Blocks are pre-defined page elements which can be used in various places in various ways. They can have parameters to allow them to display something different in each circumstance. As you'll read below, they can appear in layouts, in templates and in editable regions of a page. They can be shared between pages or unique to a page. They can contain any content, including various modules which provide advanced content such as a map, a form or a picture gallery.
\r\n\r\nBlocks are created by choosing \"Blocks\" from the \"Design\" menu. A block can be available only to a specific page template, or it can be available to all page templates. This doesn't dictate that a block necessarily be used, it is just a mechanism to avoid showing a user the option of adding a block to a page which is using a template in which that block would have no purpose. For example, a \"Article References\" block might be available only on a page created with the \"Article\" template.
\r\n\r\nA block description should be added to allow an editor/user to know what the block does when they are choosing from a list of available blocks whilst they're editing a page.
\r\n\r\nThe main part of a block is its \"body\". The body contains the content which will be displayed when the block is used. This can contain any HTML you wish (the HTML is not sanitised). If complex functionality is required withint the block it should be formatted as an ERB template. For example, you could use a loop:\r\n\r\n
\r\n<%
[ \"North\", \"East\", \"South\", \"West\" ].each do |region| %>\r\n <h2><%=
region %></h2>\r\n<% end %>\r\n\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful features available in a block is that of a Block Parameter. \ These allow you to have part of the block be prompted for so that the user provides a value. To define a parameter, use this syntax:\r\n\r\n
\r\n
\ [[field_id:field_type:title]]\r\n\r\n\r\nwhere \"field_id\" is a unique
identifier for the parameter, \"field_type\" is one of the following:\r\n\r\nline: A single line of texttext:
Several lines of text, i.e. one or more paragraphsfriendly:
Several lines of text, with friendly formatting (for adding links, bold, italic,
etc.)image: A single line field with an image browserlink: A single line field with a link browsergallery:
A select showing the names of the defined galleriesmenu:
A select showing the names of the defined menussnippet:
A select showing the names of the defined snippetsform:
A select showing the names of the defined formsParameters are used in the same place they are defined. That is, when the page is shown, the value of the parameter will replace the parameter definition. For example, consider this block body definition:\r\n\r\n
\r\n Hello [[name:line:Contact
Name]]!!!\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen this snippet is placed on a page, the user will
be prompted to enter a \"Contact Name\". If they were to enter \"Sally Jones\"
then when the block is rendered on a page it would look like this:\r\n\r\n
\ Hello Sally Jones!!!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor a slightly more advanced example, consider how to add an image in a Block. The parameter part is actually the \"src\" tag of the HTML <img> tag, so the block body definition would look like this:\r\n\r\n
\r\n <img src=\"[[image:line:Image Source]]\"
/>\r\n\r\n\r\nor better still, use the parameter type \"image\" so that
the user is offered an image browser to help them fill in the value of the parameter,
like this:\r\n\r\n\r\n <img src=\"[[image:image:Image Source]]\" />\r\n\r\n\r\nAssuming the user entered \"/images/picture.jpg\" as the image source, the end result of either of this would be:\r\n\r\n
\r\n <img src=\"/images/picture.jpg\"
/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThere are three ways blocks can be used. These are:\r\n
Note, as described above, these can only be used in a Page Template, not in a Layout.
\r\n\r\n
\ = gnric_editable_block(block_instance_id, block_id, { defaults })\r\n\r\nFor
example:\r\n\r\n = gnric_editable_block('special_block_27', 7, {:url=>\"http://www.dsc.net\",
:color=>\"red\"})\r\n\r\nThe block_instance_id must be unique within the page the block is to appear (i.e. if you have two of these editable blocks in one template they must each have different instance IDs. The block_id is the identifier for the actual block definition. Defaults is a hash with one entry per default value.
\r\n\r\nNote, as described above, these can appear in either a Page Template or a Layout.
\r\n\r\n
\ = gnric_block(instance_id)\r\n\r\ninstance_id is the name of the block instance, which is set at the time the block instance is created. To create a block instance, first choose from the list of blocks, then view the detail of the block concerned and choose Create Instance. Give it a name and set its parameters. You can change the parameters at any time and they will instantly be updated on every page on which this Block Instance appears.
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n" - 2012-07-02 11:33:17.000000000Z - - 4 - Creating Content - creating-content - ! "\tThere are two ways to being creating content, you may identify the category you want to create your content in first or you may jump directly to creating an page via the content menu.
\r\n\tBrowse to the category where you wish your page to be located.
