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Creating collections

The article explains how to create collections in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. Collections can be created in three ways: when uploading resources, from the collection bar, or from the "manage my collections" section.

create_collection

This article provides instructions on how to create a new collection for a user. The user needs to provide a name for the collection, which is a required field. If the user wants to use the standard upload naming format, they can set the $forupload variable to true and leave the name field empty.

Featured & public collections

Featured Collections are a way to showcase the best and most in-demand content. They can contain a select number of resources and encourage users to browse content by directing them to relevant tags or ideas.

Collection options

There is a list of options available to you from the collection actions dropdown menu. This menu is present in the collection bar and from the "Manage My Collections" page, as well as on the search page when viewing resources in a collection.

Editing a collection

This article explains how to edit a collection in a resource management system. The edit screen provides several options, including customising the name of the collection, adding a description, and attaching tags to help find the collection of resources.

Creating featured collections

This article explains how to create a featured collection in ResourceSpace, which is a collection of resources that is highlighted on the platform's homepage. The process is similar to creating a public collection, but with an additional step to turn it into a featured collection.

Collection and resource promotion

The article discusses ways to promote resources and collections using ResourceSpace. The homepage slideshow is a great way to showcase new and useful content, and careful management of it will keep the system looking fresh and encourage users to check regularly for new content.

Smart featured collections

Smart featured collections are an automated way of collating resources with a common theme.

Smart collections

Smart collections are a new feature that can be enabled in a system by using the config option $allow_smart_collections. Once enabled, a new option will appear in the Actions drop-down menu on the Search page, allowing users to save a search as a smart collection.

4. Sharing and collections

Sharing single resources is very straightforward. We can send the resource to other users of the system, but we can also enter e-mail addresses and share with people that are not users of the system. They receive a special link that allows them to access only the resource you've shared with them.

Creating public collections

The article explains how to create public collections, which are a simple way to share groups of resources with other users in the system. Public collections can be used to highlight the best of a user's uploads so that administrators can promote them as featured collections.

save_collection

The "save_collection" API binding allows users to save collection data. The API requires a POST request to avoid URL limits being reached. The API requires two variables: "$ref" and "$coldata". "$ref" is the ID of the collection, and "$coldata" is the JSON encoded collection data.

get_featured_collections

The "get_featured_collections" function in ResourceSpace allows users to retrieve featured collections (categories) from version 10.3 onwards. The function requires the "parent" parameter, which is the reference of the featured collection's parent.

Collections, public collections and featured collections

ResourceSpace allows resources to be tagged with various metadata, eliminating the need for a traditional hierarchical folder structure. This means that a resource can exist in multiple collections and can be found through metadata searches.

Deleting collections

This article explains how to delete collections in a simple and straightforward manner. Users are unable to delete their default "My Collection", but any other collection can be deleted by going to the "Manage My Collections Page", clicking "Delete" against the collection to be deleted, and confirming the deletion.

Adding resources to a collection

This article explains the different ways to add resources to a collection in a learning management system. Resources can be added to multiple collections at any given time. The first way to add resources is during upload, where the resources can be added to an existing or new collection.

create_resource

The article provides a function called "create_resource" that creates a new resource. The function requires the ID of the resource type for the new resource, which is an integer value. The archival state of the new resource is optional, and the default value is 999.

get_user_collections

The "get_user_collections" function returns a list of collections belonging to a user. This function does not require any parameters to be passed.

add_resource_to_collection

The article provides a brief description of the add_resource_to_collection function, which is used to add a resource to a collection. The function takes two parameters, $resource and $collection, which are the IDs of the resource and collection, respectively.

remove_resource_from_collection

The article provides a brief description of the "remove_resource_from_collection" function, which is used to remove a resource from a collection. The function requires two parameters: the ID of the resource and the ID of the collection from which the resource needs to be removed.

delete_collection

The "delete_collection" function is used to delete a collection, and the user must have write access to the collection. The function requires the ID of the collection, which is an integer data type. The return values of the function are either true or false, depending on the success of the operation.

search_public_collections

This article provides information on how to search for public and featured collections using the provided variables. The $search variable is used to input search terms, and leaving it blank will return all collections.

5. Working with collections

There are various actions that can be performed that will affect the items in the collection, available from an actions menu on the collection bar.

Removing resources from collections

The article provides three methods to remove resources from a collection. The first method involves clicking and dragging the resource to be removed from the collection and dropping it onto the trash icon that appears at the top of the screen.

Resources slow to create previews

The article provides solutions to two common issues that can arise when creating previews for videos. The first issue is that preview creation can take too long, causing the system to time out. To solve this, the article suggests disabling automatic preview creation upon upload and setting up offline preview creation using a crontab entry or scheduled task.

get_collection

The article provides information on the "get_collection" function, which is used to retrieve collection details. The function requires administrator access and takes the collection ID as input. The return values include the collection owner's name, description, public/private status, and thumbnail image reference.

show_hide_collection

The show_hide_collection function allows users to show or hide a collection from their drop-down list. The function requires three variables: the ID of the collection, a bit value of 1 to show or 0 to hide, and the user reference.

send_collection_to_admin

The article provides a brief description of the function "send_collection_to_admin" which sends a copy of the collection for admin review. The function takes one parameter, $collection, which is the ID of the collection and has a data type of integer.

Ordering featured collections

Featured collections can be ordered using drag and drop. This allows users to reorder collections one level at a time. If no order has been defined, categories are displayed first, followed by collections sorted by name.

create_resource_type_field

The article provides information about the "create_resource_type_field" function. This function allows users to retrieve metadata field information for all matching fields. It is available from version 10.

How do I create a new user group?

The article provides instructions on how to create a new user group. To do this, the user needs to go to the Admin section, then navigate to System and User groups. In the "Create user group called..." field, the user can enter the name of the new group and click "Create".

Table: collection

This article provides a table that outlines the structure of a collection in ResourceSpace, which is a group of resources. The table includes columns such as ref, name, user, created, public, theme, theme2, theme3, allow_changes, cant_delete, keywords, savedsearch, home_page_publish, home_page_text, home_page_image, session_id, description, type, parent, thumbnail_selection_method, bg_img_resource_ref, and order_by.

Table: collection_savedsearch

The article provides information about the "collection_savedsearch" table, which is a list of saved searches that can exist within collections. The table has several columns, including "ref," which is an auto-incrementing index, "collection," which refers to the collection table, "search," which is the search string, "restypes," which is the resource types used when searching, "starsearch," which is an integer value, "archive," which is a comma-separated list of workflow states, "created," which is the date created, and "result_limit," which is the maximum number of results to return.

Table: collection_keyword

The collection_keyword table is a join table that connects collections with keywords to enable rapid collection searching. It contains two columns: collection and keyword, both of which are of type int(11).

Table: collection_log

The collection_log table is a log of all activity related to a collection. It contains an auto-incrementing index, date, user, collection, type, resource, and notes. The user and collection columns reference the user and collection tables, respectively, while the resource column references the resource table.

Table: collection_resource

The article provides a table called "collection_resource" that defines the contents of a collection. The table consists of 11 columns, including "collection," "resource," "date_added," "comment," "rating," "use_as_theme_thumbnail" and "sortorder.

Table: user_collection

The article provides information about the user_collection table, which is used to determine which internal users a collection has been shared with. The table has three columns: user, collection, and request_feedback.

Table: usergroup_collection

The usergroup_collection table is a database table in ResourceSpace that stores collections shared with user groups. It has three columns: usergroup, collection, and request_feedback. The usergroup column is an integer that references the usergroup table, which contains information about user groups.

create_collection()

Developer reference for function create_collection()

get_user_collections()

Developer reference for function get_user_collections()

delete_collection()

Developer reference for function delete_collection()

search_public_collections()

Developer reference for function search_public_collections()

save_collection()

Developer reference for function save_collection()

email_collection()

Developer reference for function email_collection()

generate_collection_access_key()

Developer reference for function generate_collection_access_key()

add_smart_collection()

Developer reference for function add_smart_collection()

edit_collection_external_access()

Developer reference for function edit_collection_external_access()

get_session_collections()

Developer reference for function get_session_collections()

compile_collection_actions()

Developer reference for function compile_collection_actions()

new_featured_collection_form()

Developer reference for function new_featured_collection_form()

collection_download_get_archive_file()

Developer reference for function collection_download_get_archive_file()

collection_download_clean_temp_files()

Developer reference for function collection_download_clean_temp_files()

get_user_selection_collection()

Developer reference for function get_user_selection_collection()

delete_old_collections()

Developer reference for function delete_old_collections()

render_user_collection_select()

Developer reference for function render_user_collection_select()

email_collection_request()

Developer reference for function email_collection_request()

managed_collection_request()

