Edit buttons in the bluetronix CMS – edit content directly on the website
With the edit buttons in bluetronix CMS, you can edit website content directly in the frontend – without going through the backend. Here you will find an overview of all buttons, their functions, and the appropriate embedding code for developers.
Edit Buttons
In edit mode, the bluetronix CMS integrates special Edit Buttons directly into the webpage. This way, you can easily edit areas without having to search for the functions in the CMS itself. As a developer, you can insert these buttons specifically to make it easier for your clients to manage the website.
The following describes all available edit buttons, explains their functions, and shows the respective code you can use to embed them.
<!--bxEB_DSnew Blog bxEB_DSnew-->Note: Each button is embedded as an HTML comment and contains a ButtonType, for example the name of a database table ("Blog") and optionally a record ID ("2").
Main Edit Button
The Main Edit button is located in the submenu bar in the CMS. By default, it loads the currently visible HTML page from the main area into the editor. If the page is linked to a database entry, the button opens the form to create a new record – for example, on a blog page for a new blog post.
The function of the Main Edit button can be customized via code:
<!--bxMB_DSnew bxMB_DSnew-->Edit Page
This button can also be added if the Main Edit button is configured to create a new record, for instance. With the "Edit Page" button, the current HTML page can then be opened in the editor:
<!--bxEB_SiteEditor-->Navi Main Button
The Navi Main button is also located in the submenu bar. It always loads the main menu from the database 00_Menue in the navigation editor.
Edit Navigation
This button can be integrated as an addition, for example, if several menus with different tables are used. The default table 00_Menue can be replaced with another table.
<!--bxEB_Navi 00_Menue bxEB_Navi-->New Record
Creates a new record, here as an example with the table "Blog":
<!--bxEB_DSnew Blog bxEB_DSnew-->Edit Record
Opens the record editor for the specified ID. The button can be placed multiple times on a page – best directly next to the data to be displayed. In the example, the record with ID "4" from the table "Blog" is edited:
<!--bxEB_DSedit Blog 4 bxEB_DSedit-->Clone Record
Creates a new record based on an existing one. This is helpful when a new entry is very similar to an existing one – for example, with product variations in the shop.
Example: Table "Shop", ID "3"
<!--bxEB_DSclone Shop 3 bxEB_DSclone-->Delete Record
Deletes the specified record. Example:
<!--bxEB_DSdel Blog 2 bxEB_DSdel-->Edit Database Table
Opens the table view where all records are visible. Here, new records can be created, copied, or edited – ideal, for example, for slider images or texts.
<!--bxEB_DBedit Slider bxEB_DBedit-->Record Public
Indicates that the record is currently published. Clicking it will set the record to not public. This allows you to make blog articles visible only after they are finished.
<!--bxEB_DSonline Blog 2 bxEB_DSonline-->Record Not Public
Indicates that the record is not published. Clicking it will publish the record.
<!--bxEB_DSoffline Blog 2 bxEB_DSoffline-->Schedule Record for Publication (server packages only)
With this function, you can automatically publish records at a specified time.
<!--bxEB_DStime Blog 5 bxEB_DStime-->Module Configuration
Through this button, you can open settings for a module – for example for shop or blog parameters.
Example: Module "Blog", Table "Blog_en":
<!--bxEB_MConfig Blog Blog_en bxEB_MConfig-->FAQ
what customers often ask us
What are edit buttons in the bluetronix CMS?
With Edit Buttons, you can edit content directly on your website without having to open the CMS backend. The buttons are displayed directly in the page in edit mode, making it easier to maintain texts, images, or records.
How do I open a page in the editor?
Click on Edit Page ⯈ to open the currently visible HTML page in the editor. This is particularly useful when the Main Edit Button is configured for new records.
How do I create a new record?
Use the button New Record ⯈ to create a new entry in a specific database table (e.g., "Blog"). Example code: <!--bxEB_DSnew Blog bxEB_DSnew-->
How do I edit an existing record?
With Edit Record ⯈ you open the editor for a specific entry, e.g., <!--bxEB_DSedit Blog 4 bxEB_DSedit-->. This allows you to specifically adjust content.
Can I copy a record?
Yes, with Clone Record ⯈ you can create a copy of an existing entry, for example, for similar blog posts or product variants. Example: <!--bxEB_DSclone Shop 3 bxEB_DSclone-->
How do I delete a record?
With Delete Record ⯈ you can completely remove an entry. Example: <!--bxEB_DSdel Blog 2 bxEB_DSdel-->
How do I edit the navigation of my website?
You can open the navigation editor using the Main Navi Button ⯈ or the Edit Navigation button ⯈. By default, the table 00_Menue will load, but you can also use your own menu tables.
How can I view and edit all records of a table?
Use Edit Database Table ⯈ to open a table overview. There you can create, copy, or delete records – ideal for sliders, galleries, or text blocks.
How do I make records public or hide them?
With Make Record Public ⯈ and Make Record Private ⯈ you can publish or hide entries with a click. This way, you control which content is visible on the website.
Can I schedule publications?
Yes, with Schedule Record Publication ⯈ you can automatically make entries visible at a specified time – available in the server packages.
How do I change the settings of a module?
Use the Module Configuration ⯈ button to open settings for modules like shop or blog. Example: <!--bxEB_MConfig Blog Blog_en bxEB_MConfig-->