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The OC Module Interface content type

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OC Module Interface pages are used to group pages of a content type to create a comprehensive listing of all those pages. For example, you can use them to list events or parks and show forms for MyCity, Intranet tasks, or the search results page. The module interface page is a generic page with various templates that meet the needs of our different modules. 

The module interface page fields

Some module interface pages will have been set up for you when we create your site, but you may need to make some yourself. This article will discuss:

Create an OC Module Interface page

To create a new module interface page:

  1. Right-click in the site tree where you want to create your page
  2. Select Create Page, then choose OC Module Interface from the content type menu
  3. Add any content to the module content areas and fill in the necessary details of your page
  4. Select your template from the Template Name dropdown menu
  5. Preview and Publish your page

The Template Name menu on a module interface page

The module content areas 

Most module interface templates include two WYSIWYGs. The top one is for introducing the page, while the bottom is a particular Module content area. This area can include content about your page that isn't covered by the widget or listing in the middle of the page. For example, you could use the Module content area to add public holidays, contact details, and further instructions or links.

If you're using the module content area, fill in the Title of module content area field. If you're not using it, you can leave this field blank.

What to include on your module interface page

Use the following information to fill out the OC Module Interface page fields:

Field Function
Page name Completes the unique page URL
Page title The title of the page, shown at the top of the page. This will change depending on what template you choose.
What is the purpose of this page? A brief overview of the page content, displayed in search results and on landing pages
Title of module content area (if used) The title of the Module content area, which is the secondary WYSIWYG content area. This does not appear if there is no content in the Module content area.
Add image

An image that displays on any landing pages and the module interface page if you have checked the Show image on details page box.

Note: this image is unavailable on the module interface page for the following templates:

  • OC Event Publish Form
  • OC Local Directory Manage
  • OC Local Directory Publish Form
  • OC Member Change Password
  • OC Member Dashboard
  • OC Member Deactivate Account
  • OC Member Login
  • OC Member Password Reset
  • OC Member Registration
  • OC Member Update
  • OC My Area
  • OC News Article Publish Form
  • OC Past Minutes and Agenda
  • OC Subscription Management
  • OC Upcoming Minutes and Agenda
  • OC Waste Collection Dates
Show image on details page

Check this box to make the image display on the module interface page and any landing pages.

Note: this function is currently not available for some templates.

Supporting information
Add common search terms people would use when looking for this content Keywords or metadata to boost the page in search results
Content labels These labels organize your content internally (i.e., your site visitors won't see the labels). You can make content lists using these labels.

Module Interface templates

The templates we have created will all have the OC prefix. You can create templates yourself, but we recommend having a developer on staff before attempting it, and any custom templates cannot have the OC prefix.

The available OC Templates are: 

Template Description Sorting order

OC A-Z Directory

A-Z Directory Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC A-Z Item content type.

Used on main sites and intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Accommodation Listing

ATDW module - premium

Lists every page on your site with the OC Accommodation content type.

Used with the ATDW connector.

Displays alphabetically

OC Bids and Tenders - Awarded

Bids and Tenders Module

Lists all OC Bids and tenders on your site that have been awarded

Used on main sites.

Displays by date from oldest to newest.

OC Bids and Tenders - Current

Bids and Tenders Module

Lists all current OC Bids and tenders on your site.

Used on main sites.

Displays ongoing bids first, then by date from oldest to newest.

OC Business Directory

Local Directory Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Business content type.

Used on main sites.

Displays alphabetically

OC Business Publish Form

MyCity Module

Shows a form that users can use to submit their business page.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Change email

MyCity Module

Allows a user to change the email address associated with their account.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Change password

MyCity Module

Allows a user to change their password.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Close Account

MyCity Module

Allows a user to close their account.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Combined Search Results

Staff Directory Module

Shows a list of search results from both the content and staff of the Intranet.

Used on Intranets.

Sorts by relevance to the search term.

OC Content Search Results

Site Search Module

Shows a list of search results. You should use this template when you set up a site search.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Sorts by relevance to the search term.

OC Dashboard

MyCity Module

Shows a dashboard where users will see their available tasks.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Departments

Departments module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Department content type. This includes a search bar.

Used on main sites and Intranets

Displays alphabetically

OC Departments Without Search

Departments module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Department content type. This doesn’t include a search bar.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Development Applications

Development Applications module

Lists every development application page on your site. This includes a search bar.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by Display Until Date, from soonest to latest.

OC Development Applications - Current

Development Applications module

Lists every current development application page on your site. This includes a search bar.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by Display Until Date, from soonest to latest.

OC Development Applications - Past

Development Applications module

Lists every past development application page on your site. This includes a search bar.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by Display Until Date, from soonest to latest.

OC Document Library - Global

Document Library Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Document content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Document Library - Relative

Document Library Module

Lists every child page of the OC Module Interface page that has the OC Document content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Elected Officials

Elected Officials Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Elected Official content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Lists the designated Mayor first, then in the order of pages in the site tree.

