Timelines or Flowcharts

The Timeline or Flowchart allows users to display information in blocks along a timeline, or steps in a flowchart. The blocks dynamically appear on the page as the user scrolls through the timeline or flowchart.

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Create or find the section in which you wish to locate your timeline or flowchart

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Contact Information Services with details of where you wish to create your timeline or flowchart, in order to create the initial set-up.

Contact Us
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Add blocks to your Timeline or Flowchart using the 'Cody Timeline Item' content.

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Include Internal and External Links as required.

Content Management System (CMS)
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Upload photos and images as required

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Upload PDF documents as required

Information Sheet 33 - Creating and Editing Timelines/Flowcharts
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Make sure that the items for your timeline or flowchart are in the right order, and that the pre and post timeline items are in the right place. You should have 'pre timeline' at the top of the list, followed by the blocks you have created, with 'post timeline' at the bottom of the list.

What's Required?

Before creating your timeline or flowchart, you should undertake the following preparation:

  • Confirm the text required for your timeline or flowchart items;
  • Confirm the links, images and PDFs required for your timeline or flowchart (if required);
  • Ensure that Information Services have completed the initial set up for your timeline or flowchart;
  • Ensure that the following content templates are available in the section in which you wish to place your timeline or flowchart:
    • Cody Timeline Item.

How To?

CMS users can create timelines and flowcharts in their webpages by following the instructions provided in Information Sheet 33.