How to Customize the Mail & Deploy Hub (Mail & Deploy Version 2)?

How to Customize the Mail & Deploy Hub (Mail & Deploy Version 2)?

This article provides instructions on customizing the Mail & Deploy Hub (version 2). Follow the steps below to modify the title, logo, and color scheme of the Hub.


Steps to Customize the Hub:

  1. Edit the Configuration File: Open the file located at:
    C:\Mail & Deploy\Server\Data\Configuration\Settings.xml

  2. Add the Following Lines: Insert the lines below into the <Settings> section of the XML file:

    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="Title" Value="String:Here is the title of the Hub" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="MainLogoImageData" Value="String:Here comes the encoded string using something like www.base64-image.de" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="MainLogoImageWidth" Value="Byte:255" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="MainLogoImageHeight" Value="Byte:69" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="LightColorCssValue" Value="String:#FDE0C4" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="DarkColorCssValue" Value="String:#C46506" />
    <Setting Category="HubServer" Name="MediumColorCssValue" Value="String:#F88414" />
  3. Adjust Logo Dimensions:

    • The maximum width for the logo is 255 pixels.

    • Calculate the height to maintain the aspect ratio of the image.

  4. Customize Colors:

    • DarkColorCssValue: Replaces the dark green color.

    • MediumColorCssValue: Replaces the light green color.

    • LightColorCssValue: Replaces the hover color for menu items on the left.

  5. Save Changes: Save the Settings.xml file after making the edits.

  6. Apply Changes: No need to restart the server. Simply press F5 in your browser to reload the Hub and view the updates.




Additional Notes:

  • Ensure that the MainLogoImageData contains a valid Base64-encoded string. You can use tools like Base64-Image to generate this string.

  • Verify that the color values are in proper hexadecimal format (e.g., #RRGGBB).