[Typo3-dev] extending a table with a new version

[Elmar Hinz]

tim wrote:
> Elmar Hinz wrote:
> 
>>
>> Sounds positive. At what moment can I expect the EM to do this? During 
>> Upload? Or can I test it before, to avoid people running into trouble?
> 
> 
> You can't overwrite extensions in repository that belong to other users.
> If you have suggestions write an email to the author.
> When upgrading from ext. repository keep in mind that your modified 
> extension will be overwritten by the authors one.
> If you want to upload an extension of an extension you have to register 
> a new key at typo3.org and upload it as a new one depending on 
> tx_blaablaa, the original.

I talk of extensions I am the owner of. I wan't to avoid users getting 
frustrated and loosing their data, if update the version with extended tables.

regards

elmar