[TYPO3] Linking to parts of the typo3 backend?

[Xavier Perseguers]

Hi,

> The editors are not technically savvy. They need a tool that's even 
> simpler than the typo3 gui, at least when it comes to doing the 
> following. Is it possible to, either with a plugin, or on the front end 
> of the giu (client side maybe?), do the following:
> 
> 
> 1. The superadmin creates a page under a node in the page tree, and then 
> clicks "edit page properties" and checks the checkbox "Restrict editing 
> by non-Admins".  Can that be done with one click with a plugin (can that 
> be done in the API?)  Or maybe I can make some kind of clever hyperlink 
> that does that client side?

I think that you'll have to create a module that shows in the right menu 
and do this when you "open" it.

> 2. The non admins can then copy the pages by right-clicking and choosing 
> "copy".   Can that be done in a plugin?  Can programatically copy pages 
> with the API?

The backend can do it, thus yes it is possible. I think you have to use 
the class t3lib_TCEmain and its method copyPages. Again, creating a 
backend module would do the trick.

I suggest you use kickstarter extension to get an extension skeleton. 
The rest should be not so complicated.

Regards


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Xavier Perseguers
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