Definitions

Navigation Menu:
A Navigation Menu is a set of links that allows the user to view different Pages. In NetGen, it is a Predefined Region, which contains a list of links, that is created utilizing the Template Dashboard: Navigation.

Dashboard Main Page:
 The Home Page of a Permission Group viewed by a user upon their log in to NetGen.
 
Dashboard Page:
A Page that utilizes the Dashboard Layouts.

Dashboard Layouts

There are three Layouts in which to create a Dashboard Page:

1. Master Dashboard Home: A Layout used to create a Dashboard Main Page.

    Content Regions in which to add content: main-navigation, help-container, dashboard-l,
    dashboard-m, dashboard-r

2. Master Dashboard Iframe: A Layout used to create a Page that displays a NetGen Page or an
    exterior URL.

    Content Regions in which to add content: main-navigation, help-container, dashboard-l, iframe

3. Master Dashboard Interior: A Layout used to create all Dashboard Pages that are not a Main or Iframe Page.
   
    Content Regions in which to add content: main-navigation, help-container, dashboard-l,
    dashboard-m, dashboard-r

Dashboard Templates

NR: Bullet List with Links
Use to create a Predefined Region with a bullet list in which each bullet item links to a selected page. The bullet icon is selected from the images in the Library Generator. Choose from a pre-provided set of icons or create your own.

DB: Calendar of Events
Use to create a Predefined Region with a list-style calendar of events which includes fields for date, title and event details.

DB: Expanding Image & Para
Use to create an expanding Predefined Region with an image selected from the Library Generator and written content, a single image with no written content, or written content without an image. Use the Rad Editor to customize text (example: bold for a header).

DB: Facebook Fanbox
Use to create a Predefined Region to promote a company’s Facebook Page. The Predefined Region will show the name of the company, the number of fans, and 8 random fan profile images. Template requires the Facebook Fan Page ID #. Example: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SEP-Networks/130626291286. In this example, the extension to copy and paste into the Facebook ID # Field is: 130626291286.

DB: Iframe
Use to create a Predefined Region that displays an internal page (from the Content Generator) or an external page (from an outside website). The Predefined Region needs to be “Locked to” the Content Region: iframe and placed on a Page utilizing the Master Dashboard Iframe Layout.

Note: This Template requires a specified width in pixels (px). It is recommended to start at “1000px” then increase or decrease as needed.

DB: Image & Paragraph
Use to create a Predefined Region with an image selected from the Library Generator and written content, a single image with no written content, or written content without an image. Use the Rad Editor to customize text (example: bold for a header).

DB: Image with Link
Use to create a Predefined Region with an image linked to an internal page (from the Content Generator), or an external page (from an outside website).

DB: Media Player
Use to create a Predefined Region which displays a singular video from the Library Generator. This Template is designed to be used in the dashboard-m Content Region with a width of 560 pixels.

DB: Question & Answer List
Use to create a Predefined Region with a set of questions and answers. Add as many as needed. Template will add a Q or A green bubble icon accordingly.

DB: Scrolling News Ticker
Use to create a Predefined Region with “Hot News”. Each Line Item is a scrolling news item which can be linked to an internal page (from the Content Generator), or an external page (from an outside website). Add as many news items as desired.

DB: Twitter Feed
Use to create a Predefined Region featuring a company’s most current tweets including options to reply and retweet. Template requires the Twitter account name. Example Twitter URL: http://twitter.com/#!/SEPNETWORKS. In this example, the account name is: SEPNETWORKS.

Add or Edit Dashboard Predefined Region

The Dashboard is provided with Predefined Regions. It is recommend to remove the Example Predefined Region from the Main Page. In addition, Templates have been provided that are designed specifically for the Dashboard Layouts. All Dashboard Templates are filed under the Folder Dashboard (DB). Use them to create new Predefined Regions for the Dashboard Pages.

For instructions on adding or editing Predefined Regions, see Build & Manage Web Pages.

Create a Dashboard Page

The Dashboard is provided with Pages. Follow the instructions below to create additional Pages for the Dashboard. After creation, link it in the appropriate Navigation Menu Predefined Region - see Add Link to Navigation Menu for instructions.

Create a Dashboard Page
1     Click on Content Generator, then on the Pages sub tab.
2     In the Folder drop down menu, select: Dashboard (DB).
3     Click Add Page.
4     Name the Page.

       Example: DB: 2011 Sales Figures

5     Under Page Layout Details drop down menu, select the appropriate Layout.
6     Click Add Page.
7    Under Page Content Blocks, select the appropriate Content Region from the drop down menu.
8    Click Add Block to add a Predefined Region. For instructions on creating Predefined Regions,
       see Build & Manage Web Pages.
9    Under Add Content Block to Page, select: Predefined Region; from the Folder drop down menu,
       select: Dashboard (DB); under the second drop down menu select the appropriate Predefined Region.
10   Click Add Content Block.
11   Repeat steps 7 - 10 to add additional Predefined Regions.

Add Link to a Dashboard Navigation Menu

The Dashboard is provided with a Navigation Menu. Follow the instructions below to create additional links in the Dashboard which will automatically update all Pages that are utilizing the Menu.

Add Link to a Dashboard Navigation Menu
1     Click on Content Generator, then on the Predefined Regions sub tab.
2     In the Folder drop down menu, select: Dashboard (DB).
3     Click on the Navigation Menu Predefined Region.
4     Under the Predefined Region Blocks, click the blue link labeled Edit.
5     Under Block Preview, click Add Line Item.
6     Under Selected Item Editor, edit the appropriate fields.
7     Click Save Changes.
8     Under Block Preview, repeat steps 5-7 to add additional Line Items.

Note: Line Items may be arranged by clicking Top, Move Up, Move Down, or Bottom.  

Edit Link in a Dashboard Navigation Menu

The Dashboard is provided with a Navigation Menu. Follow the instructions below to edit links in a Navigation Menu which will then automatically update all Pages that are utilizing the Predefined Region. It is recommended to first decide what links will be changed then returning to this section to complete the change.

Edit Link in a Dashboard Navigation Menu
1     Click on Content Generator, then on the Predefined Regions sub tab.
2     In the Folder drop down menu, select: Dashboard (DB).
3     Click on the Navigation Menu Predefined Region.
4     Under the Predefined Region Blocks, click the blue link labeled Edit.
5     Under Block Preview, choose the Line Item to edit and click on the blue link labeled Edit.
6     Under Selected Item Editor, edit the appropriate fields.
7     Click Save Changes.
8     Under Block Preview, repeat steps 5-7 to edit additional Line Items.

Make Page a Dashboard Main Page

The Dashboard is provided with a Main Page. To change the Main Page of a permission group, follow the instructions below.

Make Page a Dashboard Main Page
1     Click on Content Generator, then on the Pages sub tab.
2     In the Folder drop down menu, select: Dashboard (DB).
3     Select the Page.
4     Under Page Details, Make the Page the Dashboard for the appropriate permission group.
5     Save Changes.