[TYPO3-dev] Feature Request: Getting rid of TCA palettes

Franz Holzinger franz at ttproducts.de
Tue Dec 23 14:01:51 CET 2008


Simon Tuck a écrit :

> namely the removal of the TCA palettes feature. My reasoning would be:
> 

> * Imo It does not improve the usability of the backend. It is another 
> button ("show secondary options") and another "feature" that has to be 
> documented and explained [a] to backend users and [b] to developers.
> * Why have a palette in the first place? If a user is supposed to be 
> able to edit a field, then he/she should see that field; If not then it 
> shouldn't be visible anyway.

The TCA palettes are necessary in extensions to implement a multi tab 
backend. There is no other possibility to have it.

'secondary options' are necessary. A normal user wants to see only the 
most important fields to have a quick result.

- Franz




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