Link Checker
Digest
FAQs
- Does Cascade Server generate Search Engine friendly URLS?
- Search engine friendly, readable URLs are generated automatically according to individual page name and the folder(s) in which it is found. This gives the site a clean and logical structure from the site visitor perspective, as well as makes particular pages within the system easy to find without using the search function. If a user is looking online at the live site and sees a page that needs editing, (s)he will know how to find the page inside the system simply by looking at the URL.
- How do I create Links in Cascade Server?
Dynamic link generation is available in Cascade Server using index blocks. These blocks can be included in page templates, and can be customized to order links however the user requires. Bread crumbs and site maps are also easily added.
External links, or symlinks, can be created in Cascade Server and are treated as assets in the system. This is useful for including External sites in dynamic navigation menus.
Individual links can be inserted into content using the WYSIWYG ‘insert link’ function. These can be links to internal assets, or to outside pages. Users may select where the link is opened (new window, etc.)
- Does Cascade Server check for broken Links?
- All links are automatically checked in the system any time an asset is created, edited, or published. In the case of a broken link, an error message is generated, and users are prompted to correct the link before submitting changes.
Concept
Introduction to Link Checker
The link checker is typically turned on or off, system-wide, by an administrator. Depending on a user's permissions, the checker may be turned on or off at the page level as well.
When turned on, the link checker is invoked after a page edit is committed by clicking the ' Submit' button.
The first field for each broken link shown on this page gives the value of the link as provided by the user. The second field, 'Content', gives the value of any 'alt' attribute within the <a> element. The third field, 'Spec Violation', details the specific type of violation that caused this link to be detected as broken by the link checker, these can include:
- Invalid Image Link - The source specified for the image was not valid or was relative.
- Broken Link - Either the target given by this link is relative or the link is targeting a nonexistent asset.
The user then has several options for handling each broken link:
- Asset Location - A radio button and file chooser allowing the user to choose an asset within the CMS as the target of the link or source for the image.
- File Upload and Destination - A radio button, file upload input field and chooser allowing the user to choose a file on their computer to upload to the folder specified using the chooser. This file will replace the target of the broken link and the link will be automatically rewritten by the CMS to point to the uploaded resource.
- Ignore - A radio button allowing the user to disregard the broken link.
After deciding how best to handle each broken link, the user then clicks the 'Submit' button. At this point, the link checker rewrites links and uploads files as indicated and commits the user's edits.
Technical
Turning Link Checker On and Off Globally (Administrators)
Link-checking can be turned on and off globally (system-wide) by an Administrator. This can be done by navigating to Tools -> Preferences -> Content.
Under the section "Default Data Checks," check the "Link Check" checkbox to enable or uncheck to disable. Then press "Submit" at the bottom of the page to save the changes.