Developer reference for function managed_collection_request()

delete_resources_in_collection()

Developer reference for function delete_resources_in_collection()

get_featured_collection_resources()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_resources()

get_featured_collections()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collections()

render_featured_collections()

Developer reference for function render_featured_collections()

render_featured_collection()

Developer reference for function render_featured_collection()

get_all_featured_collections()

Developer reference for function get_all_featured_collections()

cleanup_anonymous_collections()

Description Remove all old anonymous collections Parameters Column Type Default Description $limit int 100 Maximum number of collections to delete - if run from browser this is kept low to avoid delays Return void Location include/collections_functions.

create_upload_link()

Description Creates an upload link for a collection that can be shared 'usergroup' Usergroup id to share as (must be in $upload_link_usergroups array) 'expires' Expiration date in 'YYYY-MM-DD' format 'password' Optional password for share access 'emails' Optional array of email addresses to generate keys for Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection int Collection ID $shareoptions array - values to set Return string Share access key Location include/collections_functions.

send_collection_to_admin()

Description Send collection to administrators - used if $send_collection_to_admin is enabled Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection int Collection ID Return boolean Location include/collections_functions.

get_default_user_collection()

Description Get the user's default collection, creating one if necessary Parameters Column Type Default Description $setactive bool false Set the collection as the user's active collection? Return int collection ID Location include/collections_functions.

update_smart_collection()

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createAnnotation()

Developer reference for function createAnnotation()

get_collection()

Developer reference for function get_collection()

get_collection_resources()

Developer reference for function get_collection_resources()

get_collection_resources_with_data()

Developer reference for function get_collection_resources_with_data()

add_resource_to_collection()

Developer reference for function add_resource_to_collection()

remove_resource_from_collection()

Developer reference for function remove_resource_from_collection()

collection_writeable()

Developer reference for function collection_writeable()

collection_readable()

Developer reference for function collection_readable()

set_user_collection()

Developer reference for function set_user_collection()

refresh_collection_frame()

Developer reference for function refresh_collection_frame()

do_collections_search()

Developer reference for function do_collections_search()

add_collection()

Developer reference for function add_collection()

remove_collection()

Developer reference for function remove_collection()

index_collection()

Developer reference for function index_collection()

collections_comparator()

Developer reference for function collections_comparator()

collections_comparator_desc()

Developer reference for function collections_comparator_desc()

swap_collection_order()

Developer reference for function swap_collection_order()

update_collection_order()

Developer reference for function update_collection_order()

get_collection_resource_comment()

Developer reference for function get_collection_resource_comment()

save_collection_resource_comment()

Developer reference for function save_collection_resource_comment()

relate_to_collection()

Developer reference for function relate_to_collection()

get_mycollection_name()

Developer reference for function get_mycollection_name()

get_collection_comments()

Developer reference for function get_collection_comments()

send_collection_feedback()

Developer reference for function send_collection_feedback()

copy_collection()

Developer reference for function copy_collection()

collection_is_research_request()

Developer reference for function collection_is_research_request()

add_to_collection_link()

Developer reference for function add_to_collection_link()

change_collection_link()

Developer reference for function change_collection_link()

get_collection_external_access()

Developer reference for function get_collection_external_access()

delete_collection_access_key()

Developer reference for function delete_collection_access_key()

collection_log()

Developer reference for function collection_log()

get_collection_log()

Developer reference for function get_collection_log()

get_collection_videocount()

Developer reference for function get_collection_videocount()

collection_max_access()

Developer reference for function collection_max_access()

collection_min_access()

Developer reference for function collection_min_access()

collection_set_public()

Developer reference for function collection_set_public()

collection_set_private()

Developer reference for function collection_set_private()

collection_set_themes()

Developer reference for function collection_set_themes()

remove_all_resources_from_collection()

Developer reference for function remove_all_resources_from_collection()

get_home_page_promoted_collections()

Developer reference for function get_home_page_promoted_collections()

is_collection_approved()

Developer reference for function is_collection_approved()

show_hide_collection()

Developer reference for function show_hide_collection()

update_collection_user()

Developer reference for function update_collection_user()

collection_download_use_original_filenames_when_downloading()

Developer reference for function collection_download_use_original_filenames_when_downloading()

collection_download_process_text_file()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_text_file()

collection_download_log_resource_ready()

Developer reference for function collection_download_log_resource_ready()

collection_download_process_data_only_types()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_data_only_types()

collection_download_process_summary_notes()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_summary_notes()

collection_download_process_csv_metadata_file()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_csv_metadata_file()

collection_download_process_command_to_file()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_command_to_file()

collection_download_process_collection_download_name()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_collection_download_name()

collection_download_process_archive_command()

Developer reference for function collection_download_process_archive_command()

collection_cleanup_inaccessible_resources()

Developer reference for function collection_cleanup_inaccessible_resources()

relate_all_collection()

Developer reference for function relate_all_collection()

update_collection_type()

Developer reference for function update_collection_type()

create_dash_tile()

Developer reference for function create_dash_tile()

create_new_user_dash()

Developer reference for function create_new_user_dash()

create_debug_log_override()

Developer reference for function create_debug_log_override()

i18n_get_collection_name()

Developer reference for function i18n_get_collection_name()

render_selected_collection_actions()

Developer reference for function render_selected_collection_actions()

create_periodic_email()

Developer reference for function create_periodic_email()

get_research_request_collection()

Developer reference for function get_research_request_collection()

set_research_collection()

Developer reference for function set_research_collection()

create_resource()

Developer reference for function create_resource()

createTempFile()

Developer reference for function createTempFile()

get_resource_collections()

Developer reference for function get_resource_collections()

create_resource_type_field()

Developer reference for function create_resource_type_field()

get_advanced_search_collection_fields()

Developer reference for function get_advanced_search_collection_fields()

auto_create_user_account()

Developer reference for function auto_create_user_account()

check_access_key_collection()

Developer reference for function check_access_key_collection()

create_password_reset_key()

Developer reference for function create_password_reset_key()

checkPermission_dashcreate()

Developer reference for function checkPermission_dashcreate()

get_featured_collection_categ_sub_fcs()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_categ_sub_fcs()

generate_featured_collection_image_urls()

Developer reference for function generate_featured_collection_image_urls()

update_collection_parent()

Developer reference for function update_collection_parent()

featured_collections_permissions_filter_sql()

Developer reference for function featured_collections_permissions_filter_sql()

featured_collection_check_access_control()

Developer reference for function featured_collection_check_access_control()

order_featured_collections_by_hasresources()

Developer reference for function order_featured_collections_by_hasresources()

get_featured_collection_categories()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_categories()

is_featured_collection_category()

Developer reference for function is_featured_collection_category()

is_featured_collection_category_by_children()

Developer reference for function is_featured_collection_category_by_children()

validate_collection_parent()

Developer reference for function validate_collection_parent()

get_featured_collection_category_branch_by_leaf()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_category_branch_by_leaf()

process_posted_featured_collection_categories()

Developer reference for function process_posted_featured_collection_categories()

get_featured_collection_ref_by_name()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_ref_by_name()

allow_collection_share()

Developer reference for function allow_collection_share()

allow_featured_collection_share()

Developer reference for function allow_featured_collection_share()

filter_featured_collections_by_root()

Developer reference for function filter_featured_collections_by_root()

get_featured_collections_by_resources()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collections_by_resources()

can_delete_featured_collection()

Developer reference for function can_delete_featured_collection()

render_new_featured_collection_cta()

Developer reference for function render_new_featured_collection_cta()

render_featured_collection_category_selector()

Developer reference for function render_featured_collection_category_selector()

render_featured_collections_category_permissions()

Developer reference for function render_featured_collections_category_permissions()

dash_tile_featured_collection_get_resources()

Developer reference for function dash_tile_featured_collection_get_resources()

order_featured_collections()

Developer reference for function order_featured_collections()

allow_upload_to_collection()

Developer reference for function allow_upload_to_collection()

compute_featured_collections_acess_control()

Developer reference for function compute_featured_collections_acess_control()

compute_featured_collections_access_control()

Description Compute the featured collections allowed based on current access control TRUE if user has access to all featured collections. If some access control is in place, then the return will be an array with all the allowed featured collections Parameters This function accepts no parameters.

get_collections_resource_count()

Description Get collection total resource count for a list of collections note that the returned array might NOT contain keys for all the input IDs (e.g validation failed).

can_delete_collection()

Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection_data array $userref $k "" Location include/collections_functions.

move_featured_collection_branch_path_root()

Description Move a featured collection branch paths' root to the node determined by the global configuration option $featured_collections_root_collection. This temporarily moves the root of the featured collection branch, removing any nodes on the branch from the real root up to the new root.

collection_add_resources()

Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection $resources '' $search '' $selected false Location include/collections_functions.

collection_remove_resources()

Description collection_remove_resources Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection mixed $resources mixed '' $removeall mixed false $selected false Return boolean | string Location include/collections_functions.

can_reorder_featured_collections()

Description Check if user is allowed to re-order featured collections Parameters This function accepts no parameters. Return boolean Location include/collections_functions.

reorder_collections()

Description Re-order collections Parameters Column Type Default Description $refs array List of collection IDs in the new order Return void Location include/collections_functions.

create_tab()

The create_tab() function is used to create a new system tab record. The function takes an array as a parameter, which contains the name of the new tab. The function first checks if the user has permission to manage tabs and then inserts the new tab into the database.

unrelate_all_collection()

Description Un-relate all resources in a collection Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection integer ID of collection $checkperms true Return boolean Location include/collections_functions.

create_resource_type()

Description Create a new resource type with the specified name Parameters Column Type Default Description $name Name $name of new resouce type Return int| bool ref of new resource type or false if invalid data passed Location include/config_functions.

create_random_image()

Description Generate a random image which can be used during testing (e.g to upload, or create previews for) - text -> Image content text - filename (default: random) - width (default: 150) - height (default: 50) - bg[red|green|blue] -> Background colour (RGB), e.

create_random_video()

Description Generate a random video which can be used during testing (e.g to upload, or create previews for) - duration (default: 5 seconds) - width (default: 300) - height (default: 300) - filename (default: random) - extension (default: mp4) - text -> Video content text (optional) Parameters Column Type Default Description $info: array $info array Set video parameters: Return array Returns an "error" key if something went wrong, otherwise provides some useful info (e.

reorder_all_featured_collections_with_parent()

Description Re-order all featured collections at a particular tree depth. Parameters Column Type Default Description $parent: ?int ['i' $sql_where_parent->parameters c.

Accounts & access

A ResourceSpace Knowledge Base article explaining user accounts and access within ResourceSpace for users.

Uploading

Uploading files into ResourceSpace is a very simple process, however it is at this stage that you will be adding the metadata that ensures your resources can found and used effectively. It is key that you put as much relevant metadata into the resource fields as possible now to make your contributions as valuable as they can be.

Searching in ResourceSpace

The ResourceSpace search feature is a powerful tool that allows users to quickly find the resources they need. Users can start with a broad search and then refine the results to find the most relevant content.

Editing multiple resources

The article explains how to edit multiple resources in ResourceSpace using batch editing. Batch editing allows users to apply the same change to multiple resources at once, ensuring continuity. To perform a batch edit, users need to add the selected resources to a collection and then choose "Edit all resources" from the collection actions list.

Sharing resources

Resources and Resource Collections each offer a 'Share' option which allows them to be shared with other users, as well as with non-users of the system, to allow greater flexibility of use.

Related resources

The article explains how resources can be related to each other in order to group similar or mutually relevant resources. There are three ways to relate resources: relating all resources in a collection, manually relating resources by editing each resource individually, and relating resources on upload.

PDF contact sheet

The article explains how to create a PDF contact sheet for a collection in ResourceSpace. A contact sheet is a quick reference overview of what is in a collection, which can be printed or downloaded. To create a contact sheet, users need to choose the "Contact Sheet" option in the collection Actions list.

Embed slideshow

This article provides instructions on how to generate HTML for embeddable collection slideshows on remote sites using a function. The process involves creating a dynamic collection, selecting 'Share' from the collection options, choosing the size, preview duration, and maximise option, and then generating the HTML.

Flickr publishing

The Flickr publishing plugin allows users to publish selected resources from selected collections to a Flickr account. To use the plugin, users must create a featured collection or collection that contains resources they wish to publish.

Video splice

The video splice plugin allows users to trim and merge videos within ResourceSpace to create new, separate files. The trim tool allows users to select portions of a video to be recreated as a new video file, which can then be added as a new resource or attached as an alternative to the original.

Creating dash tiles

Dash tiles are a great way of creating shortcuts to your favourite things in ResourceSpace.

Managing dash tiles

This article explains how to manage dash tiles in ResourceSpace. Dash Administrators can create tiles for all users or selected user groups, and reorder the tiles for those users who cannot manage their own dash.

Reports

ResourceSpace offers a reporting section that allows users to access information about downloads, uploads, and views. The reporting section provides a detailed table structure that can be downloaded as a CSV file for spreadsheet software or viewed directly in the browser.

Useful user permissions

The article provides an overview of user group permissions and how they affect user actions when accessing and interacting with resources. The permissions are divided into different categories, including searching/access, metadata fields, resource types, resource creation/management, collections, and administration.

User contributions

ResourceSpace allows for user contributions to be managed through user group upload permissions. Trusted uploaders, such as administrators, can add resources without review, while new users must upload their resources in a pending state for review by resource administrators.

Batch replace

ResourceSpace has a batch replace functionality that allows users to update multiple resources at once. This feature is useful for replacing original files and regenerating previews of any number of resources.

Modifying field options

The article explains how to modify field options in fixed list metadata fields in ResourceSpace. Users can add, remove or edit options by editing the field and selecting the "manage options" link. To add a new option, users can enter the name of the tag and click "Add".

Advanced metadata field configuration

This page covers the advanced options for metadata field configuration including display templates, smart featured collections, display conditions, autocomplete options and additional settings for ExifTool and IPTC metadata.

Writing your own plugins

A plugin in ResourceSpace is a collection of PHP code, language files, graphics, CSS files and other related files that are structured to conform to the ResourceSpace plugin architecture. For deployment, the files that constitute a plugin are packaged together into a self-contained file called a ResourceSpace Plugin (.

CSV upload

The CSV upload plugin for ResourceSpace allows users to edit existing resource metadata and create new resources by uploading a CSV file. The plugin is recommended for administrators and users with elevated permissions due to the risk of inserting incorrect data into ResourceSpace.

Advanced workflow

workflow, process, publish, embargo, archive, review,state, status

Analytics

The analytics function allows detailed reporting on a variety of system actions which can be broken down by user group and filtered by a number of options.

Configuring for multi-client use

The article provides a method for setting up ResourceSpace as an environment where multiple users can use the system, but their resources remain private from each other. The method involves creating a new global field called 'client' that can be attached to all types of resources.

StaticSync - keep your files in situ

StaticSync is a tool that allows users to keep their files in situ, meaning that they can remain in their existing folder structure. It is not intended to be used as a way to store resources externally to increase storage capability.

Simple LDAP

The Simple LDAP plugin enables consistent sign-on (CSO) for ResourceSpace users, allowing them to log in using the same credentials they use to log in to their organisation's network. The plugin has been tested with Microsoft Active Directory and Oracle Directory servers.

IIIF

IIIF is an API specification that aims to improve interoperability between digital image repositories. ResourceSpace provides basic support for the IIIF presentation API, which was originally created to link with the TMS plugin to enable publishing of resources related to a specified TMS object as a IIIF manifest.

resource_log_last_rows

adding information on the log codes recorded in the type field

All user permissions

ResourceSpace is a digital asset management system that allows users to control which resources other users can see and how they can interact with them. The system offers a range of permission options, including search, metadata fields, resource types, resource creation, featured collections, restrictive permissions, and administration.

CSV export

ResourceSpace allows users to extract metadata from its database as a CSV file, which can be opened in most standard spreadsheet or database programs. The metadata fields included in the CSV file can be customised by editing metadata fields and enabling the "Include in CSV export" option.

Logs

ResourceSpace has a log that records the actions of each user, which is accessible in the Users section of the Admin area. The logs record the date and time of user logins, resources they have created, deleted and downloaded, and edits they have made to resources, showing both the previous and new values.

Upload here

ResourceSpace has introduced a new feature called "Upload here" that helps users create new resources based on a recent advanced search. The feature directs users to the upload page where the options will have been automatically selected, meaning they can easily add more resources that this metadata set describes.

Offline job queues

ResourceSpace has developed an offline jobs function to delegate slow processes, such as creating a preview for a video file, to another script/process to be run asynchronously. The upload process focuses on getting files into the filestore, later working from a queue for further processing.

Browse bar

ResourceSpace has introduced a browse bar to help users find resources more easily. The bar is a collapsible side tab available from all pages, offering the options to search by resource type, tag, collection or workflow state.

MuseumPlus

MuseumPlus is a web-based museum management system that provides real-time museum management and fully documents any type of collection and all related workflow. The system can be integrated with ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system, through its API.

2. Uploading and editing

We can simply drag and drop the files or an entire folder directly from our computer on to the upload queue.

Exporting data

ResourceSpace allows users to export data and configuration files for testing purposes. This feature requires offline jobs to be configured and the config option $system_download_config to be enabled. Users can navigate to Admin > System > Export data to choose the options for the exported data.

