-!Categories
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-^NB: the categories system has been largely replaced with the ((Pigeonholes)) module.^
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+!! General Description |
+Using Categories Pacakge is a way to classify Bitweaver content objects (like blogs, image galleries, articles, polls, forums, wiki pages, file galleries and so on). Users with appropriate permissions can define an unlimited, hierarchically organized set of categories which can function like a table of contents for the whole site. Any object can then be added to one or many categories. Users can then browse by category. Depending on the settings, category listings can be displayed in a side module, above or below the content. |
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-__General Description__
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-Categories are a way to classify butweaver objects, including blogs, image galleries, articles, polls, forums, wiki pages, file galleries.
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+!! Permissions |
+Ideally, permissions could be applied to categories so that objects in a certain category can only be seen by designated user groups. "Permissions to Categories" is not possible in Bitweaver version 1.3. However, it is possible with the alternative categorization system ((PigeonholesPackage|Pigeonholes Package)). |
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-Those with appropriate permissions can define an unlimited, hierarchically organized set of categories which can function like a table of contents for the whole site. Any object can then be added to one or many categories.
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+!! Alternatives |
+__Categories Package has been largely replaced by the newer and better ((PigeonholesPackage)), possibly combined with ((ProtectorPackage)).__ Other means to sort content include: |
+* ((WikiPackage|Structures)) (alias Wiki Books) are like categories specific to the Wiki Package. |
+* ((ArticlesPackage|Topics)) are like categories specific to the Articles Package. |
+* ((bitweaverArchitecture|Modules)) are the customizable boxes on the left, right, bottom, and top of the main content area. |
+* ((NexusPackage|Menus)) are usually placed in modules. |
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-Users can then browse by category. Depending on the settings, category listings can be displayed in a side module, above or below the content.
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+!! Functions and features |
+''This content is copied from doc.tikiwiki.org, as the Categorization Package was originally ported from there. It should only be used for comparison purposes.'' |
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-Permissions can be applied to categories so that objects in a certain category can only be seen by designated user groups.''Applying permissions to categories is relatively new to tikiwiki, and in the process of documenting these pages, i'm going to find out all you need to know about that. :) ''
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-By changing the theme from one category to the next it is possible to create visually distinct "zones" in a tikiwiki site.
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-^NB: Categories are only one way to sort content. other means include:
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-((Structures)) - are similar to and mostly replaced by categories, but still exist as a feature.
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-((Topics)) - are like categories specific to the ((articles)) feature.
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-((Modules)) - are the customizable boxes on the left and right of the main content area in tikiwiki, that can hold content that stays the same as users navigate the site.
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-((Menus)) - are usually placed in modules and are a separate feature from categories. (although you can get categories to display as a menu using plugins)^
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--=Key Functioning and sub-features=-
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+__Key Functioning__ |
* Organize categories in a tree hierarchy with unlimited subcategories.
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* Assign objects to one or many categories
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* Administrators can apply different permissions to different categories.
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* Administrators can apply different themes to different categories.
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-* Deep search into subcategories from the
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+* Deep search into subcategories from the search form |
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-Related Plugins
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+__Related Plugins__ |
* PluginCategory - creates a table of contents using categories.
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* PluginCatpath - creates a "breadcrumbs" trail
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* PluginCatorphans - displays uncategorized pages.
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--=Related Links=-
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-* ((Categories User)) - explains how to navigate and search categories
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-* ((Categories Admin)) - how to set up categories, and apply themes and permissions
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-* ((Categories Details)) - plugins, tweaks and other technical details. |