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replacing an XML editor

nipper

OK, so I am replacing an XML editor with TST.

One thing tat has me stumped is there is an ability to right click on
any field and get a small RTF ability (bold, TM, email etc).

What options are there ? I could possibly make VFE work everywhere,
but that is not a stellar option. Anyone try to solve this one before ?

Andy

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Migrateduser

What are you trying to do, exactly? It sounds like you want to start using TST to edit even XML documents -- does that mean that all XML assets are tagged with a template type? Why would you want to use VFE as an end-all XML editor?

Dave

Current Environments:
(1) TS 6.5 on W2K3 (x2 - diff. imp.)
(3) Vignette V7 Portal on Solaris 9

nipper

The XML editor is a pain to use and expensive. We would like to replace it. So TST will
be the tool we use.

I can create all the functionality I need (including data import) except the ability to
select some text and allow a little RTF (bold, etc). That is the piece that puzzles me

jbonifaci

Without using VFE or some really hacky javascript, I don't think you can do it within the form. You could persue having your own cgi-callout to do so, but I would think using VFE would be better.

Migrateduser

Okay, I see.

I haven't tried to do something as fancy with VFE as what you're trying to do, but it definitely seems plausible. What if, when you right-click on the cursor, the word which is currently focused becomes highlighted as selected text. Then, you could apply styles to it. As far as a menu appearing, as what could easily be done with DHTML or even JS and CSS, I'm not too sure. At least, that would take more work.

Are you set on a pop-up menu?

Current Environments:
(1) TS 6.5 on W2K3 (x2 - diff. imp.)
(3) Vignette V7 Portal on Solaris 9

nipper

I am set on anything that does not require actual work.

Whatever is easiest

Migrateduser

Ahh, then I've failed you, my friend

What I suggested is quite a hack, actually. I've implemented some really nice right-click menus on web sites and it seems reasonable that it could be done here, but I'm pretty certain that it would require quite a bit of work.

Current Environments:
(1) TS 6.5 on W2K3 (x2 - diff. imp.)
(3) Vignette V7 Portal on Solaris 9

nipper

Well, I guess if I have to work. Any chance of sending me a sample of the
code you have to make a custom right menu ?

Hopefully I can tie something like that into FormAPI

thanks

Andy

Migrateduser

Sorry to do this, but try going to http://www.internationalrecipesonline.com/recipes/view.pl?4096 and right clicking there. Under the covers, it's a very basic example of a right click menu and, who knows, you might get a little hungry

The code is a bit much to attach here, but let me know if you have specific questions about it and I'll try to help. Personally, I'd like to see something like this done with the VFE!

Dave

Current Environments:
(1) TS 6.5 on W2K3 (x2 - diff. imp.)
(3) Vignette V7 Portal on Solaris 9