OpenCms News & Release notes

In this blog series, we'll dive into a number of hands-on tech topics. We’re kicking off with the question: How do I set up a new website using the Mercury template?

OpenCms 19 brings new tools for website translation, image preview and filename validation in the upload dialog and improved content validation in the form editor. Moreover, it provides fast access to categories in the form editor, the “Optimize image gallery” dialog can now be used from the page editor and the website app keeps filters after editing.

Alkacon OCEE 19 is the current OCEE release for OpenCms 19. This version fixes a number of issues that have been detected in Alkacon OCEE 18.

With a modern design, clear structure and full responsiveness, OpenCms now has a new look - optimized for all devices and focused on the essential content. The Alkacon OpenCms partner area has been greatly expanded.

OpenCms 18 adds a new “Place element” mode in the page editor that allows precise placement of elements as an alternative to drag & drop. Reused content is now clearly marked to prevent users from accidentally changing content that is used on multiple pages. Automatic typographical correction of quotation marks has been added to all of the editors. “Dead links” in content that is entered in a WYSIWYG editor are now automatically disabled. ...

The OpenCms 18 release notes contain detailed information about the new features and fixes in this version.