Once you complete this video, you’ll be able to confidently reorder classes, units, and individual content items within your content management system. You’ll learn how to move items, folders, and entire classes to customize the sequence of your content with just a few clicks. The demo shows how to update the order both during content creation and after the fact, ensuring your workflow stays organized and flexible. By mastering these tools, you’ll have full control over the structure and flow of your content.
Following are the key things you will be able to do after you watch this demo:
Reordering Content Items 0:10
Josh Lomelino explains the ability to reorder classes, units, and content, emphasizing the flexibility to sequence content.
Users can reorder content items within a folder (unit) or move entire folders and classes.
The process of reordering content involves specifying an order number for new items or leaving it blank for automatic placement at the end of the unit.
Users can reorder content items by selecting a class, navigating to a unit, and using the "reorder content" feature.
Shuffling Content Items 2:49
Josh demonstrates how to shuffle content items within a unit by selecting specific items and reordering them.
He creates a screenshot as a reference to ensure he can revert changes if needed.
The interface allows users to move items to different positions, with a zero indicating the first position in the sequence.
Accidental duplicates are handled by the system, ensuring a sequential process and proper reordering.
Refreshing and Verifying Changes 4:48
Josh refreshes the page to verify that the reordered content items are in the correct sequence.
He demonstrates the process of reordering content items in a different class to show the flexibility of the system.
Users can modify the order number of content items directly or use the "reorder content" feature for more control.
The system automatically updates the order of content items, ensuring a seamless reordering process.
Reordering Units 6:18
Josh explains how to reorder units within a class, using the "reorder units" feature.
He demonstrates moving a unit to a different position in the sequence, with all related content items moving accordingly.
The process involves selecting a class, navigating to the desired unit, and reordering the units.
Users can update the sequence of units to better organize their content flow.
Handling Class Reordering 7:49
Josh mentions the need to reorder classes only if the home page of classes requires a different sequence.
The process of reordering classes is similar to reordering units and content items.
Users can update the order of classes to reflect their preferred sequence.
The system provides flexibility in managing the flow of content, units, and classes.
Summary and Next Steps 8:43
Josh summarizes the various ways to reorder content, units, and classes, emphasizing the flexibility of the system.
He concludes the demo by mentioning the next topic, which is about locking and unlocking content.
The demo aims to showcase the powerful automation and flexibility of the content management system.
Users are encouraged to explore the different features to optimize their content organization and workflow.