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 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.

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Customising the header image

The article provides a simple guide on how to customize the header image of an installation. Users can access the option to replace the header image by navigating to the "System Configuration" option under the "System" menu on the admin page.

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 Customising the homepage slideshow

This article provides instructions on how to customise the homepage slideshow on a website. The slideshow images can be selected through the "Admin" -> "System" -> "Slideshow" section. The article also includes code for embedding a video into the homepage slideshow using VideoJS.

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Customising the top level navigation

This article provides instructions on how to customise the top-level navigation in ResourceSpace. To add additional top navigation links, users can enter the code in the config.php file or in "Config Override" if setting this on a per-group basis.

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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.

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 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.

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Customising the font

The article provides instructions on how to customise the font in the user interface of a system. Users can navigate to Admin > System > Configuration and expand the User interface section to choose a preset font from the Font drop-down or upload a custom font file (extension woff2, woff, ttf or otf) with the Custom font file option.

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Table: resource_custom_access

The article provides information about the resource_custom_access table in ResourceSpace, which defines custom access for a resource. This table contains four columns, including resource, usergroup, user, access, and user_expires.

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Custom fields ("user" defined)

ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system, allows users to configure custom fields. These fields can be used to add additional metadata to assets, such as images or documents, and can be used to filter and search for specific assets.

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checkConfigCustomHomePanels()

Developer reference for function checkConfigCustomHomePanels()

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get_tile_custom_style()

Developer reference for function get_tile_custom_style()

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check_site_text_custom()

Developer reference for function check_site_text_custom()

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config_custom_select_multi()

Developer reference for function config_custom_select_multi()

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config_custom_select()

Developer reference for function config_custom_select()

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render_custom_fields()

Developer reference for function render_custom_fields()

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get_reports()

Developer reference for function get_reports()

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get_valid_custom_fields()

Developer reference for function get_valid_custom_fields()

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gen_custom_fields_html_props()

Developer reference for function gen_custom_fields_html_props()

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process_custom_fields_submission()

Developer reference for function process_custom_fields_submission()

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get_resource_custom_access()

Developer reference for function get_resource_custom_access()

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get_resource_custom_access_users_usergroups()

Developer reference for function get_resource_custom_access_users_usergroups()

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save_resource_custom_access()

Developer reference for function save_resource_custom_access()

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get_custom_access()

Developer reference for function get_custom_access()

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get_custom_access_user()

Developer reference for function get_custom_access_user()

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delete_resource_custom_access_usergroups()

Developer reference for function delete_resource_custom_access_usergroups()

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delete_resource_custom_user_access()

Developer reference for function delete_resource_custom_user_access()

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 Creating dash tiles

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

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Admin overview

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

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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 7. Reporting

ResourceSpace include comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities.

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Setting up scheduled tasks/cron

To ensure that ResourceSpace can send notifications and perform regular tasks, it is necessary to set up scheduled tasks or cron jobs. These tasks should be configured to run at least once daily, but may need to run more frequently depending on certain configuration options.

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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.

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User guides

Introduction to the user guides section of the ResourceSpace Knowledge Base

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Knowledge Base structure

Article to explain how the ResourceSpace Knowledge Base is structured to assist with finding content specific for the reader

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Background information

ResourceSpace is a fully featured Digital Asset Management Solution released under an Open Source License

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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.

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 Language options

ResourceSpace is a platform that supports multiple languages and allows users to change their language preferences. The platform can detect and suggest the default language based on the user's browser.

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 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.

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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.

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Resource status & access

Resource status and access are important factors in controlling how users interact with resources in ResourceSpace. The status of a resource determines whether it can be found or edited by users, while the access controls which users can download the resource.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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 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.

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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.

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Edit & upload tabs

This article provides guidance on how to set up and manage tabs in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. Tabs can be used to group related metadata fields together, making it easier for users to navigate and edit metadata.

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 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.

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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.

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 Advanced user group options

The article explains the advanced user group options available in ResourceSpace. These options are hidden by default to make the user group page easier to use, but they can be accessed by clicking on the "Advanced options" header above the save button.

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 Search filters

Each user group can have a 'search filter' set (via the user group options in System Setup), which allows for resource visibility restrictions.

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Edit filters

Edit filters are used to determine if users in a group can edit resources based on the metadata in the resource. The existing 'e0' (or e1, e2 etc.) permissions must be used first to open up edit access.

