Modules Overview
Visor modules are grouped by function so teams can manage content operations with clear ownership.
Before continuing with modules, log in to Visor Studio first using the credentials or AD access provided during onboarding.
Visor Studio Interface
Before diving into individual modules, it helps to understand the layout of the Visor Studio interface. The screenshot below shows a typical page inside the platform.
Sidebar
The left sidebar is split into two areas:
Tenant & Frontend switcher (top)
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Tenant switcher | Displays the active tenant (e.g. DSS Base). Click the dropdown arrow to switch between tenants you have access to. |
| Frontend name | Shows the currently active frontend below the tenant. Click the pencil icon (✏️) to switch between different frontend configurations. |
| Live | Redirects to the published live site for the active frontend. |
| Preview | Redirects to the preview version of the active frontend. |
Module navigation (below)
The Platform section lists all available modules. Click any item to navigate to it:
- Pages — CMS page tree management (Page Builder)
- Data — Dynamic data collections
- Services — Workflow, search, and publishing
- Configurations — Layout and slug configuration
- Files — Asset uploads and file management
Header Bar
The top bar is consistent across all modules and provides global controls:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Breadcrumbs | Shows your current location (e.g. Page Builder Module → Pages). |
Dev Mode (</>) | Toggles Dev Mode. When active, the Visor preview uses your local Next.js server (localhost:3000) instead of the live head. |
| Rocket button (🚀) | Triggers an SSG (Static Site Generation) build. Use this to rebuild and publish static frontend output. |
| User name & role | Displays your display name and role. Click to open the account menu. |
Clicking your name opens a dropdown with the following options:
- Settings — Opens the platform-level settings panel
- Users — Manage user accounts
- Sign out — Log out of Visor Studio
Settings
Accessible from the user account dropdown, Settings contains configuration options that are separate from content modules. The sidebar inside Settings includes:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Configure frontend registrations linked to this tenant. |
| Sites | Manage site entries, their active theme, CMS URL, and developer preview URL mapping. |
| Services | External service integrations (e.g. search). |
| Configuration | Global platform configuration options. |
Modules
Main module for content editing.
Page BuilderDynamic collections consumed by frontend heads.
Dynamic DataWorkflow, Search, and Publishing controls.
ServicesLayout and slug behavior configuration.
ConfigurationFile asset upload and management.
FilesPlatform settings: Frontend, Sites, Services, and Configuration.
SettingsEach module page is prepared as a starter and can now be expanded with full SOPs, screenshots, and role-based instructions.
DSS Base Template is documented as a separate top-level section: DSS Base Template.