OC Event Publish Form

MyCity Module - Events

Shows a form that users can use to submit their event page.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Events Listing

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Events Listing - Admin Created

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type that a System Administrator created.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Events Listing - Member Submitted

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type that a Member submitted.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Events Listing Full Width

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Events Listing Full Width Grid

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Events Listing Grid

Events Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Event content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Initiatives

Initiatives Module

Lists every child page of the OC Module Interface page that has the OC Initiative content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by order of pages in the site tree.

OC Initiatives - Global

Initiatives Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Initiative content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by order of pages in the site tree.

OC Jobs

Jobs Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Job content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by latest activation date.

OC Local Directory

Local Directory Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Directory content type.

Used on main sites.

Displays alphabetically

OC Local Directory Manage

Local Directory Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Directory content type, with options to update, deactivate, or archive them.

Used on main sites

Displays alphabetically

OC Local Directory Publish Form

MyCity Module

Shows a form that users can use to submit their directory page.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Lost Animals

Lost Animals Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Lost Animal content type.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by Impound Date, from most to least recent.

OC Manage Account

MyCity Module

Shows a page where users can update their account details.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A
OC Member Change Password Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Dashboard Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Deactivate Account Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Login Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Password Reset Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Registration Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A
OC Member Update Used for the old My Council module. If you’re still using that module, we recommend moving to the new MyCity module. N/A

OC Message Board

Message Board Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Message content type.

Used on Intranets.

Sorts by date, from most to least recent.

OC Message Board Publish Form

Message Board Module

Shows a form that your users can use to submit a message to the message board.

Used on Intranets.

N/A

OC Minutes and Agenda

Minutes & Agendas Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Meeting content type, as well as their minutes and agenda.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by date, from most to least recent.

OC My Area

My Area Module

Shows a map of your local area, which site visitors can use to search for their address. Below the map, they’re also shown waste collection and elected official details.

Used on main sites.

Shows the map first, then waste collection details and elected officials.

OC My Pages

MyCity Module

Shows users a list of the pages they’ve created with MyCity. They can edit or archive these.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC News Article Publish Form

MyCity Module – News

Shows a form that users can use to submit their news page.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC News Listing

News Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC News content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

By date, from most to least recent.

OC News Listing Full Width

News Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC News content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

By date, from most to least recent.

OC News Listing Full Width Grid

News Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC News content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

By date, from most to least recent.

OC News Listing Grid

News Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC News content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

By date, from most to least recent.

OC Parks

Parks Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Park content type.

Used for main sites and subsites.

Displays alphabetically

OC Past Minutes and Agenda

Minutes & Agendas Module

Lists every past OC Meeting page on your site, as well as their minutes and agenda.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by date, from most to least recent. Only displays meetings which have a past date.

OC Projects

Works and Projects Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Project content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Public Notice Listing - All

Public Notices Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Public Notice content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by activate date, from most to least recent.

OC Public Notice Listing - Current

Public Notices Module

Lists all current pages on your site with the OC Public Notice content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by activate date, from most to least recent.

OC Public Notice Listing  - Expired

Public Notices Module

Lists all expired pages on your site with the OC Public Notice content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Sorts by activate date, from most to least recent.

OC Services - Global

Services Module

Lists every page on your site with the OC Service content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Services - Relative

Services Module

Lists every child page of the OC Module Interface page that has the OC Service content type.

Used on main sites and Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Site Change password

Site Login Module

Allows a user to change their password.

Used on Intranets and subsites.

N/A

OC Site Login

Site Login Module

Allows users to log in to a site.

Used on MyCity sites, Intranets, and subsites.

N/A

OC Site Login Panel

MyCity Module

Shows different stages of the login process, such as a logout page, a forgot password page, a register page, etc.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Staff Directory

Staff Directory Module

Lists all staff profiles 

Used on Intranets.

Displays alphabetically

OC Staff Profile

Staff Directory Module

The profile page which automatically sources the current user to take them to their profile

Used on Intranets.

N/A

OC Staff Profile Edit

Staff Directory Module

Lets staff edit the fields on their profile which you indicated 

Used on Intranets.

N/A

OC Subscription Management

Subscriptions Module

The page that users land on when they unsubscribe from a subscription notification.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

N/A

OC Tourist Attraction Listing

ATDW module - premium

Lists every page on your site with the OC Tourist Attraction content type.

Used with the ATDW connector.

Displays alphabetically

OC Upcoming Minutes and Agenda

Minutes & Agendas Module

Lists every upcoming OC Meeting page on your site, as well as their minutes and agenda.

Used on main sites.

Sorts by date, from soonest to latest.

OC Update User Details

MyCity Module

Allows a user to change their name, street address, suburb, and postcode.

Used on MyCity sites.

N/A

OC Venues

Venues Module

Lists every page with the OC Venue content type.

Used on main sites, Intranets, and subsites.

Displays alphabetically

OC Waste Collection Dates

My Area Module

Shows an address search bar so people can find out the waste collection dates for where they live without using the full My Area page.

Used on main sites.

N/A

Please note that, by default, images on OC Module Interface listings will display as usual when viewed on a desktop, but not when viewed on a mobile device. This improves the user's experience when viewing your site, and gives you more screen space to add the content that's important.

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