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Getting Started
The information provided is intended to be used by individuals involved in maintaining a CIMnet community site. In order to access the tools discussed you must first obtain a log-in name and password from your web site Administrator.
Logging In
Content Chains and Item Description
Edit and Preview mode
I've lost my login point somehow. I've accidentally deleted it or hidden it from the public. How do I log back in to my site?
After I log in, I get the editing icons on the page, but when I click to add or edit an item, I get an "access denied" message.
You need to have cookies enabled in your browser in order to edit content. We need to use the cookies to keep track of the fact that you are logged in as you edit information.
The Tools
Body Component

Title

The title is considered the name of the selected content piece and may function as a menu item or as a heading within a page.

How the Title component works

Link

Each piece of content has the option of containing a link. This function enables you to determine the nature and destination of each link if applicable.

What is a link?
Making Links in the Text or HTML section

Text and HTML

The text content will enable you to enter text as their content. HTML content is displayed onscreen using HTML tags and rules.

What is the difference between Text and HTML type Body Plugins?
HTML tags cheat sheet
HTML Online Resources

Font Style

This feature enables you to modify the fonts for each individual piece of content or for an entire chain of content.

How is the font manager used?
How do I change the font displayed?
To change the font displayed select the font style from the drop down list within the "Title" or "Body" section.

Basic Body Plugins
Plugins allow selecting and configuring special content items for display in your site. Basic Plugins include Image or File, Table of Contents, Weather, and Guestbook.

Image and File Gallery

This feature allows you to build a gallery of images and files for use within your site. The plugin then allows you to incorporate these images and files for use on your site.


The Image or File plugin displays your image with the same dimensions it had when you uploaded it. Be sure that your image is the size you need (or upload a resized copy of your original image). See more information below.
How do I upload an image and display it on my site?
How do I upload a document and display a link to it on my site?
File or Image upload restrictions - Size and File Type
My images are too big. How do I resize them for upload?
How do I display a gallery image or file without using the plugin?
The place where there should be a link to the file is a box with a red X in the Centre. How do I fix it?

Table of Contents

This feature displays the titles of your content pieces in a format that is easy to navigate and read. This feature also allows you to jump to the piece of content that is selected in the table of contents.

How do I create a Table of Contents

Weather

This feature allows you to incorporate the Environment Canada forecast for a specific geographical location into your site.

How do I add current weather to my site?

Guestbook

This feature allows you to create a guestbook that site visitors can sign, and that you can display using a selected template.