[TYPO3-dev] FORM element

[Francois Suter]

Hi Patrick,

> Just to inform you: After the recent T3DD07 in Dietikon I've started a 
> big review on the FORM cObject. It really needs quite some updating in 
> all parts of the object. It lacks features that are common these days in 
> forms, like database storage, php/ajax validation, and a lot of form 
> fields that are not possible to render with the current cObject. Also 
> the usability of the form wizard needs a proper update with drag and 
> drop features, more configuration of fields, more field types, more 
> layout options, better validation, etcetera.
> 
> Changing the FORM cObject is on top of my list right now. I will publish 
> the investigation of the object soon on the Wiki, so the community can 
> add their comments to it.


This is very good news indeed. Ernesto's patch is also worth a look.

Cheers

-- 

Francois Suter
Cobweb Development Sarl - http://www.cobweb.ch