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	* To edit CSS for everyone: Use [[MediaWiki:Common.css]].		* To edit CSS for everyone: Use [[MediaWiki:Common.css]].
	* To edit CSS only for members: Use [[MediaWiki:Group-user.css]].		* To edit CSS only for members: Use [[MediaWiki:Group-user.css]].


			== ICT Documentation: Custom Personal Tools ==

			Since standard Vector 2022 menus are hidden for the 'user' group, we provide manual entry points for personal account management on the Dashboard.

			=== 1. Personal Tool Links ===
			We use MediaWiki "Special" shortcuts to ensure the links work for every member automatically:
			* '''Profile:''' `[[Special:MyPage]]` - Opens the member's personal research notes page.
			* '''Settings:''' `[[Special:Preferences]]` - Allows users to change font sizes or notification settings.
			* '''Logout:''' `[[Special:UserLogout]]` - Safely ends the session.

			=== 2. Visual Implementation ===
			We utilize the `mw-ui-button` CSS class to ensure buttons are:
			* '''Large:''' Easier to click for senior users with reduced motor precision.
			* '''Standardized:''' Matches the existing MediaWiki "Look and Feel."

			=== 3. Header/Footer Placement ===
			It is recommended to place these buttons in a '''Template:DashboardHeader''' so they appear consistently at the top of every page in the `Dashboard:` namespace.

			<pre>
			<div style="float:right;">
			[[Special:UserLogout\|Log Out]] \| [[Special:MyPage\|Profile]]
			</div>
			</pre>

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== ICT Documentation: Multi-Tier Access & UI Protection ==

To maintain a "clutter-free" environment for our researchers (aged 70+) and protect the 500GB archive, we use a combination of Group-Specific CSS and Permission Restrictions.

=== 1. UI Simplification (Vector 2022) ===
We use group-specific CSS to hide "Wiki-noise" for regular members. This is managed in '''[[MediaWiki:Group-user.css]]'''.

<pre>
/* MediaWiki:Group-user.css - Specific for Vector 2022 */

/* 1. Hide the right-side 'Page Tools' (Edit, History, etc. dropdown) */
.vector-page-toolbar, .vector-column-end {
display: none !important;
}

/* 2. Hide the main Sidebar (Vector 2022 Main Menu) */
.vector-main-menu-container, #vector-main-menu-dropdown {
display: none !important;
}

/* 3. Reclaim the sidebar space for Maps/Tables */
.mw-content-container {
margin-left: 0 !important;
max-width: none !important;
}

/* 4. Increase font size for better legibility */
.mw-body-content {
font-size: 1.15em;
line-height: 1.6;
}
</pre>

=== 2. Security & Namespace Protection ===
To prevent accidental data corruption or navigation into technical areas, the following logic is applied in '''LocalSettings.php'''.

==== Restricted Access to Special Pages ====
Members only see the Dashboard; technical pages are reserved for the Sysop.
<pre>
# Block 'user' group from seeing technical Special Pages
$wgRevokePermissions['user']['readspecialpages'] = true;

# Specifically allow access to the Dashboard and search
$wgWhitelistReadSpecial = [ 'Search', 'MyPage', 'Recentchanges' ];

# Re-enable all access for the Sysop
$wgGroupPermissions['sysop']['readspecialpages'] = true;
</pre>

==== Data Integrity Rules ====
Since we use [[Extension:Page Forms|Page Forms]], we disable "Raw Editing" and "Move/Delete" for members to protect the Cargo structure.
<pre>
# Disable raw source editing for members (forces Form use)
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['edit'] = false;
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['viewform'] = true;

# Prevent accidental deletion or renaming of 500GB of assets
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['delete'] = false;
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['move'] = false;

# Protect the MediaWiki system configuration
$wgGroupPermissions['user']['editinterface'] = false;
</pre>

=== 3. Dashboard-First Workflow ===
The `Dashboard:` namespace serves as the primary UI.
* '''Anonymous Users:''' See a "Public View" with restricted sidebars (via `.mw-anon` in `Common.css`).
* '''Members (Users):''' See a simplified "Data Entry" view with large buttons and form-only editing.
* '''Sysop (Admin):''' Sees the full MediaWiki interface with all tools visible for maintenance.

=== 4. Technical Maintenance ===
* To refresh the UI after CSS changes: Press '''Ctrl+F5''' (Windows) or '''Cmd+Shift+R''' (Mac).
* To edit CSS for everyone: Use [[MediaWiki:Common.css]].
* To edit CSS only for members: Use [[MediaWiki:Group-user.css]].

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Mngr at 11:05, 12 February 2026