The functions described on this page are part of theAmetys Plugin link directory documentation page (installed by default in the Ametys demo application).

The "Link Directory" service displays a list of links on one or more themes.
Links are created in the Link Directory tool. For more information, see the Ametys Link Directory documentation page.

Add service

Select a site page and a zone of your choice. Go to the "Add a service" menu and click on "Link directory".

Service configuration

ParameterDescriptionMandatory
TitleService titleNo
ThemesTheme selection. Only links belonging to at least one of the themes will be displayed.No
Display custom links

Check this box if you wish to display links specific to the logged-in user.

By default, if this box is checked, an "Add a favorite" link will allow a logged-in user to define a URL.

No

 

Personalized links theme

Select a theme to be associated with links specific to the logged-in user.
From version 2.6 !

No

Customizable

Check this box if you wish to make link display customizable by logged-in visitors.
By default, if this box is checked, a "Customize" link will allow a logged-in user
to redefine the order in which links are displayed.

Please note that this option may reduce page performance.

No

Display urlsCheck this box to displayurl linksNo
Show themesCheck this box to display link themesNo
DisplayChoice of service rendering.
Depends on the graphic charter used.
Yes

Overview

The graphic rendering of the service depends on the graphic charter used. Here are a few previews of the service using the demo chart.

Default rendering with theme display

Thumbnail rendering with "Customize" link

In this view, if the service contains more than 7 links, a "plus" icon is displayed. Clicking on the icon displays the following links.

If the user is logged in, the "Customize" link allows the user to select which links will be displayed first in the list.
The choice is saved in the user preferences and will be respected the next time the user logs in.

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