September 23, 2024
With version 24-09 of OpenCms, it is possible to add content to a page using the new “Place Element” mode as an alternative to “drag & drop”.
New insertion mode “Place element”
Sometimes it can be difficult to drag and drop an element exactly where you want it on the page. The new “Place Element” insertion mode makes insertion easier, especially when there are many different containers on the page, such as accordions.
The mode can be used, for example, in the “Insert Content” dialog (magic wand) or alternatively directly on an element already on the page.
When the mode is activated for an element that is already on the page, it is displayed with gray shading.
When the “Place Element” mode is active, special markers are displayed on the page to indicate where the element can be placed.
An “up arrow” or “down arrow” inserts the element at the beginning or end of a container.
A “plus” inserts the element between two existing elements or into an empty container.
Once an element has been inserted or moved, the “Place Element” mode is automatically exited.
The mode can also be exited manually by clicking anywhere on the page outside the buttons.