Low Variables
Development and Programming
Released yesterday: Low Variables. To quote the linked site:
This ExpressionEngine add-on gives you and your users a better way of managing site wide variables. Currently, you can use User Defined Global Variables, which are parsed at the very end of EE’s Parse Order and can only be edited though the Templates tab. Alternatively, you can use Path.php Global Variables which are parsed much earlier, but do not provide an interface for your users. Finally, you can use Fresh Variables, which are also parsed early, but can be inappropriate for your users as it also gives them the power to break your templates. Low Variables builds on the User Defined Global Variables and gives them a right boost. It allows you to show or hide variables from your users, so they see only what they need. It allows you to label, group and sort variables, keeping them clear and free from clutter. It allows you to be selective in which variables are parsed early, keeping your templates safe. Finally, it allows you to select different variable types, much like FieldFrame Fieldtypes.
Low Variables is currently only compatible with EE 1.6.8. A 2.x compatible version will be available later.
Hi Low, this looks really great. The only thing stopping me from investing is that I’d like members to be able to use the module without CP access - just like a SAEF. Would this be possible do you think?
James
Hey James,
I’m afraid the module is CP-only, at the moment. However, I will explore a non-CP interface. Can’t make any promises… 😊
hi lodewijk do you have detailed infos about a EE2-roadmap for «Low Variables»? I am starting to develop a large multi-language-website in ee2 in these days and Low Variables would be very interesting (if not: «necessary») for this project!
do you have detailed infos about a EE2-roadmap for «Low Variables»?
Hey Stefan. I haven’t got any concrete plans for the EE2 compatible version yet. However, I’m thinking of putting that off until EE2 is out of beta.