Create a site page with a wizard in eXo Portal

Even if the new version of eXo Portal supports a WebOS layout, it is of course still possible to create pages with usual site layouts (nested colums, rows or tabs).

The process to create such a new page as been greatly improved and users can now go through a 4 steps wizard to create a new page. Javascript and AJAX are, here again, extensively used to provide a unique user experience for a web application.

First you can access the wizard once login from the left menu, inside the Administration item:

The first step allows you to select the name of the new page as well as its parent. You only see part of the page tree you have rights on:

You then have to select a template for your page. Note that you can modify the template, with some cool drag and drop, in the next step.

After a drop, you will be able to edit the portlet properties such as its width and height, title or icon

If you also need to modify the template itself, you can easily do it by adding containers (columns, rows or tabs). In the next screenshot we add a 3 tabs container inside a container of the template. You can also drag and drop containers and portlets within the template.

When you are satisfied, you can preview your new page to be sure all is perfect.

After saving, you will see the page in the tree.

As simple as building lego toys 🙂

Brahim Jaouane

I am a Digital Marketing specialist specialized in SEO at eXo Platform. Passionate about new technologies and Digital Marketing. With 10 years' experience, I support companies in their digital communication strategies and implement the tools necessary for their success. My approach combines the use of different traffic acquisition levers and an optimization of the user experience to convert visitors into customers. After various digital experiences in communication agencies as well as in B2B company, I have a wide range of skills and I am able to manage the digital marketing strategy of small and medium-sized companies.