Interface

Table of Contents

Overview

This guide explains the major areas of the Cascade CMS interface and how each section is used when managing website content.

When to Use This Process

Use this guide when you are learning to navigate Cascade CMS or when you need a quick reference to understand where to locate navigation tools, content areas, and editing controls.

Before You Start

• You must be logged in to Cascade CMS

• You should have access to at least one site

• You should be familiar with the Dashboard and selecting a site

Interface at a Glance

The Cascade CMS interface is divided into three primary areas:

1. Menu Bar (Top Navigation)

2. Site Content / Asset Tree (Left Panel)

3. Workspace (Right Panel)

These areas work together to allow users to navigate, create, edit, and publish website content.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Use the Menu Bar (Top Navigation)

The menu bar is the dark gray bar across the top portion of the screen. It provides access to system tools and global navigation. Common items include:

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1. Home button (Cascade logo): Takes you to the site dashboard.

2. Site dropdown: Select your site from this dropdown menu. Type a site name to filter the menu when multiple sites are available.

3. Add Content: Used to create new content on your site.

4. Site Content: Displays assets of the current site.

5. Manage Site: An administrative menu to manage all the settings for the current site.

6. My Content: Quickly access all of the content you're responsible for.

7. Search Bar: Used to perform searches within the Cascade CMS content repository.

8. User Profile: Access your account settings.

9. System Menu: The system menu is the focal point for administrator-oriented tasks.

2. Navigate the Site Content / Asset Tree

The asset tree on the left displays a hierarchical view of the folders and files that make up your site's content.

The asset tree is collapsible by the < icon to the right of the Site Content label.

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To navigate your files:

Click on the folder icon or name to show the contents of the folder. Click again to collapse its contents.

Select a folder by hovering over the asset name and clicking on the arrow > that appears to the right. The contents of that folder will display in the main view on the right hand side.

3. Work in the Workspace

The right pane of the screen, your Workspace, will display whatever you are working on. It will display the contents of a folder or a preview of an asset you've selected in the Site Content tree.

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Best Practice Tip

Most editing tasks follow the same workflow: Select Site → Navigate Asset Tree → Open Asset → Edit in Workspace → Save / Submit / Publish

Success Checklist

Before continuing, confirm: