Create a Frontend QC Dynamic Replacer Workspace Menu Item

QCDR includes a Joomla frontend menu-item type named Dynamic Replacer Workspace. It opens a lightweight runtime-readiness dashboard for signed-in users; it is not a frontend Rule or Token editor.

Create the menu item when you want registered users to see the QCDR workspace summary from normal site navigation.

Create the Joomla Menu Item

  1. In Joomla Administrator, open Menus and choose the site menu where the Workspace should appear.
  2. Create a new menu item.
  3. Choose QC Dynamic Replacer > Dynamic Replacer Workspace as the Menu Item Type.
  4. Enter the menu title you want visitors to see.
  5. Choose the Joomla Access level for the menu item.
  6. Publish and save the menu item.

The QCDR menu definition describes this view as the frontend workspace and runtime-readiness display.

Choose the Menu Access Level Deliberately

Use Joomla's menu Access level to control who can see and navigate through that menu item. For example, use Registered or a custom View Access Level that matches the group intended to see the link.

QCDR 1.1.05 has an additional registered-user fallback inside the Workspace itself; the menu Access level therefore should not be described as a complete security boundary against a user who directly reaches the component route. See the dedicated Workspace access article before relying on the view for sensitive information.

Test the Workspace as a Normal User

  1. Open a separate browser/private session.
  2. Visit the menu item while signed out and confirm Joomla/QCDR requires sign-in as expected for your menu setup.
  3. Sign in with a representative registered account.
  4. Open the Workspace and confirm the Readiness, Rules, and Tokens summary loads.
  5. Verify the user does not gain Administrator Rule/Token editing simply because the Workspace is visible.

What the Workspace Does Not Do

The frontend Workspace reports runtime scope and stored/enabled counts. Rule and Token creation, editing, status changes, Preview, Discovery administration, licensing, and settings remain Administrator-side functions governed by their own permissions and plan gates.

Community Discussion

Want to compare workflows, share practical tips, or discuss how you use this QCDR feature? Visit the QC Dynamic Replacer Community. For private support, bug reports, account-specific issues, or feature requests, use the QuantaCade support system.