Add/Modify Channel

 

Overview

Enter the information for the Channel. This information can be obtained when arranging content with a channel provider.

 

Modify Channel

 

Find this page

Step 1                 Click Manage Channels from the Portal Areas section of the System Control Panel.

Step 2                 Click Channel from the action bar or Properties for a channel in the list.

 

Fields

The table below details the entry fields on the Add Channel page and the Modify Channel: Channel page.

 

Field

Description

Edit Channel

Title:[r]

Enter a title for the Channel.

Description:

Enter a description for the Channel.

Image Source:

Enter the source for an image to place in the module.

Image Links:

Enter the external link to the Channel.

Data Source:[r]

Enter the link to the data feed, for example, a .rss file.

Update Frequency:

Select how often the Channel is updated.

Last Updated:

The date the Channel was last updated appears.

Refresh Cache on Submit

Check this box to refresh the cache immediately after clicking Submit. If this box is not checked, the next refresh will occur at the next scheduled refresh interval.

 

 


 



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