Editing files
A file in SiteBuilder consists of the file contents and its associated
meta data. The meta data contains the file type, the title of the
page, what template should be used as well as information about the
page sent to search engines.
Each HTML file is combined with a template before being sent to the
user. Usually layout and navigation support are handled entirely by
the template, freeing the writer of the content file to concentrate
fully on the actual content. It is however still possible to use HTML
or RXML tags in the content file, to emphasize text, create diagrams
and so forth. Furthermore, the template may provide you with
additional tags for formatting, automatic index generation and so
on.
Files are usually edited on-line while the user are connected to
the content-editor. This is the easiest way, and all functionality of
SiteBuilder will be available. It is however also possible to edit
files off-line, by first downloading and the uploading the files.
On-line editing is either done through the builtin web-based
editor, a local program started by the Roxen Application Launcher or a
local program capable of accessing SiteBuilder through ftp. To use a
local program is often best since the user then can use the HTML
editor, drawing program or word processor she is familiar with.
Local editor
Users using SiteBuilder extensively will most likely use a programs
running on their computer to edit files, such as a HTML editors,
drawing programs or word processors. When the user press the
Edit button in the content editor the appropriate program
will be started with the correct file loaded.
Built-in editor
Ftp
Files in SiteBuilder can be accessed by FTP if the server has an FTP
port configured that is connected to the SiteBuilder. How to configure
the FTP port is described in the installation section of
the Administrator's manual.
When using FTP, SiteBuilder's file structure appears as a top-level
directory containing one sub directory for each Workarea. Inside each
Work area directory, the rest of the path is identical to the part
that is displayed in the ordin SiteBuilders template system
will merge ary SiteBuilder interface. In other
words, the FTP path is:
ftp://hostname:port/workarea/documentpath
The FTP interface does not support access to meta data. When
creating new files through FTP, SiteBuilder will make an educated
guess as to what kind of file it is, based on its extension, such as
.html for HTML files, etc. HTML files will have their
title extracted, but not removed, and inserted into the meta data, if
SiteBuilder can find a header section containing a title block in the
new file.
No version control functions are available through FTP so to commit
the file you have to use the Content Editor.
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