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Fall-Winter 2025 Software Release Sneak Peek
The Ingeniux CMS Winter 2026 release delivers more than one hundred enhancements that strengthen the DITA Publishing Pipeline, improve publishing transparency, and streamline daily authoring tasks.
As CMS implementations mature, organizations can evolve from flexible default document handling to introducing dedicated governance workflows for PDFs that provide enhancing control, compliance, and...
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March 17, 2026
As CMS implementations mature, organizations can evolve from flexible default document handling to introducing dedicated governance workflows for PDFs that provide enhancing control, compliance, and...
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Winter 2026 Software Release Sneak Peek
December 9, 2025
The Ingeniux CMS Winter 2026 release delivers more than one hundred enhancements that strengthen the DITA Publishing Pipeline, improve publishing transparency, and streamline daily authoring tasks.
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Writing Effective AI Help Text for Better Content and Metadata Generation
August 8, 2025
AI help text is a critical component in generating consistent, high-quality content within the Ingeniux CMS. This article explores the role of AI help text, outlines best practices for writing...
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Writing AI Prompts for Accurate, Targeted, and Optimized Output
August 8, 2025
Effective prompt writing is essential for maximizing the potential of AI-powered tools like the Ingeniux AI Module. This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting clear, goal-oriented...
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Spring-Summer 2025 Software Release Now Available
August 7, 2025
Everything you need to know about the Spring-Summer 2025 release, including new features, knowledge base resources, and step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade.
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Spring-Summer 2025 Software Release Sneak Peek
August 1, 2025
The Spring-Summer 2025 Release introduces major innovations to the AI-driven content management capabilities in the platform.
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Custom Macros vs. Automated Tasks
February 19, 2025
Find out how customer macros differ from custom tabs in Ingeniux CMS development and administration.
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February 18, 2025
Find out how customer macros differ from automated tasks in Ingeniux CMS development and administration.
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February 17, 2025
This article digs into custom macros, a new feature in Ingeniux CMS that extends the functionality of custom hooks, allowing CMS Administrators to execute scripts manually without needing a...
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Custom Macros vs. Custom Hooks
February 13, 2025
Learn about the new customer macros feature in Ingeniux CMS and dig into how they differ from traditional custom hooks.
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Custom Settings for InSite Search in Ingeniux CMS
September 9, 2024
Optimize search functionality in Ingeniux CMS's InSite Search with custom settings. Learn how to fine-tune search indexing, result ranking, and boost performance for a tailored user experience.
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Enhancing Search Accuracy with Ingeniux CMS InSite Search Spellchecker
September 5, 2024
Enhance user satisfaction on your website with Ingeniux CMS's InSite Search spellchecker. Correct misspelled queries, recognize technical jargon, and accommodate regional spelling variations for more...
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Using HiliteFields in your Ingeniux InSite Search Implementation
September 2, 2024
Optimize search result displays in Ingeniux CMS with the HiliteFields feature in InSite Search. Learn how to customize and prioritize specific fields for more relevant and focused search results.
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Working with Search Suggest in InSite Search for Ingeniux CMS
August 29, 2024
Enhance search functionality in Ingeniux CMS with Search Suggest. Learn how real-time suggestions, spellchecker integration, and customizable settings improve user search experience and accuracy.
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Working with Keymatches in InSite Search for Ingeniux CMS
August 26, 2024
Optimize search results in Ingeniux CMS with Keymatch in InSite Search. Learn how to configure and manage Keymatches to guide users to specific content, improving search accuracy and user...
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Working with Synonyms in InSite Search for Ingeniux CMS
August 22, 2024
Enhance search functionality in Ingeniux CMS with synonyms in InSite Search. Learn how to configure and manage synonyms to improve search results, making content more accessible and discoverable.
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Boosting Content in InSite Search with Ingeniux CMS
August 19, 2024
Optimize search results in Ingeniux CMS with InSite Search's Lucene engine. Learn how to use boost values to prioritize content, enhance relevance, and improve user search experiences.
