In Cascade CMS, assets such as pages, files and folders have three key identifiers: Filename, Title and Display Name. This article provides a concise explanation of these identifiers and their usage.
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Filenames
A Filename identifies an asset within its parent folder in Cascade CMS.
Example: For a webpage about NMSU's biology department, an appropriate filename might be "biology-department.html".
Use lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores.
Example: Use "nmsu-campus-map.pdf" instead of "NMSU Campus Map.pdf".
Avoid using special characters or spaces as this may cause issues with web browsers and URLs.
You will see the prompts below when adding a new page, a new folder, or uploading a new file.
When naming a folder:
When naming a page:
When naming a file:
A file's name is the last part of its URL in the web address generated to lead users to that file.
Only use lowercase characters. No spaces are allowed.
IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT change the Filename of your files and folders after they have been published. (For information on changing/editing your Filename, click here.)
Instead, change the Title or Display Name.
Titles
The Title is an optional identifier that provides a descriptive name for the asset.
Example: For the "biology-department.html" page, an appropriate title might be "NMSU Biology Department".
To set or modify a Title, locate the Title field in the asset's metadata settings and enter the desired text.
Titles display the name of an asset in search results, browser tabs and bookmarks.
You can remove a page or an asset from automatic navigation menus by deleting the Title.
Display Names
The Display Name is another optional identifier that serves as the visible name of an asset within Cascade CMS.
Example: For the "biology-department.html" page, an appropriate display name might be "Biology Department".
Display Names can include spaces and special characters.
To set or modify a Display Name, locate the Display Name field in the asset's metadata settings and enter the desired text.
Change Settings
To see the Display Names in the Site Directory, you need to change the Profile Settings. Instructions below.
Click User Menu and select Settings.
Check Show asset’s Title or Display Name if available.
Click Submit.
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