Basic Training

Basic training information to get started using the UNK content management system (Cascade Server) to update UNK webpages.

How to get access to create and edit webpages
 In order to be given access to specific department webpages and folders a request must be sent to the web services coordinator (webmaster@unk.edu) from t...
Wed, 24 Aug, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Login
Login – link will be in footer of the website or you can go to http://unkcms-app.unk.edu:8080/   Your login credentials will be the same as your...
Fri, 10 Jun, 2016 at 4:41 PM
The Dashboard
The Dashboard is your home screen in Cascade Server. You can reach the dashboard by clicking the home link in the top left corner.   The Das...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Add Content Menu and Page Types
To create a new page click the “Add Content” button in the top left corner of the particular site you are editing. Make sure to select the folder you ...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 2:42 PM
Parent Folder & Inline Metadata
Parent folder is the first item you see when creating any new page type. Parent Folder is the location where your file or page is going to save. Make sure...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 2:46 PM
What you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) Editor
All page types contain the WYSIWYG editor and the editor can be found on both the new content and edit screens. The WYSIWYG editor is very similar to a...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 2:59 PM
Inserting Images via the WYSIWYG editor
To insert images, you will click on the image icon (picture of mountainms). When you click the insert image icon you will see the following: ...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 3:04 PM
Inserting Video via the Wysiwyg Editor
Inserting video is very simple. Simply click the insert video icon (film strip). The video will be placed wherever your cursor is placed. You can select f...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 3:12 PM
Standard Page
Standard page has 3 options content layout standard, accordion, and tab.   Accordion option has all of the same initial settings as the standard page opt...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 3:28 PM
Saving Drafts, Submitting, and Publishing Content
There are two ways to save pages and assets. These include drafts and submitting content. Save & Preview is what saves a draft.Drafts are a tempora...
Wed, 29 Aug, 2018 at 3:47 PM