Resources is Finalsite's current file management system, replacing both Legacy File Manager and Multimedia Manager. This guide explains the key differences between the old systems and Resources, and covers how to migrate content.
💡Quick answers
- What replaced Legacy File Manager and Multimedia Manager? Resources; it combines both legacy systems into a single unified file management module accessible from the folder icon in the Composer left navigation.
- Can files in Legacy File Manager be migrated to Resources? Yes; from the Upload Resource screen or dropdown, click the gray File Manager button to browse and import files from File Manager directly into Resources.
- Which areas of Composer still use Legacy File Manager? Faculty profile images for Constituent Manager and files used within Athletics Manager still go through Legacy File Manager; all other media should use Resources.
- Is there any functionality in Legacy File Manager or Multimedia Manager not available in Resources? Resources covers all common use cases; if you encounter something specific to the legacy tools, contact Finalsite Support.
The Where Used feature in the Resources Quick Panel helps you navigate Composer and Posts to find where and how often a particular resource is used. Here's how to use it:
Step 1: Click the Where Used icon
Click on the Where Used icon in the resource details screen to bring up the window of results for that resource.
Step 2: View results
The window lists various locations such as Banners, Boards, Domains, Forms, Galleries, Locations, Message Templates, Messages, Page Pops, Pages, Posts, and Shared Elements.
- Each location displays a number representing how many instances of this resource exist on your platform.
Step 3: Navigate the list
- Expand the accordion for any location with a number (greater than zero) after it to view the name of the page, banner, etc., where the resource is being used.
- Click on the arrow next to the name to go directly to that location and see the resource in use.
- Click on "Back to Resource" to return to the resource details in Resources.
Step 4: Manage the window
- The window remains on your Composer screen behind the Where Used window.
- Minimize the window by clicking on the arrow icon in the top-right corner, and come back to it when you need it again.
- You'll see a confirmation message before you close the Where Used window.
Optional: Additional feature
- The Removed from Draft label lets you know that the resource in question is no longer in Composer, but still exists on the public website. That change just hasn't been published yet.
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