Implementing a custom "module" with managed content?
We've got a couple of unique (or semi-unique) modules to place on our new website, and I'm trying to decide on how to implement it within our Umbraco site. The front-end coding is done, we just need to figure out the best way to (a) insert each of them into the middle of a grid-based content page, and (b) manage the content for each?
The first module is totally unique on our site -- that is, it will only live on a single page within the site and will (probably) never be re-used. Structurally its very similar to the "Process circle" animation/module on the following page:
http://waaark.com/vision/
The second module is a sort of gallery/video player. It will probably be re-used on up to 2-3 pages of our site (no more than that) -- and each instance of it needs to have its own unique "playlist" of videos (no more than approx. 3-5 vids at one time, however).
Now, my thinking so far has been to implement both of these as Umbraco Macros, and use a macro parameter -- a Content Picker -- to select & store a content node ID, which represents a "parent" node in the tree containing the specific child items. But I'm wondering if there's a more elegant approach?
For the first module, I would create a macro and insert in the grid. When you only need to use it once, there is no need to clutter up the "add element" popup.
The gallery I would create as a grid editor (look up Doc Type Grid Editor or LeBlender for easier implementation). This would be an element that is used in more places. For a better editing experience, I think a tailored grid editor works the best. Besides, you can do more in regard to property editors with a grid editor than with a macro because of the way macros handle parameters.
Implementing a custom "module" with managed content?
We've got a couple of unique (or semi-unique) modules to place on our new website, and I'm trying to decide on how to implement it within our Umbraco site. The front-end coding is done, we just need to figure out the best way to (a) insert each of them into the middle of a grid-based content page, and (b) manage the content for each?
The first module is totally unique on our site -- that is, it will only live on a single page within the site and will (probably) never be re-used. Structurally its very similar to the "Process circle" animation/module on the following page: http://waaark.com/vision/
The second module is a sort of gallery/video player. It will probably be re-used on up to 2-3 pages of our site (no more than that) -- and each instance of it needs to have its own unique "playlist" of videos (no more than approx. 3-5 vids at one time, however).
Now, my thinking so far has been to implement both of these as Umbraco Macros, and use a macro parameter -- a Content Picker -- to select & store a content node ID, which represents a "parent" node in the tree containing the specific child items. But I'm wondering if there's a more elegant approach?
Hi Brian
For the first module, I would create a macro and insert in the grid. When you only need to use it once, there is no need to clutter up the "add element" popup.
The gallery I would create as a grid editor (look up Doc Type Grid Editor or LeBlender for easier implementation). This would be an element that is used in more places. For a better editing experience, I think a tailored grid editor works the best. Besides, you can do more in regard to property editors with a grid editor than with a macro because of the way macros handle parameters.
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