Getting Started with Smart Pages¶
This guide provides a quick introduction to Module Suite Smart Pages and helps you get started with creating custom Smart View perspectives and interfaces.
What is Smart Pages?¶
Smart Pages is a Module Suite component that introduces new features for users who need extra flexibility when creating customized Smart View perspectives. It enables you to use Smart View in place of the Classic UI for your Content Server applications.
For a comprehensive overview, see the Introduction to Smart Pages.
Key Components¶
The Smart Pages extension includes:
- Smart UI Tile Library - A new set of Smart View tiles available in the Perspective Builder Widget Library
- Smart Page Objects - Content Server objects for creating presentation components
- Content Script Data Sources - Scripts that provide dynamic data to tiles
- Smart View Overrides - Low-coding capabilities to customize Smart View menus, columns, and actions
- Beautiful WebForms Integration - Embed web forms directly in Smart View perspectives
Quick Start Guide¶
1. Understanding the Basics¶
Start by reading the Introduction to Smart Pages to understand:
- What Smart Pages can do
- Use cases and examples
- Architecture overview
2. Working with Tiles¶
Learn about the available tiles and how to configure them:
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Smart UI Tiles - Complete tile reference and configuration guide
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Tile Communication - How tiles communicate with each other
3. Creating Smart Pages¶
Learn how to create and manage Smart Page objects:
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Smart Pages Object - Creation, properties, and the Smart Pages Editor IDE
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Smart Pages Editor - Learn how to design a Smart Page
4. Customizing Smart View¶
Extend Smart View functionality:
- Smart View Overrides - Custom menus, columns, and actions
5. Integrating WebForms¶
Embed forms in Smart View:
- WebForms Integration - Embedding Beautiful WebForms in Smart Pages
6. Advanced Features¶
Explore advanced capabilities:
- Smart Pages Commands - Using Smart View commands for advanced interactions