Information Blocks

The Information Blocks module allows you to:

• create an unlimited number of information blocks;
• create an unlimited number of elements and sections in your information blocks;
• link an element to one or more sections, for example: relating a product to multiple categories;
• define multiple properties of different types to connect information to an information block;
• create "file" properties to add images, sound, video, documents, or any other files;
• define property "bind to sections" allowing you to link a catalog element/item to sections of another information block (e.g. to catalog a product by independent classifiers, or to spotlight recommended products, articles, and groups of articles);
• define property "bind to elements" of this or other blocks (e.g. to define analogous items, accessories, articles on a specific subject, etc.);
• make multiple properties of any type (including file) to store multiple values of that type;
• assign access permissions to user groups for different information blocks;
• restrict access to information blocks by one or more sites;
• make individual editing forms for information blocks for more efficient information input;
• create restricted sections of information blocks with limited access;
• show any kind of information in any area;
• create extended search forms by using information block properties for the search;
• import and export data in the RSS 2.0 format (e.g. to create blogs, arrange for information exchange between sites and e-media, etc.);
• use HTML editor for editing content;
• automatically create a preview image from a detailed image (for news, catalog, etc.);
• create tag clouds for news and other information block elements;
  
• set the time limit for displaying information block elements in the public section;
• export or import CSV data (e.g. from/to Microsoft Excel);
• export/import of information blocks in XML-format;
• extend module functions through the use of API.

	Information blocks management	Editing information block item
	Assigning permissions to access the information block	Information block properties