Directory Settings
Directory Structure URL
This is the portion of your URL that points to your directory. By default, the NC State Directory plugin uses mysite.ncsu.edu/people as it's URL. However, the 'people' portion of the URL can be customized to something else such as 'directory.' Then your site's directory would be available at mysite.ncsu.edu/directory.
Unity ID Bulk Import
You can provide a list of comma-separated Unity IDs within the bulk import box. When the settings are saved, the directory will import these individuals from the campus directory, create a directory entry on your own site, and create a user account so that the individual can update their profile. Once the individual has been imported, their Unity ID will no longer be displayed within the bulk import box.
Note that individuals without a Unity ID can still be displayed within the directory; however, they must be added by going to People -> Add New.
Directory Index View
The index view of your directory is used to list of everyone within the directory and within specific categories. Two view options are available: row and grid. Most users will want to use the row view as it allows the directory to be consumed more easily. It is especially recommended for large directories.
The grid view is most useful for smaller directories. It is generally more visually impactful, but consistent, professional headshots are necessary for almost all individuals for the the view to look organized.
Display Headshot Images
Headshot images should always be displayed if using the grid view, but the row-based directory will function well without individual headshots. If an individual doesn't have a headshot loaded within the system, their initials will display on a gray background. If a large number of individuals do not have images to display, you may want to disable all headshots within the index view. If present, a photo will still display on an individual's profile page.
Main Intro Text
Text provided in the main intro text area will display at the beginning of your site-wide index page. Intro text is optional, but may be desired in order to provide an overview of the directory's contents.
Similarly formatted intro text can be provided for each category/subgroup. This can be particularly useful when describing research groups and areas on a departmental website. Subgroup descriptions can be edited by going to People -> Subgroups and then clicking on the subgroup's name.
Filter Options
The main site-wide directory page provides the ability for a user to filter between different types of individuals. The directory allows you to filter between multiple categories/subgroups, but you must specify which you would like to provide as filter options. This is done by providing a comma-separated list of subgroup/category slugs. The slug for each subgroup can be found by going to People -> Subgroups. Options within the filter dropdown will be ordered as entered within the list of subgroups.
Displayed Subgroups
In some cases you may want to display within an index view a list of subgroups to which an individual belongs. This might be particularly useful if you are creating a college-level directory, and you want to display a faculty member's department(s). As with Filter Options, provide a comma-separated list of subgroups that should display if the individual is categorized within one or more of them.
Leaders
Some directories need to list the unit's leadership at the top of the directory. You can provide a comma-separated list of Unity IDs for individuals that should be included within the leadership section. Individuals will be displayed in the same order as their Unity IDs are provided. People within the leadership section will also be displayed within the directory as ordered by their last name.