Variables in data sources
Data source-based sections (data source or content sections) can also be inserted in a page in the Page Store.
The individual datasets can be distributed over several pages via a tab in the referencing page reference (sub-pages). This distribution is also called multi-page concept.
The datasets are accessed via the following system objects:
System object #cs
The system object #cs can be used to establish a relation between a dataset and the other subpages. The #cs methods can be used to determine specific information. These are, e.g. whether the dataset is the first or last on the sub-page:
- #cs.isEvenContentRow
- #cs.isFirstContentRow
- #cs.isLastContentRow
- #cs.isOddContentRow
The detailed list of the methods is explained under the system object #cs.
System object #global (multiple pages)
As the datasets of a content section can be spread over several subpages, the system object #global can be used to access the information of all pages (.multiPageParams()) or a subpage (.pageParams()).
Information on all pages would be, e.g. the number of all subpages (#global.multiPageParams.pageCount)
Further information on the sub-pages can be determined, e.g.
- page number of the subpage (#global.pageParams.index)
- if the subpage is the first of the multiple pages (#global.pageParams.isFirst)
- if the subpage is the last of the multiple pages (#global.pageParams.isLast)
A complete description of multiple pages, is given under the system object #global.
System object #row
The system object #row provides the option of accessing the dataset which is currently being generated.
Several methods can be applied to the system object. These include, e.g.
- #row.getId() (determination of the dataset ID)
- #row.getEditor() (the last editor)
- #row.getLastChange() (the change date of the dataset)
A precise list of the methods can be referred to under the system object #row.