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Derestrict filters

The article discusses the use of derestrict filters in ResourceSpace, which allows users to access resources that would normally be restricted to them. This feature is useful when some users need to access only a few resources within the system while being completely restricted from all others.

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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 (.

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 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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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upload_file

The "upload_file" function allows users to upload a new local file to an existing resource, replacing any file that is already attached. The function takes in several variables, including the ID of the resource, a flag to process embedded metadata, a flag to re-process an existing file, a flag to automatically rotate images, and the path on disk of the file to upload.

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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.

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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.

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Installing on SuSE

The article provides a guide for installing ResourceSpace on SuSE. It directs users to a guide for setting up a LAMP stack with a virtual host for ResourceSpace. The article then lists the packages required for installation and provides a command for installing them.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Simple SAML

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

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Geolocation

This article provides instructions on how to add location data to a resource on a website. Users can add a location to a resource by clicking on the 'Add location' button on the resource view page and setting the marker for the location on the map that appears.

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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.

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Resources not showing for a given user group

The article discusses the possible reasons why a resource may not be visible to some users, while it is visible to others. The reasons could be related to permissions, such as whether the user has access to the workflow state the resource is in or whether the user can see the resource type.

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 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".

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Security settings

ResourceSpace allows users to customise the security settings of their accounts. The length, complexity and frequency of password expiry can be configured, as can a failed login protocol, which determines when a ban is placed on a user account or IP address.

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General installation requirements

ResourceSpace requires a MySQL compliant database, a web server, and PHP to operate on the LAMP stack. The supported versions of PHP are 7.4, 8.0, and 8.1, and the following PHP extensions are required: php-mysqli, php-curl, php-dom, php-gd, php-intl, php-mbstring, php-xml, php-zip, php-ldap, php-imap, php-json, php-apcu, and php-cli.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 Adobe link

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

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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.

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 Image text

The Image Text plugin enables metadata fields to be included as captions when a resource is downloaded. The plugin can be configured to apply captions to specific resource types and file extensions, and to extract text from a chosen field, such as the title.

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 Auto assign

The autoassign_mrequests plugin enables managed resource requests to be automatically assigned to a specific user for approval, based on a metadata field value mapping. The user to which the request is assigned must be in a user group able to access the admin area and with the permissions to manage requests and to be assigned resource requests.

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 1. Finding your way around

An overview of the ResourceSpace user interface.

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 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.

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 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.

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File integrity checking

ResourceSpace has a tool to verify the file integrity of primary resource files, which notifies users of any corruption and allows them to take remedial action. To configure the system to check file integrity, users need to have full file checksums configured, the ResourceSpace cron script configured to run frequently as a cron task or scheduled task, and the file integrity verify window enabled to set the hours between which the script will run.

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 Site content

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

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Complete Guide to Crafting Effective Brand Guidelines

Discover the importance of brand guidelines to differentiate your business and ensure your products stand out from competitors.

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Wordpress_SSO

The Wordpress_SSO plugin enables users to log in to ResourceSpace using Wordpress single sign-on (SSO) Identity Provider (IdP). However, the plugin should only be enabled and configured by system administrators as it affects how users log in to ResourceSpace.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ResourceSpace Plugins

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

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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.

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Database schema

Database schema for ResourceSpace.

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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.

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ResourceSpace plugin for WordPress

A new WordPress plugin has been developed that allows users to embed resource files from ResourceSpace in their posts. The plugin was funded by ADRA International and developed by Codecide. To install the plugin, users should download the WordPress plugin zip file, navigate to Plugins->Add plugins from the WordPress Admin menu and click 'Upload plugin', or manually upload the zip file to the wp-content/plugins directory of the WordPress installation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Geographic search

The geographic search function allows users to search for resources that have embedded location data. To use the function, users can drag the map and zoom to an area of interest or search for a location using the search button.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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 The Digital Asset Management Buyer's Guide

In this guide we look at what DAM software actually is, the problems it solves and some questions to ask a vendor before making a buying decision.

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 Integrating with BrandStencil

Instantly create marketing materials from templates using your DAM images thanks to ResourceSpace's integration with BrandStencil.

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Signing all database PHP code

From version 10.0, any PHP code stored in the database and manipulated via the user interface must be signed using a command line utility. This is to prevent system compromise by a user that has gained administrator access.

