13. Creating Panels

In this chapter, we explore the Panels user interface (UI), including how each part fits together to create a wide range of panels. You will learn how to create your very first panel, add content to a range of panel types, and override the core display pages for each of your site’s content types.

Your First Panel

Once the Panels (the main module), Page manager, and CTools modules have been enabled navigate to the Panels Dashboard at Administer >> Site building >> Panels. There will also be several new Administrative links added to your management menu under Administer >> Site building (Figure 13-1).

Figure 13-1. Administrative menu links for Mini panels, Pages, and Panels

The Panels Dashboard

The Panels landing page has ...

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