[TYPO3-dev] Usability of the Columns view

[JoH]

>>> The users do not change templates, they are given new content
>>> element types. Appearing in the same list as Test, Text w/Image and
>>> so on
>>>
>> Basically the same, which I have done using kb_contenttable and
>> fx_2cols (I don't remember the correct name of the plugin f +
>> something + _2cols) entension give different laout for text using
>> different HTML-layout for some content elements.
>
> This tells my that you don't really know TemplaVoila, and the
> opportunities regarding to FCE. It's not a question about making two
> columns in one main
> column, or "table based" blocks with text, but a question about
> making userfriendly content element especcially suited to certain
> types of content (without making
> an extension).

Correct me, if I'm wrong, but isn't TV an extension too?
So you just don't have to make an extension, because someone else already
did ... ;-)
Now it's up to the developer, if he wants to use one of the different
existing extensions - including TV, which is not the only possibility to get
more flexibility into content elements - or if he creates his own extension
which might be better since it will perfectly fit individual needs.

There has been a quote of a german blog recently in the german list.
This is my attempt of a  translation:

If you want to cut down a tree you can go to your local do-it-yourself store
and order an axe.
But they deliver a set of umpteen boxes containing a construction kit for a
fully blown high tech tank with a laser gun.
After a few weeks you managed to build this tank and now you can do much
more than desired.
The advantage is: You can still cut down the tree just by running it over.

The original was trying to describe how you feel while creating websites
with TYPO3.
But I think you can easily replace the term "TYPO3" with the term "TV" in
this example.

;-)

Joey

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