ResourceSpace Plugins

Explore the range of plugins that are available to expand ResourceSpace's base functionality, including integrations with third party software and systems.

Database schema

Database schema for ResourceSpace.

Downloading multiple resources

Users can download multiple resources in one go by adding the resources to a collection or selecting a number of resources from the search results page and clicking on 'Download' from the 'Actions' dropdown box.

Managing offline jobs

The My Jobs page is a tool used to check the status of jobs, such as collection downloads and preview creation. Administrators can also use this page to check on the status of jobs systemwide. The page displays information about jobs in the queue, including job priority, job reference, job type, user that created the job (admins only), job status, and the earliest job start date.

Anonymous access

ResourceSpace has introduced anonymous access, which allows non-registered users to access the system without requiring a login. The feature is useful for those who frequently work with third-party agencies and do not want to create new user accounts, or for those who want to make selected resources available to the public.

Sharing upload links

ResourceSpace has introduced a new feature that allows users to share upload links externally. This feature enables external media creators to upload files into ResourceSpace without requiring an account.

Managing external shares

The article provides guidance on managing external shares in ResourceSpace. Users can manage their external shares by clicking on the user menu and selecting 'My shares'. Administrators can manage all existing shares via the 'External shares' link under the admin menu.

Client side API calls

The article discusses the use of the new api() JavaScript function to make calls to the ResourceSpace API using native browser authentication. Instead of creating new AJAX calls to custom endpoints, the api() function is recommended.

Further videos

The article provides a list of videos that cover various topics related to using the ResourceSpace digital asset management system. The videos cover topics such as creating users, customizing the homepage slideshow, search filters, sharing resources, and more.

Image tools

The Image Tools plugin enables users to edit images by rotating, cropping or scaling them. The plugin also allows users to modify the home slideshow image using resources that have previously been uploaded to ResourceSpace.

User preferences

The article provides instructions on how to access user preferences on a website. Users can click on the user profile icon at the top right of the screen and select "Preferences" to make changes to the functionality and interface available to them.

User actions

User actions are now enabled for all users by default, unless disabled by a system administrator. Actions alert users to resources or activities that require their attention, and the actions visible to a user will vary depending on system configuration and user permissions.

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Sending user notifications

The article provides guidance on sending user notifications in ResourceSpace. Before version 10, developers had to make several checks before calling send_mail() or message_add() whenever required, resulting in duplicated code and inconsistency.

OpenAI GPT

OpenAI's GPT language model has been integrated into ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system, to automate metadata processing tasks. The plugin allows users to use GPT to populate metadata fields based on data stored in another field.

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LinkrUI for Adobe

LinkrUI for Adobe is a Connector plugin that integrates ResourceSpace with Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. This integration allows users to easily search, open, and place assets stored in ResourceSpace directly into their Adobe applications.

Creating a resource type

This article provides instructions on how to create a new resource type in MODX. To create a new resource type, users need to browse to "Admin > System > Resource types", enter the name of the new resource type, click "Create", fill in the rest of the form as required, and click "Save".

Welcome to ResourceSpace

The ResourceSpace Knowledge Base provides a library of guides and information to help individuals and businesses with their Digital Asset Management System.

Metadata

ResourceSpace Digital Asset Management System uses embedded and user inserted metadata to describe and track your resources

Advanced search

The advanced search page in ResourceSpace allows users to access a wider selection of metadata fields, enabling them to create more refined searches. The fields are grouped by resource type, with global fields at the top and resource-specific fields further down.

Resource tools

The article discusses the various resource tools available in the resource downloads area of the resource view page. These tools allow users to download, view, and request resource files, as well as perform actions such as adding to a collection or sharing.

Editing resource previews

Resource previews are an important aspect of ResourceSpace as they are the first contact users have with resources and help them decide which assets to use. If previews are missing, they should be remedied after upload.

Deleting resources

The article provides instructions on how to delete resources in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. There are two methods described: deleting resources individually and batch deleting resources.

Keyboard controls

ResourceSpace offers keyboard controls to help advanced users speed up their use of the platform. These controls can be customised system-wide but are not currently available for per-user customisation.

Special search terms

Special search terms help users to find content in a much more specific and controlled manner, either through giving them extra tools or using a prebuilt search.

Annotate

The article discusses the Annotate feature that allows users to add annotations to a resource and connect them to a part of the resource preview. The annotations could include names or features of note within an image.

License manager

Adds the capability to manage resource licensing via the resource view page.

News

The article provides instructions on how to add a news segment to a website's structure. This feature allows updates to be posted on the website, providing further advertising or information to users. The process involves browsing to the "Manage News Items" section in the admin panel, creating news items by providing a date, headline, and body content, and then editing or deleting them as needed.

PDF split

This article describes a tool that allows users to split PDF files into multiple pages. The tool can be used to create separate resources or alternatives to the original PDF resource. To use the tool, users must browse to a PDF resource and click on "PDF Split" in Resource Tools.

Youtube publish

The YouTube Publish plugin allows users to publish video resources to a configured YouTube account. The plugin uploads data and has configurable mapped fields to automatically add descriptions, titles, and tags.

Admin overview

Accessible from the top navigation bar, the Admin menu provides a whole range of tools to help manage ResourceSpace and its contents.

User research requests

Research requests enable users to ask admins for help in sourcing resources. Users can fill out a form detailing what they need, and administrators can then help them to find suitable resources. This can be done by either providing them with a list of resources or by sending them links to searches or collections to help them get their search started.

Homepage slideshow

ResourceSpace, a digital asset management software, has highlighted the importance of updating the homepage slideshow regularly to keep users engaged and the system looking appealing. The "big slideshow" provides a full-screen background image or slideshow for the homepage, while the "small slideshow" moves the slideshow window to the upper left side of the screen, leaving white space on the homepage for displaying dash tiles.

Deleted resources

The article provides information on how to manage deleted resources in a system. The directory for deleted resources can be found in the Admin section of the system, and it contains all the deleted resources.

Resource types

Resource types are a key way to organise metadata in ResourceSpace, allowing users to record different metadata for different types of assets. Resource types can be created as needed, and separating resources into types allows users to apply certain media-specific fields only where they will be useful, saving time and effort.

Creating and deleting metadata fields

The article provides guidance on creating and deleting metadata fields in ResourceSpace. Metadata fields should be clear and descriptive, and the right data should be stored in the right field type to achieve this.

Configuring category trees

The category tree field type is useful for selecting metadata tags from a nested tree, particularly where resource subjects follow a hierarchical classification, such as product taxonomy or projects within campaigns.

Indexing metadata

ResourceSpace has announced that from version 10.1, indexing of text fields will be limited to the first 500 characters of text. This change is being made to enable ResourceSpace to quickly search resource metadata, rather than the full file contents.

Related keywords

The article explains how to manage related keywords in a website's admin panel. This feature allows creating relationships between search terms so that a search for one will also return resources that have the other keyword present in their metadata.

Creating user groups

This article provides information on how to create user groups in ResourceSpace. The default user groups in ResourceSpace are Administrators, Archivist, General users, Restricted user, and Super Admin.

Creating users

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a user account in a system. It explains that user accounts require user groups to be created first, as user permissions and configuration settings are managed in the groups.

User account requests

ResourceSpace offers the option for users to request accounts, which can be enabled or disabled in the system config file. There are four ways in which account requests can work, depending on how the installation is configured.

Useful user tools

ResourceSpace provides several user management tools to help with the user configuration process. The first tool is resetting passwords, which can be done by browsing to Admin > Users, editing the user, entering a password into the password field or clicking "Suggest" to generate one, and clicking Save.

Watched searches

The 'rse_search_notifications' plugin enables the functionality of watched searches, which allows users to subscribe to any search result or set of resources, such as a collection. The system will then notify the user when resources are added or edited to match the result set.

Video tracks

The Video Tracks plugin for ResourceSpace enables users to create custom video files in alternative formats/codecs, including subtitle and audio track files that have been uploaded as alternative files for a video resource.

Version control

The article explains how to use version control functions from the resource log. Users can click on a log entry to bring up a page showing the full log entry, and a revert link will be displayed where it is relevant.

KE EMu database integration

KE EMu is a multi-user and object-oriented database management system that uses a Texpress database engine. The Texpress kernel has features that allow for easy creation and use of applications, accessed via a range of applications.

