[TYPO3-templavoila] TV Framework - modules vs columns...

[Andreas Becker]

Hello Stick

You can check the use of Rons Modules and Columns here. We have a nested
example
http://t3pack.com/index.php?id=45

<http://t3pack.com/index.php?id=45>Andi

On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 3:21 AM, Ron Hall <ronslists at busynoggin.com> wrote:

> Hello Stig,
>
> > What is the main difference between modules and columns?
>
> Columns are simply that. They do not have any decoration around them other
> than an option to put a CSS class for a rule under the entire group.
>
> Modules have a header and footer on each module with the option of turning
> them off which makes an individual module look like a column.
>
> http://templavoila.busynoggin.com/templates/utility-fces/modules/modules-the-concepts/
>
> http://templavoila.busynoggin.com/templates/utility-fces/modules/options-demonstrated/
>
> > Couldn't you do everything that columns do with modules (except for the
> bottom ruler)?
>
> Yes, but modules have a lot of options and can be confusing to less
> sophisticated users.
>
> > And also, why doesn't the modules have the bottom ruler?
> > I have a design where the third of four columns is a box - like in the
> module. But what if I still need the ruler underneath?
>
>
> Since modules normally are closed off with footers it would be highly
> unusual to need a bottom rule therefore I have opted not to build that in.
> You could accomplish that by using the section_frame field to supply a CSS
> class to the TYPO3 div surrounding the CE and provide a border with that. If
> you are using my QuickSite you will need to enable that field as I have it
> disabled in the default installation.
>
> > Then I could have a 4 columns group, with a module group in the third
> column, but that's a lot of nesting when these 4 columns already are nested
> in a three quarter / quarter distribution.
>
> Columns can be nested within a module (up to one level deep) but modules
> cannot be nested within columns or other modules or you will have problems.
> http://templavoila.busynoggin.com/templates/utility-fces/modules/nesting/
>
> I would probably need to see a image of what you want to advise you on the
> best way to achieve the look. If this is a one-time situation, you can
> probably use the HTML wrapper to do what you need. If it is to be used often
> in the site then you could program an FCE to handle that situation.
>
> Personally, I very seldom use nesting as backend layout can become a bit of
> a challenge on small screens. But I do it when I have to.
>
> > Thanks for a great framework! :-)
>
> Thank you. I hope it is working well for you.
>
> Ron Hall
>
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