You configure the page access of an overview page so that it does not display to specific user roles. What will happen to the navigation menu for that specific user role?

When you configure the page access of an overview page to restrict visibility for specific user roles, the navigation menu associated with that role will not display at all. This means that users assigned that role will not see any links or entries related to the overview page in the navigation menu. This behavior aligns with maintaining a clean user experience and ensuring that users only interact with features for which they have permissions, thereby enhancing security and usability within the application.

The design philosophy in Mendix emphasizes logical access control, meaning if a user does not have permissions to access certain pages, everything tied to those pages—such as navigation options—will also be hidden. This ensures that users are not presented with options leading to functionalities they cannot access, avoiding confusion or frustration.

In comparison, displaying the menu with limited options or normally would not adhere to the configuration intended by hiding the page. An error message scenario would also be inappropriate as it suggests a malfunction rather than a deliberate design choice respecting user roles.