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| Question | How do I set up the system scheduler in Composr? |
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| Answer | The system scheduler is crucial for scheduled tasks like sending notifications, running backups, and processing reports. To set it up, you need to schedule a system-level task to run the data/cron_bridge.php file at least every 10 minutes. This links Composr's scheduler with your server's scheduler (like Cron on Linux). Composr can often detect the correct command to use for your setup. You can check by visiting http://yourbaseurl/data/cron_bridge.php?query_mode=1, which should display the suggested Cron command. Note that you may need to replace the php command with the absolute path to PHP if you cannot use the php command directly. If your hosting doesn't support Cron or scheduled tasks, you can enable scheduled tasks to run when visitors access your site. Navigate to Admin Zone > Setup > Configuration > Performance options and check "Web requests run scheduled tasks". Keep in mind that this method relies on visitor traffic and isn't as reliable as a dedicated scheduler. Alternatively, consider using external services like EasyCron, setcronjob.com, or onlinecronjobs.com. These services allow you to schedule calls to the data/cron_bridge.php script by URL at specified intervals. |
| Question | What are the different security levels in Composr's Setup Wizard and what do they affect? |
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| Answer | Composr offers five security levels in the Setup Wizard: Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra High. Each level sets various security configurations that you can later customize under Admin Zone > Setup > Configuration. The security levels influence settings such as:
The higher the security level, the more stringent the security measures, with Ultra High offering the most robust protection but the most potential inconvenience to users. Generally, you should use these settings depending on your site:
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| Question | How do I change my website's logo? |
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| Answer | You can change your site's logo manually or by using the Logo Wizard. To change it manually, go to Admin Zone > Style > Themes. Choose "logo/-logo" from the dropdown list, which represents the logo for the Welcome Zone and any zone without a specific logo. Replace the current image by uploading a new .jpeg, .gif, or .png file. Ensure that the 'Name' field remains unchanged. |
| Question | What are Composr addons and how do I manage them? |
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| Answer | Composr is built using a series of addons that provide different functionalities. All "bundled" addons are installed by default. Once you are familiar with Composr, it's recommended to remove any bundled addons you don't need to simplify your site and prevent accidental exposure of unconfigured features to visitors (the Setup Wizard can also uninstall these addons based on your preferences). You can manage addons by navigating to Admin Zone > Structure > Addons. Uninstalled addons are archived and can be restored later, but any associated data will be permanently lost. Composr also offers non-bundled addons. These addons are not bundled because they are not considered mainstream, rely on third-party services, haven't been vetted to Composr standards, or don't fully conform to those standards. You can install non-bundled addons by going to Admin Zone > Structure > Addons, scrolling to the bottom and clicking "Import non-bundled addon(s)". You will need to browse to the addon file and click the import button. Once imported, review the warnings and proceed to install the addon. You can also download and import addons from this website under the Downloads section. |
| Question | What are some of the default Comcode pages in Composr? |
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| Answer | Composr includes several default Comcode pages, each serving a specific purpose:
Remember that you can edit these default pages or create entirely new ones to tailor your site's content to your specific needs. |
| Question | How do I hide a Comcode page from the sitemap? |
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| Answer | If you want to prevent a Comcode page from appearing in your sitemap, you can simply prefix its name with an underscore (_). For example, pages named "_test" or "_example" would be excluded from the sitemap. Note that this generally does not hide the page from your site itself (to do that, use the validation addon to turn validated to "OFF" for the pages); it only hides them from the sitemap / search engines. |
| Question | Can I organize Comcode pages in a hierarchical structure? |
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| Answer | Yes, Composr allows you to simulate a hierarchical structure for your Comcode pages using multi-part paths in the page monikers. By editing the page monikers to include slashes (e.g., "about/team"), you can create a virtual directory structure within a single zone, enhancing your site's organization and navigation. |
| Question | How do I embed content from other modules into a Comcode page? |
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| Answer | You can use various blocks to embed content from different modules:
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| Question | What is the difference between blocks and boxes in Composr? |
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| Answer | While both terms may seem similar, they have distinct meanings in Composr:
In practice, blocks often place their content within a box, but this isn't a requirement / standard. |
| Question | Can I customize the appearance of blocks? |
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| Answer | Yes, you can customize the appearance of blocks by editing the associated templates and CSS. Each block typically has a corresponding template file (e.g., BLOCK_MAIN_NEWS.tpl for the main_news block) that controls its HTML structure. You can modify this template to change the layout and styling of the block's output. An easy way to do this is through the template editor in Admin Zone > Style > Themes, and click edit templates for the relevant theme. |
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| Title | Third party integration |
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| Description | Support for integrating popular forum software: See our download page for a list of supported forums. Share login credentials: Login to the Composr site with the same usernames/passwords as your forum. Share usergroups: Control website access based on someone's forum usergroup. Emoticon support: The emoticons on your forum will also be used on your website. |
| Title | Stay on Top |
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| Description | (Conversr only) Virtual Forums: Find posts made since you last visited or within a time frame. Remembers your unread posts even if you frequently change computers Recent activity: See what topics you recently read or posted in Unanswered topics: Find which topics have not yet been answered RSS and Atom support |
