Settings Overview

Settings Overview

Configure OpenEduCat to match your institution’s requirements with these comprehensive settings.

Time Required: Varies by section Module: Core (openeducat_core) User Role: System Administrator

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Overview

The Settings section allows administrators to configure all aspects of OpenEduCat, from basic institution details to advanced module configurations.

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In This Section

Guide	Description	Time
Module Configuration	Enable/disable OpenEduCat modules	10 min
Backup & Recovery	Database backup and restore	15 min
Classroom Setup	Configure classroom resources	10 min
Configure Courses	Course configuration settings	15 min
Configure Timetable	Timetable generation settings	10 min
Payment Providers	Configure payment gateways	20 min
Products Configuration	Set up billing products	15 min

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Quick Access

Navigate to Settings

1. Click the Settings app in the main menu
2. Or navigate to OpenEduCat > Configuration

Settings Categories

Category	Location	Description
General Settings	Settings > General Settings	Company, language, users
OpenEduCat Settings	Settings > OpenEduCat	Module toggles and options
Academic Config	OpenEduCat > Configuration	Academic year, terms, departments
Technical Settings	Settings > Technical	Advanced system options

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Common Configuration Tasks

Institution Setup

Task	Navigation	Guide
Update company info	Settings > Companies	First-Time Setup
Add logo	Settings > Companies > Edit	First-Time Setup
Configure timezone	Settings > General Settings	General Settings

Academic Configuration

Task	Navigation	Guide
Create academic year	OpenEduCat > Configuration > Academic Year	First-Time Setup
Set up terms	OpenEduCat > Configuration > Academic Term	First-Time Setup
Add departments	OpenEduCat > Configuration > Department	First-Time Setup

User Management

Task	Navigation	Guide
Create users	Settings > Users & Companies > Users	User Roles
Manage groups	Settings > Users & Companies > Groups	User Roles
Set permissions	User record > Access Rights tab	User Roles

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Module-Specific Settings

Core Modules

Module	Settings Location
Admission	Settings > OpenEduCat > Admission
Attendance	Settings > OpenEduCat > Attendance
Assignment	Settings > OpenEduCat > Assignment
Exam	Settings > OpenEduCat > Examination
Fees	Settings > OpenEduCat > Fees

Enterprise Modules

Module	Settings Location
LMS	Settings > OpenEduCat > LMS
Quiz	Settings > OpenEduCat > Quiz
Timetable	Settings > OpenEduCat > Timetable
Transportation	Settings > OpenEduCat > Transportation
Parent Portal	Settings > OpenEduCat > Parent Portal

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Settings Best Practices

Before Making Changes

1. Document current settings - Take screenshots or notes
2. Test in staging - If available, test changes first
3. Backup database - Before major configuration changes
4. Notify users - Inform affected users of upcoming changes

After Making Changes

1. Test functionality - Verify changes work as expected
2. Update documentation - Record what was changed and why
3. Monitor for issues - Watch for user-reported problems
4. Plan rollback - Know how to revert if needed

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Configuration Hierarchy

Settings follow this precedence:

System Defaults
    └── Company Settings
        └── Module Settings
            └── User Preferences

Lower levels override higher levels where applicable.

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Prerequisites

Before configuring settings:

• Administrator access to OpenEduCat
• Understanding of your institution’s requirements
• List of modules needed
• Academic calendar information
• Payment gateway credentials (if configuring fees)

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Related Topics

• First-Time Setup
• System Requirements
• User Roles & Permissions
• Troubleshooting

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Last updated: January 2026