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Learn how to log into CQ5, navigate the system, manage digital assets, and administer sites effectively. This course covers essential topics and tools for content authors and site owners at UC. Master the CQ5 system and enhance your web presence with this comprehensive training program.
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Course Topics • Logging into CQ5 • Introduction to CQ5 • Comparing Collage to CQ5 • Basic Navigation • Digital Asset Management (DAM) • Site Administration (Site Admin) • Help and Contacts
Logging into CQ5 • CQ5 is located on the Web at: CMS.UC.EDU. • Virtual Private Network (VPN) access is required for off-campus connectivity.
Logging into CQ5 Step 1: Point your browser to cms.uc.edu.
Logging into CQ5 Step 2: Enter your Central Login Service Username and Password credentials, click GO.
Who is Involved? • Developers, web communications, and information technology collaborate to launch and sustain CQ5. • Business Core Systems provides training, documentation, and support to content authors. • Content authors maintain sites.
What is the system? • Communiqué 5 (CQ5) Web Content Management (WCM) system. • Produced by Day Software Inc. • Enables authors to add and maintain web content • Replaces Collage
When are sites launched? • Sites are converted over from Collage on a site by site basis. • Site owners are notified well in advance prior to their site conversion. • New sites will be launched in CQ5 which were not in Collage as time progresses.
Where is CQ5 located? • CQ5 WCM is located on the World Wide Web. • Web address: CMS.UC.EDU • Firefox is the preferred browser, although CQ5 does support all operating systems and browsers.
Why is a new system being used? • Collage CMS reached the end of its life cycle and support. • CQ5 WCM provides additional functionality to content authors. • Provides a system to continue the university’s dynamic Web presence.
Basic Navigation Click on the Websites icon to navigate to the site administration area. Click on the Digital Assets icon to navigate to the digital asset manager (DAM).
Basic Navigation Complete tree listing of Websites or Digital Assets contained in CQ5.
Basic Navigation Provides a listing of all pages based on what is selected from the left tree listing.
Basic Navigation The green icon ( ) in the Published column denotes that a page has been activated and lists the date of activation
Basic Navigation The blue icon ( ) in the Modified column denotes that a page has been modified since the last activation and lists the date of modification. The page must be activated again for the changes to be published to the web.
Basic Navigation The orange icon ( ) in the Published column denotes that a page is pending an activation or deactivation.
Basic Navigation The red icon ( ) in the Published column denotes that a page has been deactivated.
BasicNavigation The login in management icon, enables the sign out, preferences, and impersonation functions.
BasicNavigation Click the or icon to toggle between the Websites manager and the Digital Asset manager (DAM).
Basic Navigation The top tool bar provides the specified functions in both the Websites management and the DAM.
BasicNavigation Utilize the search box toperform queries within both the Websites management and the DAM.
Basic Navigation Multiple instances can be opened for smoother function. For instance, eliminate toggling back and forth between the DAM and the site admin by having both open at the same time. DAM Site Admin
Digital Asset Manager Topics • Introduction • Upload • Upload a replacement asset • Open, activate and delete
Introduction • The DAM provides integrated asset: • Storage • Sharing • Distribution • Management • Access
Upload • Assets can be uploaded one by one or in a group. • Ensure names adhere to the asset naming conventions. • Asset can be moved or renamed after being uploaded. • Assets should be deleted if no longer used.
Upload • Only upload images that are less than 1028 pixels in dimension (height or width) • Images should be scaled down to 72 dpi. • Large files or multiple files should be uploaded after business hours (5pm or later).
Help and Contacts • Future questions and inquires can be directed to the following: • UCIT by phone at (513) 556-4357 or via email at HelpDesk@uc.edu • CQ5 Support via email at cqsupport@uc.edu • CQ5 help web site located at www.uc.edu/cms