{"id":2198,"date":"2026-08-26T20:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acr.floydcraft.co.uk\/openpublisher\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=2198"},"modified":"2026-08-26T22:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T22:54:31","slug":"the-dashboard","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"http:\/\/acr.floydcraft.co.uk\/openpublisher\/db\/dashboard\/the-dashboard\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dashboard"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Dashboard\"The<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you open Open Publisher, the Dashboard<\/strong> appears at Startup <\/strong> as a large, centred modal window giving you instant access to your template library, recent work, and new document creation – all before you touch the editor. It can also be reopened at any time without restarting the application.<\/p>\n

\"Opening<\/p>\n

Opening the Dashboard<\/span>
\n\"A<\/h3>\n

The Dashboard opens automatically every time Open Publisher loads. If you close it and need to return to it later, you can reopen it at any time via File > New > Dashboard<\/strong> from the ribbon – even while you have a document open.
\nThis allows you to browse templates or start a new project without closing your current work.<\/p>\n

A Draggable Modal Window<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Dashboard is a 95% full-screen draggable modal window<\/strong> rather than a rigid full-screen overlay. Click and drag the Dashboard header to move the entire window around your screen, letting you peek at the editor workspace beneath it. This gives you spatial context – you can see your existing document waiting underneath while you browse templates.<\/p>\n

Browsing Templates<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Browsing<\/h3>\n

The Dashboard provides access to a library of 250 premium templates<\/strong> spanning categories including Resumes, Flyers, Menus, Certificates, Business Cards, Magazines, Invitations, and more. Each template thumbnail displays a page size badge<\/strong> in the bottom-right corner, showing you the format (A4, Letter, Square, 1080p, etc.) at a glance before loading it.<\/p>\n

The Featured<\/strong> section at the top of the Dashboard showcases 12 hand-picked, top-tier templates – including designs such as Executive Summary, Luxury Wedding, and Film Festival – ensuring
\nyou are immediately presented with the platform’s finest work.<\/p>\n

Starting a New Document<\/span>\"Starting<\/h3>\n

To begin with a blank canvas, click the Skip \/ Open Editor<\/strong> button. This dismisses the Dashboard and opens a fresh blank document in the editor immediately. The button is styled as a bright white button with teal text and is always prominently visible in the Dashboard header.<\/p>\n

Closing the Dashboard<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Closing<\/h3>\n

The Dashboard features a smart close button in the top corner that behaves differently depending on your situation:<\/p>\n

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    Cold start (no document open) –<\/strong> Clicking the close button generates a fresh blank A4 page and takes you straight into the editor, identical to pressing Skip.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Active session (document already open) –<\/strong> Clicking the close button dismisses the Dashboard modal and safely returns you to your existing document without overwriting or disrupting your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Auto-Close on File Drop<\/span>\"Auto-Close<\/h3>\n

    If you drag and drop an .opub<\/span> file into the application while the Dashboard is still open, Open Publisher loads the file in the background and automatically closes the Dashboard<\/strong> the moment the document finishes rendering – taking you straight into your file without any manual dismissal needed.<\/p>\n

    Theme Compatibility<\/span><\/h3>\n

    \"Theme<\/h3>\n

    The Dashboard header is styled with Open Publisher’s signature teal green and white. When a high-brightness UI theme is active (such as Snapchat Yellow), the Dashboard intelligently adapts – flipping the header text, logo, and buttons to dark colours so everything remains clearly legible regardless of which theme you are using.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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