Arena 2.0:Admin screen layout

Layout Template

This article explains only aspects of Liferay administration relevant to this subject. To learn more about Liferay administration see the Liferay Portal Administrator's Guide .

The look and feel of individual portlets is discussed in a separate article To learn how to configure portlets see Portlets.

The Arena screen is arranged into different areas by using a layout template. Arena includes a range of layout templates, so that you may arrange the screen in many ways.

Changing the screen layout has a major effect on the layout of applications. Proceed with caution, and note the following:

• The default layout template is Arena three columns (in 20|60|20 proportions). If you encounter problems with your chosen layout, you may find it useful to return to the previously selected layout template, or return to the default layout template.
• If you choose a layout template that has fewer areas that the currently used layout template, applications located in lost areas will be relocated automatically to the most appropriate available areas. For example, if you switch from a three-column layout template to a two-column layout template, applications located in the right column will be relocated to one of the lost third column to one of the available columns.
• The layout template applies to the currently displayed tab only.
• If the currently displayed page (also known as a tab) is arena, then the layout template will apply to all of Arena.

How to set the screen layout

1. If you have not already signed in to Arena Administration mode, do so now.
2. Click the Welcome menu, and then click Layout Template. The Layout menu will appear .
3. Click the layout template that you wish to use, and then click Save.