infabo / dataviewer

TYPO3 DataViewer Extension

About TYPO3 DataViewer Extension

Build easy and intuitive TCA-powered records with customizable backend forms on the fly without having to make a new extension. Records and Variables are dynamically injected to fluid templates for easy usage.

This extension is a easy to use data handler that saves you a lot of time, because there is no more need of creating an extension for every need. Great solutions can be done by just a few clicks and fluid templating.

Documentation

For documentation have a look at the TYPO3 Docs Page or refer to the DataViewer Extension Page in the TER

Compatibility

• TYPO3 CMS 8.7.X

For the 7 LTS compatibile version, please use the master-7/dev-7 branch.

Highlights

• Create customized records on the fly
• Plugins for List, Detail, Sort, Filter, Pagination, Selection and Search
• Dynamic Configuration of the Plugins to get nearly every solution
• No extension programming needed
• Inject records to other extensions with a InjectViewHelper
• Inject dynamic variables of different types to the fluid templates
• Easy fluid templating with intuitive variable naming
• Signal/Slot Usage for manipulating data if needed
• Backend Toolbar Item for easy record management
• Import CSV Files

Workflow

1. Create Fields for your custom record that you will assign later to a datatype
2. Create a datatype and assign the fields, that you've created before.
3. Create your records
4. Create fluid templates for the records. You can create lists or single views.
5. Insert Record-Plugin to your site to display record(s)
6. Add other plugins like Filter, Search or Sorting to your site