Admin Quick Links V2
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Changelog:

15/06/2026 Reissued as V2 to add function to auto update database. Also added menu item to the admin - tools menu. Also added the capability to change colour of individual menu boxes.  Full Package with update instructions from V1 below.

What it does: 
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There are several internal and external links that I visit often from my admin page. To save time looking for the link in the standard admin menu or typing in an external link I like to have a separate set of buttons on the admin screen that allow instant access to whatever links you visit often.

New Installation:
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1) Copy the 3 provided files into your admin directory, respecting the folder structure.

2) In your browser, navigate to: www.yoursite.com/youradminname/quick_links_manage.php
(Note: You must replace youradminname with the actual folder name you use for your admin area. This first-time run will automatically initialize the system in your database.)

3) On your admin page, go to the Tools Menu You will see a new entry called "Quick Links Manager."

4) Click on this entry - this will take you to the quick links manager page

5) You can now add/remove menu items and assign icons to your new links. - press "save all links" (prior to saving some errors may or may not show but these will go once a menu item is saved)

6) Navigate to any admin page to test your new quick access links which should appear at the top. Enjoy!

7) Internal links should have the format filename.php and external links should be the full path ie https://www.site.com

Updating from V1
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1) Run the Uninstall_sql on your database

2) Delete the two files : catalog/admin/quick_links_manage.php and catalog/includes/hooks/admin/sitewide/quick_links.php

3) Proceed as per the New Installation instructions above.

Troubleshooting:
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If your links do not appear after installation, please clear your cache/ directory to force the system to refresh the hook registry.

If you are using a custom Admin template and the links do not appear, ensure that your template supports standard Phoenix Cart hooks.


As usual, no responsibility is accepted for anything :)

