CommonSpot supports both Global and Local Custom Elements, to give you flexible control over data use, reuse, security, and indexing at your site. Both Element types enable:
Each type has specific advantages and disadvantages. There are no clear-cut rules for all scenarios, but here are some general features and usage guidelines for creating and editing Custom Elements.
Global Custom Elements |
Local Custom Elements |
Use Global Custom Elements
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Use Local Custom Elements
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Authors either add a new data record or select from an existing data record to display Global Element on a page. Global Custom Elements:
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Local Custom Elements behave much like standard CommonSpot Elements:
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Once you create Custom Elements for your site, use the Type drop down in the Manage Elements dialog to filter for Standard, Local, and Global Custom Elements.
Related Links
You can download PDF versions of the Content Contributor's, Administrator's, and Elements Reference documents from the support section of paperthin.com (requires login).
For technical support: