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Ingeniux Article: Fall-Winter 2025 Software Release Sneak Peek

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.

Ingeniux Article: Why PDF Governance Matters

Why PDF Governance Matters

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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Why PDF Governance Matters

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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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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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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Custom Macros vs. Custom Tabs

February 18, 2025

Find out how customer macros differ from automated tasks in Ingeniux CMS development and administration.

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Understanding Custom Macros

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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Working With Custom Hooks: OnEntitySave

September 25, 2023

This custom hook is a method for capturing all "saves" for CSAPI entities (e.g., pages, assets, users, system options). See how this hook is used in the CMS and learn about the important things to...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnPublishComplete

September 13, 2023

Unlike other before and after hooks, this custom hook is not triggered by an action, but rather waits for the action to be completed before it is triggered. Learn how to employ this hook to augment...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnBeforePublish

September 13, 2023

Publishing in the CMS is the final step to sending content out to an external environment, usually to an Ingeniux DSS. Learn how this custom hook can be employed to avoid publishing mistakes.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnWorkflowAdvanceAsset

September 12, 2023

Workflows in the CMS are designed to navigate content teams through a controlled editorial process. In this article, we take a look at how custom hooks can be utilized to enhance the action of...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnWorkflowAdvance

September 12, 2023

Workflows in the CMS are designed to navigate content teams through a controlled editorial process. In this article, we take a look at how custom hooks can be utilized to enhance the action of...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnUndoCheckOutAsset

July 26, 2023

The undo check out action replaces the checked out version of an asset with the state it was in when it was last checked in. This custom hook can save you from falling into the traps sometimes...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnRollbackAsset

July 25, 2023

The rollback action replaces the checked out version of an asset with the state it was in at an earlier time in history. This custom hook can save you from falling into the traps sometimes associated...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnRenameAsset

July 24, 2023

Naming conventions are an often overlooked but very important aspect of organized CMS management. This custom hook can help your team use the correct naming conventions everytime and understand if an...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnMoveAsset

July 17, 2023

Moving an asset in the Asset Tree can sometimes have unforeseen consequences. Find out how this custom hook can help you track moved assets and alert relevant parties of the change.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnMarkForPublishAsset

July 10, 2023

Marking a content item for publish is a crucial step in the publishing process. This custom hook can help administrators control how assets are published - and who is allowed to publish them.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnEmptyAssetRecycleFolder

July 3, 2023

When the Recycle Folder is emptied, all content that it once held is permanently deleted. Use this custom hook to guard yourself from the accidental loss of important assets.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnDeleteAsset

June 26, 2023

Having rules around how and when a content item is deleted is important to the successful management of any CMS. In this article, we explore how this custom hook can be used to set paramaters around...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCopyAsset

June 19, 2023

There are many reasons users may need to copy assets - and much potential for chaos if there is not a system in place to keep things organized. Learn how this custom hook can help site administrators...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnAssignAsset

June 12, 2023

Assigning an asset to a user or group allows them to make changes to the asset. We explore how this custom hook can help provide boundaries around how assets are assigned.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCheckOutAsset

June 5, 2023

Checking out an asset in the Asset Tree is a common action and a necessary step in the editing process in the CMS. We explore how - and why - paramaters might be set on the action of checking out an...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCheckInAsset

May 29, 2023

Checking in an asset in the Asset Tree is a common action and a necessary step in the go-live process in the CMS. We explore how - and why - paramaters might be set on the action of checking in an...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnAssetCategorizationChange

May 22, 2023

Taxonomy categories can be applied to content items in the CMS and are primarily used for querying, filtering, and sorting content on a website. We look at how this custom hook can be used to set...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnPageCategorizationChange

May 15, 2023

Taxonomy categories can be applied to content items in the CMS and are primarily used for querying, filtering, and sorting content on a website. We look at how this custom hook can be used to set...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCategoryRenamed

May 8, 2023

Taxonomy categories can be applied to content items in the CMS and are primarily used for querying, filtering, and sorting content on a website. We look at how this custom hook can be used to set...

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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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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCategoryDeleted

April 17, 2023

The taxonomy system is a major contributing factor to the functionality of content on a web site, and deleting categories can cause unforeseen issues. We examine how to use this custom hook to...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCategoryCreated

April 14, 2023

In the Taxonomy Tree users can create, rename, move, and delete categories. We explore how the OnCategoryCreated custom hook can be employed to maintain consistency in your taxonomy when working in...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnMoveTaxonomy

April 10, 2023

The taxonomy system in the Ingeniux CMS is a hierarchical structure of categories used for querying, filtering, and sorting content. We look at how the OnMoveTaxonomy custom hook can be used to...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnPasteSpecial

March 23, 2023

Copy/paste is one of the most commonly used actions in the Site Tree. Learn how to enhance this seemingly simple functionality with the OnPasteSpecial custom hook.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnMove_Page

February 17, 2023

Location of a Content Item within the Site Tree can have a huge impact, directly effecting things like URL structure for example. In this article we explore some ways to safeguard the integrity of...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnUpload

January 4, 2023

This custom hook can help you keep your asset tree clean and organized - and ensure your team adheres to standards.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnEmptyRecycleFolder

January 2, 2023

When a user deletes an item from the Site Tree it is moved to the Recycle Folder. A CMS administrator may want to have scripts developed for this hook to prevent important content from being removed...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnRollback

December 14, 2022

Performing a rollback on a content item in the Site Tree reverts the content item to a previous version. Learn how to enhance this custom hook to meet business requirements and avoid content...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnMarkForPublish

December 7, 2022

Marking for publish is one of the most important actions in the CMS because it determines which content items can be published to the live site(s). Learn how to work with this custom hook.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCopy

July 22, 2022

When working in the CMS, it is a fairly common practice for users to copy and paste content items in the Site Tree. Use this custom hook to help users avoid common mistakes and oversights.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnDelete

July 22, 2022

There are many good reasons to enhance this custom hook to meet site requirements - including security and legality. Learn more about how this custom hook can help you avoid accidentally deleting the...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCheckOut

July 18, 2022

Checking out a Site Tree content item enables a user to take possession of the content item and edit it. Learn how to customize and extend this functionality in the custom hook.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnCheckIn

July 18, 2022

In the CMS, checking in a content item in the Site Tree commits to history the working (checked out) version of the state of the edit form fields. Learn how to customize and extend this functionality...

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnAssign_Page

July 11, 2022

Assigning a page or component in the CMS changes the user or group that is allowed to access the content item. Learn how to customize and extend this functionality in the custom hook.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnRename

June 6, 2022

The OnRename custom hook is triggered when a page, component, or folder is renamed in the Site Tree. Follow along as we demonstrate how to customize and extend this functionality.

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Working With Custom Hooks: OnNew

May 30, 2022

Become familiar with one of the most commonly used custom hooks in the system. The OnNew custom hook is fired when a new item is created in the Site Tree.

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Working With Custom Hooks in Ingeniux CMS

May 23, 2022

Custom hooks have the potential to enhance and streamline daily processes in the CMS and facilitate user productivity. In this series, we take a look at how custom hooks can be used in the Ingeniux...

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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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Using Reporting Effectively

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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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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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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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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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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Creating Custom 404 Error Page

March 26, 2018

This article outlines how to create a custom 404 error page.

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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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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