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Configuring category trees
The category tree field type is useful for selecting metadata tags from a nested tree, particularly where resource subjects follow a hierarchical classification, such as product taxonomy or projects within campaigns.
Table: dynamic_tree_node
The dynamic_tree_node table is a list of nodes used for category trees. It has four columns: ref, resource_type_field, parent, and name. The ref column is an auto-incrementing index, while the resource_type_field column refers to the resource_type_field table.
Creating featured collections
This article explains how to create a featured collection in ResourceSpace, which is a collection of resources that is highlighted on the platform's homepage. The process is similar to creating a public collection, but with an additional step to turn it into a featured collection.
delete_comment
The "delete_comment" function allows for the removal of resource comments by specifying the comment reference. If the comment is part of a hierarchical structure with comments below it, it will be hidden and marked as "Deleted" until lower level items are removed.
User contributions
ResourceSpace allows for user contributions to be managed through user group upload permissions. Trusted uploaders, such as administrators, can add resources without review, while new users must upload their resources in a pending state for review by resource administrators.
Smart featured collections
Smart featured collections are an automated way of collating resources with a common theme.
Advanced workflow
workflow, process, publish, embargo, archive, review,state, status
Simple LDAP
The Simple LDAP plugin enables consistent sign-on (CSO) for ResourceSpace users, allowing them to log in using the same credentials they use to log in to their organisation's network. The plugin has been tested with Microsoft Active Directory and Oracle Directory servers.
Google Vision
The Google Vision API plugin sends images to Google's Cloud Vision API on upload and sets appropriate metadata in pre-configured fields based on what has been recognised in the image. The plugin can be found under the 'Asset processing' category.
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.
Browse bar
ResourceSpace has introduced a browse bar to help users find resources more easily. The bar is a collapsible side tab available from all pages, offering the options to search by resource type, tag, collection or workflow state.
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.
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.
The System Configuration page
The System Configuration Page is a feature in Moodle that can be accessed via the administration menu System category. It allows users to configure many system-wide properties, such as the default system language, timezone, and the appearance of the system.
I'm receiving too many notifications - help!
The article provides instructions on how to control and manage notifications in a system. It explains that notifications can be customized through the personal menu and preferences settings. Users can enable or disable options for receiving notifications via emails, in-system messages, and in-system actions.
get_featured_collections
The "get_featured_collections" function in ResourceSpace allows users to retrieve featured collections (categories) from version 10.3 onwards. The function requires the "parent" parameter, which is the reference of the featured collection's parent.
Supported file formats
Supported file formats
User group config overrides
The article introduces a new feature in version 10.6 called User Group Config Overrides. This feature allows system-wide configurations to be changed for a specific user group, which will then become the default for all users in that group who have not set their own preferences.
CLIP AI Smart Search
The CLIP Visual Search plugin integrates OpenAI's CLIP model into ResourceSpace, enabling powerful visual similarity and natural language image searches based on image content rather than metadata. Features include natural language description searches, finding visually similar images by uploading examples, and detecting duplicates based on visual similarity scores.
get_resource_comments
The article discusses the function "get_resource_comments" which retrieves comments for a specified resource reference. It requires a resource ID as an integer input and can return comments in either tree view or flat view, with the default being tree view.
Metadata field types
This article provides a list of metadata field types that can be used to capture data in an appropriate form for communicating to users what it represents. The list includes text boxes for single-line, multi-line, large multi-line, and formatted text, as well as check box lists, drop-down lists, radio buttons, and date fields.
Collection options
There is a list of options available to you from the collection actions dropdown menu. This menu is present in the collection bar and from the "Manage My Collections" page, as well as on the search page when viewing resources in a collection.
Metadata
ResourceSpace Digital Asset Management System uses embedded and user inserted metadata to describe and track your resources
Fixed list metadata
Article in the ResourceSpace Knowledge Base explaining Concepts about Fixed List Metadata.
Searching in ResourceSpace
The ResourceSpace search feature is a powerful tool that allows users to quickly find the resources they need. Users can start with a broad search and then refine the results to find the most relevant content.
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.
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.
get_field_options
The get_field_options function returns all the available tags or selectable options for a given field. The function takes two parameters: $ref, which is the ID or shortname of the field, and $nodeinfo, which provides extended field option information if set to TRUE.
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.
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.
Coding standards v2.1
The article provides coding standards for developers working on the ResourceSpace project. The standards cover various aspects of coding, including security, documentation, functionality, PHP version, MySQL strict mode, backward compatibility, file format, coding style, indentation, line length, control structures, function calls, function definitions, MySQL statements, readability of code blocks, returning early, and avoiding cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Fixed list fields
ResourceSpace has various metadata field types, including text boxes, check box lists, dropdown lists, date fields, category trees, and radio button lists. Some of these fields can have their options defined by an administrator of the system, and these fields are called fixed list fields.
AI Metadata Generation
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.
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.
toggle_active_state_for_nodes
The article discusses the function "toggle_active_state_for_nodes," available from version 10.4+ and requiring permission "k." It involves toggling nodes' active state, with a list of node IDs as input.
Featured & public collections
Featured Collections are a way to showcase the best and most in-demand content. They can contain a select number of resources and encourage users to browse content by directing them to relevant tags or ideas.
Deleting collections
This article explains how to delete collections in a simple and straightforward manner. Users are unable to delete their default "My Collection", but any other collection can be deleted by going to the "Manage My Collections Page", clicking "Delete" against the collection to be deleted, and confirming the deletion.
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.
Table: collection
This article provides a table that outlines the structure of a collection in ResourceSpace, which is a group of resources. The table includes columns such as ref, name, user, created, public, theme, theme2, theme3, allow_changes, cant_delete, keywords, savedsearch, home_page_publish, home_page_text, home_page_image, session_id, description, type, parent, thumbnail_selection_method, bg_img_resource_ref, and order_by.
Table: node
Table: node