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Working with External Data Sources with InSite Search in Ingeniux CMS
August 15, 2024
Enhance your website's search functionality with Ingeniux CMS InSite Search. Learn how to configure it to index external data sources like file systems, remote websites, and databases, offering users...
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Introducing Ingeniux InSite Search
August 12, 2024
This article aims to provide a detailed overview of Ingeniux InSite Search's capabilities and how it enhances the search experience for Ingeniux CMS users. It serves as an informative guide for...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: Visual Editing Updates
January 9, 2024
In the latest release of Ingeniux CMS, visual editing took a huge leap forward in terms of user experience and extensibility. Here we take a closer look at the new and improved Visual Editor and...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: Page Builder Updates
January 8, 2024
Ingeniux Page Builder is a modular design tool that facilitates the creation of beautiful web pages through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. The latest enhancements in Page Builder bring...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: Custom Macros
January 8, 2024
Custom macros are a new feature in Ingeniux CMS 10.6 that extends the functionality of custom hooks to allow manual triggering of a script. These scripts can automate functions in the CMS, such as...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: OAuth Identities
January 5, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of Content Management Systems (CMS), security and authentication remain of paramount importance. We took a significant leap forward last year with the introduction of...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: Taxonomy Management
January 4, 2024
Taxonomy management is a critical part of content management in the CMS. It allows Site Administrations to create, name, organize, and manage categories, which can be assigned to content items for...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: InSite Search
January 3, 2024
In 2023, InSite Search underwent a major transformation when the popular feature was updated in the release of version 10.6. Let’s dive into what’s changed and how users will experience the new and...
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Looking Back at 2023 Software Release Highlights: AI Module
January 2, 2024
Last year’s Fall Software Release introduced many new features and unveiled an exciting new direction for the product roadmap. One of the buzziest highlights of the release was the introduction of...
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Windows: Installing CMS 10.6 Oxygen Desktop Plugin with Web Launcher
June 21, 2023
Set up the CMS 10.6 Oxygen Web Launcher for Windows machines. Web Launcher automatically configures OAuth identities and CMS connection settings for users.
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MacOS: Installing CMS 10.6 Oxygen Desktop Plugin with Web Launcher
June 21, 2023
Set up the CMS 10.6 Oxygen Web Launcher for Windows machines. Web Launcher automatically configures OAuth identities and CMS connection settinga for users.
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Installing CMS 10.6 Oxygen Desktop Plugin Without Web Launcher
June 21, 2023
Configure CMS 10.6 Connection Settings for the Oxygen Desktop Plugin. The system requires content contributors to configure these settings if they do not install web launcher.
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Backing Up and Restoring RavenDB
June 20, 2023
Access the CMS 105+ Content Store to back up and restore the Raven Database (RavenDB) as needed.
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Preventing DSS 404 Errors on Assets with Special Characters
June 2, 2023
Prevent the DSS from displaying 404 responses for assets with special characters (e.g., "+") in their names.
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Setting Up Google Tag Manager in Ingeniux CMS
April 17, 2023
This guide on how to set up Google Tag Manager in Ingeniux CMS will give you the foundation you need to start using and managing tags on your website.
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Restoring RavenDB.Client 5.2.101 NuGet Package
March 8, 2023
Restore the RavenDB.Client 5.2.101 NuGet package for CMS 10.5.128+ instances.
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Accessing CMS 10.5+ RavenDB Studio
March 8, 2023
Access the Raven Database (RavenDB) Management Studio for CMS 10.5+.
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September 19, 2022
Information and important considerations about how to uninstall a CMS 10.5+ instance and remove its RavenDB service, referenced by its process ID (PID).
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Configuring SAML in Azure Active Directory
February 23, 2022
This article provides administrators with steps to configure SAML in your organization's Azure Active (AD) account and to set up Ingeniux CMS with SAML authentication.
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December 2, 2021
In Ingeniux CMS, you can run reports on all of your content items and major system operations. In this article, we'll explore the different types of reports you can run in the CMS, as well as best...
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Keep Your CMS Organized and Efficient with Page Creation Rules
December 1, 2021
Page Creation Rules help us control the way content is created and managed in the information architecture in the CMS. Their effective use can ensure you keep your site tidy and help content creators...
