dropbits Documentation

Media

Images and files live in the site media library. Editors pick them through the media picker when editing image, image_list, richtext embeds, and similar fields.

Media picker

In Edit mode, open a field that needs a file:

  1. Use the picker to choose an existing upload or Upload… a new one.
  2. Confirm — the field stores the public URL/path.
  3. Delete on a library item removes the file from the media library (confirm first). This cannot be undone from the picker.

Upload goes through POST /admin/media/upload. Delete uses Toolbox delete_media.

image_list: remove ≠ delete

An image list field holds an ordered list of URLs.

ActionEffect
Remove an image from the listDrops that URL from this field only — the file stays in the library
Delete in the media pickerRemoves the file from the library (other fields may still reference a broken URL)

Always prefer “remove from list” when you only want to rearrange a gallery. Use library Delete when you intend to discard the file itself.

Tips

  • Prefer the picker over pasting opaque paths.
  • After deleting a file, check other widgets that might still show it.
  • ZIP SitePack backups include uploads; rolling checkpoints do not — see Checkpoint & backup.

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