[Typo3-dev] Timeline

[Jörg Roth]

Hi Rutger,

Rutger Meekers schrieb:
> Hi,
> 
> Can somebody tell me of the following is possible with typy3:
> 
> I want to input all data from the Roman Empire (dates, persons, actions,
> etc.) and then i want my site visitors be able to select a date range and
> when they submit their choice, a timeline must be drawed with all data on it
> related to their selection.
> 
> Can you help me out? Is this possible? Where can i find information about
> such a complex extension?

sure it is possible with Typo3. I don't think this would be such a 
difficult extension - all you have to do is to plan your required 
database with all it's needed fields and relations. The Kickstarter of 
Typo3 offers you a lot of help to do so, but befor you can start with 
that write it down on paper... :-)

Feeding your newly created database (or tables) with the data will be 
quite easy. After creating the extension and writing to your local 
directory you can start directly in the backend.

Then you need to add the output funtions to a class file. It resides 
within a subdir of your extension folder named "pi". Of course you're in 
need of programming experience in PHP. Creating a dropdown for the start 
date and a second one for the end date (if needed) is the first step. 
After submitting the values a second function displays the whole 
timeline. Layout and design is up to you.

Further information is available on typo3.org.

Here's a maybe more simple suggestion: Why don't you try to visualize 
this with a flashmovie? Export your data to a xml file and provide the 
functionality with flash. Animate the timeline. Many ideas will open up.

Regards,

Jörg