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We have the variable {$CONST.POWERED_BY} for the "Powered by" text. For consistency, should there also be something like {$CONST.TEMPLATE_BY} ???? Does not need to be anytime soon, just thought I would put the concept on the table.

Hi!

That's a good suggestion. What should it tell?

"Template by" ?

"Template created by"?

"Using Template by"?

Best regards,
Garvin

Hi

Personally I prefer:

template_name design by _template-author


dave

I've seen a lot of templates - s9y and others - and have rarely, if ever, seen inclusion of the template/theme name. I could see how having such a variable might be helpful, and a designer can elect not to use it if not wanted.

I personally think I would not use a name, but who knows, maybe having the option would change my mind.

{$CONST.TEMPLATE_BY} "Template Author"
{$CONST.TEMPLATE_NAME} "Template Name"

There is a related inconsistency as well.... sort of. The admin panel's link to templates is "styles", as in "Manage Styles". Wonder if that should be "Manage Templates" ???

Hi Don

I've seen a lot of templates - s9y and others - and have rarely, if ever, seen inclusion of the template/theme name

You should take a look at mine they all do!

Dave

d_cee wrote:Hi Don

I've seen a lot of templates - s9y and others - and have rarely, if ever, seen inclusion of the template/theme name

You should take a look at mine they all do!
Dave

I noticed that after I posted my reply

One other thing comes to mind if Garvin elects to incorporate this idea.... probably need something like {$CONST.TEMPLATE_BY_URL} "Template Author URL"

A template by constant would be handy, I personally don't use template names very often, but I have produced a few in collaboration with other authors so a constant for 'and' would also be welcome, or is this already available

carl_galloway wrote:I have produced a few in collaboration with other authors so a constant for 'and' would also be welcome, or is this already available

Yes, it's called &

(Sorry, could not resist )

YL