| Title | Conversr Forums |
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| Description | The usual: Categories, forums, topics, posts, topic polls, announcements / pinning, sinking, quick reply, topic closing Forum and Topic tracking: Receive notifications when new posts are made on monitored topics and forums. Password-protected forums Present an 'introductory question' which members must answer or agree to before accessing a forum. Full moderator control: Determine who may moderate what forums. Inline personal posts: Whisper to members within a public topic; only those members will see the post. Over 50 bundled emoticons: Also, support for batch importing new ones Multi-moderation: Record and perform complex routine tasks; make post templates for those tasks. Mass-moderation: Perform actions on many posts and topics at once. Post preview: Read a topic's first post directly from the forum-view. Also see the latest posts when making a new post. Highlight posts as ‘important’ |
| Title | Membership |
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| Description | (These features pertain to Conversr only) Profiles: Browse through and search for members, and view member profiles. Multiple usergroups: Members can be in an unlimited number of different usergroups. They can also ‘apply’ to join new ones. Social networking: Create and browse friendships. Custom profile fields: Allow your members to add extra information which is relevant to your website (or to their subcommunity), and members can set privacy settings on them. Promotion system: Set up a usergroup rank ladder so members advance the ranks through their rank points. Members can view rank on their profile rank tab including unlocked and unlockable privileges. Private Topics: A special kind of private messaging system between 2 or more members. Think 'on-site e-mail inbox'. Invitation-only websites: Restrict registrations from the public; existing members can invite others to join. Allow members to create and manage clubs (personal usergroups). Avatars: Include avatars that members can pick from, or allow members to upload their own. Member signatures, photos, and personal titles Users online: See which members are currently online (unless they logged in as invisible) Account pruning: Find and delete unused accounts, or merge duplicate accounts, based on defined criteria. CSV files: Import and export members using CSV files, including support for automatic creation of custom profile fields and usergroups – great for migrating data |
| Title | Support Tickets |
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| Description | Users can communicate with staff privately through Support Tickets. Assign to individual staff: Includes the ability for staff members to “take ownership” of raised issues, and for staff to discuss. Allow users to e-mail in their tickets and replies to a designated e-mail address Expanded access granting: Grant third party members access to individual tickets. FAQ integration: Automatically search FAQs before opening a ticket. Multiple ticket types: Set up different types of support tickets, with different access levels and fine-grained ticket notification settings. Anonymous posting: Allow staff to post anonymously or as a designated support operator account so that customers don't always expect the same employee to reply. Merging: If customers open multiple tickets for the same issue, you can merge them. Closing: Let customers close tickets that are now resolved, or do it yourself. Filtering: Filter the tickets you see by status and ticket type. |
| Title | eCommerce and Subscriptions |
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| Description | Paid membership: Sell access to sections of your website, or offer member privileges. Shopping cart for running an online store Extendable framework: Programmers can easily add new product types to sell, or payment gateways / tax services / shipping providers. Multiple payment gateways: Accepts payments via PayPal or other gateways developers may add, and manual transactions (cash/cheque). Invoicing support: Including status tracking and online payment tracking. Basic accounting support: Input your incoming and outgoing transactions to get a basic ledger, profit-and-loss, and cashflow charting. Currency conversions: Perform automatic currency conversions within your website pages (requires an API key). |
| Title | Featured Content |
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| Description | Random quotes: Put random quotes (e.g. testimonials) into your design. Awards: Showcase your most popular content, and optionally award the submitter with points. Tags: Set keyword tags for content and display tag clouds. Recent content: Automatically feature links to your most recent content (via main_multi_content block). Show website statistics to your visitors (via stats graphs or page hit counters). Random content: Feature random content from your website specified via a sophisticated filtering language. |
| Title | Newsletters |
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| Description | Automatically create newsletter issues highlighting your latest content Double opt-in: Prevent false sign-ups by asking subscribers to confirm their subscriptions. Host multiple newsletters: Visitors can subscribe to the ones they want. Flexible mailings: Send out mailings to all members, to different usergroups, or to subscribers of specific newsletters. Welcome e-mails: Send multiple welcome e-mails to new users automatically, on a configurable schedule (Conversr-only). Bounce cleanup: Automatically clean out bounces from your e-mail list. Unsubscribe: Recipients can easily unsubscribe from newsletters through an unsubscribe link provided in the e-mail. Change settings: Newsletter subscribers can change their subscription settings on-site. Drip sending: Prevent overwhelming your mail server or outbound limits. |
| Title | Searching |
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| Description | Choose what is searchable Boolean and full-text modes Keyword highlighting in results Search boxes to integrate into your website Logging/stats OpenSearch support: Allow users to search from inside their web browser. Results sorting, and filtering by author and date Search within downloads: Including support for looking inside archives. Composr fast custom index: Support full-text searches in instances where your database does not |
| Title | Banners |
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| Description | Multiple types: Each one can specify its own width-by-height (e.g. skyscraper). Smart banners: Integrate text-banners into your content via keyword detection. Broad media compatibility: Image banners, external banner rotations, and text banners. Determine which banners display most often Run a cross-site banner network Hit-balancing support: A site on a banner network gets as many inbound hits as it provides outbound clicks. Targeted advertising: Show different banners to different usergroups. Track banner performance Use the banner system to display whole sets of sponsor logos or partners Supports Geotargeting Periodic content reviews: Reminders to check (or remove) banners |