> Is there any reason why publishing rules *don't* fit the bill? It is more a matter of "dont always" rather than "dont".
There are times when the mechanism of passing parameters is not something you want the user to define. But this was only a "possible" rather than a definite. My proposal is really about managing the include files themselves. > 1. Users get annoyed with Include objects because typically they cannot > edit the content on these pages without going through a developer. While this may be the case, we have way too many legacy systems and databases that just cannot (and will never be) ported to the FarCry model. As far as "User" who work with our site that would have control over anything..... these are very few and there is a close working relationship between the content/site management team and the development team. So includes are not an issue for us. > Include objects that require parameters sound a lot like custom > publishing rules.. only publishing rules are more flexible. I can see where you are going with this...... instead of using a template that includes the "include" directly, create a template with a container and use a publishing rule to put in the include. While this is obviously more flexible, in most cases our site doesnt require the flexibility and the development team is actually responsible for all the included objects in any case. At present, we have a model that actually works without the additional overhead of maintaining PLP's and custom rules for each different include. Gary Menzel Web Development Manager IT Operations Brisbane -+- ABN AMRO Morgans Limited Level 29, 123 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 PH: 07 333 44 828 FX: 07 3834 0828 If this communication is not intended for you and you are not an authorised recipient of this email you are prohibited by law from dealing with or relying on the email or any file attachments. This prohibition includes reading, printing, copying, re-transmitting, disseminating, storing or in any other way dealing or acting in reliance on the information. If you have received this email in error, we request you contact ABN AMRO Morgans Limited immediately by returning the email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original. We will refund any reasonable costs associated with notifying ABN AMRO Morgans. This email is confidential and may contain privileged client information. ABN AMRO Morgans has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all its communications, including electronic communications, but accepts no liability for materials transmitted. Materials may also be transmitted without the knowledge of ABN AMRO Morgans. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited its directors and employees do not accept liability for the results of any actions taken or not on the basis of the information in this report. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited and its associates hold or may hold securities in the companies/trusts mentioned herein. Any recommendation is made on the basis of our research of the investment and may not suit the specific requirements of clients. Assessments of suitability to an individual?s portfolio can only be made after an examination of the particular client?s investments, financial circumstances and requirements. --- You are currently subscribed to farcry-dev as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MXDU2004 + Macromedia DevCon AsiaPac + Sydney, Australia http://www.mxdu.com/ + 24-25 February, 2004