\r\n\r\n\tIdentify the category from your existing site architecture (or create a new category) and click to create a new page.
\r\n\tMore information on how to effectively use titles and other meta tags to enhance search engine results and optimise for user experience can be found in our SEO help page.\r\n \r\n
Google Live Preview
\r\n
You can use the Kit Google preview to see how your title choice and meta description may look in a search result. The Kit Google preview will dynamically update as you enter a title, url and meta description.
\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tYou have created your page and now may edit it at will. The edit in place function allows you to directly interact with the page. Simply click on the area you wish to edit and begin typing. Double clicking will bring up a editor helper which you may use to add images or other media or module blocks, adjust the styling or view the html source code.
\r\n\t\tChanges will autosave every couple of minutes just in case and revisions to the pages are kept and may be accessed on the via the page info.
\r\n\t\t" - 2012-08-07 23:00:14.000000000Z - - 5 - Dashboard - dashboard - ! "\tThe Dashboard is your Kit home page and the hub of content and community management. Here is where you'll begin to create content, see the most recent site activity and control and manage your site.
\r\nRecent pages displays the most recently created content. Each page is displayed as a link and which allows you to jump straight to that page for in-place editing or to view that page's info whichever is your preference. 'All Pages' allows you to see a comprehensive history of the pages created and to filter that list by their status or by searching for their tags or filename. For more information about page status please refer to the publishing status help document.
\r\n\tRecent forum posts displays the most recent forum posts at a glance allowing moderators quick access to active threads and to management of individual posts.
\r\n\t\r\nDifferent users have different common actions and editors will have different priorities to moderators. Shortcuts is your personalised area for your most frequent links. You can add and edit the links in the Shortcut box via your preferences.
\r\nThis is a shared to do list. Any individual granted access to the system may add an item to the list and mark it completed. Typing directly into the box and clicking add will add your item to the list.\r\n\t\t
\r\n\tTo mark an item as complete, simply click on the item and it will be struck through. This action is saved and the item will disappear from the list upon navigation away from the page. The action can be undone while you remain on the page.
\r\n\tThe best content creation is embedding within the user experience of the site rather than written in an isolated CMS editor divorced from the site view.
\r\nKit enables dynamic interactive in place editing.
\r\n\tOnce logged in simply browse to the page you wish to edit and hit edit.
\r\n\tWhenever you are using the in place editor you will see the Kit editor helper bar across the top of the page and a flash to highlight actions. When you begin editing the flash will display \"Editor ready\" and let you know when a save has been completed.
\r\n\tClicking in any editable region to start writing your page content and adding images, videos and modules. The editor helper contains all the standard word processing options, a full list of which can be found in the editor helper article
\r\n\tYou can add module blocks to your page by calling up blocks and simply dragging and dropping the block in place. If there are parameters that need setting you'll be prompted to add that information.
\r\n \ \r\nPrevious versions of pages are stored on the Kit system so you may review these and publish a previous version if you need to. To access and view previous versions, follow the 'info' link.
\r\n\t" - 2012-07-10 11:40:21.000000000Z - - 8 - Editor Helper - editor-helper - ! "\r\nThe editor helper can be used to style and format content and to upload and edit links, images and media. The buttons included are standard to most wysiwyg editors and word processing software. Some more unusual ones are detailed below. The function of all of the buttons can be found by hovering over the icon.
\r\n\r\n\tAll logged in users may report a post as inappropriate by clicking the report post link. This sends a notification to the community management team.
\r\n\r\nModerators have additional privileges to regular users and may edit content within the forums. For moderators, the IP address of the user is always shown in order to allow quick identification of trolling.
\r\n\t\r\nAt the top and bottom of each topic and thread within a topic there is an editable region. Here text may be entered by moderators, commonly this area is used for describing the topic or giving guidelines to appropriate content or legal disclaimers.
\t\r\nThreads can be deleted by any moderator by clicking the link, it is important to note that threads may also be 'undeleted'. When a thread is deleted it is no longer visible to regular users.
\r\nThere are scenarios when moderators may wish a thread to remain on site but for no more comments to be added to it. In this case a moderator can 'lock' a thread. Users will still be able to view the thread but not to make any additional posts.
\r\nPosts may be deleted or edited. When a deletion or edit happens the action is logged and the moderator can optionally add their own private comment viewable only to other moderators.
\r\nA post on a thread may also be linked to directly. By clicking 'link' the exact position of the post within the thread is copied to a moderator's clipboard and they may use that to send to other moderators.
