Tridion UI - siteedit - adding existing content does not use the correct component template

Question

I have the following problem: In my setup of Trimion UI / Experience Manager, I created a content type from a schema with a specific Component template. When I create new content based on this type of content, it is added to the page correctly: with the component template I specified.

However, when I add existing content to the page, Tridion seems to select a different component template that I defined in my content type.

After some testing, I found out that it accepts the oldest component template that is associated with my component circuit.

Is there a way to configure which component template should be used by default when adding existing components?

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

The first component template is always required, which is allowed in the selected region and can be used with the Scheme. Thus, you will need to make sure that only one parameter is available if you want to set it for a specific template.

Answer 2

I think that the regions will be your best option to control the addition of components, since they define the “Content Type” in the general sense of the Component Presentation of this term. Add a component and the region resolves it with a specific schema.

"Content Types," as defined in the publication, have a very similar concept to areas (template + component template), but also include:

• Content Type Title
• Content Type Description
• Content Title
• Prototype Component
• Storage Location

The creation and use of these Content Types enables authors to quickly add content based on the prototype, but they are not directly related to the Component + Template in the regions.

I like your idea of ​​facilitating the configuration of component template options. Consider submitting it to Ideas .

At the same time, consider adding one region surrounding the “main content” area to control the addition of components.