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update_disk_usage()

Developer reference for function update_disk_usage()

update_disk_usage_cron()

Developer reference for function update_disk_usage_cron()

get_total_disk_usage()

Developer reference for function get_total_disk_usage()

Checksums are a sequence of numbers and letters that are produced by running a file through an algorithm that uses a cryptographic hash to create a unique identifier. Even the slightest change in the original file will produce a different checksum, making them useful for ensuring file integrity and preventing resource duplication.

A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Curation: Tools and Techniques

Explore the world of digital curation. Learn about the concepts, tools, and techniques used to curate and preserve historical and culturally significant assets.

upload_multipart

The "upload_multipart" function allows users to upload files using HTTP multipart to an existing resource. This function is available from version 10.2+ of the software. The function requires several variables to be provided, including the ID of the resource, a boolean value to indicate whether to process embedded metadata, a boolean value to indicate whether to re-process the existing file, and the file to be uploaded.

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.

User preferences

The article provides instructions on how to access user preferences on a website. Users can click on the user profile icon at the top right of the screen and select "Preferences" to make changes to the functionality and interface available to them.

Query caching

Query caching is a technique that can be used to cache the results of selected queries to disk. This is useful where the same query is likely to be called a large number of times, for example, queries that are common across several pages and the same for large groups of users.

ResourceSpace messages

ResourceSpace uses messages to ensure that notifications are prominently displayed so that important messages are not overlooked. A counter next to the user's profile will increase to indicate the activity as new messages are received.

get_resource_path

The get_resource_path function returns a URL or file path for a resource file. It takes several parameters, including the ID of the resource or an array of resource IDs, a flag indicating whether a file path should be returned instead of a URL, the size of the requested file, and whether the path should be generated if it does not yet exist on disk.

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.

User resource requests

ResourceSpace allows users to request access to restricted resources. The request mode setting on the user group determines what happens with the request. If the request mode is set to email only, an email is sent to the administration notification address containing the request details.

API

ResourceSpace implements a RESTful API that returns JSON. All requests must be signed using a shared private key specific to each user. This can be performed via GET or POST.

Configuring email and messaging

This article provides guidance on how to configure email and messaging settings in ResourceSpace. To change the email address that system emails are sent from, users should navigate to Admin > System > System configuration and change the 'Email from address'.

Table: resource

The article provides a table of the resource, which is the central record within ResourceSpace mapping to a single asset/file. The table includes various columns such as ref, title, resource_type, has_image, is_transcoding, hit_count, new_hit_count, creation_date, rating, user_rating, user_rating_count, user_rating_total, country, file_extension, preview_extension, image_red, image_green, image_blue, thumb_width, thumb_height, archive, access, colour_key, created_by, file_path, file_modified, file_checksum, request_count, expiry_notification_sent, preview_tweaks, geo_lat, geo_long, mapzoom, disk_usage, disk_usage_last_updated, file_size, preview_attempts, modified, last_verified, integrity_fail, and lock_user.

overquota()

Developer reference for function overquota()

delete_config_option()

Description Delete entry from the user_preferences table completely (instead of setting to blank via set_config_option). Used by system preferences page when deleting a file to allow fallback to value (if set) in config.

iiif_get_canvases()

Developer reference for function iiif_get_canvases()

ps_query()

Description Execute a prepared statement and return the results as an array. Parameters Column Type Default Description $sql string The SQL to execute $parameters string array An array of parameters used in the SQL in the order: type, value, type, value.