In Sitecore 8, how can I add a new application to the Start Menu?

Question

We're using Sitecore 8.1 and would like to add a new app to the Start Menu:

How can one do so?

Answer 1

The required steps are below:

1. Switch to the 'core' database in the bottom-right selector

   

2. Go to Sitecore → Content → Applications, and add a new application

3. Go to Sitecore → Content → Documents and Settings → All Users → Start Menu, and add a new Shortcut to the Left or Right section

4. Go to the new Shortcut, then switch to "Raw Values" mode (in the View tab) and add a link in the following format to the "Application" field:

<link linktype="internal" url="/Applications/*YOUR APPLICATION NAME*" anchor="" target="" />

Now click Save, reload the page, and you should see your new link in the Start Menu.