Creating assets/attributes

Squiz Matrix Support
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Hi!


Just so you know, I've been using Mysource Classic with Notitia and Frontitia for years so I'm looking for certain features that can relate to Matrix. One is the ability to create custom attributes (in Notitia) that can then be used as keywords in body copy.



I want to create a set of attributes that listings inherit (phone number, suburb, name, description etc).



Or do I need to create each individual listing with unique text for each?



Is there a way to do this? While there are definite similarities between the 2 products, I haven't got a full grasp of the language and architecture used in Matrix as yet. Any help would be appreciated.



Thanks so much

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In Matrix, you would create a custom Metadata Schema with the fields you want and then apply that to your assets. Metadata Schemas are inherited, so if you apply it to an asset "A", any asset created underneath "A" will get the schema too. Then, you can set individual values for each asset to which the schema is applied. An Asset Listing asset is then able to paint the values for each asset while it is listing them.


It is probably worthwhile attending some MySource Matrix training if you're in Australia. The way things are done in Matrix is quite different to how they were done in Classic.

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[quote]In Matrix, you would create a custom Metadata Schema with the fields you want and then apply that to your assets. Metadata Schemas are inherited, so if you apply it to an asset "A", any asset created underneath "A" will get the schema too. Then, you can set individual values for each asset to which the schema is applied. An Asset Listing asset is then able to paint the values for each asset while it is listing them.


It is probably worthwhile attending some MySource Matrix training if you're in Australia. The way things are done in Matrix is quite different to how they were done in Classic.[/quote]



Thanks Avi, this worked a treat! Is there no metadata field available for a URL for web or email? Or do I have to put that in each individual asset?



Thanks again

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You mean a keyword to print the asset's URL? If so, you can use %asset_url% for that.
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Thanks Avi,

Actually no, the URL for a listing such as www.shop.com.au or email sales@shop.com.au

That one's handy though! :)
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You could just use a metadata text field to store these values. There is no specific URL or Email field type though.
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Thanks,

Yeah I did that, so there's no way to make it clickable or define the window etc? When I use this it just comes out as raw text. Any plans to add a url field?
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You can build the link manually using HTML, along these lines: <a href="%asset_metadata_Link_URL%">%asset_metadata_Link_Text%</a>
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and also,

    %asset_metadata_Email_Address%
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Ah, of course!

Thanks again. You're so reliable, Avi!
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Can I get an A-MEN! :P
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[quote]and also,

    %asset_metadata_Email_Address%
[/quote]

Thanks guys, A-MEN to you both!

:lol: