File Edit Module

[kiwipete]

I have written a module, which is essentially a hack of the Template Edit module. It allows you to edit online any  php, css, or html  file in your WB installation (rather than just templates which is what Template Edit does).

The reason why I created it was that I found that once I had installed ANY module or template using websitebaker, I was unable to do anything with these files whatsoever. (no editing, deleting, moving etc). The only way to get rid of an installed template or module file, was to un-install it using websitebaker.

I believe this happens because WB runs as a special user, and hence the files that it installs don't "belong" to me. Because this file editor is installed as a module, it runs as the same user as WB, and hence can edit the files. So if anybody has the same issue as I do, they might find this useful.

The module can be downloaded from http://www.vroegop.co.nz.

Cheers.

[doc]

Hello,

thanks for the module, pretty sure it is very usefull for other users too. Was working on something similar with integration of syntax highlighting using the external Javascript introduced with WB2.6.6.

Will have a look tonight and will provide you some feedback.

Regards Christian

[tomhung]

pasting file in forum... thanks...

[Argos]

GREAT! Thanks alot, this is very welcome!

[Boudi]

For me this is a standard addon in every WB! Great stuf! ThnQ.

Sincerely,
Knert

[davematt]

not support xml edit files ? 

[Stefek]

Hello,
the Module appears in admin-tool, but I can't use it.
Is there any record, how to get it work in 2.7

Regards,
Stefek

[doc]

Hello,

admin tools needs to take care that there are two different locations depending on the WB version used. Simply have a look on the admin tools listed on the addons repository, they are updated to work withe WB 2.7 and 2.6.x. The most important change is:

Code:

<?php
// create admin object depending on platform (admin tools were moved out of settings with WB 2.7)
if(file_exists(ADMIN_PATH .'/admintools/tool.php')) {
  // since WebsiteBaker 2.7
  $admin = new admin('admintools', 'admintools');
} else {
  // WebsiteBaker prior to 2.7
  $admin = new admin('Settings', 'settings_advanced');
}
?>

Depending on the coding quality of the module, there might be other parts which needs to be modified (e.g. links to admin tool folder etc.).

Christian

[Stefek]

Thanks Doc,
but I really didn't get it 

Is there no one who adapted this code snippet/module for 2.7 ?

Best regards,
Stefek

[iti]

this one works on 2.7
cheers

[doc]

Hi,

if you are searching for a admin tool to edit text files such as HTML, CSS, JS, XML, PHP files or to do small modifications on images of Addon Files (such als modules, templates or languages), Addon File Editor may be what you are searching for. The latest version of Addon File Edior can always be found on the Addon repository.

Regards Doc

[markywatts]

Hi,

Thanks for the addon, can it be change so that you can only edit in a certain folder; likes files in the media directory.  I need a customer to be able to edit txt and xml files but not template files!

Thanks
Marky