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==Overview==
The Arcadia X layout picker enables the point-and-click configuration of portal sections using pre-made templates and the choice of Arcadia X themes and backgrounds. For novice users and those not familiar with htmlHTML, the Arcadia X layout picker provides pre-made templates with various layouts eliminating the need for technical know-how. Arcadia X layouts built using the layout picker are responsive by default, making them accessible on devices with different screen sizes and resolutions.
==How to Create an Arcadia X Section Using the Layout Picker==
1. Click on From the '''Configuration''' menu, select the '''Roles and Permissions''' hyperlink.<br />
2. Under the User '''Role & Category Settings''' section, click on the '''User Roles''' hyperlink.<br />
3. The '''Roles''' page is displayed.<br />
4. Here you can either create a new role or edit an existing role. Once you've a user role is created a (details on creating new role or clicked user roles [[Creating User Roles|here]]), click on the edit icon associated with an existing role the . The '''Edit Roles''' page will be displayed.<br />
5. From the tab options displayed at the top of the page, click on '''Arcadia X'''. If this role was not configured with a portal before add a checkmark to the '''Activate''' checkbox and click '''Save'''.<br />
[[image:Layout_picker_1_arcadia_x_tab.png|link=|600px]]<br />
[[image:Layout_picker_2_Action_Tabs.png|link=|600px]]<br /><br />
7. Complete the required fields: Display Order, Caption, Description, Content Type (Select the '''Sections''' radio button), URL (if necessary).<br />
: '''Note''' - The Layout Picker is only available through the '''"Sections" Content Type'''.<br />
8. Click '''Save''' to continue.<br />
9. The '''Sections''' section is displayed.<br />
10. Under the '''Sections''' section, click on the '''Add Layout''' button.<br />
11. Displayed is the '''Layout Picker''' lightbox. Displayed are the with available layout themes. Select the layout theme you want to build by clicking on the desired layout.<br />
[[image:Layout_Picker_3_lightbox.png|link=|400px]]<br />
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12. Displayed is the The '''Layout Picker''' Section Designeris displayed. The Section Designer allows the easy population of content into a specific Arcadia X Section.<br />
: '''Note''' - The section highlighted in blue is the section that you are currently editing.<br />
13. Complete the following sections:<br />
: '''System List View (and options)''' - This option is available based on the section "Type" selected. This option allows you to select the specific list view that will be displayed within the section.
14. Click '''SaveNext''' when complete. Repeat this process until all portal sections are completed.
15. To preview your work, click on the '''Preview'''' button at the bottom of the '''Edit Roles''' page. A popup window will appear displaying the layout and options selected.
