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Posted on 13/05/2008 21:05:04

Hi,

 

is it possible to extend standard functionality on for example Paragraphs? If I want to add some functionalities (not modules), like adding extra information and so?

 

I also want to build a preview function for the News module, and want to be able to add an extra button for that purpose.

 

So in general, is it possible to extend parts of the backend?

 

Regards

Gunnar

IKT Consult


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Posted on 14/05/2008 09:48:46
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Hi Gunnar,

 

The only way you can extend backend is through the Extensibility API and the few modules that offer the use of custom fields. The paragraph section unfortunately is not one of these areas, and unless you choose to modify the aspx files in a custom installation (which would be overwritten if an update comes along), there's no way you could affect the layout of the backend pages.

 

You could make a custom module for storing the additional information related to paragraphs. Just add the columns to the Paragraph table (of the Dynamic.mdb if you're running MS Access).

 

But what's the nature of the request. I ask because sometimes the features you're trying to achieve could be made available in frontend.

 

/Lars

 

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