\r\n\t" - 2012-08-07 23:42:12.000000000Z - - 11 - Guidelines - guidelines - ! "Etiquette in Technology is the conduct that is socially acceptable in an online or digital situation.
\r\nCommon rules for e-mail and USENET such as avoiding flamewars and spam are constant across most mediums and communities. Another rule is to avoid typing in all caps or grossly enlarging script for emphasis, which is considered to be the equivalent of shouting or yelling.
\r\n" - 2012-07-02 11:37:03.000000000Z - - 12 - Kit Content and Community Management - index - ! "This area provides help and resources for using Kit to manage your website and your community.\r\n
\r\n\r\nThe top section of these pages is usually styled with a large picture on the left with some text to the right. Beneath this in the main body of the page, there is usually a small thumbnail picture and some text to the right with a title above.
\r\n\r\n
These are similar to the home pages in the top section but the main body tends to be more text focused with pictures to illustrate the article.
\r\n\r\nTop section pictures - 350x250 px works well.
\r\nExceeding 350px may break the layout. If a wider picture is desired, for example stretching across width of top section then delete content of \"image teaser\", this will allow \"quote & summary\" to become left aligned. Then insert wider picture into \"quote\" section.
\r\nThumbnails - 150x100px works well.
\r\nMain article pictures - 250px. This makes a reasonably medium sized picture in your main body text.
\r\n\r\nThe space for the leaderboard is: 560 x 70 px. However, a standard banner size is 468 x 60 so you may find advertisers prefer to give you creatives in that size. The standard banner will fit well into the leaderboard space.
\r\nNB, advertising creatives (graphics) are best delivered in .png, .gif or .jpg.
\r\n" - 2012-07-02 11:38:35.000000000Z - - 14 - Insert Image - insert-image - ! "Images can be added by simply dragging and dropping the image onto the page.
\r\nAlternatively, editors can browse to an existing image using the \"media\" option on the editor helper. Here you can browse to existing resources or search existing resources
\r\n
Once your image is uploaded and selected you can set the width and height and set the alignment wrap.
\r\nThe size required will depend on the context, it is good practice to establish some norms site wide between editors for easy reference. You can always return to adjust the size if needed.
\r\n" - 2012-08-07 23:49:54.000000000Z - - 15 - Insert Link - insert-link - ! "Links can be inserted into editable regions using the editor helper.
\r\nClicking the link icon brings up the insert link pop up, here you can add a url manually by pasting in the full address or your can browse to an existing page on the system.
\r\n\r\nExisting pages can be linked to by browsing to the correct category and article. The search feature can also be used to identify a page via a name or tag. Selecting a page will bring you back to the Link details.
\r\n\r\nResources such as pdfs may also be linked to within a page. The 'file browser' tab will allow searches of existing resources to identify the file to be linked to.
\r\n\r\nThe label is what your users will see and is the anchor for your link. Try to make this label relevant and descriptive to ensure good usability and search engine optimistation.
\r\n" - 2012-08-07 23:54:53.000000000Z - - 16 - Newsletters - newsletters - ! "\tNewsletters are created by the editorial team within their email clients or webmail accounts. As with any email the content can be composed in either rich text, including html or plain text. Kit may be used to create the html but it ought to be noted that the html will then need to be edited to remove any dynamic content (for example Twitter feeds).
\r\n\tOnce the team is happy with the email look and content it must be emailed to the specified newsletter address. This can be any email address you own and the 'from' address can be different if wished.
\r\n\tThe completed newsletter will be distributed via email therefore the usual recommendations are applicable.
\r\n\tOnce the newsletter email is sent to the distribution address it will feed into the system.
\r\n\tYou must put the word newsletter in the subject line followed by a colon and a space, then enter the subject line you want to appear.
\r\n\tAn example of a newsletter sent to users with the subject line \"News and Events\"
\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\tThe Newsletter dashboard shows a list of newsletters received into the system
\r\n\t\t
\r\n\t\tThis provides an overview of the newsletters and their status. Clicking on an individual newsletter provides a more detailed view.
\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tThere are several options available on this view. You may send the newsletter to yourself only, to a list of test email address or to the subscribers.
\r\n\t\t\r\n\tThe lists of testers and subscribers can be viewed with the 'show' links. \r\n\t
\r\n\tWhether a user is subscribed or not can be adjusted within the user management function.
\r\n\t\r\n\tTo check whether the system has received any new newsletters click the check button.
