DAM

1.2. More about DAM and TYPO3

1.2.1. Beyond file handling

Simple file handling can be improved when meta data is available, moreover the database based storage of meta data allows new features. As example we want to show assets can be used 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.

A warning will be given when a referenced assets should be deleted.

Deleting an assets which is in use as reference gives a warning and show the records where the assets is in use.