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Set Up and Manage Publishing Features Like a Pro
October 11, 2021
Ingeniux CMS has many powerful publishing features. Following these tips will help you manage the Ingeniux publishing system according to best practices and ensure your content gets delivered how and...
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Using Ingeniux Worldview: Tips and Tricks
September 13, 2021
Worldview in Ingeniux CMS is a tool that enables content creators to import and export content for translation/localization. We've curated a list of things to consider if you plan to use this feature...
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Moving RavenDB to Separate Server From CMS
August 5, 2021
Information on how to decouple the CMS from the RavenDB. Moving the RavenDB to its own server can minimize negative impacts on CMS performance.
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5 Ways to Use Site Migrator in Ingeniux CMS
August 4, 2021
Site Migrator is an amazing tool that can be used to manage and move content in Ingeniux CMS. In this article, I’ll explore some of the ways you may want to use Site Migrator in your day-to-day.
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Key Considerations When Upgrading to CMS 10.5
August 2, 2021
Determine whether upgrading to CMS 10.5 is right for you and your organization by reviewing changes for RavenDB, asset management prior to CMS 10.x, default Form Builder XSLT asset files, and DSS...
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Best Practices for Using Schema Designer
July 28, 2021
Whether you’re creating new schemas for a brand-new implementation or editing schemas in an existing implementation, following these suggestions should make your job a little easier.
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Tips and Tricks for Successful Asset Management
July 21, 2021
When it comes to success asset management it’s all about preparation, organization, and a solid understanding of key features in the CMS that can help users find and manage the right assets.
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How to Use Workflow to Streamline Your Publishing Process
July 14, 2021
Learn how to design workflows that help content writers, editors, reviewers, and others working in the CMS understand the content production and publishing process and ensure all content goes through...
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June 15, 2021
Administrators can add new, third-party plugins to TinyMCE. Learn more about this process in this article.
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Resolving Raven Database Alerts
May 4, 2021
In this article we demonstrate how to address and delete Raven Database (RavenDB) alerts that display in the CMS 10.3 user interface.
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Managing Cartella Edit Form Fields
April 28, 2021
How to manage custom fields in edit forms for Cartella modules, module items, user profiles,etc.
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Scheduling Lucene Optimization Operations in ISS 2.14+
April 5, 2021
Configure the ISS 2.14+ optimizeSchedule and optimizeTimeout Search settings to schedule the Lucene index optimization timings for the search index.
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Adding Modules to Cartella User Profiles
March 16, 2021
Learn how to add modules of any type (i.e., documents, image galleries, videos) to user profiles in Cartella.
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March 10, 2021
In this article we provide information that will help you to develop overrides, extend import, and update functionality.
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Adding Content with ETL REST API
March 10, 2021
This article provides an example of how to log into the CMS Web API and an example of how to import JSON via the post method.
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March 9, 2021
The ETL tool imports CSV, JSON, and XML data into Ingeniux CMS. Learn more about this process and how to use this tool in this article.
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Memory Tuning for CMS and ContentStore Application Pools
November 13, 2019
How to set the CMS and ContentStore application pools to reduce their memory footprints.
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Shutdown Time Limit for Content Store App Pool
October 7, 2019
How to increase the Shutdown Time Limit for the application pool of your CMS content store.
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Manage Integrated Users in the CMS
September 4, 2019
This article demonstrates how to add and remove users as well as how to reset and change passwords.
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Configuring Cartella as a Service Provider
March 11, 2019
This article demonstrates how to configure Cartella as a Service Provider by setting up saml.config.
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Manually Convert Storage Type from Esent to Voron
May 24, 2018
This knowledge base article provides step-by-step instructions on how to convert a CMS 10 storage type from Esent to Voron.
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Creating Custom 404 Error Page
March 26, 2018
This article outlines how to create a custom 404 error page.
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Index Component Content via Setting in Search.config
February 12, 2018
As of InSite Search 2.8.x, you can set IncludeComponentContentInPage to true within an add tag in Search.config to index content within components.
