[Typo3] FE-extension: Missing "CODE" input

[Olivier Dobberkau]

Christian Stuedemann wrote:
> Dear list,
> 
> I just started to write a FE extension using the kick-starter. When I
> add or edit the FE element in the page module, I can see the "Starting
> point" select box and the "Recursive" option, but no "CODE" input. The
> problem is: I need the very opposite one: "Starting point" and
> "Recursive" are opsolete, but "CODE" is mandatory for my extension.
> Where do I have to add the missing configuration?!
> 
> I'm totally confused, because I can't see any difference regarding to
> other FE extensions providing the "CODE" input.
> 
> Kind regards and thanx a lot for your help,
> Christian

hey christian.

this is faq. look for it in the archives.
the codefield is oldstyle and has been depreciated since version 3.6.

you can enanble it back, but its better to use flexforms.
look at tt_news to see how this works.

olivier