if i want to add some links near the "big input" tab

ithcy

what is the quickest way to do that? I just want to add a couple little html/js links.
i've read the documentation, at least i think i have, and i've searched as well, but i haven't seen anything covering this. if i missed it, i apologize and could someone point me to the relevant discussion? thanks.

Mark

there is a secret in Vanilla - a failsafe method of getting your strings wherever you want them. You can probably use that method. It's called the ControlStrings method, and it allows you to place a string anywhere in any control. The problem is that you have to alter the source control so that it contains an anchor where you want to place your string. I only have about three control string anchors in the system right now because I just didn't know where to put them. Take a look at the ObjectFactory source code and you'll see how it works, then take a look at the "Forum Preferences" form control to see where I placed an anchor. Once you place your anchor in the control, let me know and I'll add the anchor to the dev version, too - that way it won't break when the next rev comes out.

stuart

The use for this, im guessing could be text formatting help for different formatters, any chance we could get this into the base code? so you could specift a link for formatting help in your chosen format?

Mark

I'm kind of opposed to making those radio buttons link elsewhere. I don't want people to click them and then lose their comments. But I am providing the ControlStrings so that you can place a help button (or icon) there and have it pop up a help window or something.

ithcy

actually that's a good idea. i was aiming for some quick tag buttons. lame, i know, but i'm lame.

ithcy

and thanks mark

ChrisGwynne

A help popup link would be pretty decent actually. Something to tell what each radio button will do. What HTML is allowed and what's not etc.