[Pro] The WordPress PageTemplate Maker

ThomasKimmich · March 13, 2014, 9:36am

Hi guys,

I’ll herby try to give this a shot in the hope that some of your already existing action-skeletons may fit.

As you maybe (or not know) I’m trying to build a template theme for WordPress using FreewayPro. On the „design-level“ I am not unhappy so far but now it is for the „basic-root“ which will mean to figure out the best way to re-use the created partials by template-helper action.

Basically, I need a way to create a php page in FreewayPro that should look the following way:

gist.github.com

https://gist.github.com/Kimmich-DigitalMedia/9524097

WP-Page Template

<?php
 /*
 Template Name: Articles
 * The template for displaying the "ARTICLES" jump page.
 */
?>

<?php get_header(); ?>

<?php include("partials/_article_content.php"); ?>

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By this means that the action has to „kill“ all FW generated content (destructive) first.

In the next step, it should allow slightly to add the required content which is:

1. PHP comment

Within this comment I could think of form fields such as name/value pair which allow to enter „Template Name“ : „Articles“ and print it in php commenting way.

2. get the header

This is default WP requirement and if it is WP related necessary. To make the action more re-usable for other purposes, I could think of „activate“ check if wanted.

3. the php include partials

This is the include of the created partial(s). The path is:

„folder-in-which-the-partials-are/_the_wanted_partial.php“

This would be cool to have maybe a „choose file“ possibility that automagic figures out this path (I know - perhaps a bit too much).

4. get sidebar and footer

as no 2 a WP specific requirement. If used for WP activate if not leave it.

5. Using this action for other purposes

If all „requirement-sections“ are to activate/deactivate I could even think of an additional „custom-markup“ field. A brief wrap how the action-interface could look is enclosed:

Unfortunately I can’t write any line of code (only copy, paste and sometimes adjust with much luck).

Does it look achievable and even re-usable for other purposes?

Cheers

Thomas

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ThomasKimmich · March 13, 2014, 11:01pm

gosh - the image embedding screwed up so the link here:

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ThomasKimmich · March 16, 2014, 4:14pm

ok - the last time

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Todd1 · March 16, 2014, 4:39pm

I’m curious, is this just a mockup of what you would like to have as an Action, or does it (the Action) already exist?

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ThomasKimmich · March 16, 2014, 4:48pm

Just a mock up - I am way too dumb to write any line of code (functionality).

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Todd1 · March 16, 2014, 4:58pm

I know Walter has an Action to assist in creating partials, do you intend to build the partials with FW or is that something that would need to be done in an editor?

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Just a mock up - I am way too dumb to write any line of code (functionality).

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ThomasKimmich · March 16, 2014, 5:26pm

Hi Todd,

I know and I use it excessively (and successfully). The above described action shall help to create the main wp page-tree (404, archive, … , single, sidebar) and belongs to the following list:

http://www.freewaytalk.net/thread/view/144196

I did some nice efforts in using FW to develop (adjust) a WP theme. I can do it manually - sure, but it would be cool to have finally a ready steady adjustable FW template.

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Thomas

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Todd1 · March 16, 2014, 5:31pm

I asked because I was wondering if there’s anything unique about a WP _partial that might make it difficult to build with FW. I haven’t dug too far into the guts of modifying a WP theme, and the little I have made my head spin.

Todd

Hi Todd,

I know and I use it excessively (and successfully). The above described action shall help to create the main wp page-tree (404, archive, … , single, sidebar) and belongs to the following list:

http://www.freewaytalk.net/thread/view/144196

I did some nice efforts in using FW to develop (adjust) a WP theme. I can do it manually - sure, but it would be cool to have finally a ready steady adjustable FW template.

Cheers

Thomas

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ThomasKimmich · March 16, 2014, 5:38pm

have a look into these episodes (if you find some time), and let me know what you think:

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Todd1 · March 20, 2014, 5:18pm

Wonderful work, Thomas. You put together a very logical and well documented progression for integrating Wordpress. It almost makes me want to use WP. Almost. I’m impressed with the progress you’ve made so far, I wouldn’t have thought this much was possible. I hope you can find some Actions to help put the finishing touches on it.

Todd

have a look into these episodes (if you find some time), and let me know what you think:

Kimmich DigitalMedia’s Videos on Vimeo

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Ernie_Simpson · March 20, 2014, 5:31pm

I agree, this is awesome work Thomas. You show that Freeway Pro, while
friendly for non-coders is clearly also useful for bright and adaptive
users as well.

I appreciate all your wonderful documentation as well - making this stuff
more accessible.

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Ernie Simpson, aka The Big Erns

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ThomasKimmich · March 23, 2014, 9:29pm

Hi guys,

glad you like it. It is exactly you I had in mind (who else?) so any pointers welcome.

Unfortunately I’ve not the money to let me make some actions for further support (and I got a certain feeling that … hmm all actions-maker are busy with other things - never had less support, so I leave it as it is and will never ever request on this or in other things).

But at the current point (so I agree with you Ernie) an adaptive user IS able to handle the presented stuff and you know what?

It’s so amazing and exciting to learn each day something new even without actions - it’s a just work.

A 7th episode added this evening:

http://www.kimmich-digitalmedia.com/videos/007_wpc-ids-to-class-more-valid-html

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Thomas

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Todd1 · March 24, 2014, 5:12am

Thomas, I have a question about the new Actions you want developed: are they absolutely essential to making this work or are there workarounds that don’t require an Action?

I’m asking because the problems I had in getting MODX to work smoothly with FW (resource path issues mostly) could probably be helped along by some customized Actions but they aren’t strictly necessary to get it all working. My process may not be ideal but it does work. I know MODX and Wordpress are very different but I’m wondering if you’re in a similar position.

Todd

glad you like it. It is exactly you I had in mind (who else?) so any pointers welcome.

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ThomasKimmich · March 24, 2014, 8:05am

Hi Todd,

the Action(s) I’m after would help to build the “main-tree” of WordPress’ required pages such as the template-pages, header.php, index.php, - all those that are one level above the partials - and pure php.

While having them (the actions), it would be possible to create a Freeway Template based on the _underscore theme - free for everyone that is after a WP theme controlled by Freeway.

It is therefor not essential cause those “required” files can be created via Code-Editor on the ftp directly - but it would be a major step to keep more of the work (up to 90%) within Freeway.

I remember the “path” issues in most of the CMS (MODx and Concrete5) and I doubt that they would be of help here. To judge what parts of my WP-Challenge can be re-used for other purposes, I’m currently a lil’ bit overwhelmed cause I should get back to them and study their logic behind (but Concrete5 can be used very similar to WP).

The key actions currently are TemplateHelper, CrowBar, HTML5 and ID2class which are essential - all the rest can be done manually.

So templates are the key - probably

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Thomas

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