Manage DataStore Instances
Add new instance
To add a new instance of DataStore, go to Administration -> Apps -> Modules -> DataStore. The following view will be presented:
1. Click Add. The following view will be presented:
2. Edit/configure:
Name
Enter an appropriate name for this instance of DataStore.
Enable record level permissions
Check if required.
Note: record level permissions allows you to assign editing permissions to individual records. An example of this would be for a staff directory where individuals can edit their own record but not the record of others.
Send Submission Email
If checked, a submission email is sent to the user who adds an entry to the DataStore. If this option is selected the following view is presented:
Submission Email From Address
Enter an address for the submission email originator.
Submission Email Subject
Enter an appropriate subject for the submission email.
Submission Email Body
Enter appropriate body text for the submission email.
Send Alternate Message on Subsequent Edits
Check to define a different submission message for edits to DataStore records. Define subject and message body for this message email.
Moderation
Check if submissions require moderation. If checked the following view is presented:
Submission Email From Address
Enter an address for the submission email originator.
Submission Email Subject
Enter an appropriate subject for the submission email.
Submission Email Body
Enter appropriate body text for the submission email.
Send Alternate Message on Subsequent Edits
Check to define a different submission message for edits to DataStore records. Define subject and message body for this message email.
Moderation
Check if submissions require moderation. If checked the following view is presented:
Configure appropriate subject and body text for each email. Then select Save.
Editing DataStore Instances
Go to Administration -> Apps -> Modules -> DataStore The following view will be presented:
1. Select the appropriate DataStore instance. The following view will be presented:
2. Select Edit details to edit the DataStore details - see above for details of the fields.
Activating DataStore Instances
Before DataStore records can be added to pages the DataStore instance must be made active. To activate a DataStore instance go to Go to Administration -> Modules -> DataStore. The following view will be presented:
1. Check the active box against the appropriate DataStore instance(s) and click update.
Delete DataStore Instances
Go to Administration -> Modules -> DataStore. The following view will be presented:
1. Check the delete box against the appropriate DataStore instance(s) and click delete.
Note: a confirmation message will be presented.
