Acquia DAM (Widen)
How do I configure the Acquia DAM module with Media Library support?
Use this configuration when you want editors to add Acquia DAM (Widen) assets to structured content such as articles, pages, or custom content types using dedicated media fields.
This page explains how to:
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For details to configure Acquia DAM (Widen) metadata and map it to media fields, refer to Metadata configuration.
To make Acquia DAM (Widen) assets available in the fields of a content type:
On the Add field dialog box:
For Choose a type of field, select Media as the field type.
In the Label field, enter a clear name such as Hero image, Gallery media, or Product media.
Select Continue.
On the next page, configure basic field settings such as the allowed number of values.
The content type now has a media reference field that allows editors to attach Acquia DAM (Widen) assets.
When you configure a field to reference Media and enable Acquia DAM (Widen) media types for that field:
Editors access the standard Media Library UI when they edit content and select Add media for that field.
Because the Acquia DAM (Widen) module integrates with Drupal’s Media Library, users with the appropriate permissions and DAM authentication can:
The field is placed in the desired location on the form.
To control how Acquia DAM (Widen) media appears when the content is viewed:
In the Label column, select a label display option. Options include Above, Inline, or Hidden.
Rendered entity: Also select a Media view mode such as Thumbnail, Teaser, or Hero.
Another media‑aware formatter used by your site.
Ensure that the chosen Media view mode is configured on the media type to use the desired image styles and metadata display.
For more details about configuring image styles and display modes for DAM‑backed media, refer to Configuring image styles and Metadata configuration.
To make Acquia DAM (Widen) assets available in the fields of a content type:
On the Add field dialog box:
For Choose a type of field, select Media as the field type.
In the Label field, enter a clear name such as Hero image, Gallery media, or Product media.
Select Continue.
On the next page, configure basic field settings such as the allowed number of values.
The content type now has a media reference field that allows editors to attach Acquia DAM (Widen) assets.
When you configure a field to reference Media and enable Acquia DAM (Widen) media types for that field:
Editors access the standard Media Library UI when they edit content and select Add media for that field.
Because the Acquia DAM (Widen) module integrates with Drupal’s Media Library, users with the appropriate permissions and DAM authentication can:
The field is placed in the desired location on the form.
To control how Acquia DAM (Widen) media appears when the content is viewed:
In the Label column, select a label display option. Options include Above, Inline, or Hidden.
Rendered entity: Also select a Media view mode such as Thumbnail, Teaser, or Hero.
Another media‑aware formatter used by your site.
Ensure that the chosen Media view mode is configured on the media type to use the desired image styles and metadata display.
For more details about configuring image styles and display modes for DAM‑backed media, refer to Configuring image styles and Metadata configuration.
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Acquia DAM (Widen)