API

ResourceSpace implements a RESTful API that returns JSON. All requests must be signed using a shared private key specific to each user. This can be performed via GET or POST.

do_search

The article provides a description of the do_search function, which is used to perform a search and return matching resources. The function takes several variables, including the search string, resource type IDs, results order, archive status, maximum number of rows to return, sort order, and offset.

copy_resource

The article provides information on the "copy_resource" function, which is used to copy a resource. The function only copies metadata and property, not the attached files. The function requires the ID of the resource to be copied and the ID of the resource type for the new resource.

get_resource_path

The get_resource_path function returns a URL or file path for a resource file. It takes several parameters, including the ID of the resource or an array of resource IDs, a flag indicating whether a file path should be returned instead of a URL, the size of the requested file, and whether the path should be generated if it does not yet exist on disk.

upload_file_by_url

The "upload_file_by_url" function allows users to upload a new remote file to an existing resource, replacing any file that is already attached. The function requires the ID of the resource, which must already exist, and the URL of the file to upload.

Installing on Ubuntu Linux

The article provides a step-by-step guide to install ResourceSpace on Ubuntu Linux. The installation process involves installing programs and dependencies, configuring PHP, creating a database, checking out ResourceSpace, finishing installation via a web browser, setting up the cron job for relevance matching and periodic emails, setting the file and folder permissions, and setting up Apache correctly.

Installing on CentOS Linux

The article provides a guide for installing ResourceSpace on CentOS Linux. The installation process involves updating the system, installing MySQL Community Repo, and then installing mysql-server. Other packages that need to be installed include httpd, php, php-dev, php-gd, php-mysql, php-mbstring, subversion, vim, nano, ghostscript, ImageMagick, poppler, antiword, ExifTool, and FFmpeg.

Installing on macOS

The article provides a step-by-step guide to install ResourceSpace on macOS. The installation process involves installing Homebrew, programs, and dependencies, PHP extensions using pecl, enabling PHP in Apache, configuring PHP, creating a database, checking out ResourceSpace, and finishing the installation via a web browser.

Managing plugins

ResourceSpace is a digital asset management system that can be extended or modified using plugins. Plugins have a managed structure that makes it easy for third parties to write and for site administrators to maintain, even as function and bug fixes are applied to the base code.

Creating custom reports

ResourceSpace allows users to create custom reports by writing SQL queries. Reports can be created in Admin > System > Reports, and existing reports can be viewed and edited from the same location. Users can create reports that show resources pending submission, and reports that allow date range selection.

LibreOffice integration for Microsoft Office previews

The article provides instructions on how to install and use Unoconv, a utility that allows conversion between different document formats in Open Office. The article explains that in order to preview files in common office document formats such as .

Watermarks

ResourceSpace allows users to enable watermarks on preview images generated for each resource. To enable watermark preview generation, users need to add the following to their config.php: $watermark = "gfx/watermark.

Translations

The article provides a guide on how to create an official standard translation and a custom translation for a system. Before starting an official translation, it is important to verify that no other translator is already working with the language.

Google Vision API

The Google Vision API plugin sends images to Google's Cloud Vision API on upload and sets appropriate metadata in pre-configured fields based on what has been recognised in the image. The plugin can be found under the 'Asset processing' category.

search_get_previews

The article describes the search_get_previews function, which is used to perform a search and return matching resources including URLs for the requested preview sizes. The function takes several variables, including the search string, resource type IDs, results order, archive status, maximum number of rows to return, sort order, recent search day limit, preview sizes, and preview file extension.

Simple SAML

This plugin allows users to log on to ResourceSpace using a SAML compliant single sign-on (SSO) Identity Provider (IdP)

Facial recognition

Open source digital asset management software, ResourceSpace, has integrated facial recognition technology via OpenCV, an open source computer vision and machine learning software library. The ResourceSpace annotate feature has been used to create the association between a fixed list field and a face.

Antivirus

The antivirus plugin for ResourceSpace allows the platform to check every file uploaded to see if it is a known virus. The plugin can be configured to work with any antivirus that has a command line interface, and has been tested with ClamAV and Sophos.

Metadata read/write mapping

ResourceSpace can map between embedded metadata stored in original files and the metadata fields in ResourceSpace itself. This synchronisation can be two-way, so that imported metadata can be automatically extracted into a configured field, but also that metadata added to the resource after import is written back to the file at download.

How to back up your ResourceSpace installation

Ensure that your ResourceSpace open source Digital Asset Management system has appropriate backups in place.

Action dates

The 'action_dates' plugin will automatically perform certain actions based on resource metadata, for example, archiving a resource when an expiry date is reached.

CSV user import

The CSV user import plugin allows administrators to create user accounts in bulk based on information stored in a CSV file. The CSV file must be encoded in UTF-8 format and without BOM, and should have text cells quoted in case they contain commas or other special characters.

Installing on Windows Server

The article provides a step-by-step guide to installing ResourceSpace on Windows Server. The instructions include setting up the IIS Web Server role, installing Web Platform Installer to help with PHP and MySQL install, configuring php.

Winauth

Enables users to login to ResourceSpace using Windows Integrated Authentication

Falcon link

The Falcon Link plugin allows users to publish resources as templates in Falcon.io. However, users must have an account with Falcon.io to use this plugin. The plugin creates a share link with no expiration date instead of copying the file itself when a resource is published to Falcon.

Migrating free text data to fixed list field options

The article explains how to migrate free text data to fixed list field options when changing a metadata field type from a free text field to a fixed option field type. The fixed option field types include checkbox, radio button, dropdown, and dynamic tag list.

set_node

The article provides information on the set_node function, which is used to create a new node in ResourceSpace. The function requires the ID of the node to be updated, the ID of the related metadata field, and the name of the node.

Customising the interface colours, logo and favicon

This article explains how to customise the interface colours, logo and favicon in a system. To do this, navigate to Admin -> System -> System configuration and open the User interface section. From there, you can change the colours for various areas of the system by ticking the check box next to each description and choosing a colour from the colour picker that appears.

User opt-in consent

The article discusses the configuration option for user opt-in consent, which is enabled by default in certain data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The configuration option requires users to give consent for their personal data to be processed before they can submit an account request.

Image banks

The Image Banks plugin allows users to search external image banks for photos without having to navigate manually to the external system. Users can run searches in the external image bank using the simple search box and the dropdown selector called "Search external image banks".

Cookies notification

The cookies_notification plugin is a tool that can be activated under Plugins via the System menu. It creates a header on the login page to notify users that their activity will be tracked via cookies.

What file formats can be uploaded to ResourceSpace?

ResourceSpace allows any type of file to be uploaded except for banned extensions such as php, cgi, pl, exe, asp, jsp, sh, and bash. The list of banned extensions can be changed using the config option $banned_extensions.

ResourceSpace messages

ResourceSpace uses messages to ensure that notifications are prominently displayed so that important messages are not overlooked. A counter next to the user's profile will increase to indicate the activity as new messages are received.

Emails

ResourceSpace uses emails to notify users of relevant activity such as resource submissions, user account requests, or resource download requests. However, most email notifications have been replaced by system messages, but users can still opt to receive emails by modifying their user preferences.

Configuring email and messaging

This article provides guidance on how to configure email and messaging settings in ResourceSpace. To change the email address that system emails are sent from, users should navigate to Admin > System > System configuration and change the 'Email from address'.

The config file

The article provides an overview of the configuration file for ResourceSpace, which can be found in the 'include' folder. The file contains various PHP variables that can be changed to configure the system.

TMS link

Help for setting up the tms_link plugin.

Manage image sizes

ResourceSpace allows users to upload files in their original form, but also creates derivative files in other resolutions that are stored alongside the resource. The default sizes of these derivative files are appropriate for most uses, but users may require a specific size to be available.

Adobe link

This plugin allows you to import files from ResourceSpace directly into Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Resource commenting

Resource commenting can be enabled in ResourceSpace by using the config option $comments_resource_enable. This feature adds a new area below the resource metadata, allowing users to add and respond to comments about the resource.

Version control

The rse_version plugin is a version control tool that can be activated by default via config.php. It enables the functionality to revert both individual and batch edits from the resource log page. The plugin can also revert collection states for adding or removing resources, which is useful when a user accidentally removes all resources from a collection.

Resource usage

The Resource Usage plugin enables users to keep a log of how a resource has been used, along with the usage medium, such as print or TV. Once enabled, a new section is added to the bottom of the resource view page, where users can click "New usage" to create a new record of where the resource was used.

1. Finding your way around

An overview of the ResourceSpace user interface.

3. File sizes and formats

When we click on a resource we are shown all the available metadata for that resource, and also a list of available versions.

6. Dash tiles

Collections can be published as dash tiles. The dash is an area on the home page to which users can add their own custom tiles.

Context help links

Context Help links can be added to pages to link to a relevant Knowledge Base page. These links open Knowledge Base in a modal or new page and are enabled by default on a ResourceSpace system but can be disabled by setting $contextual_help_links=false.

