Adding functions to a content view

Tutorial

Described on the example of Terminology page plugin.

The component for functions configuration is available only when one content view is selected in the table with content views (detailed information can be found here).

Image 1 Adding functions to a content view (e.g. Terminology plugin)

Functions for configuration:

Function name

Description

Note

Add

Function adds new function(s) from 'Function pool' to 'Function configuration'

The function is available if at least one function is selected in the 'Function pool'

Delete

Function deletes the added function(s) from the 'Function configuration'

The function is available if at least one function or function group is selected in the 'Function configuration'

Add as a child

Function adds the new function(s) as a child from the 'Function pool' to the added function in the 'Function configuration'

The function is available if configured function is selected in the 'Function configuration' pool and at least one function is selected in the 'Function pool'

To the first position

Function changes its position to the first of the list in the 'Function configuration' pool

To the last position

Function changes its position to the last of the list in the 'Function configuration' pool

Arrow up

Function changes its position to one position above in the 'Function configuration' pool

The function is available in right-bottom corner of 'Function configuration' pool

Arrow down

Function changes its position to one position below in the 'Function configuration' pool

The function is available in right-bottom corner of 'Function configuration' pool

Create function group

Function creates function group from the added functions in the 'Function configuration' pool

The function is available in left-bottom corner of 'Function configuration' pool

The order in 'Function configuration' pool (from top to bottom) has effect on the order of the functions and function groups in the toolbar in UI (from left to right)

Relates to the following functions:

To first position
To last position
Arrow up
Arrow down

Add function(s) to a content view

If you want to add functions to a content view, you need to:

Select a needed function (or several ones) in the right-side ‘Function pool’.
Execute the Add function.

Add function as a nested one

If you want to add a function as a nested one, you need to:

Select a needed function in the right-side ‘Function pool’.
Select a root item (function or group) in the left-side ‘Function configuration’ pool.
Execute Add as a child function.

Remove function(s)

If you want to remove functions for a content view, you need to:

Select a needed function (or several ones) in the left-side ‘Function configuration’ pool.
Execute the Delete function.

Change the order of the function(s)

If you want to change the order of the added functions, you need to:

Select a needed function in the left-side ‘Function configuration’ pool.
You can change the function position by using:
- The functions for configuration, which are located between the 'Function' and 'Function configuration' pools
- Arrow up and Arrow down - if you want to move the selected function(s) stepwise up or down

Image 2 Functions for configuration

There are descriptions of each functions in 'Functions for configuration' section.

Create function(s) group

If you want to create function group from the added functions, you need to:

The first option:

Click on the 'Create function group' function.
Enter a name for the new group in the 'Name for the function group' field.
Select the function(s) which should be added in the group.
Execute the 'Create function group' function.

The second option:

Select the functions which should be grouped together in the 'Function configuration' pool.
Click on the 'Create function group' function.
Enter a name for the new group in the 'Name for the function group' field.
Execute the 'Create function group' function.