About the Topic Editor

The Topic Editor allows you to make changes to the contents of a topic.

Each of the areas within the Topic Editor have distinct functions, enabling you to navigate the IXIASOFT CCMS Web, understand where your content is within the context of the overall document you are working on, and tools to help you edit your content. There is also an area for directly adding and editing content, information on the content object you are working on, and the means to check in your work once you are done. The Topic Editor integrates the Oxygen XML Web Author Component, a web-based editor.

Figure: Topic Editor with with areas numbered
Topic Editor with Areas Numbered
Number Name Description
1 Navigation area Use it to return to the My Assignments page, go to other functions (depending on your role), access help, or sign out.
2 Breadcrumb area Displays the hierarchical context for the topic you are currently viewing.
3 Oxygen XML Web Author Component toolbar Common editing features and functions to help you work with content.
4 Move button Use to move the topic to the next stage or assign it to another user.
5 The side panel area Different panels appear here according to context, including Details, Review, and Validation.

You can click on any of the panels to expand or collapse them.

  • Details panel: Has the Revert button and shows additional information on the topic such as status, assignees, and last modified date.
  • Review panel: Displays all the comments in the topic.
  • Validation panel: Shows if the document is valid or has errors, such as in resolving keywords.
6 Main editing area Where you add and edit content.
7 Oxygen XML Web Author Component Depicting cursor placement Displays where your cursor is in relation to the structured content hierarchy.
8 Checked out notice When you check out a topic, you receive a temporary notification at the bottom of the Topic Editor.