==Overview=={{DeprecatedPage}}
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. All Arcadia X sections built using the layout picker will be formatted for optimal viewing on a wide rage of devices. For novice users and those not familiar with html, 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.See [[Portals]]
==How to Create an Arcadia X Section Using the Layout Picker== 1. Click on 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 created a new role or clicked on an existing role 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 />6. Under the '''Action Tabs''' Section, click on the '''Add''' button.<br /> 7. Complete the required fields: Display Order, Caption, Description, Content Type (Select 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 available layout themes. Select the layout theme you want to build by clicking on the desired layout.<br />12. Displayed is the '''Layout Picker''' Section Designer. 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 />* Language* Type* Style Options* Background Color* Description* Title (and Icon)* Instruction* URL* System List View (and options) 14. Click '''Save''' when complete. 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. ==Notes==* This feature will configure sections for the Arcadia X interface only* The layouts created are responsive by default ==See Also==* [[Arcadia X - Building a Role Based Portal]]* [[Arcadia X]]* [[Maximize and Restore Arcadia X Sections]] <!--[[Category:Acradia X]]-->[[Category:Under ConstructionDeprecated]]
