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Catalogue field references

By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st Dec 2019
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Expert
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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This tutorial shows some advanced usage of catalogue field references. It will show you how to create a reference from one catalogue to another, and then extract individual fields for display.

Catalogues in Composr

By:
Chris Graham
Added:
30th Apr 2015
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Regular
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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If you want to create your own mini-database, a Composr catalogue will allow you to do it. This tutorial steps you through with some examples.

Setting Up Classified Ads on Composr

By:
Steve Jarvis, Sponsored by Arvixe hosting
Added:
31st May 2014
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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Depending on the purpose behind your Composr website, it may be you will want to generate revenue from your site. Classified ads is one way to do this.

Creating a Store Locator for Your Composr Website

By:
Steve Jarvis, Sponsored by Arvixe hosting
Added:
31st Jul 2013
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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A store locator is very useful for any retail business. This tutorial shows how to create one using catalogues.

Taking a More Detailed Look at Composr Catalogues System

By:
Steve Jarvis, Sponsored by Arvixe hosting
Added:
31st Jul 2013
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Auxillary
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Composr's inbuilt catalogue system is a very useful tool and can be used for a wide range of tasks relating to the display of information on your Composr website.

Custom structured content (via catalogues)

By:
Chris Graham
Added:
31st Jul 2008
Edited:
18th Nov 2025
Difficulty:
Novice
Tutorial type:
Core documentation
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The catalogue system lets you set up your own databases on your website.

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