Configuration Guide

Overview

Complete configuration guide for setting up and customizing the Accessibility Scanner module with detailed settings and optimization options.

Initial Setup

Module Activation

Access Admin Panel

– Go to SLOS → Modules
– Find Accessibility Scanner
– Click Enable

Database Setup

– System creates scan tables
– Initializes fixer configurations
– Sets up result storage

Permission Setup

– Assign scanning permissions
– Configure user roles
– Set access controls

Basic Configuration

Navigate to Settings

– Go to SLOS → Accessibility Scanner → Settings

General Settings

– Enable/disable scanning
– Set default scan options
– Configure notification settings
– Set performance limits

Scan Settings

– Choose scan frequency
– Set scan scope
– Configure depth options
– Enable automated fixes

Scan Configuration

Scan Scope Settings

Page Selection:

All pages (default)
Specific pages by URL
Pages by type (posts, pages, products)
Custom post types
Exclude patterns

Content Filtering:

Include/exclude CSS classes
Skip specific elements
Filter by content type
Custom selectors

Scan Depth Options

Surface Scan:

Fast scanning
Basic accessibility checks
Limited fixer application
Quick results

Deep Scan:

Comprehensive analysis
All fixer categories
Performance impact assessment
Detailed reporting

Audit Scan:

Full WCAG compliance check
Manual review recommendations
Third-party tool integration
Executive reports

Scheduling Options

Automated Scanning:

Daily scans
Weekly scans
Monthly audits
Custom schedules

Trigger Options:

Manual triggers
Content update triggers
Theme change triggers
Plugin update triggers

Fixer Configuration

Fixer Categories

Enable/Disable Categories:

Focus Management
Vision & Color
Touch & Motor
Language & Structure
ARIA & Roles
Forms & Input
Media & Alternative Text
Timing & Animation
Navigation & Structure
Error Prevention

Individual Fixer Control:

Enable specific fixers
Set fixer priority
Configure fixer behavior
Custom fixer rules

Safety Settings

Fixer Safety Levels:

Safe: Always apply (no risk)
Moderate: Apply with validation
Risky: Manual approval required
Disabled: Never apply

Validation Options:

Pre-apply validation
Post-apply testing
Rollback capability
Manual override

Custom Fixer Rules

Rule Creation:
`javascript
// Example custom fixer rule
SLOS.Fixer.addRule(‘custom-focus’, {
selector: ‘.custom-element’,
fixer: function(element) {
// Custom fixing logic
element.setAttribute(‘tabindex’, ‘0’);
},
priority: ‘high’
});
`

Advanced Rules:

CSS selector matching
Attribute manipulation
Content modification
JavaScript enhancement

Performance Configuration

Resource Limits

CPU Limits:

Maximum scan time per page
Concurrent scan limits
Background processing
Queue management

Memory Limits:

Memory usage caps
Garbage collection
Cache size limits
Temporary file cleanup

Optimization Settings

Caching Configuration:

Page content caching
Scan result caching
Fixer rule caching
Database query caching

Network Optimization:

Request timeouts
Retry logic
Connection pooling
Bandwidth limits

Reporting Configuration

Report Settings

Report Content:

Include/exclude sections
Detail level selection
Custom branding
Language options

Report Formats:

PDF generation
CSV exports
JSON API
HTML dashboards

Notification Settings

Email Notifications:

Scan completion alerts
Critical issue notifications
Weekly summary reports
Error alerts

Dashboard Alerts:

Real-time notifications
Issue threshold alerts
Performance warnings
SLA breach alerts

Integration Settings

WordPress Integration

Theme Compatibility:

Theme override handling
CSS conflict resolution
JavaScript compatibility
Custom theme support

Plugin Integration:

Page builder support
SEO plugin compatibility
Performance plugin integration
Custom plugin handling

External Tools

API Configuration:

REST API enable/disable
Authentication settings
Rate limiting
Endpoint customization

Webhook Setup:

Event selection
Endpoint configuration
Authentication
Retry logic

Advanced Configuration

Custom Scanning Rules

URL Pattern Matching:
`php
// Custom scan rules
addfilter(‘slosscanurlpatterns’, function($patterns) {
$patterns[] = ‘/custom-pattern/*’;
return $patterns;
});
`

Content Type Filtering:
`php
// Filter content types
addfilter(‘slosscancontenttypes’, function($types) {
$types[] = ‘customposttype’;
return $types;
});
`

Performance Tuning

Database Optimization:

Query optimization
Index management
Connection pooling
Cache configuration

Server Optimization:

PHP configuration
Memory limits
Execution time
Process management

Security Settings

Access Control:

User permission levels
IP restrictions
API authentication
Audit logging

Data Protection:

Result encryption
Secure storage
Retention policies
Privacy compliance

Testing & Validation

Configuration Testing

Scan Testing:

Test scan on sample pages
Verify fixer application
Check report generation
Validate performance

Integration Testing:

API endpoint testing
Webhook delivery testing
Notification testing
External tool integration

Performance Validation

Load Testing:

Multiple page scanning
Concurrent user simulation
Resource usage monitoring
Performance benchmarking

Compatibility Testing:

Browser compatibility
Theme compatibility
Plugin compatibility
Server environment testing

Monitoring Setup

Performance Monitoring

Metrics Collection:

Scan duration tracking
Resource usage monitoring
Error rate tracking
Success rate monitoring

Alert Configuration:

Performance threshold alerts
Error rate alerts
SLA monitoring
Capacity planning

Logging Configuration

Log Levels:

Debug logging
Info logging
Warning logging
Error logging

Log Management:

Log rotation
Retention policies
Search and filtering
Export capabilities

Backup & Recovery

Configuration Backup

Settings Export:

Go to Settings → Backup
Select configuration items
Choose export format
Download backup file

Automated Backups:

Schedule configuration backups
Store in secure location
Version control
Recovery testing

Scan Data Management

Result Archiving:

Scan result retention
Archive old results
Compression options
Storage optimization

Data Cleanup:

Automated cleanup
Retention policies
Manual deletion
GDPR compliance

Troubleshooting Configuration

Common Configuration Issues

Scan Not Starting:

Check permissions
Verify database connection
Review error logs
Test manual scan

Fixers Not Applying:

Check fixer enablement
Verify safety settings
Review CSS conflicts
Test individual fixers

Performance Issues:

Monitor resource usage
Check configuration limits
Optimize database
Enable caching

Debug Tools

Configuration Debug:

Enable debug mode
Check configuration validation
Review system requirements
Test individual components

Performance Debug:

Monitor scan metrics
Check database queries
Review cache hit rates
Analyze bottlenecks

Best Practices

Configuration Management

Version Control: Track configuration changes
Documentation: Document custom settings
Testing: Test configurations before production
Backup: Regular configuration backups

Performance Optimization

Resource Planning: Set appropriate limits
Caching Strategy: Implement effective caching
Monitoring: Track performance metrics
Optimization: Regular performance tuning

Security

Access Control: Limit administrative access
Data Protection: Secure sensitive data
Audit Logging: Monitor configuration changes
Compliance: Meet security requirements