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TWikiMetaData 4 - 08 Sep 2001 - Main.MikeMannix
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META TOPICPARENT name="WebHome"
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Recommended Sequence

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<		There no absolute need for meta data variables to be in a specific order, however, it does for the following reasons:
  • Keep (form) fields in the order they are defined
  • Allow diff command to give output in a logically sensible order

These could be done in other ways, but this adds complexity

  • Order fields - definition could be read on each rendering (expensive)
  • Diff - render data before doing diff, has something to offer, but not likely to be available for next TWiki release
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>		There is no absolute need for Meta Data variables to be listed in a specific order within a topic, but it makes sense to do so a couple of good reasons:

  • form fields remain in the order they are defined
  • the diff function output appears in a logical order

The recommended sequence is:

 
Deleted:
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<		So the order is:
 
  • TOPICINFO
Changed:
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<
  • text of topic
  • TOPICMOVED - optional
  • TOPICPARENT - optional
  • FILEATTACHMENT - 0 or more entries
  • FORM - optional
  • FIELD - 0 or more entries (FORM required)
>
>
  • text of topic
  • TOPICMOVED (optional)
  • TOPICPARENT (optional)
  • FILEATTACHMENT (0 or more entries)
  • FORM (optional)
  • FIELD (0 or more entries; FORM required)
 

Viewing Meta Data in Page Source

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Rendering Meta Data

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<		Meta Data is rendered with the %META% variable. This is mostly used in the view, preview and edit scripts.
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>		Meta Data is rendered with the %META% variable. This is mostly used in the view, preview and edit scripts.
 
Changed:
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<		Current support is fairly basic:
>
>		Current support covers:
 
Variable usage: Comment:
%META{"form"}% Show form data, see Form Templates
%META{"attachments"}% Show attachments, exclude hidden
Changed:
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<
Options for attachments:  
>
>
Options for Attachments:  
 
all="on" Show ALL attachments (including hidden)
%META{"moved"}% Details of any topic moves
%META{"parent [options]"}% Show topic parent
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Known Issues

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<		There is currently no support for meta data for Plugins. However, the format is readily extendable and the Meta.pm code that supports the format needs only minor alteration.
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>		At present, there is no Meta Data support for Plugins. However, the format is readily extendable and the Meta.pm code that supports the format needs only minor alteration.
 -- JohnTalintyre? - 29 Aug 2001

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