Part 1: Overview of the Main Menu and Auxiliary Functions
Part 1 of our "Admin Panel Tutorial Series" covering the basics of how to use the admin panel as well as some more advanced topics and workflow tips and tricks.
A great place to start if you're just getting going with Pakk.
In this video we cover:
00:00 Main menu, auxilliary functions
00:17 User menu, login refresh, logout, language
01:28 Brand mode and brands
03:30 Documentation
04:16 Account settings, settings heirarchy
Overview of the Main Menu and Auxiliary Functions
This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the main menu and auxiliary functions within an admin panel. The speaker demonstrates how to navigate user settings, manage brands, access documentation, and configure account settings, all while explaining the hierarchical relationships between account, brand, and website settings.
User Menu
Login and Logout:
The user menu shows the email address of the logged-in user and the remaining time before automatic logout (typically 12 hours).
A "refresh login" button resets the logout timer to extend the session.
Users log in using a one-time code valid for five minutes.
Language Control:
This allows users to change the language of the admin panel without affecting other users.
Brand Mode:
The admin panel allows managing multiple brands. When a brand is selected, the interface displays information specific to that brand.
The logo and data, such as customer info or sales orders, are filtered according to the selected brand.
Users can switch between brand mode (focusing on one brand) and no brand mode (viewing all brands).
Brand Setup and Interaction
Brand Management:
Each brand has its own settings, including logos, that can override the general account settings.
In "brand mode," only brand-specific data is visible, making it easier to manage individual brands within a single account.
When not in brand mode, the system shows all data from all brands.
Account Settings and Hierarchical Structure
Account Settings:
Basic account settings like legal name, time zone, and currency are configured here.
These settings form the base level of the hierarchical structure, affecting both brand and website settings.
Hierarchical Overrides:
Brand-specific settings can override account settings for that brand.
Websites can also override both brand and account settings, providing granular control.
For instance, logos and other key settings can be customized at the account, brand, or website level.
Documentation and Tutorials
Embedded Documentation:
The admin panel provides direct access to documentation and tutorials, such as pricing guides.
Users don’t need to leave the panel to access help resources, making it easy to reference instructions while managing the system.
Additional Features
Tags for Organization:
Tags are used to organize items such as images and products, ensuring consistency and avoiding duplicates.
Mini Apps:
The admin panel supports mini-apps, with the demand planner being one example for sales forecasting and purchasing. More mini-app functionality will be added in the future.
Conclusion
The admin panel's auxiliary functions are designed to help users efficiently manage multiple brands, settings, and documentation.
The interface offers a high degree of customization, allowing users to tailor settings at the account, brand, and website levels.
Direct access to documentation and organizational tools like tags enhances the system's usability.
Bullet-Point Summary:
User Menu: Login/logout options, session refresh, language settings, and brand mode access.
Brand Mode: Filters data to focus on specific brands; can switch between brand-specific and global views.
Account Settings: Hierarchical system where account settings can be overridden by brand or website settings.
Documentation: Embedded tutorials and guides directly accessible within the admin panel.
Tags: Used for organizing content such as images and ensuring consistency.
Mini Apps: Access to tools like the demand planner, with more functionality planned.
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