custom content model for projects/events

[lukas]

Hi

I'm trying to create my own content model.
I have read a lot of tutorials and already published some test models.
But I still don't know what the best solution for my purpose could be.

My goal is store the following objects:

projects (~folders)
events/exhibitions (~folders)
content (documents, pictures, mails,..)
mails(pdf) + attachments


Is is it possible to create my own folder type for projects and events?
How can i reference content to projects or/and events
How can i reference mail-attachments to mails

I would be very grateful if someone could give me tips how to create such a model.

many thanks

Lukas

[scouil]

Hi Lukas,

So, yes. Everything you want to do there is possible.
- create a custom folder type is exactly the same as a custom content type except that you will set your type parent as cm:folder instead of cm:content
- I don't really understand what you call "reference to". If it's just having a link, add an "association" to your custom type and you are good!
- For the emails and attachements, you might want to setup alfresco's imap. It will enable you to directly drag and drop mails from your inbox instead of having to save your email and then upload it to alfresco.

Also, one thing you might want to look into is wether it would be suitable to use sites instead of just folders for "projects".
If it's just some document archiving, you can keep it as a folder.
If you have some collaboration work involved, you might want to create it as a site and benefit from the discussions/wiki/calendar/etc. that comes with it.