DAM

1.4.2. File usage as reference

TYPO3 regular technique to handle file content is to create a copy for each content element (record) where the file is inserted. This is a safe solution and there's no problem removing the original file. But this is also very limited when an editor wants to know where assets are in use on the website. Using references instead of copies gives more control over the available asset.

 

The usage of assets can be displayed when used by reference.

The DAM has experimental support for references which can be enabled with the extension manager. The submodule Media>Info>References displays a list of used assets. While the assets itself is listed it can be seen to which page and to which record the asset is linked to.

To enable this feature has to be activated in the Extension Manager. Go into the details view of the dam extension and activate the corresponding option.