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0:00 So, in this tutorial, we'll have a quick look at how to create albums and sub-albums, and then how to manage your resources within those albums themselves. 0:12 So, this is really easy to do. So, I'm starting off with my system here, which already has a few of them specified. 0:18 However, if you're using, well, you can use the album editor anywhere, so, either as the module, that we talked about, or in the album management page in your My Account settings. 0:30 Either way, if you want to add a new album, you can click on Add New Album at the top of the screen, and give it a name. That creates it here, and you see you've got drop-down options there, allowing you to rename it, share it, which we'll cover in a different tutorial. 0:48 Or delete the album if it's no longer required. You'll see that it gives you indications as to how many items are contained within the album, and who is actually the album owner, in case that's relevant information to you. 1:02 If you need to create sub-albums, simply click into the album you want to create it within, and again, go to the Add New Album. 1:09 Adding content to those albums is just as easy, so next to where we can click Add New Album, there is Add Images. 1:25 Two options here, you can upload directly from your computer, if you've already got them within a folder. can upload Alternatively, you can upload just by dragging and dropping into this area. 1:49 of the images or folders that are in here, you do have the ability to multi-select and delete if necessary to do so. 1:58 or you can automatically select them all. You've also got the ability to search media. Now, in order to actually keep it operating quite quickly, this search function will only work within the current folder structure that you are in. 2:11 So, for example, if I go to my top level, the search feature won't search all of the individual folders. It will just search what's on this particular level. 2:22 there are plenty of other features that you can modify as well. So, for example, we've got the per page option down at the bottom here, which has a few preset defaults in it. 2:31 We have a, a maximum upload size for the media album entries and the images. Now, if you need to change anything like this, your best first place to look at would be within the media album settings.

Managing Albums and Sub-Albums | AM_003

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to create and manage albums and sub-albums effectively. I’ll show you how to add new albums, upload images, and utilize the search function within your media folders. It’s really straightforward, and I’ll also touch on some settings you might want to adjust. Please make sure to follow along and try these steps on your own!

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How to Create and Manage Albums: A Quick Tutorial

I. Introduction

  • Overview of the tutorial purpose: Creating albums and sub-albums, and managing resources within them.

II. Starting Point

  • Reference to existing albums in the system.

  • Mention of album editor accessibility:

    • Available as a module.

    • Accessible in the album management page under My Account settings.

III. Creating a New Album

  1. Click on Add New Album at the top of the screen.

  2. Enter a name for the new album.

  3. Options available post-creation:

    • Rename the album.

    • Share the album (to be covered in a different tutorial).

    • Delete the album if no longer needed.

  4. Information displayed:

    • Number of items in the album.

    • Album owner's details.

IV. Creating Sub-Albums

  • Navigate into the desired album.

  • Click on Add New Album to create a sub-album.

V. Adding Content to Albums

  1. Click on Add Images next to the Add New Album button.

  2. Two upload options:

    • Upload directly from your computer.

    • Drag and drop images or folders into the designated area.

  3. Content management features:

    • Multi-select images for deletion.

    • Option to select all images at once.

    • Search Media function limited to the current folder structure.

VI. Additional Features

  • Recommended first step for any changes to this functionality: Review media album settings.

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