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Admin Overview#

The Miva admin has evolved significantly over the past 20 years. With features like custom fonts, icons, touch navigation, and advanced search capabilities, it provides a robust and user-friendly experience. Additional features, such as CSV exporting for almost any data set and advanced search tools mimicking MySQL calls, make the admin powerful and versatile.

Admin Navigation#

In Miva Version 10, the admin interface was divided into two main sections. Upon logging in, users land on the Admin Home Page, with the Main Navigation Panel present. By selecting the store name, a flyout appears displaying other stores available in the account. Commonly accessed sections for store owners include:

  • Settings Gear Icon (bottom of the navigation panel): Contains sections related to store functionality, such as integrations, modules, and data management.
  • User Interface: Displays a sub-navigation panel for store design and front-end updates through Theme Components or Content Sections (PageBuilder). This section is primarily used by developers or admin users.

History, Jump Back In & Bookmarks#

History#

The History section shows a list of recently visited locations with timestamps, making it easy to retrace steps.

Jump Back In#

Located on the Home Page, this section provides a general history of previously visited locations for quick access.

Bookmarks#

  • Bookmarks: Allow users to save screens and sections for easy access. Managed through the bookmark icon in the top admin panel.
  • View in Browser Icon: Opens a browser window to view products, categories, or templates in runtime.
  • Accessible from anywhere, the Global Search Navigation allows quick access to any location in the admin.
  • Uses a fuzzy search to find relevant results and categorizes them.
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Option \ on Mac or Alt \ on PC.

Example:#

Searching for SFNT (storefront page code) displays all related sections. Selecting a result takes you directly to that section.

Batch Edit List#

The Batch Edit List Layout is used throughout the admin for displaying and managing data.

Key Features#

  • Inline Editing: Edit specific records by hovering over data or header rows.
  • Update Displayed Data:
    • Use the + icon to show/hide default data points, image types, or custom fields.
    • Sort data by columns not currently displayed.
  • More Options Menu: Located in the upper-right section, includes options for refreshing data, full-screen mode, and different view modes.
  • Exporting to CSV:
    • Select records, arrange columns, and export data to a CSV file.
    • Use hotkeys (Ctrl on PC, Command on Mac) for selecting multiple items.
  • List Filtering: Allows for filtering all, active, or uncategorized.
  • Sorting Data:Includes options to sort data and edit display orders.
  • Batch Edit List: Displays data sets in the admin.
  • Search Controls Icon: Provides three search options:
    • Default: Simple query for visible data.
    • Find in List: Searches within the data set and shows results relative to their location.
    • Advanced Search: Enables complex queries, similar to SQL, with options to save frequent searches.

Item Menu#

When a record is selected:

  • In-Line Edit: Available via a submenu or flyout menu.
  • Primary Buttons: Specific to the batch list (e.g., “Shop As Customer” in the Customers list).
  • Additional Options: export as a CSV or delete selected items.

More Information#

Additional user information about the Miva admin can be found here.