Site content

All text strings in ResourceSpace can be customised from the Manage content area.

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Checksums

Checksums are a sequence of numbers and letters that are produced by running a file through an algorithm that uses a cryptographic hash to create a unique identifier. Even the slightest change in the original file will produce a different checksum, making them useful for ensuring file integrity and preventing resource duplication.

Data only resource types

Data only resources are metadata-only resources that do not have an associated file. They can be used to store a record or set of data that does not directly relate to a specific asset. Data only resources can be configured to provide a PDF of metadata based on templates that must be set up by the system administrator and placed in the filestore under system/pdf_templates as an HTML file.

Configuring the database

This article provides instructions on how to configure a database for ResourceSpace, an open-source digital asset management system. The article explains how to create a new database and how to create dedicated users for ResourceSpace, which is a good security practice.

Vimeo publish

The Vimeo Publish plugin allows users to publish video resources to a configured Vimeo account. The plugin uploads data and has configurable mapped fields to automatically add descriptions, titles, and tags.

Creating and editing filters

Creating and editing filters. Filters can be set to control access to resources

How to restore your ResourceSpace installation

This article provides guidance on how to restore a ResourceSpace installation to a replacement server in the event of server failure or migration. The steps described in the article restore the existing ResourceSpace configuration, but do not cover custom ResourceSpace code, external directories used by ResourceSpace, DNS changes, or web or proxy server configuration.

put_resource_data

The put_resource_data API endpoint allows users with edit access to update the properties of a resource. The endpoint requires the ID of the resource and an associative array of columns and values in JSON format.

Query caching

Query caching is a technique that can be used to cache the results of selected queries to disk. This is useful where the same query is likely to be called a large number of times, for example, queries that are common across several pages and the same for large groups of users.

Intellectual property

ResourceSpace, an open source digital asset management software, has issued guidelines for the use of intellectual property in its platform. The company has stated that all code, images, libraries and other digital content included in ResourceSpace must meet certain criteria.

Project structure

A breakdown of the folders used within ResourceSpace, and their typical contents and function.

Sensitive image blurring

The sensitive image blurring plugin can blur selected images from users both in the results and on the resource view page. The plugin can be configured by enabling it and choosing a desired field for the "sensitive message" in the plugin's options page.

Metadata templates

Metadata templates are a useful tool for saving time and ensuring consistency when uploading resources with common metadata sets. A metadata template is a data-only resource that inherits all global fields and resource type-specific fields, meaning that each template may contain a complete set of values for every field within ResourceSpace.

RSS Feed

The RSS Feed plugin generates RSS URLs for a resource search in ResourceSpace using the API. After enabling the plugin, a new link appears at the bottom of the Simple Search area, which takes the user to the RSS feed for the 50 most recently uploaded resources.

Configuring Leaflet Maps

This article provides a guide to configuring Leaflet maps in ResourceSpace. The article lists several configuration options that can be used to add tile sources and customize how geolocation data is displayed.

Image preview zoom

The article discusses the image preview zoom feature in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. If the system is configured with zoomable previews, users can enable the OpenSeadragon viewer on the view page by toggling the image preview zoom tool available in the image preview toolbar.

Consent manager

Adds the capability to manage resource licensing via the resource view page.

Mobile responsive mode

ResourceSpace, the open source digital asset management software, is now available on mobile devices. The software's interface automatically adjusts to account for the smaller screen, but the functionality remains the same.

Offline archive

The Offline Archive plugin allows users to relocate archived files to an offline location. Once enabled, users can configure the plugin to specify how the relocation will occur. There are four configuration options available: selecting the metadata field that will hold the archive reference code, entering the location that the archives will be created in, specifying a subfolder of the StaticSync folder that restored files will be placed in, and determining whether to carry across the timestamp of the original file.

Automatic alternative video files

ResourceSpace can be configured to automatically generate a video file in a different size or format from the uploaded original. This can be useful where a smaller size is required for uploading to the web.

Configuring Expiry date field

The article explains how to configure an expiry date field in a system to help users know when a particular resource has expired and should no longer be used. The expiry date field type can be set by selecting "Expiry date" in the field type option.

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API Webhooks

API Webhooks is a plugin that allows developers to synchronise data between ResourceSpace and third-party systems. The plugin enables remote scripts to be called from within ResourceSpace, allowing users to drive the timing of the synchronisation between the two systems.

Video timestamp links

The article discusses a plugin that enables the use of timestamp links on videos in ResourceSpace. The plugin allows users to bookmark specific points in a video and add them to an appropriate metadata field, such as a caption or long description field.

User rating of resources

ResourceSpace has a star rating feature that allows each user to give resources a rating of between one and five stars. User rating of resources can be enabled by super admins in the configuration area via admin, system, configuration, user accounts and enabling "user rating of resources".

How do I add a new user?

The article explains how to add a new user to a system. Admins with the necessary permissions can manually create new user accounts by accessing the Admin section and selecting the Users tab. From there, they can choose the option to create a new user.

How do I publish resources that have been uploaded in bulk?

To publish resources that have been uploaded in bulk, you can go to the "Actions" area in your profile. There are three options available: managing your preferences, adding the resources to a collection, or viewing them as a result set.

How do I delete resources from the system permanently?

To permanently delete resources from ResourceSpace, follow these steps: 1. Add the resources you want to remove to your collection. 2. From the "Actions" menu, choose "Delete all resources". 3. This action will move the resources to the "Deleted" workflow state.

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How do I change the background image?

The article explains how to set background images on a website using the ResourceSpace platform. Users with the necessary permissions can set one or multiple background images as a slideshow by accessing the Admin section and navigating to System > Slideshow.

How do I change my font/colours/logo?

The article provides instructions on how to change the font, colors, and logo in a system. To change the system font, the user needs to navigate to the Admin > System > Configuration section and select a preset font from the Font dropdown or upload a custom font file.

Is it the same process to make a batch upload as it is to add a single resource?

The article explains that the process for uploading resources in batches is the same as uploading them individually. Users can click on the "Upload" button to start uploading resources. Additionally, users have the option to upload one or more resources directly into a collection by selecting the collection in the lightbox area and choosing "Upload to this collection" from the Actions menu.

How do I edit multiple resources at the same time?

To edit multiple resources at the same time in ResourceSpace, you can add the selected resources to a collection and then choose "Edit all resources" from the collection actions menu. Alternatively, you can edit resources directly from the search results page by selecting the checkbox next to each resource or using Shift + click to select multiple resources before clicking on the "Edit selected" button.

Configuring image alternatives

The article discusses configuring image alternatives using the "$image_alternatives" configuration option, similar to video file alternatives. This setting controls the options for ImageMagick utility to create alternative image formats/sizes.

Minimal preview creation

From version 10.4 onwards, core preview sizes ('col', 'thm', and 'pre') will always be generated, regardless of certain enabled options like $offline_job_queue or $enable_thumbnail_creation_on_upload. Other previews such as image tiles, image alternatives, ffmpeg alternatives, and unoconv derivatives will be created later by relevant offline scripts.

How do I delete resources? Is there a batch delete option?

To delete resources, single resources can be deleted by selecting 'Delete' from the resource preview. For multiple resources, add them to a collection and choose 'Delete all resources' from the collection menu.

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StencilVG

StencilVG is a plugin that allows users to generate new documents using SVG template files with placeholder values. Users can create template SVG files by adding text placeholders surrounded by square brackets.

Table: comment

This article provides a table schema for the ResourceSpace software's comment feature. The table is called "comment" and contains columns such as "ref" (an auto-incrementing index), "ref_parent" (the reference of the parent comment), "created" (the timestamp of when the comment was created), "hide" (a boolean value indicating whether the comment should be hidden), "collection_ref" (the reference of the collection the comment is associated with), "resource_ref" (the reference of the resource the comment is associated with), "user_ref" (the reference of the user who created the comment), "fullname" (the full name of an external commenter), "email" (the email of an external commenter), "website_url" (the website URL of an external commenter), and "body" (the text of the comment).

Table: external_access_keys

The article provides a table called "external_access_keys" that is used for externally sharing resources. The table contains several columns, including "resource," which refers to the resource being shared, "access_key," which is the external access key, "user," which refers to the user who created the share, "usergroup," which refers to the user group that the share belongs to, "collection," which refers to the collection that the share belongs to, "request_feedback," which is a boolean value that determines whether external contacts can provide feedback when accessing the share, "email," which is the email address that the share was created for, "date," which is the date the share was created, "lastused," which is the date the share was last accessed, "access," which is the access level (0 for open, 1 for restricted), "expires," which is the share expiration date, "password_hash," which is the hash of the share password (NULL if not set), and "upload," which is set to 0 for standard external view access share and 1 for an external upload share for a collection.

