Welcome to the eLink™ Help File

This help file is a simple guide to maintaining files using the eLink™ system. eLink™ is designed to keep your website content fresh and our mission for this project was to keep this as simple as possible!

Managing your content
eLink™ is a custom built and configured software solution, and each page has set parameters that you can change and update, including text, links, images and news points etc. Our system is based on simple architecture that can be used whenever you need to change your content, solid enough to update as many times a day as you can.
Updating is instantaneous. Once a profile, or content page is saved, the system writes the information into a master file, this file can then be edited, deleted or previewed at anytime.

Lets Start at the Top!

Logging in to eLink™
This parts pretty simple, just remember that the login system IS case sensitive, and requires that you enter your username and password exactly as supplied by Visionmax.

eLink Page Directory
Upon logging in to the eLink system, you will be directed to the eLink™ Directory. Each list item in this directory lists a page that you can edit, create new pages (Some eLink™ systems are configured with the ability to write new pages), or delete pages. Deleting pages totally removes the file from the system, and cannot be reversed, this is why we have built a preview feature into the interface, to ensure you know which file you're deleting.

Adding New Pages
If your eLink™ is configured to add new pages, simply click the 'ADD NEW' button and this will take you to your profile/content editor and allow you to start inputting your data.

Saving Changes
Once in your content / profile editor, you have the option to fill in the text input boxes, select from drop down menus*, browse for your image files, and include images* where they have been included in the original templates. Upon entering all your information, you have the options to SAVE, CLEAR (which clears all the fields) or HELP which brings you to this file. Clicking on SAVE saves all your information to the master file and is displayed to the web.

Editing an existing page
Once you have created your pages (or have them pre designed in some cases), the directory page provides you with the option of editing an entry. You can use this feature to overwrite old data, rather than creating new pages all the time. It is important to remember that when you update a file, the old data is not retrievable, as it replaces the existing data with that you're entering. Same applies for image files, however, if you do not choose another file, the old file will remain. In this case, its best to upload a blank image, or a 'clear pixel' if didn't want an image to show in its predetermined position.

Security - Time Out
It is almost impossible for anyone access the eLink™ system without a valid username and password. It is impossible to access it from the web, but we can't take responsibility for secure passwords and usernames once they are released to clients. It is therefore imperative that you keep you username and passwords secure at all times, and unlike your credit card PIN, it may be best to note the details OFF your computer, if your content is highly secure.
A 'Time Out' feature has been built into the system to protect access to the files while publishing. If the system gives you a time out error, you will simply need to login again. Unless you saved your work, all changes will be lost.

So, hopefully this has helped you understand the eLink™ system. It's been designed to be as streamlined as possible, but should you have any further queries, please feel free to call us, and we'll guide you through!

eLink™ Helpline +61 8 83333101
eLink™ Priority Email elink@visionmax.com.au

*eLink™ is built to order software technology and not all features are installed in all installations - to add features to your eLink™ solution, contact Visionmax