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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.
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.
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.
Database schema
Database schema for ResourceSpace.
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Track field history
The track field history plugin is a tool that allows users to easily view the history of metadata for a resource by breaking it down by field. Users can select which fields to track and a History link will be placed next to those fields on the resource details panel of the resource view page.
Feedback
The Feedback plugin adds a user feedback function to the header for all users. Once enabled, users will be prompted to answer a configurable feedback form, and responses to these forms are stored in a CSV file inside the feedback plugin folder on the server.
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Site content
All text strings in ResourceSpace can be customised from the Manage content area.
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.
Meta append
The Meta Append plugin allows users to add a timestamp and daily upload number to each resource they contribute. The plugin automatically applies the user-defined timestamp and upload number to the selected field, which can be configured in the plugin settings.
Conditional terms
Montala has launched a plugin that enables users to make acceptance of terms and conditions necessary prior to downloading certain resources based on their metadata. The plugin configuration allows users to select a metadata field value which, when met, will require the terms to be accepted.
Grant edit
The Grant Edit plugin allows administrators to grant edit access to a user or user group for the metadata of a resource they would not normally have permission to edit. Plugin settings determine which user group has the ability to grant edit access to the resource and to remove access previously granted.
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.
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.
Format chooser
This plugin allows you to choose different formats when downloading files which are generated on the fly.
Adobe link
This plugin allows you to import files from ResourceSpace directly into Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Background information
ResourceSpace is a fully featured Digital Asset Management Solution released under an Open Source License
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.
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.
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Integrating with BrandStencil
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Push metadata
The article explains how to display related resources alongside resource metadata on the resource view page. By default, related resources appear as thumbnails in a panel located below the resource metadata.
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.
Integrating with Uppy Companion
Uppy Companion is an open-source server application that can be linked to the Uppy uploader used by ResourceSpace. It allows users to select files directly from sources such as Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive without having to download the files locally first.
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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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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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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OpenAI Image Editing
The OpenAI image editing plugin is integrated with DALL-E 2 to enable AI image editing within ResourceSpace. Users can access the editing option in the resource tools on the resource view page. The plugin requires the OpenAI GPT plugin to be enabled with a valid key.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refine results
The article discusses the addition of a filter bar above search results to allow for further filtering within the result set. This feature allows users to type in more relevant keywords and extra information into the "further results" field to keep filtering results.
Propose changes
The article explains how users who cannot edit a resource can propose changes to its metadata to administrators. The administrators can then approve or reject these changes. To submit a change, the user must navigate to a resource page and click "Propose Changes" in Resource Tools.
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.
Smart featured collections
Smart featured collections are an automated way of collating resources with a common theme.
License manager
Adds the capability to manage resource licensing via the resource view page.
Embed video
This article provides instructions on how to embed a video in an external site using an HTML script. The process involves browsing to the configured resource type, selecting "Embed" next to the video resource, and copying the HTML code to paste into the other site's source.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Video bookend
ResourceSpace has introduced a new feature called Video Bookend, which allows users to add opening and closing image slides to a video stored in ResourceSpace. To use this feature, users need to upload their slides as alternative files for the video resource.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advanced workflow
workflow, process, publish, embargo, archive, review,state, status
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
send_statistics()
Developer reference for function send_statistics()
Brand Guidelines (v10.5+)
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.
txt2html()
Developer reference for function txt2html()