Hi
I am new to movable type, and I have started with the latest (5.12) version of movable type.
I need to create a new content type (custom object) plugin which definitely needs it's own template to display. This means it is not saved in the entry table (is ts not a page nor an entry) but is still needs to be published .
So the simple question is: Is there a way to publish a new content in movable type which resides in an another table then mt_entry. I was able to create a listing for this using the built in list_screens and list_properties config options. So i assume there is a way to setup plugin specific templates for custom objects too but i don't seem to find the right information since the documentation available online is rather poor
Thank you for nay help and example
Reported on Movable Type 5
You just need to create whatever template tags you need. The API for that is well-documented in the developer docs.
Thank you for your info. I have already defined a template tag that can render my content if receives the id of it. (which by the way is a gallery). But that tag needs to be put in an already available template. is there a way to publish such a content under a url having it's own template just as the entry type has it's own template(for instance http://mydomain/gallery/ttl_of_gallery.html). also is there a way for a plugin to specify additional archive_type and specify a template in an already existing template set.
for instance extend the classic blog template set with a new template for this new content type?
If not then I will have to go with the template tag you mentioned and tell my boss that there is no way for custom content to have dedicated page and url :).
Thank you again for any information
If you're talking about an archive template, the answer is "no." Not yet, anyway.
thank you.
this was a clear answer. actually I already thought that the answer will be no, since I have wasted a lot of time searching the web for an answer. It's a pity though, it would have been a nice feature.
Boti, go ahead and submit this request as a "feature request" from: https://movabletype.fogbugz.com/
The guys from Six Apart KK are wonderful and they will surely consider to implement this in a future release.
Also, I believe from this feature we would all benefit sooner or later.
Kind Regards,
Mihai Bocsaru
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Thank you for your info.