Scalar 2 User's GuideMain MenuGetting StartedExplains account and book creation, and some interface basics.QuickStartsA path of all QuickStart content in this user's guide.Working with MediaHow to get the most out of your use of media in Scalar.Working with ContentCreating and editing content in Scalar.Working with WidgetsWorking with StructureHow to use Scalar's many options for structuring publications.Editorial WorkflowHow to use features for performing editorial review of content.VisualizationsExploring the contents of a book visually.LensesAn introduction to lenses, a tool for searching and visualizing Scalar content.Advanced TopicsDescribing Scalar's more advanced features.Third Party Plugins and Platforms
12018-08-22T23:40:24-07:00Editorial Path6How to use this continuously scrolling edit view.plain2018-08-23T23:06:10-07:00The Editorial Path presents a simplified scrolling view of all of the content in the book, designed to provide quick access for editing.
Sort the contents of the Editorial Path by name, edit date, and editorial state using the drop-down menu at the top.
Viewing & Editing Content
Each piece of content is rendered in a simplified format which shows the item’s current editorial state, usage rights status, description, content, along with badges that provide additional details.
Media is depicted with placeholders which can be expanded into full media viewers/players with a click. For pages with specialized layouts, a message will appear to remind you that major visual elements are not being rendered in the Editorial Path and are best viewed at the page’s standalone URL.
Content on the Editorial Path may or may not be editable or not depending on your user role and the content’s editorial state.
For content which can be modified, you can edit descriptions and body copy directly just by clicking on them, and any changes will be saved immediately when you click away from the editable area. You can also update editorial state and usage rights status using the drop-down menu and checkbox at the top right of each piece of content. Clicking the query badge will display existing queries and allow you to add new ones.
Navigation Tools
The right sidebar of the Editorial Path includes tools to assist you in navigating your book's content. The Outline tool shows the titles of all content in a scrolling list, color-coded by editorial state.
The Content Finder (accessible from the drop-down menu at the top of the right sidebar) enables you to search for content by title so you can navigate to specific items directly.