WorkSite Web customisation

garymccl

Hi

We are hoping to customise Worksite Web 8.2 and need to know how far we can go with it. I have a specific example; in the top right of the screen below the menu (Home / Manage / Help/ etc...) there is a small search area. We want to remove the search box altogether and replace it with two buttons, "Search Documents" and "Seach Workspaces". These will essentially take you to the advanced search page for either documents or workspaces.

Can someone just point me in the right direction if this is possible?

Thanks

dabird

Yes, this is possible. Most WorkSite Web UI features are handled in JavaScript and CSS. Your specific example would entail modifying JavaScript and possibly the CSS. The good news is that we have several documents available to aid developers in the customization process. When the documents don't address your specific needs, your next step is to contact DevSupport so that we can provide one-on-one help. DevSupport services, which are free to licensed customer, are handled through email correspondence at worksite-devsupport@interwoven.com.

Since I'm not sure how familiar you are with other developer-friendly features of WorkSite Web, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention them.

• Create your own look and feel using the custom theme framework or modifying existing CSS styles
• Modify dialogs
• Modify menu functionality
• Modify profile rendering
• Change messages in the UI (not always available depending on the context)
• Modify the authentication process to set cookies for client-side use
• Integrate WorkSite Web into third party applications through addressable URLs, ASP.NET web controls, JavaScript controls and web services.
• Integrate third party applications into WorkSite Web though the connectors framework

The following lists documents that can help you with the aforementioned topics:

• WorkSite Web Customization Guide
• WorkSite Web CSS Customization Guide
• WorkSite Web Connectors Developer's Guide
• WorkSite Web for SharePoint User's Guide (describes the ASP.NET and JavaScript controls)
• DevNet Webcast: Introduction to WorkSite Web 8.2 Web Services
• DevNet Webcast: Creating a Custom Authentication Module for WorkSite Web 8.1
• DevNet Webcast: Simplifying Web Integrations with the WorkSite Web Application Integration Architecture
• DevNet Mini Webcast Series: Getting Started with Connectors (this is the first of 4 mini webcasts)

Lastly, the specific example you provided is not addressed in detail in any of the guides, so you should probably contact DevSupport. To facilitate the communication process with DevSupport, you should quickly review the Customization Guide and the CSS Customization Guide.