1. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
We will be upgrading the CMS to Version 8 between 21st and 23rd of March 2018.
During this period you will not be able to edit University web pages through the CMS, although the website will still be available.
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When the CMS is back up and running, things will look quite different …
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2. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
But you can log in as normal
The CMS has a whole new look!
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3. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
The language switcher is now a globe icon
The menu has moved over to the left
The Site structure is cleaner and more colourful, but basically the same
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4. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
The section menu is now accessed from the Actions button
The wording has changed:
Create instead of Add
Edit instead of Modify
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5. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
The ordering of items has changed around on the section details screen
The Output URI is now down here. Don’t forget to fill it in!
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6. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
Everyone needs to click on the Content tab to view content in the section
(not just Moderators)
You can now always open content by clicking on its name
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7. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
The menus and buttons have changed in the editor
Check out Information Sheet 4.1 for more details of the changes
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8. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
It is now simpler to create tables
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Check out Information Sheet 4.4 for more details of the changes
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9. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
When you’ve finished making changes to content or sections click on the blue ‘Save changes’ button
No more Add / Update…
And only one button – at the bottom
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10. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
Reordering content (or sub-sections) is now done by dragging and dropping
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11. DON’T PANIC CMS Version 8 Familiarisation Remember…
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Under the surface, most things are basically the same, and if you are confused, just ask us.
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12. CMS Version 8 Familiarisation
Questions?
Talk to us here today
us on
Call the IT Helpdesk on 2400
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