Release Notes: 2017 Q4

Item 1 of 1

New Features

New Features

Improved Features

Bugfixes

Styling of text element

This is a new styling of text elements. It will give the element a white background, a coloured side bar, and a slightly smaller font. It can be useful to visually distinguish content.

In the element properties, under Appearance, select 'Wit met Zijlijn' and choose one of the TU Delft theme colours:

To top

Dynamic content overview - Card Layout

News and Agenda items are usually displayed in what is called a Dynamic Content Overview. The news / agenda feed on your page is one as well. There are several overview templates available, but there was great demand for a template that displayed the search results in a card layout. This has now been introduced, an example can be seen on the right.

Also, check out more Card Layout display options!

Styling is determined by the available content of the result pages, as well as custom settings in the overview element. All card variations (normal, half height, horizontal, and horizontal half height) are available to choose from, as well as the number of results per row.

Because the overviews are difficult to set up properly, changing from your current template to this new template is not done by editors. Please contact your local content manager to apply for this overview template.

Hybrid test dune to measure erosion during storms

Last week, a hundred-metre-long test dune rose on the coast near Monster. A hybrid dune, consisting of a combination of sand and hard elements. Researchers from TU Delft are monitoring how different configurations erode during stormy weather conditions. This will allow hybrid dyke-dune structures to be designed more efficiently and safely in the future.

Celebrating 4 successful years of the Pride & Prejudice programme

The programme set out to have a positive impact on our lifestyle by changing our habits in physical activity and diet. It aimed to generate new scientific knowledge and innovative technology. IDE collaborators were Rick Schifferstein, Jos Kraal, and Marine Bos-de Vos.

IDE in the media (Week 51 2024)

Curious about which of our researchers, educators, students, and alumni have been featured in the media recently? Then be sure to check out this week's "In the Media" article.

Reliable answers to causal questions: funding for fundamental research

Providing reliable answers to causal questions is what the consortium project of Jesse Krijthe, assistant professor within the Pattern Recognition & Bioinformatics group, Aad van der Vaart, statistics professor at the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics, and colleagues from Leiden, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam, is all about. The consortium called ‘Safe Causal Inference’, will conduct groundbreaking research and develop new scientific insights and methods to combine expert knowledge and data-driven methods. This will lead to methods to provide reliable answers to causal questions. To achieve a breakthrough within this research, the consortium has received the Open Competition ENW-XL grant from NWO and has been awarded 2.5 million euros.

Research on climate-induced displacement awarded Seed Fund Grant

Every year climate-related disasters force millions of people to leave their homes, with large social, mental and economic impacts as result. Jasper Verschuur will analyse human mobility patterns before, during and after past climate events. This will provide new insights in who is being displaced, where these people go and how long it takes before they return.

Vacancy: Board members wanted for DEWIS - Network for women scientists at TU Delft

Are you a female Associate or Full Professor* at TU Delft, and do you want to contribute to greater gender diversity, equality, and inclusion within our university? DEWIS is looking for enthusiastic and committed board members to strengthen our team! * Female Assistant Prof./Lecturers with several years of TUD experience are also welcome to apply About DEWIS DEWIS focuses on the advancement of women scientists and promoting gender equality and diversity at TU Delft. Since 2006, we have been working to create an inclusive organisational culture and structures and processes that ensure equal opportunities for all. Through initiatives, events, and discussions at a strategic level, we strengthen our collective voice to have a greater impact. New Board Members Wanted As of 5 February 2025 , we are looking for new, motivated board members to continue and expand our mission. We are also looking for a new Vice-Chair who can take on the role of Chair after one year. What we offer The opportunity to gain leadership experience in an inspiring and strategic role. The chance to contribute to cultural and organisational change that makes a real difference. Networking with colleagues and stakeholders inside and outside TU Delft. What we ask of you As a DEWIS board member: You are committed to promoting equal opportunities and inclusion , with a special focus on women and people who identify as women. You strategically contribute to DEWIS' role in promoting TU Delft's core values of diversity and inclusion. You help organize events, such as International Women’s Day and networking meetings. You demonstrate inclusive leadership and serve as a role model. You participate in discussions with the Executive Board and deans about gender diversity and propose concrete actions. The term of the board is four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Selection Procedure Application: Interested candidates can apply by submitting a short letter of motivation and CV by 23 January 2025 . Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the DEWIS Chair, Coordinator, and a current member of the DEWIS board. Faculty representation will also be considered in the selection process.Na de selectie door de selectiecommissie, waarin o.a. rekening gehouden wordt met de spreiding tussen de faculteiten, worden de betrokken en enthousiasten kandidaten uitgenodigd voor een gesprek met de DEWIS-voorzitter, -coördinator en een huidig DEWIS-bestuurslid. Tip: Discuss your interest with your supervisor in advance. Approximately 0.5 day per week is required to fulfil this role effectively. Interested? Would you like to contribute to a gender-diverse and inclusive TU Delft? Send your short CV and motivation to dewis@tudelft.nl . We look forward to working with you to create an organisation where equal opportunities are central. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: Astrid Taal, DEWIS Coordinator: a.n.taal@tudelft.nl Zofia Lukszo, DEWIS Chair: z.lukszo@tudelft.nl Other board members: Claudia Werker ( c.werker@tudelft.nl ), Ingrid Mulder ( i.j.mulder@tudelft.nl ), or Jantien Stoter ( j.e.stoter@tudelft.nl ). With your commitment, you can make a difference! Application deadline: 23 January 2025 More information about DEWIS can be found on our website: www.dewis.tudelft.nl .

To top

Tabs as Grid Elements

What changed?

Tabs were difficult to manage, especially when you wanted to re-use and swap content from other pages. Therefore, the tab element has been redesigned for a more user-friendly interface, a better overview of the embedded content, and the added possibility to cut/paste and reference elements in it.

