Navigation Settings

Varbase 11.0.x uses Drupal's Navigation module to provide the primary admin sidebar navigation. The Navigation module replaces the traditional admin toolbar with a modern, sidebar-based interface that integrates with the Gin admin theme.

Overview

The Navigation module provides:

• A sidebar-based navigation that slides out from the left side of the screen.

• Collapsible menu sections for organized browsing of admin pages.

• Quick access to Content, Structure, Appearance, Configuration, People, and Reports.

• A responsive design that works on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

• Integration with the Gin admin theme for a consistent visual experience.

Configuring Navigation Settings

1. Navigate to Configuration > User interface > Navigation settings, or go to /admin/config/user-interface/navigation.

2. Available configuration options may include:

   • Logo: Upload or change the logo displayed in the navigation sidebar.

   • Menu items: Customize which items appear in the navigation.

3. Click Save configuration to apply changes.

Using the Navigation Sidebar

Opening and Closing

• The navigation sidebar is displayed on the left side of the admin interface.

• On desktop, it can be expanded (showing full labels) or collapsed (showing only icons).

• Click the hamburger menu icon or the toggle button to expand or collapse the sidebar.

• On mobile devices, the sidebar overlays the content area and can be dismissed by tapping outside of it.

Navigating the Admin Menu

• Click on a top-level menu item (e.g., Content, Structure, Configuration) to expand its submenu.

• Click on a submenu item to navigate to that admin page.

• The currently active page is highlighted in the navigation.

User Menu

The navigation sidebar includes a user menu section at the bottom, providing quick access to:

• Your user profile.

• Log out link.

• Account settings.

Navigation Extra Tools

Varbase includes Navigation Extra Tools, which extends the navigation sidebar with additional utility links:

• Quick cache flush: Clear all caches directly from the navigation sidebar without navigating to the Performance page.

• Additional shortcuts: Quick links to commonly used admin tasks.

Tips

• Use the collapsed sidebar mode when you need more screen space for content editing.

• Combine the navigation sidebar with the Coffee module (Alt+D) for the most efficient admin navigation workflow.

• If you notice any admin pages missing from the navigation, contact your site administrator to verify the menu configuration.

• The navigation sidebar respects your user role's permissions. You will only see menu items that you have permission to access.