Add Preview URLs to a Content Type

This article will show you how to add Preview URLs for Content Types. Preview URLs allow readers to preview content as an end-user would see it, such as on a Web Evolve website.

Who can use this feature?

Owner | Developer | Publisher | Author (submit for review)  

Instructions

1. Sign in to the HCMS

2. Navigate to Content Types and select the Content Type you want to add Preview URLs to

3. Click the More tab

4. Configure your Preview URLs

   • Web or Mobile: Indicate whether web or mobile URL

   • URL with variables: Add the URL with placeholders such as ${id} or ${data.slug}

5. Click + to add as many Preview URLs as necessary

6. Click Save

7. In the dialog, you can define preview URLs as you want, such as:

   • The URL to the normal website.

   • The URL to a dedicated mobile website (just as an example).

     You can use a placeholder with the JavaScript interpolation syntax, such as:

     • ${id} of the content.

     • ${data.slug}: Slug field (if not localized).

     • ${data.slug.iv}: Slug field, alternative syntax.

     • ${data.title.en}: Title in English

     • ${data.title.en-US}: Title in American English

     • ${version}: Version of the content item.

8. Follow these instructions to see how to preview a linked URL