4.6. Content Type

Content types are the backbone of the CMS. When your CMS is installed, the necessary content types were also installed. You can add new content types by installing the appropriate packages (RPMs). This lets you share content types with other companies using the CMS.

When you create a content item, you specify the content type first. This loads the appropriate information for the item, including the unique, basic properties that the author will fill in. These basic properties provide consistency across the CMS so that all content items of a specific type include fields for the necessary information and are displayed the same.

In addition to the unique properties of each content type, you can also use any metadata scheme. We optionally offer the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI). You can get more information on Dublin Core at http://dublincore.org. For information on how to properly use Dublin Core, your site administrator or policy maker will provide you with appropriate instructions on how your organization will be using metadata.

Each default content type is associated with a parent content type. You cannot modify these content types and you will only use them if you add new content types programmatically. The CMS includes the following parent content types:

ContentPage

Lets you add different types of content to the content item, including images and text.

TextPage

Lets you add only text to the content item.

Article

Lets you add information appropriate for an article, including a captioned image.

Each content type includes specific properties. If one of the default content types does not meet your needs, you can add two kinds of new content types:

You can install the following content types:

The following sections describe some of the content types that you can install, including the definition and parent content type.

4.6.1. Address

Use the Address content type to produce an address entry that includes the address, country, postal code, telephone number, mobile telephone number, fax number, Email address, URL, and notes.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic Properties Name
 Title
 Launch Date
 Address
 Country
 Postal Code
 Phone
 Mobile
 Fax
 Email
 URL
 Notes
Assign Categories 

Table 4-1. Properties for Address Content Type

4.6.2. Agenda

Use the Agenda content type to produce an online agenda that includes the launch date, agenda date and time, location, attendees, subject items, contact information, and description.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeTextPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic Properties Name
 Title
 Launch Date
 Agenda Date and Time
 Location
 Attendees
 Subject Items
 Contact Info
 Description
 Creation Date
Body TextText Type
 Body
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-2. Properties for Agenda Content Type

4.6.3. Article

Use the Article content type to produce an article with a captioned image.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeArticle
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic Properties Name
 Title
 Launch Date
 Description
Body TextText Type
 Body
ImageImage Type
 Caption
 Name
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-3. Properties for Article Content Type

4.6.4. Event

Use the Event content type to produce information about an event that includes the start and end times, date description, location, description, main contributor, event type, link to a map, and cost.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeTextPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic Properties Name
 Title
 Launch Date
 Event Start Time
 Event End Time
 Event Date Description
 Location
 Description
 Main Contributor
 Event Type
 Link to Map
 Cost
Body TextText Type
 Body
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-4. Properties for Event Content Type

4.6.5. FAQ Item

Use the FAQ Item content type to produce a list of questions and answers for a frequently asked questions section.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Question
 Answer
Assign categories 

Table 4-5. Properties for FAQ Item Content Type

4.6.6. File Storage Item

Use the File Storage Item content type to upload one file to the site, which users can access for reference, resources, downloads, more information, and so on. This content type has, in effect, been replaced by the Attach Files Authoring Step.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Description
File AttachmentFile
 File Type
Assign categories 

Table 4-6. Properties for File Storage Item Content Type

4.6.7. Glossary Item

Use the Glossary Item content type to produce glossary terms and definitions for a glossary page on your site.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Term
 Definition
Assign categories 

Table 4-7. Properties for Glossary Item Content Type

4.6.8. Job

Use the Job content type to post job openings and requirements for your company that includes the applicant's personal information, department, job description, and contact information.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Launch Date
 Grade
 Closing Date
 Salary
 Body/Overview
 Ref Number
 Department
 Job Description
 Person Specification
 Contact Details
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-8. Properties for Job Content Type

4.6.9. Legal Notice

Use the Legal Notice content type to produce legal notices for your company that includes the government UID.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeTextPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Launch Date
 Government UID
Body TextText Type
 Body
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-9. Properties for Legal Notice Content Type

4.6.10. Minutes

Use the Minutes content type to produce meeting minutes for easy reference that includes action items and attendees.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeTextPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Launch Date
 Reference
 Description
 Action Item
 Attendees
 Description of Minutes
Body TextText Type
 Body
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-10. Properties for Minutes Content Type

4.6.11. Multi-part Article

Use the Multi-part Article content type to create an article with multiple, distinct sections that includes captioned images for each section.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeArticle
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Launch Date
 Description
SectionsTitle
 Body Text
 Image Name
 Caption
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-11. Properties for Multi-part Article Content Type

4.6.12. News Item

Use the News Item content type to create a blurb that links to a press release that includes a link to the homepage, the news date, and captioned images.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Description
 Title
 Launch Date
Homepage 
 News Date
Body TextText Type
ImageImage Type
 Image Name
 Caption
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-12. Properties for News Item Content Type

4.6.13. Organization

Use the Organization content type to provide the information necessary to build an organizational chart for your company that includes links and contacts.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesLink
 Contact
Assign Logo ImageText Type
Assign categories 

Table 4-13. Properties for Organization Content Type

4.6.14. Press Release

Use the Press Release content type to produce press releases for your company that includes the contact information, title, and reference code.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeTextPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Contact Info
DescriptionTitle
 Launch Date
 Ref. Code
Body TextText Type
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-14. Properties for Press Release Content Type

4.6.15. Service

Use the Service content type to produce a content item for a service department that includes the services provided, opening times, and contact names.

PropertyDescription
Parent Content TypeContentPage
Lifecycle 
Workflow 
Basic PropertiesName
 Title
 Launch Date
 Description
 Services Provided
 Opening Times
 Contacts
Assign categories 
Attach Files 

Table 4-15. Properties for Service Content Type