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You can begin managing and creating new content from the editing interface component of Connexions, known as MyCNX . It is also called your dashboard because it offers quick and easy access to various parts of the editing interface. You can access it by clicking on the MyCNX tab located at the top of every Connexions page.
The MyCNX Home page is a gateway to all of Connexions' authoring areas, such as your
Personal Workspace and your
Workgroups . It is also a quick way to manage and edit
your Lenses , including your My Favorites list. You can access the MyCNX home page by clicking on the
MyCNX
tab at the top of any Connexions page. You must
obtain a Connexions account and
log in to the site in order to access MyCNX.
The
Create and edit content section of the MyCNX Home page is the quickest way to start authoring in Connexions. Clicking the
Create a new module
link allows you immediately begin creating a new module and choose later which Work Area to keep it in (likewise for the
Create a new collection
link). Underneath these links is the "Last modified" area, which provides an easy way to resume working on content that you have already created.
To start creating and editing
lenses from the MyCNX home page you can follow the links under the
Access lenses section. This area provides users with a list of their lenses. Click the lens name to view the contents of the lens as if you were a normal viewer; click
Edit
to change the lens properties.
Add to a lens...
in the
Content Actions bar at the top of the content.More
link at the bottom of the section. You can also create a new lens by clicking on the
Create a new lens
link.
The MyCNX Home page provides several links to guides and tutorials that can help you begin authoring content in Connexions.
Finally, the Recently Viewed portlet located on the MyCNX Home page lists the collections, modules, and lenses that you've most recently visited.
The left side of the McCNX homepage is filled by the blue navigation sidebar . This sidebar remains on the left side of the page as long as you are within the editing interface portion of Connexions, and allows you to switch among your Work Areas and content easily and quickly.
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