[TYPO3-core] FYI72: Feature #10374: Add helper functions for additional frontend editing controllers and views

[Jeff Segars]

Jeff Segars wrote:
> After some of the recent problems with FYI commits and due to the fact 
> that everyone has been busy with the security issues, I'm giving this 
> FYI72 a little bump before committing later today.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jeff
> 
> 
> Jeff Segars wrote:
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> This is a SVN patch request and will be committed in 72 hours if there 
>> are no objections.
>>
>> Type: Feature
>>
>> Bugtracker reference: http://bugs.typo3.org/view.php?id=10374
>>
>> Branches: Trunk
>>
>> Problem:
>> To support additional frontend editing controllers (ie. TemplaVoila) 
>> and view (ie. fe_edit_advanced) a couple simple helper functions are 
>> needed.
>>
>> Solution:
>> The getJavascriptIncludes() method does nothing in the default 
>> controller that the core provides, but the TemplaVoila controller will 
>> provide an additional Javascript file that extends client side 
>> frontend editing to account for FlexForm pointers.
>>
>> The forcePreview() method is used to set $this->ext_forcePreview 
>> externally. The upcoming fe_edit_advanced extension requires that this 
>> property is always set.
>>
>>
>> Notes:
>> Since these are helper methods for functionality that is not present 
>> in the core, its difficult to test. If someone does want to test these 
>> however, I can point you toward the fe_edit_advanced extension and the 
>> TemplaVoila controller. Otherwise, we're approaching the point where 
>> fe_edit_advanced will run as a normal extension without any patching. 
>> Should be ready for public testing by the middle of next week!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jeff

Thanks guys! Committed to trunk in r5017.