Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Corada

FAQ: How do I enter a New Event in my Corada WorkSpace?

To enter a new event in your WorkSpace (once you are logged in):

1. Click on 'My WorkSpace' at the top of the home page - this will take you to your WorkSpace home page.

2. Click on '+ My Content' to expand and select the 'Add Content' link that you will see at the bottom of this expanded section.

3. Select 'New Event' from the menu items. This will open the data entry fields. Note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields.

• 'Name' - This should be the title of the event as listed in your source.

• 'Description' Tab - If applicable, we suggest copying and pasting the event's info page here. Otherwise, compose a brief synopsis of the event you are entering.

• 'Images' Tab - Add the event's or organizer's logo or other relevant photographs here.

  • Click the 'Add Image' link, click the grey 'Choose File' button to open a dialog box. Select your saved image from the appropriate folder and click 'Open'.

  • 'Name' - We suggest naming your image the same as what your source material identifies it as. If there is no name listed, name it something identifiable. 

  • 'Alt text' - Reference this document from the Social Security Administration for guidance on composing ALT text.

  • 'Sort order' - an optional field, useful if you are using multiple images and wish for them to appear in a particular order. Number your images sequentially from 1.

  • You may continue to upload images one at a time as needed by clicking the 'Add Image' link.

• 'Details' Tab - Put your cursor in the "From" field and a mini-Calendar and time will appear. Choose the event's START date and time.

  • Note: use military time when entering a start time (i.e., 1:00 PM should be entered as 13:00, etc.)

  • You must also enter the time that you are physically in, as explained in the note under the From field.

  • This is the trickiest part of Calendar entry! It's easy to accidentally make a mistake with this. So, please DOUBLE check your work. It's very easy to Preview the entry to ensure it's the correct date, time and time zone.

  • Is the event all day? If so, click the "All Day?" check box. For example, you will use this for events that only say "May 12-15th" but do not provide a start/end time.

  • Does the event provide an end time? If so, check the "Include end date/time" check box. Note: this will then allow you to edit the "From" field to add in an end time/date.

  • 'Event time zone' - Select the timezone you would like the event to be shown in (e.g. "selecting PST will ensure that an event at 8:00AM PST will always be shown as "8:00AM PST"), or leave blank to display event in end users' timezone (e.g. an event at 8:00AM PST will be displayed as "8:00AM PST" to an user in PST, and "10:00AM CST" to an user in CST)

  • 'Registration Start' and 'Registration End' fields - If your event requires registration and also provides dates, enter those here.

  • 'Organization' - Paste in the name of the organization hosting or presenting this event.

  • 'Contact Name' - enter the name of the organizer and/or contact person, if provided. 

  • 'Venue' - This is the name of the location or where the event is being held, if provided. For example: Hyatt Regency Hotel or Evan Terry Associates. Note: if your event is online please leave this field blank.

  • 'Address fields' - Paste in the Venue's address in the appropriate fields. Note: Use the 2-digit postal abbreviation for each state. For example: use "AL" instead of "Alabama." Do not enter the Zip Code.

  • 'Manual Google Maps link' - If your event has a location/venue, then follow these steps: Open up a new window in your browser. Go to www.google.com. Paste in the name of the Venue or the address (for this example, I searched for "Hyatt Regency Atlanta." Click on Maps, the copy that Google Maps URL and paste into this field.

  • 'Event website' - Copy and paste the event's website URL here, if there is one.

  • 'Organization website' - Copy and paste the website URL of the organization or entity who is hosting/presenting/organizing the event.

  • 'Category' - We have provided several types of event categories. You may choose one or more that fit your event.

  • 'Free' - Please select if your event is free or not.

• 'Schedule' Tab - If there is a relatively simple schedule to enter (i.e., Conference 9 am to 12 pm, Lunch 12 - 1:30 pm, Workshop 1:30 - 5:00 pm) then do so. 

• 'Speakers' - If a list of Speakers are provided, then you may add them here. To input a new speaker, click "Add speaker" and input as much in the fields as you are given. You may even upload their photo, if provided. 

4. When all tabs are completed, you have the opportunity to provide ADA References and Keywords in the fields located below the blue-outlined box.

• 'ADA References' - Enter ADA sections or subsection numbers if applicable to your content. (ex. - 308.3) When you click on the field, begin typing. This is an auto-fill field and you will be able to choose from the options that drop down. Use the scroll bar to find the section/subsection of the appropriate reference document that you wish to reference. You may choose multiple reference documents (ex. - 308.3 in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide and 308.3 in the 2012 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction Pocket Guide)​.

  Read: "Why enter ADA references?"

• 'Keywords' - This field is also an auto-fill field and will begin to populate a drop-down menu as you type. Please select all applicable keywords. * You may not create your own keywords at this time. If you believe that we are missing a keyword that should be included, please contact us.

  Read: "Why enter keywords?"

4. Click the blue 'Save Event' button at the bottom of the page to create your entry.

5. Your entry is now saved. The window now presented to you gives you options to make your entry Live, set permissions and privacy, and assign a different owner if needed.

• Making your entry Live: Best practice would be to click the blue 'Preview' button to check that your entry is complete and functioning before making it live. When you are satisfied with your entry use the toggle button and change it to 'YES'. Otherwise, the entry is viewable to only you, and remains in 'Draft' mode.

• If you need to make edits to your entry, click the blue 'Edit' button next to your entry's title.

6. Changing the privacy of your entry: Your entry defaults to "Not visible to the public". Adjust this setting by clicking the blue 'Edit' button to the right. Use the toggle button to change to 'YES', confirm when the dialog box opens, and click on the blue 'Update Privacy' button.

• Note: by changing the toggle button to 'YES,' you will allow ALL Corada users, the general public and search engines access to view and index your content. If your content should be kept private or confidential, the toggle button should remain on 'NO' so it will NOT be visible to the public.

7. Changing the permissions of your entry: Your entry defaults to only giving you permission to view, edit and manage your content. To allow other users or WorkGroups to view, edit or manage your content, click on the blue 'Edit' button to the right. Read what permissions you may choose from and then select specific users or WorkGroups by clicking on the 'Add...' link.

• 'User Permissions': Choose the user from the drop-down menu, then assign what type of permission you are giving that user (View, Edit, Manage). You may assign more than one user if needed. Remove any user permissions by clicking the 'Remove' link to the right of their name.

• 'WorkGroup Permissions': Choose a WorkGroup from the drop-down menu, then assign what type of permission you are giving that WorkGroup (View, Edit, Manage). You may assign more than one WorkGroup permissions for your entry as needed. Remove any WorkGroup permissions by clicking the 'Remove' link to the right of their name.

• Click the blue 'Update Permissions' button at the bottom to complete assigning permissions for your entry.

8. Changing the owner of your entry: Since you entered the content, you are the "owner" of your entry. If you wish to transfer ownership, click the blue 'Edit' button to the right and choose a user's name from the drop-down menu. Click the blue 'Update Owner' button to complete.