Image Galleries
1. Overview
This manual provides detailed instructions for managing image galleries within the Image Gallery module. It covers navigation, controls, editing workflows, customization, export options, and troubleshooting. Image galleries can be used as product galleries or displaying a gallery in a page.
2. Navigation
Path: Dashboard → Contents → Image Gallery
Purpose: Central hub for creating, editing, customizing, and managing image galleries.
3. Top Controls
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Add New (top right): Create a new image gallery.
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Delete Selected: Remove selected galleries (enabled only when checkboxes are ticked).
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Search Box with Filters: Quickly locate image galleries by status.
4. Export Options
Galleries table can be exported into:
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CSV → Lightweight, portable format.
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Excel → For advanced filtering and reporting.
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Text → Plain text export for quick references.
5. Table Structure
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Checkbox | Allows selection of individual galleries for bulk actions (e.g., Delete Selected). |
| Gallery ID | Unique identifier for each gallery. |
| Name | Gallery Name. |
| Seller | Assigned seller. |
| Status | Draft / Published |
| Action | Gallery-specific controls like Change Status, Edit, or Delete. |
6. Action Column Buttons
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Change Status: Toggle between Draft or Published.
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Edit: Modify gallery details.
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Delete: Remove gallery permanently.
7. Editing Workflow
Step 1: Enter the Gallery Name & optional Description.
Step 2: Seller is auto-selected; choose another if required.
Step 3: Select Images → Opens image selection dialog.
Step 4: Configure Status → Draft, Published.
Step 5: Save the Gallery → Click Add New to store record.
8. Best Practices
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Always provide a clear gallery name.
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Use descriptive text for better identification.
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Assign correct seller for structured management.
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Confirm gallery status before saving to avoid accidental drafts.
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Ensure images are properly selected and uploaded.
9. Troubleshooting
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Delete Selected disabled: Ensure checkboxes are ticked.
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Image selection dialog not opening: Verify browser pop-up permissions.
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Export not working: Check browser download settings.
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Gallery not visible after publish: Verify seller assignment and status toggle.
✅ Quick Recap
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Gallery Name & Description → Basic details.
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Seller → Auto-selected, can be changed.
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Select Images → Opens dialog for image upload/selection.
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Status → Draft, Published.
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Save → Click Add New Structure to finalize.