\r\n\t\r\n\tIf any new newsletters are available they will appear underneath. Note, newsletters will only appear here when 'new'. To see full list of newsletters available in the system click Back to newsletters.
\r\n\t\r\n\tA warning will show if an untested newsletter is about to be sent direct to subscribers.
\r\n\tA warning will show if a newsletter has already been sent and is about to be sent again.
\r\n\tA confirmation prompt will show before newsletters are sent, either in test mode or subscriber mode.
\r\n\tIt is a legal responsibility to provide an opt-out option for users. This can be in the form of a link to the user's own account page to direct the user to manage their own subscriptions or a contact address to send requests to.
\r\n\t\t\"You cannot transmit, nor instigate the transmission of any marketing by electronic mail (whether solicited or unsolicited) to any subscriber (whether corporate or individual) where\r\n\t\ta. the identity of the sender has been disguised or concealed; or\r\n\t\tb. a valid address to which the recipient can send an opt-out request has not been provided.\"
\r\n\t\tThe Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations
\r\n\r\n\t\r\n" - 2012-07-10 10:39:37.000000000Z - - 17 - Publishing Status - publishing-status - ! "Editors may set one of five statuses for a web page. This allows web pages to be created and collaborated on and reviewed before publishing live to the website.
\r\nThe five statuses may be moved between at will and only when a page is marked as published will it be visible to regular users.
\r\n\r\nThis is the default status when creating a new web page.
\r\nOnce a page is ready to be considered by other editors you may mark it 'for review'.
\r\n
There are reasons for delaying the publication of a page to the live site. Marking it ready for publication ensures you know that when you are ready for it to go live - all you need do is publish it.
\r\nMarking a page as published puts it live on site and allows regular users to view it. Pages are not visible to users unless they are marked as published.
\r\nIf you wish to remove a page from visibility to regular users marking it as withdrawn stores the page and removes it from the live site.
\t\r\n\t\r\n" - 2012-07-10 11:43:31.000000000Z - - 18 - Optimising for Search Engines and Users - seo-content - ! "When creating a new page you have the option to add a meta description and meta keywords
\r\n\r\n\t
A meta description is an html attribute that gives a brief explanation of the content of the page. There are commonly used by search engines to provide snippets on search results pages.
\r\n\tMeta descriptions are primarily useful to encourage click through from search results pages. The content should be descriptive, useful and compelling to maximise the efficacy.
\r\n\tIdeally the meta description should be around 150 characters in length.
\r\n\tThis attribute is subject to controversy over its usefulness to search engine optimisation. However should you wish to include keywords relevant to the page you are creating you may do so here.
\r\n\t\tIt is strongly recommended that this attribute isn't 'over-stuffed' with keywords, a brief set of relevant words is sufficient.
\r\n\t\tThe text entered into the 'Title' box will appear in the user's browser bar. It also provides a headline to display in search results.
\r\n\t\t\tWe display the title tag in the main page as the main heading for the article as a default but this can be altered if required using the edit menu in the top right.
\r\n\tPage names are the unique identifiers in your web page file system. Kit will automatically suggest a reasonable page name based on the page title but you are free to set it yourself. Kit will also strip out inappropriate elements of page names but it is better to follow common standards for best practice when choosing a good page name:
\r\nOnce you're comfortable creating pages it is time to consider how you will structure your website. Website structure refers simply to the framework in which your content is presented and how you might best group your pages and resources.
\r\n\r\nEach web page or resource created needs to be linked to in order for users to find them. Users visiting the website need markers and directions to find content that they might find useful or interesting and it is helpful if pages are grouped in a way that makes sense and flows naturally.
\r\nHaving a solid information architecture that makes sense of your content gives an excellent foundation for future growth and helps your visitors find what they are looking for easily.\r\n
\r\n\r\nSometimes you might know you'll need a page about X but not have the time to create it right now. Some people prefer to map out the entire site before launching in to creating content. To this end you can create page stubs. These are empty page holders that you can create within a category or sub-category ready for editing later.
\r\nThere are many approaches to structuring a website but perhaps one of the most common is a home page leading to 'gateway' pages which in turn lead to content pages or articles or specific resources.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is the first impression of the website and tells visitors what they can expect about the rest of the site.
\r\n\r\nEach of these pages should be filled with compelling and engaging snippets and links to articles on site.
\r\n\r\nNote: it is a good idea not to overload any given page with too many links.
\r\n\r\nThese form the main content of your website. Every time a new article is created and marked as published remember to let visitors know by linking to it from a relevant page.
