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CCT Drupal TrainingChris Cabrera Thompson, DIIT, @ccthompson
What we’ll do todayCover the basic components/pages built for the new web siteCurate content on static pages (home page, locations, contact)Create new content for events, news, locationsReview types of content types and associated vocabulariesGet you logged in and for content creation
curate: to take charge of (a museum) or organize (an art exhibit): to curate a photography show.
to pull together, sift through, and select for presentation, as music or website content: “We curate ourmerchandise with a sharp eye for trending fashion,” the store manager explained.
Welcome to the new sitehttp://new-test.library.ucla.edu/
Web site widgets: Landing pages
Panels puts it all together, but there’s also beans!
Can you find the beans!
Let’s login!Got to:
https://new-test.library.ucla.edu/user
Username: test1
Password: test1
Click the Home button or Click UCLA Library
Let’s curate some content!Task: Update/re-order the links in the Get Started at the Library
1.Click the Home button 2.Mouse over right-hand corner of
Get Started at the Library3.Click, Edit Block4.Let’s review the form for this widget
Content TypesWe’ve created the following content types:(https://new-test.library.ucla.edu/node/add)
1. Destination2. Event3. Exhibition4. Location5. Resources6. Staff Profile7. Static Page
To enter in new content, select the content type and edit the form! Content | Add Content
TaxonomiesWe’ve created the following taxonomies to organize and sort our content:(http://uclalib.localhost:8082/admin/structure/taxonomy/audience)1. News Categories (news_categories)2. Staff Subject Areas (staff_subject_areas)3. Staff Departments4. Event Categories5. Events and Exhibition Series6. Audience7. Location Amenities8. Location Equipment9. Location Study Areas
Blocks to the rescuehttps://new-test.library.ucla.edu/block/add
Block Types1. Featured Content2. Link List3. Living Library Gallery4. News and Events5. Quick Find6. Showcase7. Upcoming Events
Beans aka “Blocks”Let’s pick out the Beans on the Using the Library page:1. Image Gallery2. Get started at the Library3. Find Printers, Copiers4. Upcoming Events5. Quick Links
Hint: You will be placing widgets on pages! widgets=beans/blocks
Nodequeueallows you to organizing a list in a viewhomepage https://new-test.library.ucla.edu/admin/structure/nodequeue/1/view/1
Panels everywherePanels to the rescue! Voila!
https://new-test.library.ucla.edu/admin/structure/panels
We created the core landing pages in code!
Use Lync or HangoutGet connected!
Creating a PageIdentifying what you need: a link list, a Getting started block, a Search boxCreating the appropriate beans/blocks for your pagePlacing the widgets in right location
Welcome to Panels
ViewsViews are cooked for you! Find a views on the homepage!
1. Today’s Hours2. News
What is Test?The “NEW-TEST” environment is for exploration and testing and learning. Code is still being updated!
Where will “real” content go: “NEW-STAGE”. The stage environment will be setup when all of the coding is complete.
Don’t panic!