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Upgrading PHP versions

ResourceSpace has updated its PHP requirement to version 7.4 for its version 10.0 to maintain compatibility with the third-party file uploader library (Uppy) and to maintain security. The company has warned that PHP 7.

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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.

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Full text searching

ResourceSpace has changed the way it handles long text stored in metadata fields. From version 10.1, keywords (tags) will only be processed for the first 500 characters of any text. To search the full text, there is a new option on the advanced search page that will utilise native database full-text indexing.

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 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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What is Digital Asset Management?

A Digital Asset Management system is critical component of your organisation's tech stack. Explore the benefits of DAM, its use cases, and how it streamlines asset management.

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upload_multipart

The "upload_multipart" function allows users to upload files using HTTP multipart to an existing resource. This function is available from version 10.2+ of the software. The function requires several variables to be provided, including the ID of the resource, a boolean value to indicate whether to process embedded metadata, a boolean value to indicate whether to re-process the existing file, and the file to be uploaded.

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 Configuring the download filename format

ResourceSpace version 10.3 introduces a new system-wide configuration that allows administrators to format the final download filename. This configuration applies to resources and their alternatives, including preview sizes.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Curation: Tools and Techniques

Explore digital curation: key tools and techniques for preserving significant cultural assets.

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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.

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Why am I not receiving email notifications?

If you are not receiving email notifications, there are a few things you can check. First, make sure your email preferences are configured correctly. You can do this by going to the personal menu in the top right corner of the screen, selecting "Preferences," and scrolling down to "Email.

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How do I check for duplicates?

The article discusses how to check for duplicates in ResourceSpace, a digital asset management system. It explains that ResourceSpace uses checksums, which are unique "fingerprint" ID sequences, to identify duplicates.

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Progressive Web App

ResourceSpace can be installed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) by using the manifest.json file. This file sets various properties for the web application, such as the application name, app icons, UI colors, shortcuts, and screenshots.

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The Complete Guide to Metadata

Metadata is data that provides information about other data, without describing the content of that data. It is crucial for digital assets and is used to categorize and describe various types of files, such as documents, videos, and audio files.

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Navigating Consent and Digital Asset Management

Discover how your organisation can navigate consent and Digital Asset Management (DAM), including ensuring legal compliance and protecting user privacy.

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How do I change the welcome message?

The article discusses how to change the welcome message on a website or application. It explains that the welcome message is the first thing users see when they visit a website or open an app, and it sets the tone for their experience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Managing files with Microsoft SharePoint? You could do more with DAM

Is your organisation still using Microsoft SharePoint for digital asset management? You could do so much more with a dedicated DAM system.

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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.

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Table: keyword

Array ( [error] => Array ( [message] => This model's maximum context length is 4097 tokens. However, your messages resulted in 13661 tokens. Please reduce the length of the messages.

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Table: node

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Table: report

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Table: report_periodic_emails

The report_periodic_emails table is a database table in ResourceSpace that stores information about users who have subscribed to receive a report regularly. The table has several columns, including ref, user, send_all_users, user_groups, report, period, email_days, last_sent, and search_params.

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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.

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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.

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Table: resource_type_field

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Table: site_text

The site_text table is used to store any custom site text that the user has entered, replacing that stored in the language folder. The table has six columns: page, name, text, ref, language, and specific_to_group.

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Table: user_userlist

The article provides information about the user_userlist table, which is used for creating custom lists of users if $sharing_userlists is enabled. The table has four columns, including ref, user, userlist_name, and userlist_string.

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getAnnotoriousResourceAnnotations()

Developer reference for function getAnnotoriousResourceAnnotations()

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allow_multi_edit()

Developer reference for function allow_multi_edit()

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get_theme_image()

Developer reference for function get_theme_image()

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checkTileConfig()

Developer reference for function checkTileConfig()

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get_default_dash()

Developer reference for function get_default_dash()

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get_managed_dash()

Developer reference for function get_managed_dash()

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get_user_dash()

Developer reference for function get_user_dash()

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rsDecrypt()

Developer reference for function rsDecrypt()

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filesize_unlimited()

Developer reference for function filesize_unlimited()

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lang_or_i18n_get_translated()

Developer reference for function lang_or_i18n_get_translated()

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get_export_tables()

