File Manager
The first main module is the File Manager. The file manager is where you can upload files for use within the CMS.
This screen comprises 3 sections. the folder directory, the folder files and the upload box. From the left hand folders section you will see a list of folders and the options add, edit or remove folders. To view what files are in a given folder simply click the folder and the files will appear on the right.
File Formats
Files should only be uploaded using the following filed types.
| File Format | File Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | .jpg .png .gif | Photos should be in one of these file types. The images themselves should be a maximum of 800 pixels wide. |
| Documents | In order for users to be able to view documents they should be in a PDF format and optimised for web viewing. | |
| Audio | .mp3 | Audio files should be in MP3 format and a maximum quality of 128kb/s Stereo. |
| Video | .flv | Video files are only acceptable in Flash Video format. Since video files are large the size of the video should be limited to provide a good user experience. Below are the recommend video sizes. 4:3 Content – 360 x 270 pixels16:9 Content – 480 x 270 pixels |
Please Note
Please ensure that files are named correctly. Certain characters can cause problems. All file names should meet the following:
- Only use lower-case including the file extension
- Only use letters (a-z) or numbers (0-9)
- Don't use spaces use _ instead
- Don't use these characters ( ) < > / \ ? ' ; : - = + ” £ $ % ^ & * ! |
Upload a File
- To upload files either create and then select the folder or simply click an existing folder.
- Then click the browse button in the file upload section.
- Locate the file to upload and then click OK, then click the upload button to upload the file. Depending on how big the file is the upload may take a few seconds to a few minutes.
- When the file has uploaded the file manager will revert back to the system folder. To upload a file into the same directory again you will nee to select the folder again.
Upload Limit
There is currently a 15Mb file size limit on files uploaded via the website to the file manager.
Deleting a File
Please Note
Before you delete any file you must make sure that it is not selected in the Content Browser. If the file is selected in the content browser then first use the content browser to select another image or delete the entry. If you do not remove the link to the file you delete then the render process will not render you page correctly.
- Click on the folder containing the file to be deleted.
- A list of the files in this folder will appear on the right.
- Click on the file to be Deleted and select “Delete File”. (See note above)
