Additional Modules
Module: Changelog
About the Changelog
The Changelog module allows documenting and communicating changes to the Quality Manager platform.
Configuration source: Parameters.xml (Form: Changelog)
Purpose of the Changelog
- Track modifications made to the application
- Communicate new features
- Inform about bug fixes
- Manage release notes
Changelog Structure
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Reference | Automatically calculated |
| Application version | Version concerned |
| Deployment date | Deployment date |
| Type of modification | New feature / Fix / Enhancement |
| Description | Modification details |
| User impact | Consequences for users |
Access and consultation
The administrative view AdmChangeLog allows consulting the changelog. It is accessible from the administration menu.
Module: Portal News
About news
The "Portal News" module allows publishing news and announcements on the Quality Manager portal.
Configuration source: Parameters.xml (Form: News)
News objectives
- Communicate important information
- Announce events
- Share quality news
- Display alerts
News structure
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | Automatically calculated | ||
| News title | Text | ✓ | Main title |
| Content | HTML | ✓ | Rich HTML editor |
| Publication date | Date | ✓ | Online publication date |
| Expiration date | Date | Automatic archiving after this date | |
| Illustrative image | File | Cover image | |
| Priority | List | Normal / Important / Urgent |
Publication workflow
The Portal News workflow follows these three steps:
- Writing: Content creation and editing
- Validation (optional): Approval before publication
- Publication: Going live on the portal
Views and displays
Associated views:
PortalParamActualites: News parameterizationPortalParamActualiteslTemplate: News templatePortalWidgetNews: News widget for the portal
Portal display:
- "News" widget on home page
- Automatic news scrolling
- Automatic archiving after expiration date
Module: Module Configuration
About configuration
The "Module Configuration" module allows managing global and specific parameters for each QDM module.
Configuration source: Parameters.xml (Form: Module Configuration)
Configuration objectives
- Centralize module configuration
- Manage parameters by environment
- Enable/disable features
- Configure default behaviors
Configurable parameters
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Concerned module | Target module for configuration |
| Parameter | Parameter key |
| Value | Parameter value |
| Description | Details and justification |
| Environment | Production / Test / Development |
Access restrictions
ℹ️ Note: This module is reserved for system administrators. It allows fine-tuning the behaviors of each module without modifying code or configuration files.