What this solution does
The 'Section Subpage Showcase' module by 5 Corners transforms standard empty portal section pages into informative navigation blocks. Instead of forcing employees to search for materials in a small menu, the system automatically displays tiles of subpages complete with icons, titles, and brief descriptions of each resource's purpose.
The list of displayed items is generated dynamically based on the section's current menu rather than a separate directory. This ensures the showcase updates automatically when new pages are added to the menu. Access control is handled by the core system: users see only those tiles corresponding to pages they are already authorized to access. The module's database stores only formatting parameters, including text descriptions, icons, colors, and sorting order.
Key capabilities:
Showcase for standard portal sections. The module automatically integrates the display block into the section's index.php file, first preserving the original file content in the database.
Support for digital workspaces. The showcase functions correctly on pages with the format /page/section/page/, including nested structures created by other modules.
Flexible layout options. Three display variants are available for each section: cards with text descriptions, a dense grid of large icons, or rows with full explanatory text.
The 'Section Subpage Showcase' module allows configuring a description, icon, and color for each tile. Icons are drawn from the standard Bitrix library (approximately 1250 symbols) with name-based search; emojis or custom images are also supported. The editor provides a live preview in both the portal's light and dark themes. Tiles can be reordered via drag-and-drop, and individual items can be hidden from the showcase. Before each edit, a backup copy of the section's index.php file is created, allowing one-click restoration or file download. When a page is moved, tiles are not lost; the system locates them by the menu item identifier and automatically rebinds them.
Requirements:
— Bitrix24 (on-premise version).
— PHP 8.2.
— Database: MySQL and PostgreSQL (the module is compatible with both).
— UI module included in the portal to access the core icon library.
General iT can install and configure this module and check how it works on your website.