WebDAV Edit mode integrates WebDAV editing into the user interface of Kentico CMS. With Edit mode enabled, the Edit in client application () icon is displayed next to files throughout the CMS. Clicking the icon opens the respective file for editing in a client application.

 

WebDAV Edit mode is integrated in various sections throughout the whole UI. The following topics will give you an overview of these sections:

 

•Editing files using WebDAV - explains the general process of WebDAV editing in a simple example, showing how to edit document attachments and files stored in a file field of a document (typically the CMS.File document type).

•Editing metafiles using WebDAV - explains WebDAV editing of metafiles (e.g. E-commerce product images, web part teaser images, etc.).

•Integration with WYSIWYG editor dialogs - explains how to use WebDAV editing in dialogs of the WYSIWYG editor.

•Integration with Media libraries - explains how to use WebDAV editing in the administration interface of the Media libraries module.

 

WebDAV editing has also been integrated into the following built-in modules to provide the functionality even to live site users:

 

•Integration with Document library - explains how live site users can edit documents stored by means of the Document library module.

•Integration with User contributions - explains how live site users can edit files uploaded as part of documents submitted via the User contributions module.

 

In case that you want to learn more about WebDAV Browse mode, the other WebDAV editing mode supported by Kentico CMS, please proceed to the Browse mode overview topic in the following sub-chapter.