\r\n\r\n\r\n" - 2012-07-10 10:33:45.000000000Z - - 20 - Page Design - templates - ! "\r\nEach content page is created using a template. \ There is exactly one template for each page, but the template is not the entire page - instead the template is rendered in the context of a Layout. For a typical website there is usually only one or two layouts, but there will be several templates. Parts of the page which are unchanging from one page to the next belong in the layout. Most commonly the layout has the site's logo, a header, a footer and a space in the middle for the output from the page template. Templates and layouts consist of HTML and may use either HAML or ERB as a templating language to allow dynamic content. The types of dynamic content are described below.
\r\n\r\nYou can also see a definition of the parts of a page.
\r\n\r\nThe power of templates come from the ability to include regions that contain dynamic content, i.e. content which is created at the time the page is created. The system supports various types of region, some of which can be edited. The most often used type is a \"field\". The other broad type is a module which provides a piece of functionality and may take some parameters. Example modules include a map, a picture gallery and a form. Below is a description of each field and how to use it. The examples below use HAML, but they could also be used in an ERB template or layout.
\r\n\r\nFields are areas which a user can edit. The simplest field definition is:\r\n
\r\n
\ = field(\"field_name\")\r\n\r\nfield_name is the name of the field.
It must be unique on the page and it must contain only letters, numbers and
underscores. Without specifying any other options this field will be a 'text'
field - several lines long.\r\n\r\nYou can specify additional options as follows:\r\n
\r\n = field(\"field_name\", \"type\", \"Title\", true,
\"div\")\r\n\r\nThe type may be either \"text\" or \"line\", though both
are treated the same in the editor. \"Title\" is what the user sees as a prompt
for that field - if it is not present then the field_name is used having been
converted so that \"field_name\" becomes \"Field Name\". The true/false value
indicates whether this field can contain code which should be evaluated (use
with care). Lastly the type of field wrapper is specified here as \"div\".
\ It is unlikely that you would usefully use anything different.\r\n\r\n\r\nSeveral of the following modules refere to an ID. This ID can either be a integer number representing the ID of the module instance (which can be found by browsing to the module concerned in the Dashboard and looking at the URL in the browser) or the module instance name, as a string, e.g. \"the_name\".
\r\n\r\nShows a collection of links, which can be formatted in to various menu styles using a stylesheet.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_menu(ID)\r\n\r\n\r\n
A snippet of content - usually text but may also include formatting or other HTML.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_snippet(ID)\r\n\r\n\r\n
A google map for the location specified. Title, height and width are all optional. Specify height and width as a number of pixels; just the number, no \"px\".
\r\n\r\n
\ = gnric_map(\"location\", \"Title\", height, width)\r\n\r\nWhere \"location\" is the place on which the map should be centred.
\r\n\r\nThe current 4 digit year.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_current_year\r\n\r\n\r\n
The currently logged-in user's email address. If not logged in this will be blank.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_users_email\r\n\r\n\r\n
The given view (a view is typically a colleciton of content from multiple pages)
\r\n\r\n
\ = gnric_view(ID)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n = gnric_form(ID)\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n = gnric_gallery(ID)\r\n\r\n\r\n
Evaluates the Ruby code. Use with caution.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_code(\"# Ruby Code\")\r\n\r\n\r\n
A page and forum search box.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_search\r\n\r\n\r\n
This module allows you to retrieve a field of content from any page (not just the page on which this module appears). The given field from the given page (page_id can be the page's ID number of the page's URL). \ The true/false indicates if the field may contain a template - the default is false.
\r\n\r\n = gnric_page_field(page_id, \"field_name\", false)\r\n\r\n\r\n
For more advanced requirements you can use Blocks. These are pre-defined page elements which can be used in various places in various ways. They can have parameters to allow them to display something different in each circumstance.
\r\n" - 2012-07-02 11:42:53.000000000Z - - 21 - User Management - user-management - ! "\r\nA list of all users can be accessed and searched using the user management page.
\r\nClicking on any user's email address will bring up information about that user including the number of times they have signed in, their IP address and how long they have been registered.
\r\n\r\nAdmin may also log in as that user and ban a user.
\r\nNote: if a user is banned they can be 'unbanned'.
