Create a Reference


Overview

A reference is a navigation link to an existing internal page, file or folder in Cascade CMS. If you need a link to an external page (i.e. catalog.csueastbay.edu, google.com, etc.), please see External Navigation Links. Reference links show up on the left navigation in interior pages.

Please note: even though this tutorial shows linking to a PDF on the SideNav, it is not a best practice.  You can do it, but it is always preferred to create HTML pages for your content (Add Content > Page) for accessibility, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), mobile-friendliness and overall usability. 

How To Create a Reference Link?

  1. Log into and select your site.
  2. Navigate to the page or file to which the Reference will be linked.

    navigate to asset

  3. Select Edit

    select edit image

  4. Add title to Title Field in Metadata Tab.
    Note: The Title name will be the navigation title.

    Add Title to Asset

  5. Select Preview Draft.

    select save and preview

  6. After previewing changes made on your draft, select Submit

    select submit

  7. Enter Comments for changes made.

    enter comments in comments box

  8. Select Check Content & Submit to add changes to your site.

    select check content and submit

  9. Select the Check Box.

    select check box

  10. Select the More.

    Select More

  11. Select Reference.

    Select Reference

  12. Add the Reference Name which is also the system name.
    Note: Reference names should ONLY consist of lower case letters and dashes. Avoid using numbers for date or the version number.

    Reference Name

  13. Select the Placement Folder where the reference would be located.

    Placement Folder

  14. Select Submit.

    Select Submit

  15. When you're ready to go live, the last step is to Publish the Changes.