Tom-
Why not use a seperate interface to "generate" the link. For example, if you
need to link another content item in the system. Provide the user a method
of looking that item up, then programatically generate a link for them to
copy. They can then insert that link into the system via the regular wysiwyg
(i still have to say that out to spell it. anyone else?)
anyways. that should allow you to provide any link type you need to your
business users.
hope this helps
jason.
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Briscoe
To: Spectra-Talk
Sent: 2/28/2001 5:42 PM
Subject: Link Management
I've been thinking.
My primary use for Spectra is content management to help unload most of
the day to day edits for my company's public site. Generally, I see
this working wonderfully with the exception of "in-context" links.
Other sectional links I am able to automate through the Site Layout
Model or possibly keywords. But for links within the running text of a
page ("Blah blah. blah. Click here."), the link must be made with the
in-browser HTML editor.
That's where the problem lies. Creating a link within the HTML editor
requires the business user to know and input a URL. I'm able to create
a simple, low knowledge interface up to that point then it breaks down.
Is this just a fact of life? Or is there a better way?
I'm not looking for a technical answer here as much as to inquire how
others handle the issue and theoretical solutions.
Tom Briscoe
Web Developer, AVP
Compass Bank
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.compassweb.com/
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