\r\n\r\n" - 2012-08-14 13:12:40.000000000Z - - 23 - HTML Editor Keys - html_editor_keys - ! "\r\n\r\n| PC (Windows/Linux) | \r\nMac | \r\nAction | \r\n
|---|---|---|
| \r\n | Ctrl-L | \r\ncenter selection | \r\n
| Ctrl-U | \r\nCtrl-U | \r\nchange to upper case | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-U | \r\nCtrl-Shift-U | \r\nchange to lower case | \r\n
| Ctrl-Alt-Down | \r\nCommand-Option-Down | \r\ncopy lines down | \r\n
| Ctrl-Alt-Up | \r\nCommand-Option-Up | \r\ncopy lines up | \r\n
| Ctrl-F | \r\nCommand-F | \r\nfind | \r\n
| Ctrl-K | \r\nCommand-G | \r\nfind next | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-K | \r\nCommand-Shift-G | \r\nfind previous | \r\n
| Alt-0 | \r\nOption-0 | \r\nfold all | \r\n
| Alt-Shift-0 | \r\nOption-Shift-0 | \r\nunfold all | \r\n
| Down | \r\nDown,Ctrl-N | \r\ngo line down | \r\n
| Up | \r\nUp,Ctrl-P | \r\ngo line up | \r\n
| Ctrl-End,Ctrl-Down | \r\nCommand-End,Command-Down | \r\ngo to end | \r\n
| Left | \r\nLeft,Ctrl-B | \r\ngo to left | \r\n
| Ctrl-L | \r\nCommand-L | \r\ngo to line | \r\n
| Alt-Right,End | \r\nCommand-Right,End,Ctrl-E | \r\ngo to line end | \r\n
| Alt-Left,Home | \r\nCommand-Left,Home,Ctrl-A | \r\ngo to line start | \r\n
| PageDown | \r\nOption-PageDown,Ctrl-V | \r\ngo to page down | \r\n
| PageUp | \r\nOption-PageUp | \r\ngo to page up | \r\n
| Right | \r\nRight,Ctrl-F | \r\ngo to right | \r\n
| Ctrl-Home,Ctrl-Up | \r\nCommand-Home,Command-Up | \r\ngo to start | \r\n
| Ctrl-Left | \r\nOption-Left | \r\ngo to word left | \r\n
| Ctrl-Right | \r\nOption-Right | \r\ngo to word right | \r\n
| Tab | \r\nTab | \r\nindent | \r\n
| Alt-Down | \r\nOption-Down | \r\nmove lines down | \r\n
| Alt-Up | \r\nOption-Up | \r\nmove lines up | \r\n
| Shift-Tab | \r\nShift-Tab | \r\noutdent | \r\n
| Insert | \r\nInsert | \r\noverwrite | \r\n
| \r\n | PageDown | \r\npagedown | \r\n
| \r\n | PageUp | \r\npageup | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-Z,Ctrl-Y | \r\nCommand-Shift-Z,Command-Y | \r\nredo | \r\n
| Ctrl-D | \r\nCommand-D | \r\nremove line | \r\n
| \r\n | Ctrl-K | \r\nremove to line end | \r\n
| \r\n | Option-Backspace | \r\nremove to linestart | \r\n
| \r\n | Alt-Backspace,Ctrl-Alt-Backspace | \r\nremove word left | \r\n
| \r\n | Alt-Delete | \r\nremove word right | \r\n
| Ctrl-R | \r\nCommand-Option-F | \r\nreplace | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-R | \r\nCommand-Shift-Option-F | \r\nreplace all | \r\n
| Ctrl-A | \r\nCommand-A | \r\nselect all | \r\n
| Shift-Down | \r\nShift-Down | \r\nselect down | \r\n
| Shift-Left | \r\nShift-Left | \r\nselect left | \r\n
| Shift-End | \r\nShift-End | \r\nselect line end | \r\n
| Shift-Home | \r\nShift-Home | \r\nselect line start | \r\n
| Shift-PageDown | \r\nShift-PageDown | \r\nselect page down | \r\n
| Shift-PageUp | \r\nShift-PageUp | \r\nselect page up | \r\n
| Shift-Right | \r\nShift-Right | \r\nselect right | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-End,Alt-Shift-Down | \r\nCommand-Shift-Down | \r\nselect to end | \r\n
| Alt-Shift-Right | \r\nCommand-Shift-Right | \r\nselect to line end | \r\n
| Alt-Shift-Left | \r\nCommand-Shift-Left | \r\nselect to line start | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-Home,Alt-Shift-Up | \r\nCommand-Shift-Up | \r\nselect to start | \r\n
| Shift-Up | \r\nShift-Up | \r\nselect up | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-Left | \r\nOption-Shift-Left | \r\nselect word left | \r\n
| Ctrl-Shift-Right | \r\nOption-Shift-Right | \r\nselect word right | \r\n
| \r\n | Ctrl-O | \r\nsplit line | \r\n
| Ctrl-7 | \r\nCommand-7 | \r\ntoggle comment | \r\n
| Ctrl-T | \r\nCtrl-T | \r\ntranspose letters | \r\n
| Ctrl-Z | \r\nCommand-Z | \r\nundo | \r\n
Enter your email and password. If you forget your password, use the password recovery link at the bottom of the log in page.
