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Convert a Component

Abstract

Discover how to convert a component, such as a topic, into a different type of component, such as an informal topic or an appendix.

Use the metadata panel to convert a component into a different type of component. This is much quicker than creating a new component and then moving the required content into it. For example, let's say you have created a topic but you later realise that it would be more useful as an informal topic. By using the Subtype option in the topic's metadata, you can quickly convert it into an informal topic.

Note

Only administrators and authors can convert a component into a different type of component.

To convert a component into a different type of component:

  1. In the Content Manager, select the dotted menu ( ... ) for the component and then select Edit and then Open structure.

    Paligo displays the metadata panel for the component.

    Metadata panel for a topic. There are various categories of information. There is an owner dropdown for changing the ownership of the topic.

  2. Use the Subtype dropdown list to change the component type. You can choose from any of the components in the list. Other components are not supported.

  3. Select Update to apply the change.

    Paligo converts your component.

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