The following datadef form elements are are reused in many places in the 2015 templates when images are to be included in the page content:
| Datadef element | Description |
|---|---|
| ... > Image > Type | Specifies whether the image file is referenced internally or externally. Internal files reside in your Cascade Site along side your other Cascade assets. External images exist anywhere on the web and are reference by URL. |
| ... > Image > File | This element is used to define the location of the image file to be used. If 'Type' (above) is set to 'internal', the datadef presents an asset chooser to select your desired image. If 'Type' is set to 'external', a text field is presented in which you provide the full URL to your desired image. Note that this URL must include the protocol prefix ('http://', 'https://') to properly reference the desired image. |
| ... > Image > Alternative text | Alternative text (alt text) is used to convey the content and function of the image,to provide a caption or description of the image. Refer to the WebAIM article on alt text for more information and tips on its usage. |
| ... > Image > Set internationalization | Used to apply internationalization to the image alt text. Refer to 'Internationalization'. |