\r\n \r\n\tFollow the 'My Account' link and enter a new password in the boxes provided. Note, you will need to enter your existing password to confirm the change.
\r\n\r\n\t" - 2012-07-04 10:43:21.000000000Z - - 26 - Forum Layouts - forum-layouts - ! "Each part of the forums (e.g. Topics, Threads, Threads I'm On etc) can have its own layout. This allows you to customise the look of the page on which these things appear.\r\n\r\nTo use a layout for a forum part (or whole), you must define a layout in the normal way but give the layout a specific name. \ The names for each of the functions are listed below.\r\n\r\n| user_confirmations_layout | \r\nConfirmation of email addresses | \r\n
| user_passwords_layout | \r\nForgotten password, password reset | \r\n
| user_registrations_layout | \r\nSign up reset | \r\n
| user_sessions_layout | \r\nSign In | \r\n
| user_unlocks_layout | \r\nUnlock after failed login | \r\n
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" - 2012-07-10 12:46:39.000000000Z - - 35 - Forum topics and categories - forum-topics-and-categories - ! "Forum categories and topics can be created, edited or deleted within forum management in Kit.
\r\nCategories and topics may also be hidden to regular users by editing the individual topic and setting the visibility to none and by editing the post status to accept messages only from users above a certain level of forum access
\r\nThe category name may also be hidden allowing for completely private forums.
\r\nA short description may be added to the category to illustrate the content intended within it or to add a disclaimer.
" - 2012-08-08 00:10:32.000000000Z - - 36 - Your Preferences - your-preferences - ! "Your Kit dashboard can be personalised using the dashboard preferences option
\r\nWithin dashboard preferences you can add to or change the shortcut links you see and choose whether to display the To Do list or the recent links and so on.
\r\nYou may also control whether you view the advanced Kit options. Many of the advanced options are more technical and less commonly used so you may wish to remain in the simplified view if you are unsure.
\r\nWe've found that some people prefer to launch straight into editing a page when they click on it in their file tree whereas others prefer to go to the page info instead. Whichever is your preference you can set using the dashboard preferences.
\r\n" - 2012-08-08 00:21:52.000000000Z - - 37 - User attributes - user-attributes - ! "User profiles by default comprise a simple link for a user to change their email or password. Creating and setting user attributes enhances the profile to allow suers to share information with the site team, each other and even search engines if you wish.
\r\nCommon attributes might include a short bio, a users, gender or age or a profile picture or avatar. It is worth noting that you can use attributes to request information from users which won't be displayed to other users. The visibility of the attribute is set at creation and can be changed later.
\r\nUser attributes may also be searched on, filtered and exported later in a csv format so it is useful to encourage your users to give as much information as possible so you can gain as full a picture or your user base as possible.
\r\n" - 2012-08-08 00:54:17.000000000Z - - 38 - Galleries - galleries - ! "Galleries can add context, colour and movement to a page. You can add multiple galleries to your site and manipulate the size and image durations for each.
\r\n\r\nTo add a new gallery to your page you need first to create that gallery.
\r\n\r\nSelect Galleries from the modules list and click 'create'.
\r\n\r\nThe Gallery needs a recognisable name so you can identify it when you come to add it to your pages.
\r\n\r\nOnce created you can edit the gallery, add images, adjust the transition and image durations and the size of the gallery.
\r\n\r\nAdding a gallery to a given page is a simple drag and drop. Drag a gallery block onto the page and select which gallery you want to display.
\r\n\r\nNote. You'll need to ensure that you have a gallery created as a block if you wish to drag and drop individual galleries onto your pages.
" - 2012-08-14 12:48:06.000000000Z - - 39 - Galleries - galleries - ! "Galleries can add context, colour and movement to a page. You can add multiple galleries to your site and manipulate the size and image durations for each.
\r\n\r\nTo add a new gallery to your page you need first to create that gallery.
\r\n\r\nSelect Galleries from the modules list and click 'create'.
