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I have a matrix field that contains a playa field, and I’m trying to customize the matrix display. I was initially just going to copy the source of the default matrix display and use that to hard-code a customized version, but I have a playa field in the matrix that I need to keep dynamic. Is there a way to leave the playa field dynamic while hard-coding the rest of the matrix code around it?

Also, I’m not able to add a row to the matrix. I’m getting a bunch of “ReferenceError: Can’t find variable: jQuery” errors

Sorry, you lost me: how does SafeCracker come into play here? Are you having the same problem when doing this via the control panel?

What version and build of EE are you using?

To get all the requisite Javascript+markup for a Matrix and/or Playa field to function properly, you need to use the {field:your_field_name} syntax.

@Ingmar, I’m using safecracker to build an entry form that contains the matrix/playa combination. I want to alter the matrix code to get rid of the table layout, so that it displays properly (I have too many fields to display in a horizontal table format). The matrix works fine in the control panel, but I need to allow visitors to create entries via safecracker. I’m using 2.1.3, build 20101220.

@Rob, so there’s no way to alter the way the matrix code is displayed?

Not if you want it and its celltypes to function properly. I think the best thing to do is style it with CSS.

Thanks. I’m having the jquery issue even when using the {field:your_field_name} syntax.

aircrash, are you using 1.03 or 2.0 as far as SafeCracker is concerned?

1.03. Haven’t had a chance to upgrade yet.

I noticed in the release notes something about the catchall field being removed. Does this mean that my existing catchall fields will stop working?

Hi aircrash,

In fact there are no functional changes in Safecracker 2.0 though the catchall fieldtype is not now bundled.

Cheers

Greg

1.03. Haven’t had a chance to upgrade yet.

I noticed in the release notes something about the catchall field being removed. Does this mean that my existing catchall fields will stop working?

You can now download the Catchall fieldtype from Devot:ee. This replaces the old safecracker_catchall fieldtype. There are instructions for updating at the bottom of the page here: http://devot-ee.com/add-ons/catchall/

Thanks for the assist, Rob.

Aircrash - let us know if the info from Rob helps.