Geoportal Extension Customizations

Geoportal Extension Customization Overview

This is a guide to basic customizations for a deployed Geoportal instance. These customizations do not require any Java programming and are achieved without recompiling the Geoportal extension source code.



For customizations that require Java programming and source code recompilation, please reference the Geoportal extension JavaDoc online, also available in the Geoportal extension 9.3.1 distribution package.



Before customizing the Geoportal, it is important to understand its basic architecture. A review of the Geoportal Extension Layout and Tiles and Geoportal Extension File Organization is recommended.



The possibilities for customizing a Geoportal are limitless, but these are some ideas to get you started. More ideas are available from other Geoportal implementations.

• Customize the Search Map
• Customize the Look and Feel of the User-Interface
• Change the Default Favicon
• Configure DataDownload Tab
• Configure Single Sign-On
• Add Another Tab to the Geoportal Interface
• Integrate the Geoportal Extension with a Content Management System
• Localize the Geoportal
• Enable Search Using an Ontology Service
• Add Custom Search Criteria on the Search Page
• Disable Display of Repositories in Directed Search
• Customize Search Results with a 'Share' Link for Sharing Records
• Map LDAP Attributes to Items on the Geoportal Registration Page
• Change Network Upload Schema from Dublin Core to ISO 19119
• Custom Metadata Profiles
• Index All Metadata Content
• Integrate a Map Viewer