Introduction
Factorly lets you create and use so-called saved blocks. These blocks are available in the Saved Block Library and accessible from the content editor. They facilitate content creation by allowing the reuse of saved blocks (e.g. templated structure, header, legal notices) and simplifying their updating.
Functioning
Saved blocks are generally used in 2 situations:
- To facilitate the implementation of reusable structures in content .
- To reuse a previously defined content block (e.g.: legal notice)
Principle of block instantiation:
Once a block is used in a content item, it becomes an instance of the original block, also called the parent block.
Instances are linked to a version of the parent block, so this link identifies content that uses a version of the parent block.
Updating content from a new version of the parent block:
A parent block is editable, so a new version of the block can be created and made available in the block library. This new version will be available in the content editor in the Saved blocks.
The block instantiation principle enables content that has an instance of the latter to be automatically updated with the latest version of the parent block. See article Updating instances of my block.
Conclusion
Saved blocks make it easier to create and update content.