DIfferent Layout for Page Tree

[louisstephens]

I have been looking into this for awhile, but really have not found any module or "template" that handles this. On my test site I have about 80 pages (some nested and some as parents), which is really making the page tree a bit cluttered. I was wondering if anyone else had seen/used a template/module to make the page tree a little more "user friendly" and a bit less cluttered.

I know I could probably create a new admin layout for this, but I had no idea where to start.

[renobird]

The page tree is a very organized way to view things. It's only as cluttered as you make it.

Alternatively you can use Lister/ListerPro, or tweak the admin theme styles.

[LostKobrakai]

Also keep in mind that you can change the max. number of child pages the tree will show before paginating results. If you find it cluttered maybe reduce the number a bit. 

[louisstephens]

This is very true. I did do a pretty good job of making it confusing.    However, I guess I was wanting to make it a bit more cleaned up for other users who would be looking at it. Ill take a look into Lister and see what is involved with tweaking the css/etc in the styles.

[bernhard]

Maybe you could use http://modules.processwire.com/modules/process-dashboard/ ?

[louisstephens]

Thanks BernhardB. This might be the route to take. I might try figuring out how to list each parent page with the sub pages directly under it:

For Example:

1       2        3       4         5

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

 

[LostKobrakai]

For Example:

1       2        3       4         5

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

1-1    2-1    3-1    4-1     5-1

If I understand you right that's just a multi-column version of what you see in the "Children" tab of the page editor. 

[renobird]

If that works for ya, it should be pretty easy to create.

"Some people say that cucumbers taste better pickled."

[louisstephens]

Ha Ha... I know it's more trouble than it is worth (I actually like the current structure/design). However, I wont be the one looking at the page structure.

[Soma]

How would the page action work then if horizontal?

[louisstephens]

My "idea" was to Have the parent pages inline and maybe show the children below (ie dropdown) on click. I guess it really is as LostKobrakai said previously "just a multi-column version of what you see in the 'Children' tab of the page editor". 

The people that will ultimately be using the dashboard are very used to layouts like wordpress and dropdowns (very into dropdowns).