Table: job_queue

The job_queue table is a list of active offline jobs such as preview processing. It contains several columns, including ref, which is an auto-incrementing index, type, which is the job type, job_data, which is the JSON-encoded job data, start_date, which is the earliest time to start the job, user, which is the user ID, status, which is the job status code, success_text, which is the text to include in the message if the job completes successfully, failure_text, which is the text to include in the message if the job fails, job_code, which is a unique hash used to prevent duplicate jobs, and priority, which is the job priority.

Table: report

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Table: request

The "request" table is a database table in ResourceSpace that tracks resource requests made by users with restricted access and fulfilled by admin users. The table has several columns, including "ref," which is an auto-incrementing index, "user," which refers to the user who made the request, and "collection," which refers to the collection the requested resource belongs to.

Table: research_request

The article provides information about the "research_request" table, which is used in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. The table stores information related to research requests, which are requests for appropriate resources for a project.

Table: resource_type_field

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Table: user

The "user" table in ResourceSpace stores all user information, including their username, password, full name, email address, user group, and last activity date. It also includes information on whether the user is currently logged in, their browser user agent string, and their IP address.

Table: dash_tile

The article provides a table schema for the "dash_tile" table, which is used to display dash tiles on the home page. The table contains columns such as "ref" for an auto-incrementing index, "title" for the title text, "txt" for the tile text, "all_users" to indicate if the tile is published to all users, "default_order_by" for the default order, "url" for the anchor link href URL, "link" for the link text, "reload_interval_secs" for the reload interval in seconds, "resource_count" to indicate the number of resources if the tile is a search/collection tile, and "allow_delete" to indicate if the tile can be deleted.

Table: keyword

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Table: message

The "message" table is a database table used for user messages, which can be used for system and user-to-user messaging. The table has several columns, including "ref," which is an auto-incrementing index, "created," which is a datetime column, and "owner," which is a reference to the user who owns the message.

Table: preview_size

The article provides a table called "preview_size" that defines the preview sizes used for resource preview and thumbnail generation. The table has ten columns, including an auto-incrementing index, a short code, width and height in pixels, a boolean value to add padding to make the image the required size, a friendly name, a boolean value for system use to prevent deletion, and two boolean values to show a link to preview this size on the resource view page and allow users with restricted access to see this preview size.

Table: resource

The article provides a table of the resource, which is the central record within ResourceSpace mapping to a single asset/file. The table includes various columns such as ref, title, resource_type, has_image, is_transcoding, hit_count, new_hit_count, creation_date, rating, user_rating, user_rating_count, user_rating_total, country, file_extension, preview_extension, image_red, image_green, image_blue, thumb_width, thumb_height, archive, access, colour_key, created_by, file_path, file_modified, file_checksum, request_count, expiry_notification_sent, preview_tweaks, geo_lat, geo_long, mapzoom, disk_usage, disk_usage_last_updated, file_size, preview_attempts, modified, last_verified, integrity_fail, and lock_user.

Table: slideshow

The Table: slideshow is a database table that stores the images used in the home page slideshow of a website. The table has four columns: ref, resource_ref, homepage_show, and featured_collections_show.

Table: usergroup

The article provides a table called "usergroup" that defines user groups. The table contains several columns, including "ref," which is an auto-incrementing index, "name," which is the name of the user group, and "permissions," which is a list of permissions that the user group has.

ResourceSpace file storage (filestore)

ResourceSpace stores resource files in obfuscated folder paths on the server and not in the database. The folders are not meaningful to an administrator browsing the folders on the server because they are derived from the unique resource ID and are not related in any way to metadata or collections that the resources belong to.

get_saved_searches()

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get_search_title()

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makeFilenameUnique()

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comments_show()

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generateResourcesMetadataCSV()

Developer reference for function generateResourcesMetadataCSV()

str_replace_formatted_placeholder()

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get_export_tables()

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SaveAndClearButtons()

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get_request()

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get_research_requests()

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get_research_request()

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save_resource_data_multi()

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get_edit_access()

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compile_search_actions()

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search_filter()

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search_special()

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set_slideshow()

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can_share_upload_link()

Description Check if user is permitted to create an external upload link for the given collection Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection_data array Array of collection data Return boolean Location include/collections_functions.

upload_share_setup()

Description Set up external upload share "collection" - (int) collection ID "user" - (int) user ID of share creator "usergroup" - (int) usergroup ID used for share Parameters Column Type Default Description $key string access key $shareopts array array Array of share options Return void Location include/collections_functions.

get_job_type_priority()

Description Get the default priority for a given job type Parameters Column Type Default Description $type string "" Name of job type e.

display_related_resources()

Description Render all related resources on view page Parameters Column Type Default Description $context array Array with all required info from the view page Return void * Location include/render_functions.

OpenCV (facial recognition)

OpenCV is a library used by ResourceSpace for facial recognition capability. The article provides instructions on how to install OpenCV on Ubuntu and how to check the Python and OpenCV versions. The facial recognition feature in ResourceSpace can be configured by setting the path to Python, the field used to store the name of the person suggested/detected, the location for the face recognizer model state(s) and data, and enabling facial recognition.

YT2RS (Youtube embed)

The Youtube to ResourceSpace plugin allows users to embed a YouTube video into the Resource view page. Users can enter the ID of a metadata field that stores the URL of the Youtube video on the options page for the plugin.

VM2RS (Vimeo embed)

The VM2RS plugin is a Vimeo to ResourceSpace plugin that allows users to embed Vimeo videos on the Resource view page. Users can enter the ID of a metadata field that stores the URL of the Vimeo video on the options page for the plugin.

get_user_actions()

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getAnnotoriousResourceAnnotations()

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annotationEditable()

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prepareTags()

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get_max_theme_levels()

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get_theme_headers()

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themes_comparator()

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get_themes()

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get_smart_theme_headers()

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get_smart_themes_nodes()

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add_saved_search()

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remove_saved_search()

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add_saved_search_items()

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allow_multi_edit()

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get_theme_image()

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get_last_resource_edit()

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GetThemesFromRequest()

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update_zip_progress_file()

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comments_submit()

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render_delete_dialog_JS()

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errorhandler()

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initFacialRecognition()

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send_mail_phpmailer()

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getAbsolutePath()

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get_temp_dir()

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get_slideshow_files_data()

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job_queue_add()

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job_queue_run_job()

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count_errors()

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get_debug_log_dir()

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generate_session_hash()

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message_get()

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message_add()

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message_send_unread_emails()

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migrate_filter()

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validateDatetime()

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edit_filter_to_restype_permission()

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set_node()

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get_tree_strings()

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register_plugin_language()

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register_plugin()

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render_search_field()

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render_sort_order()

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render_actions()

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render_access_key_tr()

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render_date_range_field()

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renderBreadcrumbs()

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renderCallToActionTile()

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render_share_options()

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render_upload_here_button()

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render_trash()

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render_browse_bar()

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render_selected_resources_counter()

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render_edit_selected_btn()

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render_clear_selected_btn()

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display_upload_options()

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get_reports()

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do_report()

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send_periodic_report_emails()

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get_user_requests()

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save_request()

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get_requests()

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get_valid_custom_fields()

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gen_custom_fields_html_props()

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process_custom_fields_submission()

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send_research_request()

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save_research_request()

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get_resource_path()

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get_resource_data()

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put_resource_data()

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save_resource_data()

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add_keyword_mappings()

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add_keyword_to_resource()

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update_field()

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delete_resource()

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get_resource_types()

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copy_resource()

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resource_log()

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get_resource_log()

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get_themes_by_resource()

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write_metadata()

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update_resource()

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import_resource()

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process_notify_user_contributed_submitted()

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notify_user_contributed_submitted()

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notify_user_contributed_unsubmitted()

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get_resource_access()

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log_diff()

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reindex_resource()

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notify_user_resources_approved()

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generate_resource_access_key()

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get_resource_external_access()

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update_archive_status()

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update_related_resource()

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get_video_snapshots()

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process_edit_form()

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get_extension()

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replace_resource_file()

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download_link_generate_key()

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get_all_image_sizes()

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alt_is_ffmpeg_alternative()

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tab_names()

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refine_searchstring()

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resolve_nodes_from_string()

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get_filter_sql()

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resolve_keyword()

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get_simple_search_fields()

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get_fields_for_search_display()

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reorder_slideshow_images()

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getThemePathPerms()

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setup_user()

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new_user()

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check_access_key()

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get_rs_session_id()

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save_themename()

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get_search_default_restypes()

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get_selectedtypes()

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render_audio_download_link()

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strip_prefix_chars()

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permission_j()

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permission_negative_j()

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compute_node_branch_path()

Developer reference for function compute_node_branch_path()

save_usergroup()

