Requirements

In order to get FieldFrame up-and-running, you will need:

• PHP 5 or later
• ExpressionEngine 1.4.2 or later

General Usage

Hit the ground running with FieldFrame using these guides:

• Getting started

  Covers installation and fieldtype management

• Stand-Alone Entry Forms

  Getting FieldFrame fieldtypes working in your SAEF

Bundled Fieldtypes

FieldFrame comes bundled with five useful fieldtypes:

• FF Checkbox
• FF Checkbox Group
• FF Radio Group
• FF Multi-select
• FF Select

Developing Fieldtypes with FieldFrame

Writing your own fieldtype? Here are some resources that should help you along the way:

• Anatomy of a fieldtype

  Choose a class name and create the skeleton for your fieldtype

• A simple fieldtype

  Take a look at how easy writing a fieldtype extension can be

• Functions reference

  Detailed rundown of the functions FieldFrame can call in your fieldtype extension

• Defining your fieldtype’s requirements

  What to do if your fieldtype is a needy bitch

• Default settings and params

  Get rid of those isset’s and get on with your life

• Built-in convenience functions

  Functions your fieldtype comes with by extending Fieldframe_Fieldtype

• SettingsDisplay class

  Introduction to the SettingsDisplay class, and a detailed rundown of its functions

• Extension hooks

  How to tap into ExpressionEngine hooks from your fieldtype extension

• Postponed saving

  Get the entry’s ID from save_field

• Custom tag functions

  Present your field’s data in multiple ways on the template side

Getting Help

Having trouble with FieldFrame? Or have an idea that could make it even better? All FieldFrame support is being handled through Get Satisfaction.

Donations

FieldFrame is, and always will be, a free extension. But if you feel compelled, I’m certainly not going to stop you from sending a little beer money my way!