Page Editor
This module allows you to edit and organize the front-end content for your site.
The Page Editor module is probably one of the most important parts of your CMS (if not the most). It allows you to access the text and images that appear in key parts of your website and change them with an editing tool similar in nature to tools such as Microsoft Word.
Manage Pages
Pages Table
The Manage Pages page will present you a list of all pages on your website. There are actions for each individual page which can be found on the row for that page which will allow you to perform such tasks as previewing the page, copying the page, edit page layout, edit page settings, edit page content and deleting the page. You also have the static action to create a new page.
The following columns are available on the Manage Pages Page:
Page
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Page Table Actions
Create Page
This will take you to the Create Page section. For more information, see Creating a Page
Per Page Actions
Activate/Deactivate
This indicator will let you know if the respective page is currently showing on the front end of your site. If the indicator is green, the page is active. If the indicator is red, the page is inactive. You can change the current setting by clicking the indicator.
Preview Page
This button will take you to the page on the front end of your site as it appears to your visitors.
Copy Page
This will create a duplicate page which will have - copy added to the page name.
Edit Layout
This will take you to the Layout editor where you can manipulate the sizing/spacing of the sections for the page.
Edit Page Settings
This will allow you to change settings for the page itself, such as Page Name, Title, URL, SEO Settings, Permissions, Header Images, etc.
Edit Page Content
This will take you to the Front End Visual Page Editor where you will be able to make text, image and formatting changes to the content on the page.
Delete
This will delete the respective page.
Edit Page Settings
This section will give you the ability to edit the following fields:
Field
Description
Parent Page
Sets where this page will fall in page hierarchy
Name
Sets the name of the page
Title
Sets the title that will appear in the web browser for the page
Header
Sets the text that will appear in the header of the page
Page Layout
Sets which pre-created layout the page will use
Page Type
Sets whether the page is a built-out page or a file (i.e. pdf)
File Name/URL
Sets the URL for the page
Owner
Sets the owner user for the page
This section will allow you to edit the Meta information for the page which will affect your SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Field
Description
Meta Description
Sets the description that Search Engines will display for your page in search results
Meta Keywords
Sets keywords used for searching by Search Engines
Change Frequency
Sets expected frequency that the page will be updated for SEO purposes
Allow robots to index this page.
Sets whether robots (i.e. Google, Bing etc.) will be able to cache this page for their search engine
Allow robots to follow links on this page.
Sets whether robots (i.e. Google, Bing etc.) will be able to use links on the page
Show in Sitemap.
Sets whether this page will appear in your sitemap for your website
This section allows you to set who has access to your page.
Field
Description
Is this page active?
Sets whether this page can be accessed through the front end of your site
What groups of members have access to this page?
Sets which groups have access to this page
Show login screen when a guest tries to access a protected page?
Sets whether a login page will be shown if a visitor isn't signed in to your site and tried to access this page
Field
Description
Header Image
Sets the main image for the page
Inherit Header Image
If set to yes, this page will use the header image from its' parent page
Header Image HTML
This field is used for developers, please check the Developer Guide for more information
Header Image Height
Sets the height attribute for the header image
View Template
This field is used for developers, please check the Developer Guide for more information
Icon Name
This field is used for developers, please check the Developer Guide for more information
Show Subnav on this page?
Needs review
Show Page in Main Navigation
Sets whether this page appears in the navigation bar on your website
Show Page in Sub Navigation
Needs review
This page will be filled with custom functionality for your site (if applicable).
Manage Layouts
In Manage Layouts, you can create new layouts, or modify existing ones.
Layouts Table
The Layouts Table contains all the page layouts for your site. There are actions for each individual layout which can be found on the row for that page which will allow you to perform such tasks as duplicating the layout, editing the layout and deleting the layout. You also have the static action to create a new page.
The following columns are available on the Manage Layouts Page:
Name
Pages
Layouts Table Actions
Search
This will allow you to search for a specific layout.
Create Layout
This will bring you to the Create Layout section. For more information, please see Creating/Editing Layouts.
