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Find Where Page is Saved in Backend

Introduction

When you create a page in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), it’s stored in the Java Content Repository (JCR), which can be accessed through the CRX/DE interface. CRX/DE (Content Repository Extreme/Development Environment) is a powerful tool to explore and manipulate the underlying repository of AEM.

Locating Your Page in CRX/DE

  1. Access CRX/DE: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4502/crx/de. Replace localhost:4502 with your AEM server address if different.
  2. Login: Use your AEM credentials to log in.
  3. Navigate to the Content Folder:

In CRX/DE, the content is organized in a tree structure. To find your page:

  • Expand the /content node. This node typically contains all the site content in AEM.
  • Navigate through the sub-nodes to find the site where your page was created (e.g., /content/we-retail for the We.Retail site).
  • Continue expanding the tree until you find your page.

  • Once you locate your page in the tree, select it.
  • You will see several tabs in the right pane. The ‘Properties’ tab shows all the properties of the page.
  • The ‘Child Nodes’ tab shows all the components (nodes) that are part of your page.

Exploring Components and Their Properties

  1. View Components: Expand your page node to see its components. These are usually under a node called jcr:content.
  2. Select a Component: Click on a component to view its properties and details. Each component will have its own set of properties and child nodes, depending on its functionality and structure.
  3. Inspect Properties: In the ‘Properties’ tab, you can see all the configurable properties of the selected component. These properties might include text content, links, styling options, etc.

Editing Component Properties in CRX/DE

  • Save Your Changes: It’s important to save your changes. Click the ‘Save All’ button at the top of the CRX/DE interface.

    • Verifying Changes in AEM

    1. Refresh the AEM Page: After saving your changes in CRX/DE, go back to the AEM interface where your page is open.
    2. Preview the Page: Use the ‘Preview’ mode in AEM to see the changes you’ve made. If the changes are not visible, you may need to clear the cache or reload the page.

    Conclusion

    The content you create and manage in AEM is stored in the /content section of the CRX/DE repository. Understanding how to navigate and edit content in CRX/DE is crucial for deeper AEM customization and troubleshooting. AEM Uses Java Content Repository (JCR) as its Database.

    1. Choose a Property to Edit: In the ‘Properties’ tab, identify the property you want to modify. It could be a text field, a boolean value, a path, etc.
    2. Edit the Property: Double-click on the value of the property to make it editable. Make your changes and then hit enter or click somewhere else to save the changes.
    3. Save Your Changes: It’s important to save your changes. Click the ‘Save All’ button at the top of the CRX/DE interface.

    Verifying Changes in AEM

    1. Refresh the AEM Page: After saving your changes in CRX/DE, go back to the AEM interface where your page is open.
    2. Preview the Page: Use the ‘Preview’ mode in AEM to see the changes you’ve made. If the changes are not visible, you may need to clear the cache or reload the page.

    Conclusion

    The content you create and manage in AEM is stored in the /content section of the CRX/DE repository. Understanding how to navigate and edit content in CRX/DE is crucial for deeper AEM customization and troubleshooting. AEM Uses Java Content Repository (JCR) as its Database.