Operation

The map tree opens automatically on the left-hand side when you open a map. If you have authoring permissions for the map you opened, you can edit. If your permissions are restricted, the map shows with a gray background and editing options are disabled. Reasons why you might not be able to edit a map include:

Map status

The map might be set to a status, like Published or Archived, which prevents users from editing it. For details on file statuses, see File Statuses.

User role

Users assigned the Reviewer role can't edit files. Your organization might also have custom roles configured that restrict authoring permissions. For details on user roles, see User Roles, Permissions, and Privileges.

Permissions

Permissions are set on files and folders and specify if a user or user group has read or write permissions. For details on permissions, see Read and Write Permissions.

Heretto CCMS automatically saves a document any time there is a change to the file. You do not need to manually save changes in any resource that's open in the Content Editor.

Map Tree Context Menu

Right-clicking an element in the map tree opens the context menu, enabling you to edit the map.

You can use the context menu to do the following:

Copy share URL

Copies a link to a file added in the map, for example, a topic. You can use the link to share the file with other users. The link opens the location of the file and highlights the file.

Open topic

Opens the topic in the Content Editor in a separate window.

Edit element XML

Opens the Edit Source window to edit the element XML.

Show file in Content Library

Opens the Content Library and highlights the selected file.

Remove element

Removes the element from the map.

Append element

Inserts an available map element as a child of the selected element.

Insert element before

Inserts an available map element before the selected element.

Insert element after

Inserts an available map element after the selected element.

Expand all nodes

Shows all elements in the map tree.

Collapse all nodes

Hides all elements in the map tree.

Map Tree View Options

You can customize the map tree view to make your map easier to read. Options include showing or hiding element icons, showing or hiding advanced DITA elements, and controlling how element names are displayed.

Icons Toggle

Enables you to show or hide icons associated with different DITA elements in a map.

Show Elements Toggle

Enables you to show or hide advanced DITA elements like a data or reltable element.

Element Names Toggle

Enables you to hide element names, show shortened element names, or show full element names.