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Managing Smart objects

While editing Smart objects affects how the object operates, managing Smart

objects can be used to manage the object's "gathered" data when the web page is

published. Some Smart objects such as Hit Counters don't need to be managed

as they just increment on each web visit (you can reset the counters though).

However, other more complex Smart objects (e.g., Forums, Blogs, Resource

Booker, User List, Poll, and Shout Box) store collected visitor data such as article

comments, email addresses, poll results, and a chat messaging log. For Blog and

User List smart objects creating and managing articles or users, respectively, is a

fundamental part of the management process.

To manage a Smart object from your library:

• From the Smart Objects dialog, click the Manage button at the bottom

of the My Smart Objects Library pane. The management options differ

for each Smart object type.

To manage Smart objects directly over the Internet:

• Login to www.serifwebresources.com to control all your Smart objects

independently of your WebPlus site. Use your usual Web Resources

For more management information and a description of each

option, click the Help button in the any Smart object dialog.

The CMS Smart object can only be managed via