How to get the page tree structure in an HTML export
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Summary
After exporting a space to HTML, the pages are included in a folder, but they are not organized in the same structure as the space's page tree. The exported content also includes the attachments that will be pointing to each of the IDs of the pages.
For importing purposes, it could be used to replicate the same page tree order, but this is not included in the file.
Solution
Besides not being organized in the same structure as the space's page tree, the exported content will include the attachments that will be pointing to each of the IDs of the pages. While the HTML export will not include the pages in the same space page tree structure, there are some methods that help in identifying them:
Use the index.html file
When exporting a space to HTML, a file called index.html will be included in the export. By opening this file, the browser will display details such as:
Space Key, Name, Description, and the creator
The whole page tree structure in a session called Available Pages
This way, it can be used to organize the files within the generated folder:
Take a screenshot of the "Custom Export" option
With this option, upon selecting HTML and proceeding with the export, it is possible to select the Custom Export method. By selecting this option, it will open a full list of pages and their structure in the space's page tree:
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