Developer reference for function get_export_tables()

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get_template_path()

Developer reference for function get_template_path()

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get_pdf_templates()

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config_gen_setup_post()

Developer reference for function config_gen_setup_post()

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config_gen_setup_html()

Developer reference for function config_gen_setup_html()

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register_plugin_language()

Developer reference for function register_plugin_language()

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render_search_field()

Developer reference for function render_search_field()

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is_field_displayed()

Developer reference for function is_field_displayed()

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display_field()

Developer reference for function display_field()

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render_edit_selected_btn()

Developer reference for function render_edit_selected_btn()

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get_report_name()

Developer reference for function get_report_name()

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do_report()

Developer reference for function do_report()

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send_periodic_report_emails()

Developer reference for function send_periodic_report_emails()

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email_collection_request()

Developer reference for function email_collection_request()

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managed_collection_request()

Developer reference for function managed_collection_request()

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email_resource_request()

Developer reference for function email_resource_request()

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send_research_request()

Developer reference for function send_research_request()

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get_research_request()

Developer reference for function get_research_request()

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save_resource_data()

Developer reference for function save_resource_data()

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save_resource_data_multi()

Developer reference for function save_resource_data_multi()

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delete_resource()

Developer reference for function delete_resource()

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get_resource_field_data()

Developer reference for function get_resource_field_data()

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copy_resource()

Developer reference for function copy_resource()

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get_resource_log()

Developer reference for function get_resource_log()

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get_field()

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get_resource_access()

Developer reference for function get_resource_access()

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resource_download_allowed()

Developer reference for function resource_download_allowed()

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get_edit_access()

Developer reference for function get_edit_access()

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can_share_resource()

Developer reference for function can_share_resource()

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copy_locked_data()

Developer reference for function copy_locked_data()

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copy_locked_fields()

Developer reference for function copy_locked_fields()

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get_image_sizes()

Developer reference for function get_image_sizes()

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get_all_image_sizes()

Developer reference for function get_all_image_sizes()

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compile_search_actions()

Developer reference for function compile_search_actions()

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search_filter()

Developer reference for function search_filter()

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search_special()

Developer reference for function search_special()

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get_filter_sql()

Developer reference for function get_filter_sql()

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str_highlight()

Developer reference for function str_highlight()

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get_simple_search_fields()

Developer reference for function get_simple_search_fields()

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get_users()

Developer reference for function get_users()

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get_users_with_permission()

Developer reference for function get_users_with_permission()

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get_usergroups()

Developer reference for function get_usergroups()

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get_usergroup()

Developer reference for function get_usergroup()

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get_user_log()

Developer reference for function get_user_log()

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get_registration_selectable_usergroups()

Developer reference for function get_registration_selectable_usergroups()

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render_table()

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get_featured_collection_resources()

Developer reference for function get_featured_collection_resources()

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render_featured_collections()

Developer reference for function render_featured_collections()

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render_featured_collection()

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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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.

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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`.

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render_radio_buttons_question()

Description render_radio_buttons_question - Used to display a question with radio buttons Parameters Column Type Default Description $label string Label of question $inputname string Name of input field $options array array Array of options (value and text pairs) (eg.

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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.

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 Manage (system) tabs

The article provides guidance on managing system tabs in version 10+ of the system. Tabs can be used by metadata fields and resource types, and to manage them, users should go to Admin > System > Tabs.

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report_has_thumbnail()

The article describes a function called "report_has_thumbnail()" that checks if a report has a "thumbnail" column in its SQL query. The function takes a single parameter, which is the report's SQL query.

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report_process_query_placeholders()

The report_process_query_placeholders() function is used to find and replace a report's query placeholders with their values. It takes two parameters: $query, which is the report's SQL query, and $placeholders, which is an array that maps between a placeholder and its actual value.

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render_resource_view_image()

Description Render image on view.php "access" - Resource access "edit_access" - Resource edit access Parameters Column Type Default Description $resource array Resource data $context array Array with following named elements Return void * Location include/render_functions.

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Brand Guidelines (v10.4+)

The article outlines the brand guidelines for version 10.4 and above. It covers essential information such as logo usage, color palette, typography, and design elements to maintain brand consistency. The guidelines emphasize the correct application of the logo in various formats and backgrounds, specifying clear space requirements and prohibited alterations.

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