[request] Create Custom Writing Forms

stdmedia · 2008-11-26 00:48:37

Forgive me if I don’t come across very clear, but I was wondering if there is any such plugin or, if anyone has the expertise for that matter, to create one that can create a completely custom set of inputs based on categories. So if I would like to create a post in an ‘article’ category it would show fields that are correctly suited to that type of content (i.e. Title, subtitle, excerpt, body, etc.) and for say an image post it would display a different set of fields (i.e. Title, Image Url, Image Description, Add another image, etc.).

Can anyone make sense of that?

Thanks for your time.

redbot · 2008-11-26 01:16:33

I don’t think there is such a plugin for categories.
Anyway, you can achieve a similar result using sections and sed_section_fields

stdmedia · 2008-11-26 02:44:42

I had noticed that plugin and it certainly does seem interesting, however, is it possible to create a completely custom “write tab” interface based on either sections or categories? Or must I just make due with custom fields. Really, in the end I would just like to be able to have achieve something along these lines… But for txp of course :)

Sorry if I am being too demanding, I really do appreciate any help.

variaas · 2008-11-26 06:22:43

I started a plugin a while ago called asv_write_panels that would just this. You could create custom write panels and certain defaults (i.e. section, categories, etc.). I never found the time and I didn’t see much need for it from the community so I put it on the shelf. If you’re interested, you can pick up where I left off.

mrdale · 2008-11-26 08:43:00

Ah, custom content types rears it’s head again… hmmm… anyone?

jakob · 2008-11-26 10:22:07

definitely interested! Christian (chriloi) has developed an (unreleased) plug-in too that essentially duplicates the write and article tabs for different sections. He mentioned it here.

Otherwise I’ve used a combination of sed_section_fields, glz_custom_fields and ied_hide_in_admin.

stdmedia · 2008-11-26 18:16:44

Ah, variaas, I would absolutely pick something like that up. The only problem being me inability to code my way out of a paper bag. I’m glad to hear that there has been some progress made, even if ever so slightly.

Thanks so much for the input thus far :)

variaas · 2008-11-27 15:19:21

I’ll dig it up, but remember it’s no where near production ready. I’ve only tested in my test environment and even then there are still several bugs and enhancements left. But I did completely re-write the write tab from table to div’s, and then added some javascript that lets you drag/drop the interface to your desired look.

stdmedia · 2008-11-27 17:57:11

Thank you so very very much. Oh and happy Thanksgiving variaas!

jakob · 2008-11-27 18:33:08

amit, sounds appealing!

sthmtc · 2008-11-27 18:35:57

sounds great, bring it on! :)

decoderltd · 2008-11-28 12:22:03

Yep, this could be a very good plug-in to have – would make it much easier for end users.

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