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=== Added File CMF/docs/Using.stx ===
Chapter 3: Using the CMF

  This chapter shows you how to get started with the CMF. It provides
  a hands-on introduction to the basic features of the CMF.

  Getting Started

    Before you can begin you must have access to a Zope site with the
    CMF installed. See *The Zope Book* for more information on
    downloading and installing Zope. See XXX for more information on
    downloading and installing the CMF.

    Creating an Account

      To use the CMF you must obtain a user account. Visit the CMF
      site in your web browser. You should see a page as shown in
      [3-1]:

      "A CMF site":img:3-1:imgs/3-1.png

      The box on the left of the page that has the word "Guest" at the
      top is called the "action box". It contains a list of
      context-dependent links that give you access to site features.

      Click on the "Join" link in the action box. You will be taken to
      a form as shown in [3-2]:

      "A join form":img:3-2:imgs/3-2.png

      To create an account, simply fill out this form and click the
      "Register" button. Depending on how your site is configured you
      may see slightly different options. For example, some site allow
      you to log in immediately, while others send you your password
      via email. Once you have your password, it's time to log in.

    Logging In and Out

      To log in, click the "Log in" link in the action box. You will
      be taken to a log in form as shown in [3-3]:

      "A log in form":img:3-3:imgs/3-3.png

      Type in your user name and password and click the "Login"
      button. If all goes well you will be taken to a confirmation
      page that tells you that you've logged in. If you've forgotten
      your password you can try to log in again, or you can arrange to
      have your password mailed to you.

      Once you've logged in notice how the action box now says your
      name at the top. This tells you that you're logged in. Also
      notice that you now have many more options in your action box
      than you had before. See [3-4] for an example:

      "Logged in as Bob":img:3-4:imgs/3-4.png

      Click the "Log out" in the action box. You should be taken to a
      confirmation page that tells you that you're successfully logged
      out. Notice how the action box changes. It now says "Guest" at
      the top and contains different links.

      Now you know how to log in and log out of your site. In general
      you should log in when you want to do some work on the site, and
      you should log out of the site after your done using it.

    Personalizing Your Account

      Now log in to your site again. You can personalize the site by
      clicking the "Preferences" link in the action box. It takes you
      to a form where you can set your preferences as shown in [3-5]:

      "Preferences form":img:3-5:imgs/3-5.png

      Depending on how your site is configured you may have different
      preferences available. In this example you can change your email
      address, whether you show up on the public member roster or not,
      and your "skin". Skins give the site a customized look and
      feel. Try selecting another skin and notice how the entire site
      changes. You can still perform the same actions, but the new
      skin changes the colors and formatting of the site.

  Getting Around

    Now let's take a look at some of the things you can do now that
    you have an CMF account.

    Using Navigation

      To navigate the CMF site you'll normally use the site's normal
      navigation controls. As a CMF member you can navigate the site
      in the same way that anonymous site visitors do. You can use
      navigational links and search facilities. 

      In addition to normal site navigation, you can navigate the site
      using links in the action box.

    Your Member Folder

      Click the "My Stuff" link in the action box. You will be taken
      to your member area as shown in [3-6]:

        "Member area":img:3-6:imgs/3-6.png

      This is the part of the site where you can create your own
      content. Your content is shown on this screen. Here you can
      create new content and modify existing content.  Creating and
      editing content is covered in the next chapter.

      Content is arranged in folders. The objects you see in your
      member area are contained in your member folder. You can create
      folders inside your member folder. In fact you can think of your
      entire site as a collection of objects within folders.

      Create a new folder in your member folder by clicking the
      "New..." button. Select "Folder" from the list of objects and
      type "myFolder" into the "ID" field. Then click the "Add"
      button.
      
      XXX

    Cutting and Pasting

    Undo

    Content and Workflow Actions

  Using Services

    Searching

    Using Discussion

  Conclusion