Creating a user guide
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Last Post: January 31, 2011 (RSS)
By steve_e - January 31, 2011
I'd like to make an online version of a user guide which could be then maintained and updated in elements, but I can't really see an easy way of getting CMSB to control it.
For example, it would need to have an indefinite number of chapters and subsections (Top level heading, 2nd level heading, 3rd level heading etc), just as a normal userguide might have (1, 1.1, 1.1.1, etc).
If the content was entered by CMSB, each of these levels would require their own multi-record sections and appear in the editor list as a hierarchical list.
Does this sound feasible? It's just a question really, I won't be shocked if it's not! [:)]
For example, it would need to have an indefinite number of chapters and subsections (Top level heading, 2nd level heading, 3rd level heading etc), just as a normal userguide might have (1, 1.1, 1.1.1, etc).
If the content was entered by CMSB, each of these levels would require their own multi-record sections and appear in the editor list as a hierarchical list.
Does this sound feasible? It's just a question really, I won't be shocked if it's not! [:)]
Re: [steve_e] Creating a user guide
By Jason - January 31, 2011
Hi,
Yes, you can definitely structure this in CMS Builder. There would be a number of different ways you can do this.
I think the most straight forward approach would be to have a multi-record section where you're storing your actual content and then have a category section where you control your hierarchy. You'll then be able to add to your hierarchy structure as much as you want without having to affect how you store your actual content. All you need to do at that point is to have a drop down in your content section that associates the record with one of you hierarchy options.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions
Yes, you can definitely structure this in CMS Builder. There would be a number of different ways you can do this.
I think the most straight forward approach would be to have a multi-record section where you're storing your actual content and then have a category section where you control your hierarchy. You'll then be able to add to your hierarchy structure as much as you want without having to affect how you store your actual content. All you need to do at that point is to have a drop down in your content section that associates the record with one of you hierarchy options.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions
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