CONTENTS OF THIS FILE --------------------- * Introduction * Installation * Using the module INTRODUCTION ------------ Current Maintainer: cecrs The Site Alert module is a lightweight solution for allowing site administrators to easily place an alert on their site, for example for maintenance downtime, or any general informational message. Alerts have start and end date/times, and can be assigned a severity level. Messages are refreshed by ajax and not subject to site caching, so changes made in the ui will be automatically displayed to users without necessitating a cache clear. The module provides a custom pane (recommended) and a block for sites not using panels. INSTALLATION ------------ Installation requires nothing more then enabling the site alert module. Simple! USING THE MODULE ---------------- To use with Panels: Enable the Site Alert module Add the pane to your desired page/variant. It is located in the 'Page Elements' section. Ensure that all necessary roles have the 'administer site alerts' permission. (All roles can view alerts) Create an alert (admin/config/system/alerts) Enjoy your exciting new site alert! To use the Block: Enable the Site Alert module Add the 'Site Alert' block to whichever region you wish it to appear in. Ensure that all necessary roles have the 'administer site alerts' permission. (All roles can view alerts) Create an alert (admin/config/system/alerts) Enjoy your exciting new site alert!