Installation & Configuration

Project Overview

Pavo Admin Dashboard is a comprehensive, enterprise-grade admin panel template built with Bootstrap 5. It includes responsive layouts, modern UI components, and extensive configuration options.

Version Information
  • Version: 1.0.0
  • Framework: Bootstrap 5.3+
  • License: MIT
  • Author: Saleem Raza
  • Website: refinethemes.com
Key Specifications
  • Responsive: ✓ All Devices
  • Dark Mode: ✓ Built-in
  • RTL Support: ✓ Yes
  • Cross-Browser: ✓ Compatible
  • Performance: ✓ Optimized

Installation Guide

Step 1: Extract Files

Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your desired location on your web server or local machine.

unzip pavo-admin-dashboard.zip cd pavo-admin-dashboard

Step 2: Directory Structure

The project follows this directory structure:

pavo-admin-dashboard/ ├── index.html (Main Dashboard) ├── helper.html (This File - Setup Guide) ├── assets/ │ ├── css/ (Custom Stylesheets) │ ├── js/ (JavaScript Files) │ ├── img/ (Images & Icons) │ └── plugins/ (Third-party Libraries) ├── README.md (Documentation) └── LICENSE.txt (License Information)

Step 3: Web Server Setup

No backend setup required! Simply serve the files with any web server:

# Using Python python -m http.server 8000 # Using Node.js (http-server) npx http-server # Using PHP php -S localhost:8000 # Using Apache/Nginx # Copy files to web root and access via browser

Step 4: Open in Browser

Navigate to your local server in a web browser:

http://localhost:8000/index.html

Configuration & Customization

1. Basic Configuration

Edit the following files to customize your dashboard:

<!-- Main HTML --> <meta name="author" content="Your Name"> <meta name="description" content="Your Description"> <title>Your Dashboard Title</title>

2. Color Themes

The dashboard includes multiple color schemes. Access theme switcher via settings button (bottom-right):

Dark Theme

Professional dark color scheme for reduced eye strain

Light Theme

Clean, bright interface for daytime use

Custom Colors

Choose from 12+ color variations

3. Sidebar Configuration

Customize sidebar behavior using settings menu:

  • Flat Layout: Simplified menu structure
  • RTL Layout: Right-to-left language support
  • Sticky Sidebar: Keep sidebar visible while scrolling
  • Push Sidebar: Push content when sidebar expands

4. Custom CSS

Add custom styles to ./assets/css/style.css:

/* Custom Variables */ :root { --primary-color: #6366f1; --secondary-color: #8b5cf6; --success-color: #10b981; } /* Your Custom Styles */ .my-component { color: var(--primary-color); }

Responsive Design

Pavo Admin Dashboard is fully responsive and optimized for all screen sizes and devices.

Bootstrap Breakpoints

xs (Extra Small): 0px - 575px | Mobile Phones
sm (Small): 576px - 767px | Tablets (Portrait)
md (Medium): 768px - 991px | Tablets (Landscape)
lg (Large): 992px - 1199px | Laptops
xl (Extra Large): 1200px - 1399px | Desktops
xxl (XXL): 1400px+ | Large Screens & 4K TV

Mobile-First Approach

The dashboard uses a mobile-first responsive design strategy:

  • Base styles target mobile devices
  • Media queries enhance for larger screens
  • Flexible grid system adapts to any viewport
  • Touch-friendly interface for mobile users

Viewport Meta Tag

<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=5, user-scalable=yes">

Key Features

Fully Responsive

Optimized for mobile, tablet, laptop, and 4K displays

Dark Mode

Built-in dark theme support with automatic detection

RTL Support

Right-to-left language support for Arabic, Hebrew, etc.

12+ Themes

Multiple color schemes and design variations

Fast Performance

Optimized assets and lazy loading support

Clean Code

Well-structured, commented, and easy to customize

Components

50+ pre-built components and UI elements

Bootstrap 5

Built on the latest Bootstrap framework

Device Support & Testing

Pavo Admin Dashboard has been tested and optimized for the following devices and screen sizes:

Mobile Phone
320px - 480px
Tablet
768px - 1024px
Laptop
1366px - 1920px
Desktop
1920px - 2560px
4K TV
3840px - 4160px
Ultra-Wide
2560px+

Tested Browsers

  • Chrome: ✓ Latest Versions
  • Firefox: ✓ Latest Versions
  • Safari: ✓ Latest Versions
  • Edge: ✓ Latest Versions
  • Mobile Chrome: ✓ Android 5+
  • Mobile Safari: ✓ iOS 12+
  • Opera: ✓ Latest
  • Samsung Browser: ✓ Latest

Complete Project Structure

pavo-admin-dashboard/ │ ├── index.html # Main Dashboard Page ├── helper.html # Setup & Configuration ├── analytics.html # Analytics Dashboard ├── profile.html # User Profile Page ├── settings.html # Settings Page ├── login.html # Login Page │ ├── assets/ │ ├── css/ │ │ ├── style.css # Main Styles │ │ ├── mega-menu-responsive.css │ │ ├── smooth-animations.css │ │ └── theme-colors.css │ ├── js/ │ │ ├── pavo-main.js # Main Scripts │ │ ├── dashboard.js # Dashboard Functions │ │ ├── theme-switcher.js │ │ └── responsive.js │ ├── img/ │ │ ├── pavo-logo.png │ │ └── employees/ │ └── plugins/ │ ├── bootstrap/ # Bootstrap 5 │ ├── bootstrap-icons/ │ ├── font-awesome/ │ ├── jquery-3-7-1/ │ ├── feather-icons/ │ ├── metismenu-3.0.5/ │ ├── animate-css/ │ ├── daterangepicker/ │ ├── pace-js/ │ └── switchery/ │ ├── README.md # Full Documentation └── LICENSE.txt # License

Customization Guide

1. Change Logo & Branding

<!-- Replace in index.html, helper.html, etc. --> <img class="img-fluid logo" src="./assets/img/YOUR-LOGO.png" alt="your logo">

2. Customize Colors

Edit CSS variables in ./assets/css/style.css:

:root { --primary-color: #6366f1; --secondary-color: #8b5cf6; --success-color: #10b981; --danger-color: #ef4444; --warning-color: #f59e0b; }

3. Add Custom Pages

Create new HTML files and copy the sidebar and header structure from existing pages.

4. Modify Navigation Menu

Edit menu items in the sidebar section of HTML files.

5. Font Customization

Update font family in CSS for all text elements.

Support & Resources

Getting Help

  1. Check the README.md file for general documentation
  2. Review the helper.html page for setup guides
  3. Inspect the source code and comments in HTML/CSS/JS files
  4. Visit refinethemes.com for support
Quick Tips for Best Results
  • Test on multiple devices and browsers
  • Use the theme switcher to preview different color schemes
  • Customize CSS variables for quick theme changes
  • Use browser DevTools to inspect and debug elements

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