Topic
This article discusses ControlOne's minor navigation changes.
Environment
- Cytracom ControlOne
Description
We’re excited to share a series of powerful updates to ControlOne’s navigation and interface! These changes are designed to deliver a cleaner, more modern, and more intuitive experience. The result? Faster access to what matters, less clutter, and a smoother journey through the platform.
How to Use Updated Navigation
What’s New!!
- Read Me link : A new “Read Me” link takes you straight to helpful resources.
Reorganized Left Menu
Smarter Organization: Key menu items have been relocated into the profile menu, making it easier to find exactly what you need - right when you need it.
Rearranged Left Menu : Your most-used items are now front and center.
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**Before vs After**
**Before** - The order was Partner, Analytics, Security, Network, Admin.
**After** - The menu is streamlined — Network, Analytics, Security moved up, Partner shifted down for better flow.
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Cleaner Left Nav : Notice the UI now reflects an updated design that’s cleaner, more intuitive, and easier to use.A subtle hover animation makes navigation feel more responsive and modern.
**Before vs After**
**Before** - Navigation was cluttered with tabs and scattered menu items.
**After** - A clean, collapsible left menu puts everything in one place for faster access.
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All In One Place: Second-level tabs are now tucked neatly into collapsible menus. Simply expand when you need them, collapse when you don’t.Selecting any second-level menu item will take you to the same screens as before with all existing functionality preserved.
**Before vs After**
**Before** - Old UI with second level tabs
**After** - New UI with collapsible left nav
Network Map as Default Landing Page
Log in and instantly see what matters most: your Network Map.
If no data is available, a helpful message appears to explain what’s going on.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - Users landed on a generic screen and had to navigate manually to view the Network Map.
**After** - The Network Map now loads first, with a helpful message shown if no data is available.
No more unnecessary icons
Goodbye, distraction! The "Updates" icon is gone, giving you a more focused workspace.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - The “Updates” icon sat at the right side of the screen, adding unnecessary distraction.
**After** - The icon is gone, giving you a cleaner, more focused workspace; notifications icon is introduced.Clicking on the notification link will pop up the updates screen.
Simplified Syncing Indicator
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No more noisy text. A sleek spinner now shows when syncing is in progress removing the text "configuration syncing" from the bottom of the menu.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - Syncing showed the text “last sync” at the bottom of the menu
**After** - A clean icon now indicates sync information without any distracting text.Hovering over the icon will display the text.
Improved User Menu
Jump back with ease, a clear “Back to partner portal” link is now just one click away.
Help, Logout, and What’s New live in the profile menu, right where you’d expect.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - Options were scattered and inconsistent.
**After** - A clear “Back to partner portal” link and a polished profile menu keep everything organized and consistent.
Simplified Admin Menu
Settings gets its own dedicated page for quick, direct access.The "Settings" option is removed from the Admin menu.
Help, What’s New, and Log Out have moved to the profile menu, making the Admin menu cleaner than ever.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - Settings was buried inside the Admin menu.
**After** - Settings now has its own dedicated page for quick, direct access.
Clearer Page Titles
Clear, consistent titles = instant orientation.
The Settings page now proudly says “Settings.”
The Admin Settings page displays “Admin Settings.
*Before vs After**
**Before** - Pages lacked clear titles, making orientation harder.
**After** - The Settings page now displays “Settings,” and the Admin Settings page shows “Admin Settings” for instant clarity.
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