Why do it:
To update details, content, images, or the status of a portfolio project already entered into the system.
Procedure
1. Access the Projects List
Navigate to the main Portfolio section. The list of existing projects will be displayed, with columns: Name, Description, Category, Active, and Featured.
2. Select the Project
Click on the row of the project you want to edit. The editing screen will open.
3. Edit General Information
In the first section (General), update the necessary fields:
- Enter or modify the project's Name.
- Enter or modify the Slug (the friendly web address).
- Check the Active box to make the project visible on the site, or uncheck it to hide it.
- Check the Featured box to give more prominence to the project.
- Select one or more Categories from the dropdown menu.
- (Optional) Enter the Client name.
- (Optional) Enter the completed project's URL.
- (Optional) Set the Display Order (a number) to influence its position in the list.
4. Edit Content
Scroll down to the Content section (inside the IBOX panel):
- Update the project's short Description.
- Update the Details (extended description). This field uses an advanced text editor for formatting.
5. Edit Media
Scroll down to the Media section (inside the IBOX panel):
- Use the Main Images field to upload or select the project's main images.
- Use the Gallery 1 field to upload or select images for the first gallery.
- Use the Gallery 2 field to upload or select images for the second gallery.
- Note on automatic generation: If you have entered a valid URL in the General section, you can click on automatic generation buttons (e.g.,
Generate Web Preview) to capture a screenshot of the site and automatically upload it into one of the galleries.
6. Edit SEO Optimization (Optional)
At the bottom of the page, click on SEO-related tabs to modify titles, descriptions, and settings specific to search engines.
7. Save Changes
Once all modifications are complete, click on the Save button (usually located at top right or bottom of form) to apply updates to the project.
