Overview

In Alluvial, key administrative and project functions are organized into modules.
Modules provide a consistent, user-friendly experience for managing various aspects of the platform, including project content, users, and settings.

Examples of common modules include:

  1. Project Administration
  2. User Administration
  3. Menu Layout
  4. Messages
  5. File Management

While each module can have unique features, many share common core functionality described below.
Module-specific capabilities are detailed in their respective support articles.

Common Func Modules Common Func Modules

Module Search Pages

A search page is the view presented when a user clicks on a module.
For example:

  • Menu Layout search page
  • User Pages search page

Common Func Modules Menu Groups SearchCommon Func Modules User Pages Search

Most search pages share the following elements:

Common Func Modules Search Page Common

  • Standard search and filter tools
  • Lists of module-specific items with related configuration details

Common Func Modules Search Page Items

NOTE: Not every module shows the exact same controls, columns, or actions. What you see can vary based on the module, your permissions, and whether one or more items are selected.

Search Page Interactions

There are four primary ways to interact with items on a module’s search page:

  1. CREATE NEW – (Button)
  2. ACTIONS – (Button)
  3. Ellipsis Menu – ⁝ (Menu)
  4. SELECTION – (Button)

NOTE: Differences between modules are covered in their specific support articles.

CREATE NEW (Button)

Opens a form to create an item for the current module.
Common Func Modules Create New Button

ACTIONS (Button)

Displays a drop-down of available options for the module.
Options vary by module and may include CREATE NEW or other module-specific actions.
Common Func Modules Actions Button

Ellipsis Menu (⁝)

Appears when hovering over a specific line item.
Clicking shows actions that apply only to that item—these may be similar to or different from the main ACTIONS button options.
Common Func Modules Actions Sandwich Button

SELECTION (Button)

Available when one or more items are selected.
Actions chosen here apply to all selected items.
Common Func Modules Selection ButtonCommon Func Modules Selection Button Actions

SEARCH and FILTERS (Buttons)

There are two functions available on the search page to make navigating your project content simpler:

  • SEARCH – Works the same across all modules; enter a search phrase to find matching items.
    Common Func Modules Search Button Search PhraseCommon Func Modules Search Button Search Phrase ExampleCommon Func Modules Search Button Search Phrase Example1
  • FILTERS – Offers more control, with options that vary depending on the module and the columns displayed.
    Common Func Modules Filter Button Filters

Module Forms

When using the CREATE NEW button, you are directed to the module’s creation form. Similar form layouts are often used when editing existing items as well.

For example, the User Pages creation form:
Common Func Modules Common Func Creation Form

NOTE: Fields in a form normally include a brief description detailing what the field does.