menu option. |
2. Arrange the sections by dragging them into the preferred order.
Set Hero Image
- The Hero Image is a large banner image that will appear at the top of the dashboard.
- For best resolution the image should be 2500x750px or at least 1250x375px.
1. Click Upload New Image
2. Select the image from your device to upload.
3. After being uploaded and saved, the image will display as the Hero Image on the dashboard.
Create Quick Links
- The Quick Links section allows you to add your own Quicklink Cards, edit existing cards, delete cards, and change the order of cards by dragging and dropping from the three bars on the right hand side of the card listing.
- Up to three URL's can be added to each card.
1. Click on + Add Card.
2. Modify the Settings for the Card.
| Setting | Details |
|---|---|
|
Title |
The title of the card that displays before a user mouses over it. |
| Roles |
The roles to whom the card will be visible. |
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Show in unauthenticated view |
Make this card visible to users in the unauthenticated view dashboard. |
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Background Image |
The image that displays behind the title text and links. Ideally 700x500px, at least 350x250px. |
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Visible From |
The date on which the card will start to appear to the target roles. |
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Visible Through |
The final data on which the card will display to the target roles. |
3. Toggle to the Link tab on the card and input the desired Quick Links.
| Link Setting | Details |
|---|---|
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Link Text |
The text that will display when the user mouses over the Quick Link card. |
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URL |
The URL that will launch when the user clicks on the link. |
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Open in new tab |
Allows admins to decide if the link should open a new tab or open in the current tab. |
4. Click Add to finish creating the card.
5. Click Save to see all adjustments reflect in the Dashboard.
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