Image Selector Feature

Introduction

The Image Selector feature provides a seamless way to manage and select images for use in your content. With this feature, users can view, upload, and organize images into folders, as well as tag them for easy retrieval.

Access Permissions

To modify tags on an image or to move an image to a folder, users must have either "Administrator" or "Webmaster" permissions.

How to Use the Image Selector

1. Browsing Images:
   • Open the Image Selector. You will see a grid displaying your images.
   • Images are organized into folders. Click on a folder to expand and view its images.
2. Uploading Images:
   • To upload a new image, click on the "Upload image" button located next to each folder name.
   • Choose an image from your device. The image will be uploaded to the selected folder.
3. Creating Folders:
   • To create a new folder, click on any image. This will open a context menu.
   • Select the "Move to New Folder" command.
   • Enter the name for your new folder.
4. Moving Images Between Folders:
   • To move an image to a different folder, click on the image to open the context menu.
   • Hover over "Move to" and select the desired folder name from the list.
   • The image will be moved to the selected folder.
   • Note: Moving images between folders does not affect their visibility to the public.
5. Tagging Images:
   • Click on an image to open the context menu.
   • Hover over "Tags" to reveal two options: "Add" and "Remove".
   • To add a tag, hover over "Add", and select an existing tag or choose "New Tag" to create a new one.
   • To remove a tag, hover over "Remove" and select the tag you wish to remove.
   • Note: Tags and folders are used for internal organization and are not visible to the public.
6. Selecting an Image:
   • To select an image for use in your content,click on the image.
   • Choose "Select image and close" from the context menu. This will close the Image Selector and the image will be added to your content.
7. Deleting an Image:
   • Click on the image to open the context menu.
   • Select the "Move to Trash" command.
   • The image will then be moved to the trash.  Trashed images are still publicly visible on your website.
8. Viewing Trashed Images, Restoring, Emptying Trash.
   • Select the "View Trash" command near the top of the image browser.
   • To restore an image from the trash, click on the image to open the context menu, then select "Restore".
   • To permanently delete all trashed images, select the "Empty Trash" command.
9. Viewing Images That Are Not Used:
   • Near the top of the Image Selector, select the Not Used option.
   • The grid will update to show images that do not currently appear anywhere on your site.
   • This view is intended to help identify older or unused images that may no longer be needed.
   • A notice will appear explaining that this is a best-effort scan, and results should be reviewed before deleting images.
10. Trashing Images That Are Not Used:
    • When viewing Not Used images, users with Administrator or Webmaster permissions may use the Trash Not Used button.
    • This action moves the selected unused images to the Trash.
    • Trashed images remain publicly accessible until they are permanently deleted.
    • Always review images carefully before trashing to ensure they are not required elsewhere on the site.

About the “Not Used” Image View

The Not Used view performs a best-effort scan of where images may appear across your site, including pages, settings, events, and other content areas.

Because content can change over time and images may be referenced in ways that are difficult to detect, this list should be treated as a helpful guide rather than a guarantee.

We recommend reviewing images visually before moving them to the trash or permanently deleting them.

Conclusion

The Image Selector feature streamlines the process of managing and selecting images, making it easier for users to enhance their content with visual elements. With the ability to organize images into folders, tag them, and now identify images that are no longer in use, keeping your site clean and organized has never been easier.

Changes to tags, folders, and image status are for internal management only and do not affect public visibility unless images are permanently deleted.