[Vtigercrm-developers] creating a test module/tab - bestapproach..

Tue Dec 9 18:26:36 PST 2008

Hi Bruce,

Payslip module has no specific functionality w.r.t a CRM. It is just a
skeleton module used for explaining
the usage of vtlib API.

To understand the generation of HTML you will need to understand Smarty
templates: http://smarty.net/

The HTML view generated for Listview, Createview, Detailview etc.. are
through Smarty templates that could
be found in Smarty/templates directory of vtigercrm.

For example: Look at modules/Payslip/ListView.php and then
Smarty/templates/ListView.tpl to understand
how the ListView is generated.

Regards,
Prasad
vtiger Team

On 12/9/08, bruce <bedouglas at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Prasad.
>
> Thanks for the reply. I've read the pdf docs that come with the vtlib from
> the forge site. But I've still got questions.
>
> Here's my situation. I'm looking to create a complete test module/tab with
> a
> few sublinks. The goal is to somewhat emulate one of the existing tabs,
> that
> have the "lead/contact/account" submenus.
>
> I want my test to allow a user to select from a given list of
> contacts/accounts and to select the ones that he'd like to work with. I'd
> like to limit the initial fields that a user would initially see when the
> user is making their selection. Once the user has been approved to work
> with
> his selections, the user would have access to the complete fields for the
> contacts selected contacts.
>
> My understanding of vTiger is that I can modify it (add modules/tabs) to
> accomplish my test.
>
> The pdf implies that I can create a test "payslip" app. Can you tell me
> what
> this does? Will the result of following the pdf give me a new module/tab,
> with a html page/section similar to the section for the leads/contacts that
> the user sees. (Is this what you guys call a "view"?)
>
> Does the payslip app/test provide the templates. Couldn't see them under
> the
> modules dir.
>
> Do I need to be concerned with the import/export parts of the pdf doc if
> I'm
> simply using my changes for my own app?
>
> From a more basic perspective, is this the best approach to accomplish what
> I mentioned at the beginning of this post/email..
>
> If I can get through this process, and complete my test, I'd be more than
> wiling to contribute a writeup as to how to accomplish what I create...
>
> So. After reading sections #7, #8 (again!!) I'd like to go through the
> section/test php file in detail with you.. to get my head around exactly
> how
> this is supposed to work, and to make sure I understand what/how the app is
> supposed to perform creating new modules.
>
> Oh. as an aside. How do you programatically remove/hide/delete a given
> module/tab as well?
>
> Any/all pointers/comments will be appreciated!!
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> -bruce
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vtigercrm-developers-bounces at lists.vtigercrm.com
>
> [mailto:vtigercrm-developers-bounces at lists.vtigercrm.com]On Behalf Of
> Prasad
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 10:20 PM
> To: vtigercrm-developers at lists.vtigercrm.com
>
> Subject: Re: [Vtigercrm-developers] creating a test module/tab -
> bestapproach..
>
>
> Hi Bruce,
>
> vtlib Project URL: http://forge.vtiger.com/projects/vtlib
>
> Payslip is an example module to was created to explain the usage of vtlib
> APIs
>
> vtiger CRM is driven by PHP and Smarty. The files in modules/Payslip
> servers
> as entry point
> of different views like ListView, DetailView, EditView etc... Smarty
> templates are used to generate
> the HTML.
>
> The information regarding fields of the modules are obtained using the
> common (core) APIs.
>
> After unpacking vtlib package, read through vtlib.Test.Module1.php to
> understand the usage of vtlib APIs (Step 1 to 7 of documentation)
> Read the Step 8 of the documentation to understand more details of required
> Module files.
>
> Regards,
> Prasad
> vtiger Team
>
>
> On 12/9/08, bruce <bedouglas at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi Tony/David.
>
> I've taken a look at the pdf docs for the vtlib. I'm trying to wrap my head
> around exactly what the payslip app does.
>
> I see that it performs some db functions, as well as connecting into the
> vTiger app... But I can't see where the UI stuff occurs. I'm assuming this
> is in the Smarty Template stuff, that's not provided.
>
> If I simply wanted to create a "copy" of an existing module/tab, that I
> could then modify... is there an example somewhere that I can play around
> with?
>
> Basically, I'm looking to create a test module, that will allow a user to
> select an account/contact that the user will work with. The current version
> of vTiger doesn't appear to allow this kind of functionality.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> -bruce
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony Thomas [mailto:tgt at vtiger.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:47 PM
> To: bruce
> Subject: Re: creating a test module/tab - best approach..
>
>
> Hi Bruce,
> You can use the 5.0.4 version for now if you intend to develop
> and use the extension in the near future.
>
> The vtlib download works for 5.0.4.  Please check the blog for
> more information and download links.
> Regards,
> Tony Thomas
> vtiger Team
>
>
> On 12/8/08, bruce <bedouglas at earthlink.net> wrote:
> > David V
> >  Tony Thomas.
> >
> >  RE: Creating test module/tab!!
> >
> >  Hi.
> >
> >  Pertaining to the vtlibm should I use the v5.0.4, or the v5.1 version of
> >  vTiger. If I should use the 3.1 version, any pointers as to where I
> should
> >  grab it?
> >
> >  Thanks
> >
> >  -bruce
> >  bedouglas at earthlink.net
> >
> >
> >
> >  -----Original Message-----
> >  From: vtigercrm-developers-bounces at lists.vtigercrm.com
> >  [mailto:vtigercrm-developers-bounces at lists.vtigercrm.com]On Behalf Of
> David
> >  V.
> >  Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:05 PM
> >  To: vtigercrm-developers at lists.vtigercrm.com
> >  Subject: Re: [Vtigercrm-developers] tutor/guru for creating a test
> >  module/tab
> >
> >
> >  Bruce,
> >
> >  You should definitely consider using the new vtlib.
> >  It's really easy to create a new module in vtiger with it.
> >
> >  http://www.vtiger.com/blogs/2008/11/26/vtlib-20-released/
> >
> >  Try and let us know :-)
> >
> >  David V.
> >
> >
> >  On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 7:41 PM, bruce <bedouglas at earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> >  Hi...
> >
> >  Looking to create/implement a test module/tab with a few test subtabs...
> >
> >  I've got vTiger 5.0.4, and have looked through the online wiki/tutorial.
> If
> >  you've got the skills in creating tabs/modules, and you're willing to
> >  exchange a few emails, let me know!
> >
> >  thanks
> >
> >  -bruce
> >
> >  _______________________________________________
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> >
> >
>
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