The following element types will make a page 'auto-dynamic' in the cases described.
Element Type/Description
All Elements
If a render handler is selected that does not support caching.
If element-level security assigned to the element doesn't allow 'anonymous' access.
If an error is thrown while rendering the element.
All Elements that support Scheduling: Scheduled Element, Image Grid, Link Bar, Bulleted List, Popup Menu
If scheduling is configured to occur based on Groups, Browser and other targets, or variable comparisons.
Date/Time
If the 'current date/time' is selected and you choose to display the time.
When 'last user login' is selected.
Custom Script Element
If the Custom Script element is not marked as static.
Page Index & Custom Element
If the 'random' option is selected in the Layout Properties dialog.
Filter using Query-by-Example Fields.
If an expression used in the Advanced tab for a Custom Element Rendering Mode is NOT marked as being cacheable.
Search Form
When no results page is selected.
When the option to display selected subsites is selected.
Link Bar
When displaying subsite hierarchy.
Schedule
If the element is configured to use the 'dynamic render' option.
Web Process
If the element is configured to refresh every time.
Related Links
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