2.3.3Documentlist

The document list (aka linklist) is an input field containing ordered references to other documents. From these internal links URL lists may be created or the documents create website components that are rendered in the order of the links.

Input field linklist

Input field linklist

The linked documents are displayed in a table form, showing the following information:

  • Name
  • Document type
  • The unique document ID
  • Current version
  • State
  • Time of last change
  • User of last change
  • Path

The states are:

  • - Published
  • - Approved - the document may be published
  • - Edited - the document was changed but is not approved yet
  • - Editing

The actions on the document list target either a document or the list:

EnterOpenOpens the document window or puts it on top if its open already
Alt+EcmsExplorerOpens a new cmsExplorer window focusing the document
Ctrl+UpMove UpMove the selected document one position up
Ctrl+DownMove DownMove the selected document one position down
DelRemoveRemoves the document from the document list
Ctrl+CCopyCopies the document into the clipboard
Ctrl+XCutRemoves the document and copies it into the clipboard
Ctrl+VInsert beforeInserts the document(s) from the clipboard above the selected document into the list
Alt+VInsert afterInserts the document(s) from the clipboard under the selected document into the list

Actions with the document list input field

A linked document can also be opened with a double click.

To focus a linked document you may use a single mouse click or the cursor keys from the keyboard.

To select multiple documents from a document list:

  • Ctrl+Click - add or remove a single document from the selection
  • Shift+Click - change the selection list length
  • Ctrl+A - select all documents from the list

Drag & Drop

The document list has the Drag & Drop feature enabled.

Select a document and drag it within the list to move it to another position or to other lists to add a link.