New Menu Structure Coming March 4, 2025

We’re excited to announce updates to the menu structure in Administrate.

These changes are designed to serve the growing needs of our customers better.

Our platform has evolved alongside our customers. While the previous menu effectively served smaller, simpler teams, the new design focuses on making it easier for enterprise teams to navigate the tools they use every day.

This refresh is about clarity, focus, and aligning with how you and your team work best. We can’t wait for you to explore the new experience!

What is changing?

1. Updated Menu Structure and hierarchy
2. Updated Menu Item Names
3. Quick access shortcuts to your bespoke integrations
4. Some Menu Items are going away from the main navigation bar like:
   1. Marketing (We’re moving the Message Center under Communications)

   2. Events Totals by Instructor

   3. Currency Rates

   4. Event Administrators

   5. User Activity & KPIs

Main Navigation Items

1. Training
   1. Availability
   2. Bookings
   3. Events
   4. Learning Paths
   5. Templates
2. Resources
   1. Documents
   2. Resources
3. Communication
   1. Message Center
   2. Templates
   3. Triggers
4. People
   1. Absences
   2. Accounts
   3. Contacts
   4. Instructors
   5. Staff
5. Financials
   1. Invoices
   2. Items
   3. Purchases
   4. Sales
6. Custom
   1. <Your custom integrations>

When is it changing?

The updated menu structure will roll out on March 4, 2025.

How to Prepare?

1. Share this page with your team.
2. Read and share the FAQ here.
3. Reach out to our support team if you have questions or need any further assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will I be able to customize the menu navigation bar?
   The menu bar will not be customizable. The new menu structure is designed to provide a consistent, streamlined experience for all users. This helps ensure easier navigation, faster access to key features, and more effective support and resources tailored to this unified layout.
   
   
2. I have a customized Menu, what will happen to it?
   For custom integrations, we’re introducing a new "Custom" menu section. This will group your integrations and tools that are unique to your instance, ensuring they remain easily accessible. However, custom menu items linking to reports will no longer appear in the navigation bar. Instead, we recommend using the Announcement Widget to feature important reports directly on your dashboard or bookmark them directly for quick access. This new approach gives you the flexibility to keep key reports visible while aligning with the updated design and enhancing usability.
   
   

3. Does this impact Reports accessed through menu items?
   Yes, reports previously linked in the Menu nav bar will no longer appear in the navigation bar. To ensure a smooth transition, we're providing ample time for you to adjust. You can link reports through the Announcement Widget on the dashboard, or bookmark them directly for quick access.
   
   

4. Will the top right icon menus be changing?
   No, the top-right icon menus, including links to reports, calendars, and other key features, will remain unchanged. We’re focusing on improving the main navigation for a more streamlined experience, but these commonly used features will continue to work as they always have.
   
   

5. When will these changes be rolled out?
   The new menu structure will be rolled out on March 4, 2025. We’ll ensure you have plenty of time to explore and adapt to the changes before they go live.