[TYPO3-dev] FORM element

[Patrick Broens]

Hi all,

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.

Patrick

Steffen Kamper wrote:
> Hi Ingo,
> 
> "Ingo Renner" <typo3 at ingo-renner.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag 
> news:mailman.1.1179565939.1845.typo3-dev at lists.netfielders.de...
>> Steffen Kamper wrote:
>>
>> hi Steffen,
>>
>>>  but without support from core
>>> team it's difficult.
>> I have to disagree, of course it won't get into the core without a review 
>> by the core devs and their agreement but other than that it doesn't rely 
>> on the core devs alone.
>>
>> We also need the community to develop features and then integrate it into 
>> the core. The core team alone can't handle everything. Besides that it's 
>> always a good chance for someone to get the core team's attention and 
>> maybe becoming a core dev himself...
>>
>>
>> Ingo
> 
> may be i found the wrong words, meant interest in a issue and support on 
> reviewing. I see some good ideas and patches in the Bugtracker ignored for a 
> long time. I know there are so much issues, so it is difficult for the 
> (small) core team to keep attention on all.
> I also wanted to ask if any change on the form object is wanted, so i don't 
> take much time for something that never has a chance for core.
> Sure, i will do the main coding on that, but i also want to collect ideas so 
> the solution should satisfie most of you.
> 
> vg  Steffen 
> 
>