Hi Amir

I'm not even sure it's possible to have two document types with the same alias - If I remember correctly it will result in an error.

Why do you need to have the same alias names? The aliases need to be unique but you can have the same names for your document types though.

If it's because you need to have 2 different sites running on different document types I suggest you give the aliases a prefix.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

/Jan

Hi Jan,

It looks like you can create two document types with the same alias but it throws an error when trying to publish a document created with either type.

You're right on with the prefix or suffix on the alias for multiple sites. I'm guessing the same applies to template aliases?

-Amir

Hi Amir,

Jan is correct here. Why dont you create a documentType and have the 2 aliases  in it and from there create Master 1 and Master 2 underneath so that it inherits the property aliases.

Something like

- Master Template (2 Columns)
-- Master 1
-- Master 2

Am not sure what you are trying to achieve here by using columns, but you could also make use of the Multiple text string from uComponents.

//fuji

Hi Fuji,

I'm creating a family of sites, some will have similar layouts, some not. Your suggestion makes sense, then I can basically create a "top" document type for each site, and only allow the appropriate document types below it, and assign the appropriate template so the colors change, etc?

-Amir

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