Per Layout Actions
Duplicate Layout
This will create a duplicate layout which will have Copy of - added to the name.
Edit Layout
This will allow you to make changes to the layout.
Delete
This will delete the respective layout.
Creating/Editing Layouts
Layouts tell your page how it will be visually organized. This section allows you to edit the layout for your page.
Properties
Field
Description
Save
Saves changes you have made to this Layout
Layout Name
The name for this Layout
Bootstrap Version
Sets what version of Bootstrap is being used to generate the layout. Normally, this is better left to developers.
Pages
Lists what page(s) are currently using this layout
Id
Displays the Layout Id of the element currently selected.
Classes
You can enter custom CSS classes here separated by a single space to style the selected element. Normally, this is better left to developers.
Styles
You can enter in-line custom CSS styles here separated by a single semi-colon. Normally, this is better left to developers.
Tool Box
Structural Elements
Containers are the base structural element for building a page layout. Normally, most other elements will need to go inside a container.
You may have more than one container in a page layout.
Much like a normal Container, a Fluid Container is used to house other elements for your page layout.
The most important difference is that Fluid Containers are not limited by the sizing restrictions placed on regular Containers, namely the width restrictions.
Rows are another structural element, which must be placed inside a Container. The basic function of a Row is to be used to organize Column elements.
You may have more than one Row per Container.
Columns are structural elements which control the spacing and width of the elements inside them. They can be resized to shape the overall feel of the Row they are in. Clicking a Column in the Sandbox will give you the following options:
Show/Hide Column
This will set whether the Column and its' contents are visible to your visitors.
Delete
This will delete the Column and its' contents.
Move
This will move the Column within the Layout Sandbox when clicked and dragged.
Offset Left/Right
This will push the Column left or right within the row for spacing purposes.
Resize
This will change the width of the Column and its' contents, which will allow you to place multiple Columns on the same Row.
Div's perform the same functions as containers, however they are usually nested inside other elements with the express purpose of applying CSS styling classes.
This will deselect the currently selected element in the Sandbox which is useful for adding a new container-type elements that you don't want inside other containers.
Content Elements
Editable Regions are the most used Content Element in most Layouts. These Regions can be used for anything from simple text to housing images/videos for your front end. Placing Editable Regions inside Columns allow them to be resized to fit multiple Regions next to each other on the same Row.
Module Elements are used to house Site Administrator Module Elements such as Forms. Photo Galleries, FAQ's, etc. This Element can also be used to house Bootstrap Elements.
This Element provides the location where the Header Image will be displayed on the page.
HTML Blocks, as their name suggests, allow you to include HTML code in your page. Normally, this is better left to developers.
Responsive Tabs
The Layout Sandbox allows you to design how your page will be visually represented on various sized devices. By clicking the tabs, you can manipulate how the sizing of the Elements will appear on the given device.
Something to note, due to Standard Best Practices, new elements can only be added in the Extra Small Screen tab. This gives you a mobile-ready design. Best practice is to finalize from the smallest screen to the largest screen.
Create Page
For more information on these sections, please see Edit Page Settings
Edit Page
This section will detail how you will make changes to the content on your website. To start, we have created a basic layout for a page, shown below:
Clicking the name of the page that you want to edit will bring you to the Visual Editor where you will have a preview of your changes before they are saved. Below, you can see the page using the basic layout from the above screenshot.
As can be expected, the sections on the Visual Editor align with the structure of the Page Layout.
Clicking into the Editable Region in the Visual Editor will provide the following toolbar:
This toolbar will give you access to formatting options that you may be familiar with such as Bold, Italic, etc.
Uploading an Image
To upload an image for use in an Editable Region, locate the above Image Button.
Clicking the button will bring up the Image Properties modal. Clicking Browse Server will open the Site Administrator File Browser.
File Browser Action Buttons
Search
Allows you to search for a specific file based on its' file name within the selected folder.
Create New Folder
Creates a new folder to upload images to within the Site Administrator File Browser.
Select Folder
This drop down will allow you to select the folder you wish to browse for uploaded content.
