Grouping Pages with Different Navigations - Revision history

Dinsley at 19:09, 17 November 2010

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			In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of [[Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings]].

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	~~'''In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of~~ [[~~Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings~~]]~~.'''~~		[[Image:Diffnav2.PNG]]


	~~[[Image~~:~~Diffnav2.PNG]]~~		In this case, using the "gadgets" page as an example, it's Page URL Location would be ''products/gadgets''. Simply type this in the Page URL Location field to set it. This will be reflected in the Page URL Location preview area, under the heading: ''Link to this page in a browser:''

	'''In this case, using the "gadgets" page as an example, it's Page URL Location would be ''products/gadgets''. Simply type this in the Page URL Location field to set it. This will be reflected in the Page URL Location preview area, under the heading: ''Link to this page in a browser:'''''

	'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''		'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''

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	==Grouping Pages==		==Grouping Pages==

Dinsley at 22:42, 16 November 2010

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	Here we'll take you through the very useful practice of organizing your pages in a very specific way - by grouping them according to their main [[Managing Primary Navigation \| primary navigation]] page.		Here we'll take you through the very useful practice of organizing your pages in a very specific way - by grouping them according to their main [[Managing Primary Navigation \| primary navigation]] page.


	We recommend this for all members, but especially those who have many pages with varying categories, such as business sites. This example works from the beginning of the process, but this can be used by any member with several pages that can be categorized at any point in the process of building their site.		We recommend this for all members, but especially those who have many pages with varying categories, such as business sites. This example works from the beginning of the process, but this can be used by any member with several pages that can be categorized at any point in the process of building their site.

Dinsley at 22:42, 16 November 2010

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	We recommend this for all members, but especially those who have many pages with varying categories, such as business sites. This example works from the beginning of the process, but this can be used by any member with several pages that can be categorized at any point in the process of building their site.		We recommend this for all members, but especially those who have many pages with varying categories, such as business sites. This example works from the beginning of the process, but this can be used by any member with several pages that can be categorized at any point in the process of building their site.


	==Getting Started==		==Getting Started==

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Additional Notes

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	* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.		* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.

			* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/. This is just as valid as simpler structure when it comes to grouping pages in this way!
	* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/

	This is just as valid as simpler structure when it comes to grouping pages in this way!

	* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.		* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.


	* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].		* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].

	[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]		[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]

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Additional Notes

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	* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.		* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.


	* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/		* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/
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	* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.		* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.


	* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].		* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].

	[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]		[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]

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Additional Notes

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	This should help you get started and understand the basics behind grouping pages and how it may be useful for your own applications. A few other things not mentioned above to keep in mind are:		This should help you get started and understand the basics behind grouping pages and how it may be useful for your own applications. A few other things not mentioned above to keep in mind are:


	* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.		* The example above won't add the Navigation component to the Products page itself, as it's path isn't within /products/, it is within /, or the root of the directory.


	* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/		* This example used the simplest form of a path for pages to be grouped under. You can and may need to use a more complex path structure where a longer path is involved, such as /products/car products/imports/parts/engine parts/

	This is just as valid as simpler structure when it comes to grouping pages in this way!		This is just as valid as simpler structure when it comes to grouping pages in this way!


	* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.		* Because of the flexibility of the Navigation component, you aren't required to only add links using the "Link to a page in my site" option. You may want to include a few external links, a link to a file you have uploaded to your account, or to an e-mail address. Keeping these options in mind should help you get the most out of this component and grouping pages.


	* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].		* Don't forget that you can create submenus with the Navigation component! On the same note, you may want to make use of the ability to [[Creating Navigation Component Hover Menus \| Create Navigation Component Hover Menus]].

	[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]		[[Category:Tips and Tricks]]

Dinsley: /* Grouping Pages */

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Grouping Pages

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	'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''		'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''

	===Grouping Pages===		==Grouping Pages==

	So now all 3 pages are created and the Page URL Location is set to properly reflect that these pages are subpages within the "Products" directory.		So now all 3 pages are created and the Page URL Location is set to properly reflect that these pages are subpages within the "Products" directory.

Dinsley: /* Getting Started */

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Getting Started

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	===Getting Started===		==Getting Started==

	In this example, we'll work with a site that has a typical business purpose, and organize the pages by grouping them as defined by the site's primary navigation. This will make use of the [[NavigationComponent \| Navigation component]] as well. Here's what the primary navigation looks like:		In this example, we'll work with a site that has a typical business purpose, and organize the pages by grouping them as defined by the site's primary navigation. This will make use of the [[NavigationComponent \| Navigation component]] as well. Here's what the primary navigation looks like:
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	====Note====		===Note===

	'''In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of [[Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings]].'''		'''In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of [[Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings]].'''

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	'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''		'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''

	====Grouping Pages:====		===Grouping Pages===

	So now all 3 pages are created and the Page URL Location is set to properly reflect that these pages are subpages within the "Products" directory.		So now all 3 pages are created and the Page URL Location is set to properly reflect that these pages are subpages within the "Products" directory.
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	This is great for maintaining a list of links that only apply to pages within the products directory, where you want them to display only on pages within that path but not elsewhere, such as our "Services" section where a whole different set of links would be appropriate.		This is great for maintaining a list of links that only apply to pages within the products directory, where you want them to display only on pages within that path but not elsewhere, such as our "Services" section where a whole different set of links would be appropriate.


	====Additional Notes====		====Additional Notes====

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	====Getting Started:====		===Getting Started===

	In this example, we'll work with a site that has a typical business purpose, and organize the pages by grouping them as defined by the site's primary navigation. This will make use of the [[NavigationComponent \| Navigation component]] as well. Here's what the primary navigation looks like:		In this example, we'll work with a site that has a typical business purpose, and organize the pages by grouping them as defined by the site's primary navigation. This will make use of the [[NavigationComponent \| Navigation component]] as well. Here's what the primary navigation looks like:
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			====Note====
	=====Note:=====

	'''In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of [[Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings]].'''		'''In order for these pages - called gizmos, gadgets and widgets to be considered within our "Products" directory, you need to make sure the ''Page URL Location'' is properly set in the process of [[Creating a New Page \| creating a new page]] This can also be done later by modifying this same setting within the page's [[Page Settings]].'''
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	'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''		'''This is a crucial step and this grouping isn't possible without it!'''


	====Grouping Pages:====		====Grouping Pages:====