1. Workspace basics

The InDesign Connector workspace

In the InDesign Connector workspace, you work with the Sitecore panels (1), the main panel menu (2), and the buttons (3) in the Sitecore panels.

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Main panel menu

The main panel provides quick access to commonly used tools and features. To open the panel menu, click the upper-right corner of one of the Sitecore panels.

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The main panel menu contains the following commands:

CommandDescription
Log inLog in to a web server.If you are logged in, displays the name of the web server you are logged in with.
Log offLog off a web server.Displays the user name you logged in with.
Select a LanguageSelect a language from the list of available Sitecore language versions.
Use High or Low Resolution ImagesSelect the resolution for your images.
Clear CacheClear the cache of the image viewer subfolder on your local hard drive. Sitecore is set up to automatically cache data.
Plug-in SettingsChange the web server connection(s).
About this plug-inCheck the version number of the plug-in.

Sitecore panels

To open the Sitecore panels, on the Window tab, select Sitecore.

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There are seven panels available from the Sitecore menu:

PanelDescription
Content panelGives access to the content repository.
Extensions panelGives access to the available extensions.
Libraries panelGives access to all InDesign library items.
Media panelGives access to image media items.
Project panelLets you work on the InDesign project.
References panelLets you update the CMS data in your documents.
Workbox panelShows the workflow stages and items.
Note

Before you can start working with the InDesign Connector, you must log in to Sitecore first.

The buttons in the Sitecore panels

This table displays an overview of the buttons in the different Sitecore InDesign Connector panels.

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