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Navigating the Dashboard

Home Page Layout

When you launch G3W, it opens to the Homepage, the central hub of the platform. This page features a customizable welcome message and user-friendly navigation menus that provide quick access to key functions.


It contains quick-access links to:

Section Description
About It View detailed service information
Maps Browse and explore available WebGIS services
Login Sign in to access additional features


Homepage
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About It

This section offers a brief overview of your organization or project. It may include a short description, key contact information, or links to additional resources — helping users quickly understand the context of your WebGIS service.


About It
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Maps

This section provides access to available WebGIS services, structured in a clear hierarchy to simplify navigation. This structure helps users easily locate and explore relevant datasets.


Category Description
Macro Groups Top-level thematic categories that group related map services.
Groups Subcategories within macrogroups, each containing one or more specific services.


Maps
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Login

This section lets you securely log in to the platform. Logging in is required to access the Administration Panel, where you can manage your projects, upload data, and configure settings. Signing in ensures that only authorized users can make changes and maintain the security of your WebGIS environment.


Login
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Administration Panel

The Administration Panel is your central hub for managing user accounts, groups, and access policies. After logging in, you can access it by clicking the Backend button or the Administration button located in the top-right corner of the interface.


Administration Panel
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Top Bar Controls

The top navigation bar contains quick links to various functions:

Control Description
Frontend Return to the public-facing portal
Username Access your profile or log out
Language Switch the interface language
Gear icon View System Information
Edit General Data
Access Django Administration
Manage Files (File Manager)


Left-Side Menu

Use the sidebar to navigate administration functions:

Menu Item Description
Dashboard Overview & quick links
Macro Cartographic Groups Create/manage thematic containers
Cartographic Groups Create/manage service groups
Users Create, edit, and delete user accounts; assign users to groups


Next up: Discover how to manage users, assign roles, and configure permissions to effectively control access throughout your G3W platform.