MySource Matrix Resources

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MySource Matrix User Manuals

This page provides end user documentation for the MySource Matrix Content Management System (CMS).

Please note that the manuals on this page are only current up to v3.26 of MySource Matrix and are no longer being updated. For the latest versions of these manuals, visit the MySource Matrix User Manual Library.

If you are a first time user, it is recommended that you read the Concepts manual before any of the other manuals listed below.

The versions of the manuals match the release of the corresponding MySource Matrix version. For example if the version of a manual is 3.18, the manual is up-to-date for v3.18 of MySource Matrix.

For older version of the manuals, please see the documentation download page.

Please note, some of these files are large and take several minutes to download.

Concepts

This manual is designed for non-technical users and provides an explanation of the core aspects of MySource Matrix, including the Administration and Simple Edit Interfaces, how to use the Asset Map and how to add, move, clone, delete and rename assets.  Show outline >>

Content Types

This manual explains the eight content types that are available in MySource Matrix, for example the WYSIWYG Editor. These content types are seen on the Edit Contents screen of an asset.  Show outline >>

Asset Screens

This manual explains the screens that are available for a Standard Page asset, including the Details, Edit Contents and Preview screens. These screens are available on most assets in MySource Matrix.  Show outline >>

Core Assets

This manual explains the core assets that are available in MySource Matrix. These assets include Standard Page, Folders, Sites and file assets.  Show outline >>

Users and Permissions

This manual explains the different user accounts that are available in MySource Matrix and how to add, edit and activate them. It also explains the advantages of using User Groups, what Roles are and how to use them and the different types of permissions that are available for each asset in the system.  Show outline >>

Schemas

This manual explains Metadata and Workflow schema assets. This includes how to apply the different schemas, how to add sections and fields to a Metadata schema and how to add steps and conditions to a Workflow Schema.  Show outline >>

Tools

This manual describes the tools that are available in MySource Matrix. This includes the Bulk File Import Tool, Structured File Import Tool and the Export Files tool.  Show outline >>

Reports

This manual explains the report assets in MySource Matrix, including how to add, generate and view each report.  Show outline >>

System Configuration

This manual explains the screens available in the System Configuration section of MySource Matrix. This section can only be accessed by the Root User or a System Administrator and can be viewed by clicking on the System Configuration button in the top right hand corner of the Administration Interface.  Show outline >>

System Management

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the assets that are available in the System Management folder in the Asset Map. By default, these assets can only be accessed by the Root User or a System Administrator.  Show outline >>

Triggers

This manual provides a detailed explanation of Triggers within MySource Matrix, including the different events, conditions and actions. It also includes a number of examples of how to set up some of the common Triggers.  Show outline >>

Contexts

This manual provides a detailed explanation of Contexts within MySource Matrix, including the different Conditions for Context Detection. It also includes an example of how to set up a site with multiple Contexts.  Show outline >>

Custom Form

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the Custom Form asset within MySource Matrix. This includes how to add sections and questions to the form, the different question types that are available for a form and how to change the format of a Custom Form.  Show outline >>

Asset Listing

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the Asset Listing, What's New, Hit Count Listing Page and Tag Listing Page assets within MySource Matrix. This includes how to format the list, how to set up an A-Z and Random list and how to group and sort the assets in the list.  Show outline >>

Online Quiz

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the Online Quiz. This includes how to set up and format the quiz, how to add questions to the quiz and how to view the results of people who have completed the quiz.  Show outline >>

Other CMS Assets

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the assets available in the CMS package, including the Account Manager and Asset Builder.  Show outline >>

Designs

This manual describes how to create a Design in MySource Matrix. It outlines each of the design areas that are available and provides examples on how to use them.  Show outline >>

Paint Layouts

This manual explains the Paint Layout asset in MySource Matrix. This includes formatting the layout, adding different format types and using conditional keywords to show different content to the user.  Show outline >>

Simple Edit Layouts

This manual explains how to modify the layout of the Simple Edit Interface. This includes how to add and edit Layout assets and how to apply them to the system through the use of the Layout Manager.  Show outline >>

Server Administrator

This manual details the Server Administration tasks for MySource Matrix, including setting up your server. It is designed for technical users who are also system administrators for your server.  Show outline >>

Lexicon

This manual explains the assets that are available in the Lexicon package, including the Thesaurus and Thesaurus Term. It explains how to create a Thesaurus, add terms to it and its functions. Examples of the different Lexicon functions is also provided.  Show outline >>

News

This manual explains the assets that are available in the news package, including the Comment, News Item and RSS Feed. It explains how to set up a Comment system by using an Asset Listing and Asset Builder as well as set up an RSS Feed.  Show outline >>

Search

This manual explains the assets that are available in the search package, including the Search manager and Search Page. It explains how to index the system for searching and change the weights for different asset types. It also provides an example of how to set up a Search Page.  Show outline >>

Bulkmail

This manual explains the assets that are available in the bulkmail package, including the Bulkmail Manager, Bulkmail Job and Bulkmail Subscribe Page. It also provides an example of how to set up the subscribe page and Bulkmail Job and run the Bulkmail Job.  Show outline >>

Calendar

This manual explains the assets that are available in the calendar page, including the Calendar Page, Single Calendar Event, Recurring Calendar Event and Multi-Date Calendar Event. It also provides an example of how to set up a basic Calendar Page.  Show outline >>

E-Commerce

This manual explains the assets that are available in the E-Commerce package, including the Ecommerce Form Page, Cart and Checkout Page. It also provides examples of how to set up basic e-commerce stores using either a PayPal payment gateway, Ecommerce Form Page or Cart and Checkout Page.  Show outline >>

Web Services

This manual explains the assets that are available in the Web Services package, including the SOAP Server, Javascript API and REST Resource assets. It also provides examples of implementing the SOAP and Javascript API set-ups.  Show outline >>

Remote Content

This manual provides a detailed explanation of the Remote Content asset within MySource Matrix.  Show outline >>

Data

This manual provides a detailed explanation of how to use the assets that are available in the Data module.  Show outline >>

Funnelback Search

This manual explains the assets that are available in the Funnelback package, including the Funnelback Manager and the Funnelback Search Page. It also provides examples of the various functions that are available for Funnelback Search.  Show outline >>

Google Maps

This manual explains the assets that are available in the Google Maps package, including the Google Map and Google Map location. It explains how to create a map, plot locations and add features to it. It also provides an example of how to set up a Google Map.  Show outline >>

LDAP

This manual explains the assets that are available in the LDAP page, including the LDAP Bridge and LDAP Users.  Show outline >>

TRIM

This manual explains the assets that are available in the TRIM package, including the TRIM Connector and TRIM Saved Search. It also provides examples of TRIM functions.  Show outline >>

SharePoint

This manual explains the assets that are available in the SharePoint package, including the Sharepoint Connector and Sharepoint Saved Search. It also provides examples of SharePoint functions.  Show outline >>