XML Block
Digest
An XML Block is a reusable piece (block) of content stored as well-formed, static XML. These blocks are particularly useful when there is a large amount of XML that must be styled and included on one or more pages of a website.Concept
Once a user creates a block in Cascade, he or she can reuse that content and apply it to a region in a template, Configuration Set, or page. If desired, users can also style the block with an XSLT Format.
If a block is applied at the template level, the block content will appear in all pages using that template.
If a block is assigned at the configuration level (see Configuration Set), the block will appear in any pages using that configuration.
Therefore, a single change to one of these blocks will be present across all pages of the site that make use of the block.
Technical
Creating an XML Block
To create an XML block:
- In the Home area, select New ->Default -> Block.
- Select the type of block you are creating. In this case, it will be XML Block. This is the second option on the list.
- On the Content pane:
Enter the XML desired.
- On the Metadata pane:
Enter the Metadata desired. If certain metadata fields are set to display "inline", these will display in the Content pane. - On the System pane:
Type in the System Name of the new XML block.
The Parent Folder is where the block is stored. It is suggested and preferred to store all blocks in a central or common location.
- Click Submit to save your block
XML blocks may be edited or deleted by selecting the block and choosing the appropriate tab.
More on XML Blocks for Administrators and Managers
An XML block is defined by the following WSDL:
An XML block contains XML content via the "xml" field.