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TYPO3 Extension: Hints

Description

Adds a new content element "hint", which basically provides an info box containing a symbol and some text. Symbol sets are fully configurable in the backend. The is extension is developed for and used in production by Stiftung Mitarbeit, Bonn, Germany.

Requirements

Successfully tested with TYPO3 4.5 LTS and TYPO3 6.2.0beta2 LTS.

Installation

  • Create a storage folder in the pagetree for this extension.
  • Install the extension via the extension manager.
  • Open the extension's configuration form in the extension manager and provide the ID of the folder you just created.
  • Include the extension's Static Typoscript Template ("Hints") into your TS Root Template.
  • Open the Constant Editor, choose the section "sm_hints" and again provide the ID of the folder you just created.

Usage

  • Create Content Elements of the type "Hint type" in your storage folder.
  • Create Content Elements of the type "Hint" on your content pages.