Re: Private Meta data (was Re: new LenyaMetaDataGenerator and new namespace?)

[Andreas Hartmann <an...@apache.org>]

Joern Nettingsmeier wrote:
> Andreas Hartmann wrote:
>> Joern Nettingsmeier wrote:
>>> if we go with the input module approach only and ditch the generator, we
>>> need very good documentation which must be updated frequently. the
>>> generator just outputs all available fields, so it always represents the
>>> current range of possibilities without requiring updates...
>> Another approach would be templating.
>>
>> Use some specific elements / attributes:
>>
>>   <p>Published by <workflow:lastUser event="publish"/> ... </p>
>>
>> and fill in values using a transformer:
>>
>>   <map:transform type="workflow-template"/>
>>
>>
>> This way, you don't have to pass the parameters explicitely to the XSL.
> 
> nice!
> this would provide a really intuitive, consistent interface for users. i
> don't know how to implement transformers, but i would like to see
> someone do it :-D i'll be your alpha tester :)

OK - if you're interested in this functionality, would you mind
filing a bug, maybe with a syntax proposal, so that the idea
doesn't get lost? Thanks a lot!

-- Andreas



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Andreas Hartmann
Wyona Inc.  -   Open Source Content Management   -   Apache Lenya
http://www.wyona.com                      http://lenya.apache.org
andreas.hartmann@wyona.com                     andreas@apache.org


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