C-Cube: New Features

C-Cube: New FeaturesLotus Quickr 8.1Instructors nameCo-instructors nameIT Learning & DevelopmentCourse ObjectivesSet up connectors to standard desktop applicationsLearn about the changes in the Web UIKeep track of document versionsUse the online chat feature of C-CubeActivate the accessibility feature for blind or low-vision usersCourse OutlineIntegrating C-Cube with other applicationsImprovements to the user interfaceDocument VersioningOnline ChatAccessibility FeatureNew FeaturesContext menus for folders, documents, and namesQuickr ConnectorsDocument versioningOnline Chat and AwarenessAccessible interface for visually-impaired users

New ServersExternal C-Cube SitesAccessible from outside ADBhttp://wpqr1.adb.org

Internal C-Cube SitesAccessible only within ADBhttp://wpqr2.asiandevbank.org

Lotus Quickr ConnectorsWindows ExplorerMicrosoft OfficeLotus NotesLotus SametimeWhat are connectors?Convenient alternative to using the Web UI for uploading and editing C3 documents

Access files directly from Windows Explorer (My Computer)

Create documents in MS Office and manage them in Lotus Quickr

Take advantage of Lotus Quickr from Lotus Notes and SametimeSystem RequirementsLotus Notes Ver 7.0.3 or aboveLotus Sametime Ver 7.5.1 or aboveMicrosoft Office Office XP, Office 2003, or Office 2007Latest service packsWindows ExplorerWindows XP, Windows 2003, or Windows VistaLatest service packsInstallation

Step 1Go to the Places link

Download and run the Lotus Quickr Connector installer

https://wpqr1.adb.org/qkrconn.exeStep 2You should see a new icon in your system tray. Add C-Cube sites using the Lotus Quickr Connector Monitor icon

Step 3Connect to the C-Cube server where your C-Cube site resideshttp://wpqr1.adb.orgabc

Step 4Check the sites you want to add

Step 5On successful connection, you can now explore the rooms, folders, and documents as though they were stored in your local computer

Windows Explorer ConnectorUploading filesEditing C-Cube documentsChecking in documentsEnabling ViewsWindows Explorer ConnectorExplore the C-Cube site using the familiar Windows Explorer interface

Open C-Cube files and folders like an ordinary file/folder

Upload documents without opening the browserUploading and Editing C-Cube DocumentsStep 1Copy and paste files onto a room/folder as you normally would with files and folders in your local computer

Step 2Choose whether to immediately publish the uploaded document or to upload it as a working draft (which only you can view)

Editing C-Cube DocumentsStep 1Double-click the document to editSelect Check out the document for editingClick OK

Step 2Enable Track Changes and start editing as usual

Save and close the document

Step 3When closing the document, Lotus Quickr will prompt you if you want to check in the document

Checking in documentsStep 1Green lock icons indicate files you have checked outOrange lock icons indicate files checked out by other users

Document ViewsEnable views to sort documents according to tasks

View all documents you checked out without going through each of the folders and rooms

Step 1Go to the connectors Preferences

Step 2Check the Show Views option

Click OK

Step 3Additional items (views) appear in the folder listing of Windows Explorer

Microsoft Office ConnectorLotus Tools ToolbarLotus Quickr Button

Microsoft Office ConnectorDirectly work with C-Cube documents using Microsoft Office applications

Perform various actions like:checking in/out documentsapproving/rejecting submissionscreate links to C-Cube pages

The toolbar is available for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Lotus Quickr ToolbarOffice 2003Office 2007

Lotus Quickr ButtonOpen and upload documents using the Lotus Tools Toolbar

Click the Lotus Quickr button to see the other commands

Lotus Notes and SametimePlaces Sidebar PanelLinking to C-Cube documentsUploading attachments to C-CubeChat about documentsPlaces Sidebar PanelAvailable for Lotus Notes 8.x and Sametime 8.x only

Explore C3 rooms and folders

Perform various actions like opening and linking to documents from Lotus Notes

Saving attachments to C3Store important attachments in a central location

Save mailbox space by replacing attachments with links to C3 documents

Step 1Open a message with attachments

In the Action Bar, Click the Save attachments to Quickr button

Step 2Click Change Location to specify where you want to save the attachments

Check the attachments you want to save

Step 3Choose whether to publish the documents or to save them as drafts

Chat about documentsDiscuss with a colleague about a particular document in C3

Share the document to the chat members so everyone can see the document

Available for Lotus Notes 8.x and Sametime

Step 1Right-click on the document in the Places sidebar

Click Chat about document

Step 2Type the name or email of the invitees

Step 3Document available in the Documents Panel and in the Chat area

Web Interface ImprovementsContext menus for folders, pages, and member profiles

Drag-and-drop feature

Download buttons are available in folder views

Web interface may differ depending on the theme usedOnline ChatMust have Lotus Sametime Connect installed

Chat with a member, or start a multi-way chat

Chat with the author of the content you are reading using Online AwarenessImprovements on C3 ContentDocument VersioningAccessibility Feature

Document VersioningKeep track of document revisions

Store backup copies of documents

Useful for non-Word files that dont have the Track Changes feature

Works only for document created using the Upload formAtom FeedsPopularly known as RSS feeds

Stay updated on whats happening in your C3 site without needing to go to the actual site

Requires Internet Explorer 7

AccessibilityAllow visually-impaired users to participate in the C3 site

Special high-contrast skins and keyboard shortcuts

Read text using special software attached to the browser

The administrator or site manager can enable the accessibility feature on behalf of the userContact InformationInquiriesHelpdesk 5555

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