SOLES Program Finder Database Front-End
Users can see the SOLES Program Finder front-end at sandiego.edu/soles/academics/program-finder.php.
Accessing the SOLES Program Finder in the Manage Area
Access the SOLES Program Finder database by going to sandiego.edu/manage/soles/graduate-program-finder/.
Nodes
Nodes are the individual links, represented by a sentence, which users click on to continue their path down the Program Finder.
In the Manager screenshot to the immediate right, the tree path for a particular node is outlined in red. The top outline is the Program Finder landing page. The second outlined option is the first option in the tree, which means it's the first option on the front-end page. It is outlined in the top screenshot on the far right.
When a user clicks this option, it takes them to that page, and the next step in their path.
The third and final outlined node is the second child of the first node. This means it's the second link on the subsequent page. It is outlined on the bottom screenshot to the far right.
Because that node has no children nodes underneath it, when a user clicks it on the front-end, it will take them to their final destination in the Program Finder, which is the actual application page for that particular program.
In the Program Finder, there are two kinds of pages: Link pages and terminal pages.
- Link Pages: Link pages contain one or more links which the users decided between. Whichever link they choose, the user will be directed to another page which may be another link page or a terminal page.
- Terminal Pages: Terminal pages contain detailed content about the specific program to which they've navigated.
Navigation and Update Sections
There are two separate sections of the Program Finder Manager. The top section is the Navigation section. It allows you to select a "node" from an expansive tree of node options.
Once a node is selected, the Update section populates with data from that node. Altering any of that data will allow you to update that particular node.
Adding a New Node
Select the parent node you wish to add a new child node under, then click the + Add Child Node button.
The tool will create a new node named "New node," which will automatically be selected.
The Update section will display the following fields:
- Link Title: The text which displays on the node in the Manager, and on the link on the front-end. By default, on a new node, this will read, "New node."
- Page Title (Max. characters allowed: 255): Text which displays on the top of the front-end page.
- Page Text: The detailed text that displays on terminal pages.
- URL (Include http:// or https://): The page to which the button links the user. Used only on link pages.
Click the Save button once your edits are complete.
Updating an Entry
Select a node. That node's fields will display in the Update section.
Edit the fields in the Update section.
Click the Save button once your edits are complete.
Moving a Node
Drag and drop any node to move it.
While dragging, the Manager will display a small line with a circle on the left to help guide where the node will appear when dropped.
Deleting a Node
Select the node to delete and click the X Delete Node button.
Your browser will have a popup appear.
Select OK to confirm the node deletion.
Support
For content support, please contact Corinna Lewis at corinnalewis@sandiego.edu.
For technical support, please create a ticket at sandiego.edu/web-requests.