Understand icon storage states
Distinguish original, custom and intentionally removed icons. The guide then takes you through the correct route, the checks to complete before making changes, the workflow in order, and the evidence to review afterwards.
Where to goAdmin Area → Setup → Menu Setup
Before you start
- Verify the module is active and use the exact navigation shown above.
- Use an account with the stated module and core CRM permissions.
- Use known test records when changing statuses, visibility, saved filters or global navigation.
What you’ll accomplish
Distinguish original, custom and intentionally removed icons. The instructions below follow the supplied module’s live menu, controller, form, model and JavaScript flow.
Follow these steps
- Go to the relevant Main Menu or Setup Menu builder.
- Make one controlled change that demonstrates the rule.
- Save and reload the CRM navigation.
- Reset after the test when the change is not required.
Fields and options to review
Code-backed ruleAn unchanged initial icon is stored as an empty string; a custom class is stored as text; removing the original stores false.
Rules the system enforces
- An unchanged initial icon is stored as an empty string; a custom class is stored as text; removing the original stores false.
How to confirm it worked
- Understand icon storage states completes without a validation or permission error.
- The refreshed report, menu or saved-template page shows the expected state.
- A second authorised user sees only the records and navigation allowed by their core CRM permissions.
Security, privacy and operational checks
- Test changes with a non-production record or a controlled administrator account before wider rollout.
- Do not use navigation visibility as a substitute for core CRM record permissions.
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