1. System Overview
R_aisonné is a WordPress plugin designed to optimize art asset management and support the construction of archives that comply with international standards. It provides centralized database management for everything from basic artwork information and image/EXIF data to sales and location status, enabling advanced exhibition and search functions on the front end.
The plugin is built on the following design principles
- Data Consistency: Automatically generates standardized master data upon plugin activation.
- Scalability: Implements a proprietary administrative table structure to achieve high-speed search performance, even for large-scale collections.
- Flexibility: Adopts international naming conventions for the system foundation while supporting Japanese input and notation. This ensures data integrity while enabling seamless management and operation in Japanese.
- Performance & Security: Features a proprietary image delivery system that includes automatic WebP conversion and restricted direct directory access, ensuring both high-speed performance and secure public access.
2. Recommended Environment
To ensure stability and prevent technical issues, we recommend the following environment:
- PHP: 7.4 or higher (8.x recommended)
- WordPress: Latest stable version
- Recommended Theme: HF-Lite (Specifically designed for this system to ensure maximum stability and optimal display)
- Multilingual Support: BOGO Plugin (Supports seamless multilingual switching for fixed pages and artwork data)
- Required/Recommended Libraries:
- Imagick: Automatically handles WebP conversion and image optimization when enabled.
- finfo: Used for secure MIME type detection and proper metadata processing.
- Compatibility: Includes built-in conflict avoidance for major SEO plugins (Yoast / AIOSEO) and popular themes (SWELL / Cocoon, etc.).
3. Installation Procedures
The installation and activation of R_aisonné follow the standard WordPress plugin process.
- Upload: Navigate to “Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin” in the WordPress admin panel, select the plugin’s ZIP file, and install.
- Activation: Click the “Activate” button.
- [IMPORTANT] Upon activation, the following setup processes are automatically executed in the background:
- Database Construction: Generation of 11 dedicated database tables containing specialized master data.
- Page Generation: Automatic creation of required static pages for artwork lists and detail views.
- Directory Creation: Creation of the r_ais_data/ folder for storing registered images.
- URL Optimization: Automatic update of rewrite rules to enable permalinks for artwork detail pages.
- [IMPORTANT] Upon activation, the following setup processes are automatically executed in the background:
- Verification of Initial Setup: After activation, please check the System Status on the admin dashboard to confirm that the database has been correctly constructed.
4. Post-Installation Essentials
- Permissions: Ensure the server has write access to the r_ais_data/ directory for image storage.
- Resolving 404 Errors: If detail pages are not displayed immediately after installation, navigate to Settings > Permalinksin the WordPress admin panel and click the “Save Changes” button once (no modifications are necessary). This will force a refresh of the rewrite rules.