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Oracle® Fusion Middleware User's Guide for Site Studio Contributor
11g Release 1 (11.1.1)
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A User Interface

Site Studio Contributor includes has several user interface screens and dialogs, including:

A.1 Contributor Editor Window

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with Contributor using the keyboard.

After you choose to edit a contribution region on a web page, the Contributor editor launches in a browser popup window, and you can start editing the content in the current contribution region. Please note that this browser popup window may be suppressed by popup-blocking software, so you must configure that software to allow pop-ups on your site. Also, when the Contributor editor opens, the web browser displaying the original web page becomes temporarily unavailable. You can return to the web browser when you close the Contributor editor.

The Contributor interface is very similar to the interface of a word processing program. You can add, remove, and edit text, images, hyperlinks, and more. There is even a list option that enables you to manage simple or complex lists. The appearance and behavior of Contributor varies depending on how each contribution region and element was set up by the site designer.

Figure A-1 Contributor Editor Window

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

The main editor window contains various elements:

A.2 Switch Content Wizard

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this wizard using the keyboard.

The Switch Content wizard is used to change the content assigned to a contribution region on a web page (or assign content if none was assigned yet). The site designer decides what kinds of content you can assign: a new contributor data file or native document, an existing file on the content server, and/or an existing file on your local computer. The site designer may also limit the file formats of native documents that can be assigned (for example, only Microsoft Word documents). In addition, the designer may allow the association of content with a contribution region to be removed altogether.

Figure A-2 Switch Content Wizard

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

The Switch Content wizard consists of several steps, depending on the properties of the current contribution region and the choices you make during the process.


Note:

You can step through the wizard faster by clicking the blue arrow to the left of the option you want to use. This automatically selects the option and moves the wizard to the next step.

Selecting a Region Definition or Subtemplate

Depending on how the site designer set up the contribution region, you may first be prompted to select the region definition or subtemplate that the region content should be based on.

If you select a region definition, you associate the contribution region directly with a contributor data file or native document (to be selected later in the wizard). Its contents display in the contribution region in accordance with the selected region definition and its associated region template. The site designer controls what region definitions are available for the contribution region.

If you select a subtemplate, you associate the contribution region with a subtemplate that defines what the region looks like and typically divides it into several smaller contribution regions (each of which needs separate content assigned to it). The site designer controls what subtemplates are available for the contribution region.

The site designer can give you more information about what impact each region definition and/or subtemplate has on the web page in terms of information usage, layout, formatting, and the like. The names of the available region definitions and subtemplates may also provide some indication regarding what they do. Contact your site designer if you need any assistance in this area.

Selecting the Content

Depending on your wizard choices, you may be prompted to select the type of content file that is associated with the contribution region. The available content file types depend on what the site designer has chosen to make available. Select an option:

Contact your site designer or site manager if you need further assistance.

A.3 Switch Region Template Dialog

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this dialog using the keyboard.

The Switch Region Template dialog is used to change the region template that is assigned to the current contribution region. A contribution region typically has a region template assigned to it, which defines how the information is presented in the contribution region. The site designer may allow contributors to switch the region template of a contribution region, thus changing its look-and-feel (within the constraints defined by the site designer).

Figure A-3 Switch Region Template Dialog

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

You can choose from two options:

The site designer can give you more information about what impact each region template has on the web page in terms of information usage, layout, formatting, and the like. The names of the available region templates may also provide some indication regarding what they do. Contact your site designer if you need any assistance in this area.

A.4 Link Wizard

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this wizard using the keyboard.

The Link wizard is used to add a hyperlink to the selected text or item in the editing area. You can link to a variety of targets, including Web site sections, contributor data files, native documents, and URLs. You can link to items on the current Web site, but also to items on other Site Studio sites on the content server, or to external Web sites.

Figure A-4 Link Wizard

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

The Link wizard consists of several steps, depending on the choices you make during the process.


Note:

You can step through the wizard faster by clicking the blue arrow to the left of the option you want to use. This automatically selects the option and moves the wizard to the next step.

The first step is to specify the type of hyperlink you want to create:

You can click Options to specify whether the link target should open in a new browser window. After you select the desired link type, the wizard proceeds and presents several additional screens depending on the choices you make.

Link to a Section

If you choose to link to a section, you are asked to specify the site section that the hyperlink points to. You can link to a section on the current Web site or a different Site Studio site on the content server. You select the target section from the site hierarchy.

In addition, you may be asked to select the URL format (path-based or ID-based), depending on whether the site designer chose to allow contributors to make this decision. See URL Formats for more information.

The final step is to confirm the link before it is actually created (or modified).

Link to a File

If you choose to link to a file, you are first asked to select the type of file that the hyperlink points to. The site designer decides which file type(s) you can link to:

Link to a URL

If you choose to link to a URL (web address), you can specify that URL in the field next to this option. You cannot proceed in the wizard until you provide a URL. This is often an external URL, such as a Web site on the Internet, but may also useful to link to a file on the content server that is not used for contribution, such as a PDF file, media file, or zip file.

The final step is to confirm the link before it is actually created (or modified).