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Migrate Assets Before Unpacking CMS 9 Pages to CMS 10 Site
January 26, 2018
This article provides instructions about how to handle asset references before unpacking Ingeniux CMS 9.0 pages into a CMS 10 site.
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October 3, 2017
Use the following article to generate Sitemap Protocol XML
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Configuring Index Rebuild Settings During Development
June 26, 2017
Configuring your CMS site to rebuild indexes during site development.
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Configuring Queries Based on Specific Fields in InSite Search
June 1, 2017
InSite Search 2.6.12 and above now has the ability to force all queries to run against a list of defined fields.
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Configuring an Inclusive List of Fields for Matching Fragment Results in ISS
June 1, 2017
InSite Search 2.6.12 and above supports an inclusive list of fields that specifies the order of returned fields within the results set.
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Excluding Published Document Paths or File Types from the InSite Search Index
June 1, 2017
Instructions on configuring your InSite Search implementation to exclude filetypes or specific folder paths within your published Documents assets from being indexed.
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Configuring Document Boost by Facets in InSite Search
June 1, 2017
This article describes how to configure document boost by facets within InSite Search 2.6.12 and above.
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Configure Local User Account for File Replication
May 24, 2017
This article walks you through the steps required to use a local user account for File Replication impersonation settings.
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Additional DSS 10.x and DSS 9.x appSettings
September 8, 2016
This article describes values for the DSS application configuration settings in Web.config.
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Key/Value Pairs in CMS local-appsettings.config
September 8, 2016
This article describes certain CMS key/value pairs found in the local-appsettings.config file.
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Lower Memory Use After Publishes on DSS 9.0 SR5
June 30, 2016
A new DSS web.config setting, TightMemoryControl, can help prevent memory leak after a publish.
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Send Workflow Email as the Advancing User in CMS 9.0 SR5
June 27, 2016
Set up workflow email notifications to send from the email address of the advancing user
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Enable SSL/HTTPS for CMS 10.x or CMS 9.x Sites
June 23, 2016
Enable SSL/HTTPS for a CMS 9.0 or CMS 10.0 Site
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Enable Dependency Mode for Navigations on DSS 10.x and 9.5+
June 22, 2016
Enable Dependency Mode for DSS version 10.x and 9.5+. For navigation building, this mode can help to improve processing and startup times after publish. With Dependency Mode enabled, navigation cache...
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Upgrading CMS 9.0 to Later Service Release
March 21, 2016
How to upgrade a CMS 9.0 instance to the latest service release.
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Upgrade the Newsletters Module on CMS 9.0
August 3, 2015
This KB article details how to upgrade the Newsletters module from 8.0 to 9.0.
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Configure Authentication in Ingeniux CMS
May 11, 2015
How to configure the local-appsettings.config, local-connection-strings.config, and local-membership.config files in Ingeniux CMS.
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Updating the GetQuery Method in CMS 9.0 InSite Search
May 11, 2015
Updating the GetQuery Method in CMS 9.0 InSite Search
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Configure .NET and IIS Prerequisites for CMS V8 on Windows Server 2012/2012 R2
May 5, 2015
This article explains how to configure .NET and IIS prerequisites for CMS 8.0 on Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2.
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About the CMS 8 Dynamic Site Server (DSS) API
April 8, 2014
This article indicates the location of the CMS 8.0 DSS API.
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DSS Content Location Best Practices, How to Move DSS Content to a New Location
February 24, 2014
This article addresses best practices on where to store DSS content and how to move DSS content to a new location.
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Register ASP.NET with IIS Application Pool
February 24, 2014
This article explains how to register ASP.NET with IIS, to fix the 404 error on Page Preview
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Recommended Steps for Optimizing Schema Synchronization in CMS 8
February 13, 2014
Best practices for performing Schema Synchronization in CMS 8
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Preview CMS Content Externally from the CMS Environment
February 13, 2014
This article explains how to Preview content outside of the CMS environment, based on the Publishing Target, by way of a query string. This can be useful for clients who wish to view the page without...
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Customize the Appearance of the CMS Environment
February 12, 2014
How to change the login screen logo and Application Name.
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Authenticate to the CMS using Secure LDAP
October 9, 2013
Additional files are needed to authenticate using Secure LDAP for authentication with the CMS.
