Forum:Layout value references and features

Hello! I have three questions about Layout references and features: Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
 * 1) How do you reference the value of a given layout field in another location? (e.g. For a wiki of the solar system, a layout is created called Planet, listing the different characteristics of each planet, such as name and mass. Each planet gets its own page following the layout. The Admin wants to create a new page that organizes all the data, sorting a table by name and mass. Assuming the admin can reference the page name and plb id, what code is used to return the value listed in the Mass field for page Earth?)
 * 2) How do you create portions of the layout that are editable seperate from the form questions when the page is edited? (e.g. Given a layout with the different characteristics of a planet, the Admin wants to add a section underneath all the data for the user to enter special notes about the planet. Although this could be accomplished by adding another paragraph field, in that case the user has to edit the entire page to change info, not just that special notes section)
 * 3) How do you create values other than the given options, for example, allow the user to add a movie instead of a photo as part of the layout?

MattDisney 05:24, February 6, 2012 (UTC)


 * Although you may get an answer here. Most experienced admins do not use Layouts due to various bugs and limitations. You are more likely to get a response using Special:Contact/general (make sure you have a valid e-mail address set in your preferences). -- Fandyllic (talk &middot; contr) 6 Feb 2012 6:21 PM Pacific

Thank you! I'll give the question a try over there. --166.250.96.101 13:55, February 7, 2012 (UTC)