\r\n\r\nThe Gallery needs a recognisable name so you can identify it when you come to add it to your pages.
\r\n\r\nOnce created you can edit the gallery, add images, adjust the transition and image durations and the size of the gallery.
\r\n\r\nAdding a gallery to a given page is a simple drag and drop. Drag a gallery block onto the page and select which gallery you want to display.
" - 2012-08-14 08:44:03.000000000Z - - 40 - Calendars - calendars - ! "To create a calendar for use on site, choose the create new option in the module Calendar.
\r\nThe name you choose for your calendar is the one your users will see displayed above the calendar.
\r\n\r\nOnce created you'll be able to drag and drop a calendar onto an editable region on your page through blocks.
\r\n\r\nFrom the calendar admin page you can add entries directly by clicking the 'New entry' button and entering the details. There are some mandatory fields including: Title, Start date, End date & Postcode
\r\n\r\nEntries added by admin don't need to be approved however all other user added entries are subject to moderation
\r\n\r\nRegistered users may add their own events, these are subject to approval before appearing live on the calendar
\r\nTo approve a calendar entry, you may browse to the event itself where a approve link will appear if you are logged in to your admin account. Note. Unapproved events will appear on the calendar with an asterix.
\r\nAlternatively you may view all unapproved entries by visiting the calendar admin page and following the 'Entries' button.
\r\n\r\nNote. You'll need to ensure you have created a block for your calendars if you wish to use the drag and drop feature.
\r\n\r\n" - 2012-08-14 13:11:50.000000000Z - - 41 - Menus - menus - ! "Menus can be added to, the labels edited and the links changed. With drop down menus there is no limit to the number of items however very long lists may create a frustrating user experience.
\r\n\r\nIt is best practice to create your page first and then add it to a menu. This ensures your links will work and allows you to use the page browser to find the correct page.
\r\n\r\nFor a link on a menu to work the URL must be correct and the page must be published.
\r\n\r\n\r\nThere are two simple way to add items to a menu.
\r\n\r\nYou can add an item directly format he page itself via the page info by selecting the \"append\" option. This is useful if you have created a page and you already know you wish to add it to a menu.
\r\n\r\nAlternatively you can perform the action throughout he menu manager where you can also amend an existing item, change the label or URL and move items around.
\r\nThe menu manager is accessible via the modules drop down.
" - 2012-08-14 14:12:27.000000000Z - - 42 - Issues - issues - ! "DSC offer ongoing support for minor change requests, advice and bug fixes.
\r\nWe provide our clients with access to our issues tracker where they may raise a case reporting an issue or requesting a change. Below is some guidance about best practice when logging an issue or raising a case.
\r\n\r\nIf you have logged an issue you will be notified automatically when an update occurs. Further, some members of our team receive notifications for all updates made. Additionally we provide the option for clients and team members to send extra notifications to people by typing @ followed by the person's name.
\r\nThis generally only needs to be used when alerting someone not on the issue already. For example a developer may alert a colleague if the issue requires collaboration or a client may alert another member of their team to answer a question outside their remit. As a general rule simply logging the issue is enough and we'll manage the workflow from that point.
\r\n\r\nThere are four progress statuses:\r\n
These are colour coded and able to be searched and filtered upon
\r\n\r\n\r\nAll raised cases are kept and provide a history of the development of the system.
To search or view all cases select 'all' from the drop down menu. Alternatively you can choose to only search open cases.
\r\n" - 2012-08-15 10:33:46.000000000Z - - 43 - Uploading a file - uploading-a-file - ! "Files can be linked to on a page allowing users to download them. PDFs, reports and documents can need to first be added to the system via the files and images module.
\r\nThe files and images module provide the option to \"upload\". Selecting this option will bring up a file browser on your local computer directory so you can search for the file you wish to upload. Alternatively you can simply drag and drop the file onto the files and images module page.
\r\n\r\nTo allow your users to download the file you'll need to link to it on your page. To do this you can use the link helper on the editor menu and then browse to the resource you need.
\r\n\r\n" - 2012-08-15 17:26:07.000000000Z - - 44 - Banners - banners - ! "Banners are particularly eye-catching areas of the page and can be creating in much the same way as any other carousel. If multiple banners are created then you may choose to display different banners on different pages.
\r\nA banner can be assigned to a page via the page info. By choosing to edit the \"terms\" option on the page info you can select the banner you wish to display by default the site banner will be used. If you have created multiple banners then you may select an alternative from the list generated.