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September 11, 2013
This article provides an overview of how to upgrade a Cartella instance from version 3.0 to version 4.0.
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Mobile Video Page Implementation Considerations
July 8, 2013
A description of technology and implementation code that is capable of streaming videos across mobile platforms and browsers.
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Force Desktop Override on Mobile Pages
July 8, 2013
It is a common feature in mobile implementations to integrate a link that allows a user to view a mobile page in its full desktop version. The rather swift integration of setting cookies is explained...
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Upgrade 8.0 MVC Site to Latest Service Release
April 30, 2013
This article explains how to upgrade an MVC CMS implementation to the latest service release.
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Configure Exports for a DSS Site
November 13, 2012
CMS 8.0 introduced a new run-time server, the Dynamic Site Server (DSS). This article explains how to configure XML exports for a DSS site.
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Upload a CMS Site Copy to the Ingeniux FTP
September 18, 2012
Uploading a copy of your CMS site to the Ingeniux FTP server.
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Publish Structured URLs in Lowercase
September 13, 2012
How to publish structured URLs in lowercase.
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Create Local Accounts for CMS Authentication
September 13, 2012
In the event that authentication is not configured or functioning, you can create local accounts.
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September 8, 2012
How to set up and configure custom 301 redirects in CMS 7.0
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August 30, 2012
In place of the old PeerSync model, CMS 8.0 uses Ingeniux Site Sync to replicate files from the CMS to the Dynamic Site Server. This article describes how to configure replication.
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Upgrade an MVC Site to CMS 8.0 DSS
August 30, 2012
CMS 8.0 features a new run-time server, the Dynamic Site Server (DSS). This article describes how to convert a CMS 7.5 MVC site running on the previous Run-Time server to a CMS 8.0 MVC site running...
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Globally Export Elements and Attributes
October 19, 2011
In CMS V7.5, users can globally export elements and attributes.
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Permanently Remove Users From Cartella
May 16, 2011
Deleted users are not removed from the Cartella database. To permanently remove deleted users, you must purge them.
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May 9, 2011
Manually add users to the CMS by modifying the users.xml file.
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Change Default Paste Option in TinyMCE
April 20, 2011
Edit the TinyMCE config file to allow a user defined set of markup tags.
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Set Up Email Notifications During Workflow Changes
April 6, 2011
Edit the TinyMCE config file to allow a user defined set of markup tags.
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March 18, 2011
Edit the TinyMCE config file to allow a user defined set of markup tags.
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Exclude Images, Documents, Media, and PreBuilt Directories from Publish
July 20, 2010
How to excluding Images, Documents, Media, and PreBuilt directories from publish | Provides steps recommended to cut down on overall publish time.
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Query for "Publish As" Page Names
July 20, 2010
How to query for "Publish As" page names | Describes the XPath query to use in the Administrator Client reports
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Specify a Particular Publishing Target in Workflow
July 20, 2010
How to specify a particular publishing target in workflow | Steps to specify a particular publishing target in workflow.
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July 20, 2010
Follow these steps to permanently delete a page from a site.
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Roll Back a Site to a Previous Version
July 20, 2010
Follow these steps in the rare instance an upgrade causes the Design-Time or Run-Time site to become unstable.
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Restore an Ingeniux CMS Site From an \xml Backup
July 20, 2010
When replacing server hardware or recovering from a system failure, it may be necessary to restore a CMS Design-Time site. Learn how to set up an Ingeniux CMS site from a backup of an \xml directory.
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January 5, 2010
The igxurlmap.xml file keeps track of which structured URL maps to which xID in the site. Every time a new page is created, it is given a new unique xID. This poses a problem when existing pages are...
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Configure a CMS 8.x Site for HTTPS/SSL
January 5, 2010
How to configure a CMS Site for HTTPS/SSL | Outlines the necessary steps to configure your CMS site for HTTPS/SSL.
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January 5, 2010
The customTabs.xml file is used to display additional customizable tabs in the Ingeniux CMS. These tabs can be used to browse internal or external URLs that may be helpful to authors or...