Removing elements
Removing elements
Hi.
I had finished a great site for a client and handed-over, then they went and used the (Help) link in the admin pages, with this knowledge they then managed to totally mess everything up.
To stop this happening again, how do I remove the help link from the pages?
Thanks.
Mike.
I had finished a great site for a client and handed-over, then they went and used the (Help) link in the admin pages, with this knowledge they then managed to totally mess everything up.
To stop this happening again, how do I remove the help link from the pages?
Thanks.
Mike.
Re: Removing elements
Hi Mike,
No clue about how to remove the help pages, I think Elijah added those (and I think help links in the admin is a great thing!).
But would be interesting to know what your clients messed up so that we could rewrite those sections in the documentation? The documentation still has a lot more to wish for, but knowing what of what is there already that is difficult to understand helps us improve it.
Thanks!
No clue about how to remove the help pages, I think Elijah added those (and I think help links in the admin is a great thing!).
But would be interesting to know what your clients messed up so that we could rewrite those sections in the documentation? The documentation still has a lot more to wish for, but knowing what of what is there already that is difficult to understand helps us improve it.
Thanks!
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Hi Westis.
Basically, the client used the "Help" link in admin to access the CMSMS documentation and from there looked around all the other areas of CMSMS. Using limited knowledge they then applied or tried to alter the way things where set up including the CSS etc.
A little knowledge is very dangerous...
That is why I wish to remove the link in the admin pages to help documentation. As you say it's great for me but not for some people!!!
Mike.
Basically, the client used the "Help" link in admin to access the CMSMS documentation and from there looked around all the other areas of CMSMS. Using limited knowledge they then applied or tried to alter the way things where set up including the CSS etc.
A little knowledge is very dangerous...
That is why I wish to remove the link in the admin pages to help documentation. As you say it's great for me but not for some people!!!
Mike.
Re: Removing elements
Not a real removing, only a hint
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Go to admin/themes/default/css/styles.css and insert there something like
Works for me!

Go to admin/themes/default/css/styles.css and insert there something like
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p.pageheader a {display: none}
Re: Removing elements
Thanks Cyberman.cyberman wrote: Go to admin/themes/default/css/styles.css and insert there something likeCode: Select all
p.pageheader a {display: none}
I'll give it a try when I get home.
Mike.
Re: Removing elements
Maybe it can made an option in the admin panel?
Re: Removing elements
Great idea Maarten.Maarten wrote: Maybe it can made an option in the admin panel?
I don't know how much trouble it would be, but perhaps future versions could have the facility to "Turn Off" functions like this by the designer or site administrator.
Mike.
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Re: Removing elements
I'll look into making showing the help links an Admin User Pref sometime when I have the time.muscroft wrote:Great idea Maarten.Maarten wrote: Maybe it can made an option in the admin panel?
I don't know how much trouble it would be, but perhaps future versions could have the facility to "Turn Off" functions like this by the designer or site administrator.

Note: I don't have time to take on any more projects. I'm quite busy. I may be too busy to reply to emails or messages. Thanks for your understanding. 

Re: Removing elements
Excellent Elijah.Elijah Lofgren wrote: I'll look into making showing the help links an Admin User Pref sometime when I have the time.![]()
Thanks for taking this onboard, I know you're busy.
Mike.
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Re: Removing elements
It didn't take long.muscroft wrote:Thanks for taking this onboard, I know you're busy.Elijah Lofgren wrote: I'll look into making showing the help links an Admin User Pref sometime when I have the time.![]()

Added in latest SVN: http://viewsvn.cmsmadesimple.org/viewsv ... 5&view=rev
Enjoy

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Woh that is some fast work. Thanks!
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Great indeed. But could it be on by default? I think most users would want it on, as the help links mainly aim at beginners.
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Re: Removing elements
I made it on by default: http://viewsvn.cmsmadesimple.org/viewsv ... nitial.sqlwestis wrote: Great indeed. But could it be on by default? I think most users would want it on, as the help links mainly aim at beginners.

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Re: Removing elements
Fixed: Change Admin pref from 'show_help_links' to 'hide_help_links' so they will stay on through upgrades: http://viewsvn.cmsmadesimple.org/viewsv ... w=rev westis wrote: Great indeed. But could it be on by default? I think most users would want it on, as the help links mainly aim at beginners.

Note: I don't have time to take on any more projects. I'm quite busy. I may be too busy to reply to emails or messages. Thanks for your understanding. 

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Hi Elijah
I think this option to show/hide help is wise.
Just uploaded the latest versioin to start a site.
I am green to how to make the upgrade to the CMS.
Please can you help here or point me to an article that explains how to implement the change.
Cheers
Chris
I think this option to show/hide help is wise.
Just uploaded the latest versioin to start a site.
I am green to how to make the upgrade to the CMS.
Please can you help here or point me to an article that explains how to implement the change.
Cheers
Chris
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