Target Sections

One of the wizard steps enables you to specify the Web site section in which you want the selected data file to appear (the "target section"). This enables you to control where a particular file appears on the Web site regardless of where it is actually stored on the site. For example, if you have a product description stored in the "Products" section of the site, you can create a link to it from the "Support" section and then specify that the document actually appears in the "Support" section when the hyperlink is clicked. You can choose from the following options:

URL Formats

You may be prompted to choose the URL format of the link, depending on whether the site designer decided to allow contributors to make this decision. Ask your site designer for assistance if you are unsure which URL format to pick:


Note:

You may not see the URL format page, depending on whether the site designer chose to allow contributors to make this decision. Ask your site designer for assistance if you are unsure which URL format to pick.

A.5 Dynamic List Wizard (Create New)

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this wizard using the keyboard.

The Create New wizard is used to add files to a dynamic list. The site designer decides what kinds of files you can add: a contributor data file or native document, and/or an existing file on your local computer.


Note:

You cannot add an existing file on the content server, since any file on the server that meets the criteria of the dynamic list would be included in the list. If certain expected files do not appear in the dynamic list, then you should modify the metadata of these files to meet the list criteria, or you should change the list criteria to be more inclusive.

Figure A-5 Dynamic List Wizard

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

The Create New wizard consists of several steps, depending on the choices you make during the process.


Note:

You can step through the wizard faster by clicking the blue arrow to the left of the option you want to use. This automatically selects the option and moves the wizard to the next step.

The first step is to select the type of content file that is added to the dynamic list. Depending on what the site designer has decided to allow, you may choose to add the following files to the list:

New Contributor Data File

To add a new contributor data file to the dynamic list, select New Contributor data file. You are taken to a content check-in form, where you can provide the metadata for the contributor data file and check the file into the content server. The file is empty until you (or another contributor) edits it.

New Native File

To add a new native document to the dynamic list, select New native file and select the file format. (The site designer decides what file formats are available.) You are taken to a content check-in form, where you can provide the metadata for the native document and check the file into the content server. All required metadata fields are marked red. The file is empty until you (or another contributor) edits it.

Existing File on Your Computer

To add an existing file on your computer to the dynamic list, select Existing local file. You are taken to a content check-in form, where you can provide the metadata for the file and check the file into the content server. All required metadata fields are marked red. Use the Browse button next to the Primary File field to navigate to the file on your computer you want to use and select it.

A.6 Static List Row Editor

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this editor using the keyboard.

The static list row editor is used to edit one entry (that is, one row) in a static list. Each list column is shown in its own editing area, and you can edit it using the options that the site designer made available for the element type (see "Element Toolbars"). When you have finished, click the Update Row and Close button in the contribution toolbar. You then return to Contributor, where you can edit other rows in the static list or other parts of the web page.


Note:

You cannot change the column headings for the static list. They were created by the site designer when the list was first set up.

Figure A-6 Static List Row Editor

Screenshot, described in the table following the graphic.

A.7 Placeholder Section Properties Dialog (Design Mode)

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this dialog using the keyboard.

The Placeholder Section Properties Dialog in Design mode is used to define the placeholder name, associated data file, region template, subtemplate, and placeholder definition outside of Site Studio Designer.

Figure A-7 Placeholder Section Properties Dialog (Design View)

Placeholder Section Properties Dialog, Design Mode
Element Description
Add Row Icon
Select to add a placeholder and related site assets. Opens the Placeholder Section Mappings dialog (see "Placeholder Section Mapping Dialog (Design Mode)").
remove icon
Select to remove a placeholder and related site assets.
edit icon
Select to edit a placeholder and related site assets. Opens the Placeholder Section Mappings dialog (see "Placeholder Section Mapping Dialog (Design Mode)").
Placeholder Name The name of the placeholder.
Data File The name of the data file associated with the placeholder.
Region Template or Subtemplate The name of the region template or subtemplate associated with the placeholder.
Placeholder Definition The name of the placeholder definition associated with the placeholder.
OK Saves your settings and closes the Placeholder Section Properties dialog.
Cancel Cancels your settings and closes the Placeholder Section Properties dialog.
Help Opens the online help for this specific dialog.

A.8 Placeholder Section Mapping Dialog (Design Mode)

See "Accessibility Features" for information on working with this dialog using the keyboard.

The Placeholder Section Mapping dialog is use to add or edit a placeholder through the Design mode interface. This allows you to make changes to a placeholder without needing access to Site Studio Designer.

Figure A-8 Placeholder Section Mapping Dialog (Design Mode)

Placeholder Section Mappings dialog
Element Description
Placeholder Name The name of the placeholder.
Data File The name of the data file associated with the placeholder.
Region Template or Subtemplate The name of the region template or subtemplate associated with the placeholder.
Placeholder Definition The name of the placeholder definition associated with the placeholder.
Search Displays the results of a search on the content server for the selected site asset type.
OK Saves your settings and closes the Placeholder Section Mappings dialog.
Cancel Cancels your settings and closes the Placeholder Section Mappings dialog.
Help Opens the online help for this specific dialog.