Description Save or create usergroup Parameters Column Type Default Description $ref int Group ref.

comments_notify_tagged()

Description Notify anyone tagged when a new comment is posted Parameters Column Type Default Description $comment string The comment body $from_user integer Who posted the comment $resource integer null If commenting on a resource, the resource ID $collection integer null If commenting on a collection, the collection ID Return void Location include/comment_functions.

comments_tags_to_links()

Description Parse a comment and replace and add links to any user, resource and collection tags Parameters Column Type Default Description string $text: preg_replace'/@\S+/s' href '

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The most frequently asked questions about ResourceSpace, the free and open source Digital Asset Management system.

can_edit_upload_share()

Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection $uploadkey Location include/collections_functions.

generate_share_key()

Description Generates an external share key based on provided string Parameters Column Type Default Description $string string Return string Generated key Location include/collections_functions.

upload_share_active()

Parameters This function accepts no parameters. Location include/collections_functions.php lines 6620 to 6632 Definition function upload_share_active () { global $upload_share_active ; if(isset( $upload_share_active )) { return $upload_share_active ; } elseif(isset( $_COOKIE [ "upload_share_active" ]) && getval ( "k" , "" ) != "" ) { return (int) $_COOKIE [ "upload_share_active" ]; } return false ; } This article was last updated 17th November 2024 20:35 Europe/London time based on the source file dated 13th November 2024 15:50 Europe/London time.

external_upload_notify()

Description Notify the creator of an external upload share that resources have been uploaded Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection int Ref of external shared collection $k string External upload access key $tempcollection int Ref of temporay upload collection Return void Location include/collections_functions.

purge_expired_shares()

Description Purge all expired shares "share_group" - (int) Usergroup ref 'shared as' "share_user" - (int) user ID of share creator "share_type" - (int) 0=view, 1=upload "share_collection" - (int) Collection ID Parameters Column Type Default Description $filteropts array Array of options to filter shares purged Return string|int Location include/collections_functions.

get_external_shares()

Description Get details of external shares "share_group" - (int) Usergroup ref 'shared as' "share_user" - (int) user ID of share creator "share_order_by" - (string) order by column "share_sort" - (string) sortorder (ASC or DESC) "share_type" - (int) 0=view, 1=upload "share_collection" - (int) Collection ID "share_resource" - (int) Resource ID "access_key" - (string) Access key "ignore_permissions"- (bool) Show all shares, irrespective of permissions Parameters Column Type Default Description $filteropts array Array of options to filter shares returned Return array Location include/resource_functions.

get_upload_url()

Description Generate upload URL - alters based on $upload_then_edit setting and external uploads Parameters Column Type Default Description $collection string "" - optional collection $k "" $accesskey string - used for external users Return string This article was last updated 17th November 2024 20:35 Europe/London time based on the source file dated 7th November 2024 17:20 Europe/London time.

leaflet_markers_legend()

Description Creates a map color markers legend for Leaflet maps. This function generates HTML for a legend that displays markers with colors corresponding to resource types or custom metadata field values.

header_add_map_providers()

Description Adds map providers for Leaflet maps. This function generates a JavaScript snippet that defines various tile layer providers for use in Leaflet maps. It supports OpenStreetMap and ESRI basemaps, as well as custom providers defined in the global variable `$geo_leaflet_sources`.

message_get_conversation()

Description Get all messages between the given user IDs "msgfind" - (string) Text to find "sort_desc" - (bool) Sort by message ID in descending order? False = Ascending "limit" - (int) Maximum number of messages to return Parameters Column Type Default Description $user int $msgusers array array Array of other user IDs $filteropts array array: array { array_map"is_int_loose" Array of extra options to filter and sort messages returned $msgusers; $users int User ID Return array Array of messages Location include/message_functions.

render_antispam_question()

Description Render the antispam Question form section Parameters This function accepts no parameters. Location include/render_functions.php lines 5888 to 5945 Definition function render_antispam_question () { global $scramble_key , $lang ; $rndword = array_merge ( range ( '0' , '9' ), range ( 'A' , 'Z' )); shuffle ( $rndword ); $timestamp = time (); $rndwordarray = array_slice ( $rndword , 0 , 6 ); $rndcode = hash ( "SHA256" , implode ( "" , $rndwordarray ) .

copy_usergroup_permissions()

Description Copy the permissions string from another usergroup Parameters Column Type Default Description $src_id int The group ID to copy from $dst_id int The group ID to copy to Return mixed bool|int True to indicate existing group has been updated or ID of newly created group This article was last updated 17th November 2024 20:35 Europe/London time based on the source file dated 7th November 2024 17:20 Europe/London time.

lang_load_site_text()

Description Load all site text for the given page and language into the global $lang array Parameters Column Type Default Description &$lang $pagename string Pagename $language string "" Language $lang array Passed by reference Return void Location include/language_functions.

get_cattree_nodes_ordered()

Array ( [error] => Array ( [message] => This model's maximum context length is 4097 tokens. However, your messages resulted in 4684 tokens. Please reduce the length of the messages.

get_node_strings()

The get_node_strings() function is a PHP function that returns an array of strings representing the full paths to each tree node passed. The function takes three parameters: $resource_nodes, $allnodes, and $translate.

remove_empty_temp_directory()

The remove_empty_temp_directory() function is used to remove an empty folder from the path to a file. It is particularly useful for removing temporary directories that are no longer needed once the file they were created to hold no longer exists.

api_validate_upload_url()

The article describes the function `api_validate_upload_url()` which is used to validate the URL supplied in APIs create resource or upload by URL. The function requires the URL hostname to be added in config `$api_upload_urls`.

process_resource_data_joins_values()

The function "process_resource_data_joins_values()" is used to process resource data_joins array and update the values in the returned resource. The function takes two parameters, the first being the resource table record, and the second being the list of refs for the resource table data_joins.

check_upload_terms()

The check_upload_terms() function is used to verify if the terms have been accepted for a given upload. The terms only need to be accepted when uploading through an upload share link, and if so, the accepted terms are stored in $_COOKIE["acceptedterms"].

generate_csrf_js_object()

Description Create a CSRF token as a JS object Parameters Column Type Default Description $name: string > generateCSRFToken$GLOBALS['usersession'] ?? null escapegenerate_csrf_js_object$fct_name $name string The name of the token identifier (e.

save_resource_type_field()

Description Save resource type field - used on pages/admin/admin_resource_type_field_edit.php Parameters Column Type Default Description $ref int Field ID $columns array Array of column data bool $postdata: $migrate_data $onload_message $lang true; []; foreach$resource_types as $resource_type true false $postdata mixed POST'd data Return bool * Location include/config_functions.

admin_resource_type_field_option()

Parameters Column Type Default Description $propertyname string $propertytitle string $helptext string $type $currentvalue $fieldtype int $system_date_field bool $resource_type_array; $lang $baseurl_short $FIXED_LIST_FIELD_TYPES $daterange_edtf_support $allfields $newfield $resource_type_array $existingrestypes $regexp_slash_replace Location include/render_functions.

resource_random_jpg()

Description Generates a random JPEG image for a given resource with random background color and text. This function creates an image of specified dimensions with a random background color and text indicating the resource reference.

get_user_actions_recent()

Description Get recent user actions, optionally for all users. For use by action notifications cron job. the 'a' permission and the current script is not running from CLI then only the currently logged on user's actions will be returned Included columns are as per get_user_actions() - resourcerequest - array of resource requests - userrequest - array of user requests - resourcereview - array of resources to reviewdescription) Parameters Column Type Default Description $minutes int Return actions that were created in the last $minutes minutes $allusers bool Return actions for all users? If false, or if the current user does not have $userref; []; // Find all resources that have changed archive state in the given number of minutes ifis_int_loose$view_title_field Return array An array with the user id as the index and the following arrays of sub elements.

add_download_column()

Description Render the Download info for the resource tool (on view page) Parameters Column Type Default Description $ref int Resource ref $size_info array Preview size information $downloadthissize bool Should the size be downloadable or requested? $view_in_browser bool false Allow the size to be viewed directly in the browser Location include/render_functions.

I've missed out an important keyword. Can I add this to my resource(s) after I've published them?

The article explains that it is possible to add keywords to resources after they have been published. Users can make metadata edits at any time by choosing the "Edit metadata" option from the individual resource preview.

get_resource_preview()

Description Get the largest available preview URL for the given resource and the given array of sizes Parameters Column Type Default Description $resource array Array of resource data from get_resource_data() or search results $sizes array [] Array of size IDs to look through, in order of size.

set_search_order_by()

Description Validate and set the order_by for the current search from the requested values passed to do_search() Parameters Column Type Default Description $search string $order_by string $sort: string $sort string Return string * Location include/search_functions.