Content definition dialog
This dialog is used to define content types.
Content definitions are used to create, edit and store content items.
This how to describes the basics of process of defining content.
Content definition dialog
Fields
| Name |
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Name of the type, this name is used when referring to the content type in the rest of the system. |
| Database table |
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Database table in which to store content of this type. The "content" table is the default for storing content. |
| ID column |
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Database column which stores the primary key record for this type of content. Content_id is the default value for this field. |
| XML column |
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Database column which stores the XML blob for this content type. If you do not require XML blobs to be stored, leave this value blank. |
| Fields |
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List of the fields that make up this content definition. Fields are either fields or groups.
The right mouse button (RMB) is used to bring up the context menu in this field, allowing new fields to be added. |
| Details |
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The details area contains detailed information about the field selected in the "Fields" area. This area either describes fields or groups. |
Buttons
| Test |
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Brings up a test version of the editing form, this is used to check that the fields have been correctly specified, and that the edit form looks correct. |
| DB script |
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Generates the database script which defines the table(s) needed to store content items of this type.
This script can be selected to be for Oracle, SQL server or MySQL. The script should be run against the database, outside of Ant software. |
| XML |
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Displays the XML definitions which are used to define this content, these can be used for information purposes. This feature is only for advanced users. |
| OK |
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Saves the content definition |
| Cancel |
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Reverts the content definition to its previous version. |
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