Upload
This button will bring you to your system file browser which will allow you to select an image/file to upload.
Selecting the desired file and clicking Open will bring the file into the Site Administrator File Browser where you can then select it to add to the page.
Again, select the file and click OK-> to bring the file to the Image Properties Modal. Where you can now define attributes such as Width, Height, Alternative Text and Alignment.
Clicking OK will show you the newly uploaded file in the Page Editor along with your other content.
Hyperlinking Text
To insert a hyperlink for use in an Editable Region, locate the above Link Button.
Field
Description
Display Text
Text that is displayed
Link Type
Type of hyperlink, such as:
URL, Link to anchor in the text, E-Mail & Phone
Changing the Link Type will change the context menu, we will go over those here.
URLs are the address of a Web page on the internet. For example, https://www.siteadministrator.com
Field
Description
Protocol
The method by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. You can choose from: http://, https://, ftp://, news:// & <other>
URL
The URL you would like the Display Text to link to
Browse Server
Browse Site Administrator files to link to a specific file, a PDF for example.
For URL there is a second Target tab on the Link modal. In this tab you can set the target of the link. Here are your choices :
Field
Description
<not set>
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<frame>
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<popup window>
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New Window (_blank)
Opens link in new window
Topmost Window (_top)
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Same Window (_self)
Opens in the window you are currently viewing
Parent Window (_parent)
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TBD
Field
Description
E-Mail Address
The email address that you would like to link to
Message Subject
The default subject for the email
Message Body
The default text you want to add to the email
Field
Description
Phone Number
The phone number for the call you would like to create
Pasting Text
Clicking this button will paste the contents of your clipboard wherever your mouse cursor is currently resting in the editable area.
Clicking this button will paste the contents of your clipboard (without text formatting) wherever your mouse cursor is currently resting in the editable area
Clicking this button will paste the contents of your clipboard (removing Word-specific text encoding) wherever your mouse cursor is currently resting in the editable area
Adding a Module Element
When selecting the module in the Page Editor, you will see the above drop-down box. This will allow you to choose which type of element you would like to include in the specified section.
The options in the drop-down box include, but are not limited to, Photo Gallery Module, Bootstrap Element, FAQ, Form Module, etc.
Once you have made your selection, clicking Apply will allow you to choose the specific item you want to include.
Bootstrap Elements
Bootstrap Elements Table
This section will allow you create and modify complex HTML elements such as Text Carousels, Accordions, Horizontal and Vertical tabbed sections.
The following columns are available on the Bootstrap Elements Page:
Name
Type
Number of Items
Bootstrap Element Table Actions
Create Element
This will take you to the Create Element section.
Bootstrap Element Per Element Actions
Edit Element
This will allow you to edit the element.
Delete element
This will delete the element.
Bootstrap Element Types
Field
Description
Accordion
A component that organizes content within collapsible items. Accordion allows the display of only one collapsed item at a time.
Horizontal Tabs
A component that organizes content within a series of horizontal tabs. Horizontal Tabs allow the display of only one tab at a time.
Vertical Tabs
A component that organizes content within a series of vertical tabs. Vertical Tabs allow the display of only one tab at a time.
Carousel
A component that organizes content within a revolving section. Carousel allows the display of one section at a time.
Manage Menus
Manages the menus for the website (Main Navigation, Header, Footer, can be placed almost anywhere else)
Menu Tables
Each Menu will have its own table inside the menu editor. Here you can drag and drop menu elements
Title
Destination
Icon
Target
Menu Table Actions
Edit Menu
Create Menu item
Delete Menu
Per Menu Actions
Activate/Deactivate
Synced/Not Synced
Once a menu item is de-synced it cannot be synced again - you must create a new menu item, or drag that item back to the menu in question from the Menu:Page Editor menu
Delete Menu Item
Edit Menu Settings
Clicking theEdit Menu button will bring you to this page:
Field
Description
Name
Set the name for this Menu
Menu Type/View
For Developer Use
Is Available
Sets whether this menu is available for use, or hidden from use
Create Menu
Creates menus for the aforementioned Manage Menu Section
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