Library Folder Properties

The library folder properties screen lets you view and update image and file types may be uploaded.

Learn About Accessing the Library Properties Screen

Accessing the Library Properties Screen

Administrators have permission to change library properties. To view the properties of the library folder, follow these steps.

1. Access a library folder, as explained in Accessing the Library.

2. Click Properties ().

3. The Library Management window appears, displaying the following settings.

See a List of Library Management Settings

The Library Management Settings

Field	Description
Image Extensions	The types of image files that a content contributor can upload to the library. You can add as many image file extensions as you want, or have none. If no extensions appear, no one can upload image files to the specified folder.
Image Upload Directory	Specifies where the uploaded images are saved on the Web server. By default, the image upload directory is Web root/ek_sitepath/ uploadedimages. The ek_sitepath value is set in the Web.config file. See Also: Managing the web.config File
Make Directory Relative to this Web site	If you want to specify the image upload directory’s location as relative to your Web site root, check this box. (Your Web site root’s location appears to the right of Make Directory Relative to this Web site.)
File Extensions	Specify the types of non-image files that a content contributor can upload to the library. You can add as many non-image file extensions as you want, or have none. If no extensions appear, no one can upload non-image files to the specified folder.
File Upload Directory	Specifies where the uploaded files are saved on the Web server. By default, the file upload directory is Web root/ek_sitepath/ uploadedfiles. The ek_sitepath value is set in the Web.config file. Note: You must create the directory in your Web root manually, before adding it in Ektron CMS400.NET. See Also: Managing the web.config File
Make Directory Relative to this Web site	If you want to specify the file upload directory’s location as relative to your Web site root, check this box. (Your Web site root’s location appears to the right of Make Directory Relative to this Web site.)

Learn About Editing Library Properties

Editing Library Properties

To edit library properties, follow these steps.

1. Go to the Library Properties screen, as explained in Accessing the Library Properties Screen.

2. Click Edit ().