EE Lover, edit expiration isn’t built into the database structure any where.

You’re better off suggesting this in another feature request for the version after 1.3.

What if it expires the same time as the comments expire?

Anyone experienced setting up the standalone edit form willing to help me out here?

The example that Mitchel gives with version 1.4 of the plugin has the entry status code done using radio buttons.  I really need them to be in a drop down list.  But for some reason I can’t seem to figure out how the plugin wants me to format it.  Anyone done that before?  Is it possible?

Thanks.

Jamie

Methnen, if you want a pulldown list, you might try something like this:

<select name=”{exp:form_helper:field_grabber field_name=‘whatever’}”>
{exp:form_helper:custom_pulldown entry_id=”{entry_id}” field_name=“whatever”}
<option value=”{value}” {selected}>
{value}
</option>
{/exp:form_helper:custom_pulldown}
</select>
<input type=“hidden” name=”{exp:form_helper:field_grabber field_name=‘complete’ which=‘format’}” value=“br” />

If you want a list, then just add the list size as a parameter the opening select tag.

Hope this is what you want.

Edit - Oops, just noticed you are asking about doing this with the entry status. I have not tried that yet - sorry.

Anyway, I played with it, and this works:

          <select name=“status” value=”{entry_status}”>
                  {exp:form_helper:statuses entry_id=”{entry_id}” }
                      <option {selected}>
                          {entry_status}
                      </option>
                  {/exp:form_helper:statuses}
          </select>

Sorry about previous bum steer

Thanks a lot JohnD, that worked perfectly.

Jamie

I am looking for a standalone edit form for our weblogs. It seems that you guys had a really long discussion about that in this thread. Is there a good solution that works? Is there a main writeup somewhere?

Thank you,

dombi

dombi -
to do stand-alone edits you will need the form helper plug-in. There are comprehensive instructions included with the plug-in download. If you have any problems, leave a message.

I just downloaded and there are no instructions. I understand the idea, but woukd like to see the docs…Anyone care to share?

Andyman, I don’t actually have it installed, so I can’t advise.  However, I’m pretty sure there is some form of documentation.  It’s a plugin, so to install it, simply upload it to your system/plugins directory.  Then, go to your CP and under ‘Admin’ look in ‘Utilities’ ‘Plugin Manager’.  You’ll see the Forum Helper plugin listed- click on it’s name, which should be a link, and that should take you to the docs.

Well, that doesn’t help much. There is not even docs on HOW to install. Oh well, maybe Solspace can help. or…maybe a pmachine support person can download and see, it takes about 10 sec…

It’s a plugin- you install it by uploading the file to the plugin folder.  Did that not work?  If not- what did you do and what was the result?

When you download the Form Helper, you get two files…1) The plugin and 2) an example file. You can peruse the example but as Rob1 says, upload the plugin to the plugins directory, then go to CP Home › Admin › Utilities › Plugin Manager › Form Helper and there are instructions/explanations. This is generally true with all plugins.

If someone could post a HowTo or tutorial for use les technical users it would be greatly appreciated!!

What I’d give my right arm for:

- adding login form to homepage. Once logged in, see a link to “add entry”, whick links to SAEF page.
- Howto for customizing the SAEF to remove unwanted options such as Ping Servers, Status, etc.
- Howto add link to “edit this entry” with each post.
- How to customise the SAEF to be able to edit the entry once the above link is clicked (I’d assume using lovely Sue’s plugin).

This may be asking alot, but I know us beginners would love you forever for it!!!

Happy New Year gang!

~Natron

I don’t think I’m familiar with this plugin yet. Can you post a link to it?

FormHelper plugin from Solspace

Now that this topic is on the top again, is there any one who can answere my question on this page? (second from the top)

thanks

I’m another one, I find the instructions a little bit of Greek to me…and I don’t know Greek unfortunately. Is there an example working form anyplace to use as a starting point?
It looks great and has many uses I’m sure, and appreciate all the know how and skill and time that went into it.

I was going to write a book, “Stand alone Entry Form, Stand alone entry form helper, and the stand alone entry form edit for dummies”, but I’m the dummy so I can’t. Dang!