The old Tab element still exists and is not automatically replaced, but will be phased out. For this purpose, the old version has been disabled for editing. In the following weeks, we'll be changing all existing Tab Elements to Tabs Grids. Should you however come across an old Tab Element and you find yourself unable to edit it, please contact your local content manager.

How can I create a new Tabs Grid?

Tabs Grids are created like all other grids. When creating a new element, under Grid Elements, select Tabs grid. This will place a grid on your page with 5 rows, each row representing one of the tabs.

  • The Header in the first element of each tab will also be the title of that tab. So for instance, in this case, the Header of this text element ('How can I create ...') is adapted as Tab title.
  • You can select a colour theme by editing the Tabs Grid properties; under Appearance, select a theme (see fig.)
  • If you don't put any content in a tab, it will be invisible.

 

Any tips and tricks?

When you don't want to start a tab with a header (for instance, when it's an image), you still need to tell Typo3 which title to use for this tab. You can do so by creating a 'Header Only' element, and under Type, select 'Hidden'. This will not show the header inside your tab, but it will be adopted as Tab title.

 

To top

Youtube video in Header Slider

It is now possible to put a video in the Header Slider on top of any page. 

If you want to add a Youtube video to your header-slider, just paste the youtube URL in the link field of a slide; a play button will be shown on your slide, and a pop-up style video will play when the button is pushed.

Like all slides, this feature also requires you to upload an image.

View an example!

To top

Full Width page template

This page combines the regular Content page with the Homepage. Its features are identical to the Homepage format in many ways, but it adds the bread crumb on top, so visitors can easily find their way back.

This layout was frequently created with a workaround (Content Page with Left Column, combined with specific element settings), which is why an official option has been included instead. 

To create this layout, go to the page properties, under Appearance, select the Backend Layout 'Content page that is full width'.
(feature renaming can hopefully be included in our next release)

This page is actually an example of this layout. Click 'To Top' to view the breadcrumb.

To top

Special Page template

This is another new page template (see: Full Width page template). This layout is designed for a long-read format, by dividing the screen in two halves; the left one is designated for images, the right one for all content. There is also a special connection between picture and content, enabling a nice scrolling experience.
Try it out!

This layout is particularly useful for magazine-style pages.

To create this layout:

  • go to the page properties; under Appearance, select the Backend Layout 'Special Page' (see fig.).

  • On this new page, create a new element; under Grid Elements, select Special Container (see fig.). This grid consists of two columns.

  • In the left column, you place a 'Special Image' element.
    This is the image that is displayed stationary alongside the scrolling content on the right; when the visitor is at the end of the content in this Special Container, the image will scroll up, and display the next Special Container.

  • In the right column, you place a normal 100% Grid element.

  • In the element properties of this Grid Element, under Appearance, select 'Used for content on special pages..' (see fig.).

  • Inside this 100% grid, you can place all elements to your liking.

The last steps, creating a 100% grid, are necessary to create the Special layout as it was designed. This element layout compresses the width of the elements within - otherwise, the text would run the entire width of the column.

 

View the new Special Template

To top

Facts and Figures element

This is a new element to display, for instance, facts and figures.

To create this, add a new Fact element inside a grid. Under Theme, select the header colour.
Then, edit the grid properties, go to the tab Appearance, and choose a background colour under 'Theme'.

Please note: the fact element only properly works in combination with this coloured grid background.

What is the coolest new feature?
Fact Element
How many features are in this new release?
40
Number of new features
11

To top

Coloured grid background

The background colour feature for grids can also be used without a fact element. It may for instance be useful for magazine-type pages, to highlight a specific text.

Two layout guidelines:

  • Dont overdo it! These coloured grids are very dominant. Don't create an abstract piece of art.
  • See if you should add top and bottom margins (under Appearance), to prevent the grid from overlapping with other elements. 

To create this, edit the grid properties, go to the tab Appearance, and choose a background colour under 'Theme':

To top

Notification element

This element can be used to draw attention to a certain part of your website, or a call-to-action (for instance, when an application deadline is approaching). You can add one or two buttons. The element is available in all TU Delft theme colours.

To create this, add a new Notification element. Enter a header, text, and theme, and, optionally, one or two buttons. The buttons can either be white or transparent.

Notification element

These are not the only release notes; they are only the new elements. Check out our improvements and bug fixes!

Improvements Bug fixes

To top

Read More-toggle

This option allows you, in a Text element, to hide paragraphs under a 'read more'-line (as seen below).

To create this, in the Rich Text Editor (RTF) of the Text element, stand in the text on the desired location. Click on 'Insert Custom Element', then 'Tudelft', then 'Insert Readmore'. An orange marker will appear in your text.

To demonstrate this, a piece of literary history:

Alice

There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head. ‘Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,’ thought Alice; ‘only, as it’s asleep, I suppose it doesn’t mind.’Read more

The table was a large one, but the three were all crowded together at one corner of it: ‘No room! No room!’ they cried out when they saw Alice coming. ‘There’s plenty of room!’ said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in a large arm-chair at one end of the table.

‘Have some wine,’ the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.

Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. ‘I don’t see any wine,’ she remarked.

‘There isn’t any,’ said the March Hare.

‘Then it wasn’t very civil of you to offer it,’ said Alice angrily.

‘It wasn’t very civil of you to sit down without being invited,’ said the March Hare.

To top

Image side caption

An option has been added to display a caption next to an image. This was a feature in the original design, and works well in storytelling articles.

To create this, go the the element properties, under Appearance, and choose 'Image fullwidth with caption'.
On the General tab, under Description, fill in the caption text.

The caption can now be placed next to the image.

To top