How to create new document??

Hey guys!
Ive got a trouble, ive no idea how to create new document.
There is separated php script (in the root), where i use modxapi.php to create modx instance and docapi.class.inc.php but it doesn’t work. (there were errors in docapi.class.inc.php, i fixed them up but it made docapi.class.inc.php go crazy).
Well, im really suprised that i didnt find native tools to do it.
So are there any ways how to create new document in separeted php file?
(or i gotta get into database’s structure and write data right into it?)

All the documents are saved in the database.
There is no need to create a php file.

To create a document just Click on the "New Resource" button.

no, you didnt get me
i clearly understand how to create document into the cms but it aint i need

well i have to sites let it be A and B.
A-site doesnt contain modx and it just collects information in database
B-site is modx site
so i need to trasfer new records from A to B via php script thats why i have php script on B site that gets information via post request in predefined structure then transforms it and saves into the modx database and thats why i gotta know how to create new document in separeted (extern) php file.
so how can i do it?

My guess is that you want to create a snippet.

Am I right?

If so do this.

Create a snippet and name it mySnippet.

paste this



Modify the path to include to your B php file. They must be on the same server


In the modx document you want to display the output of your php file enter

[[mysnippet]]

Save and preview you document.

You might need to modify your B code.

I think behod wants to create a MODx document in PHP code in a snippet.

If so -- take a look at the code of the NewsPublisher snippet (should be included in your install). It creates new documents from the user’s input.

To create new documents on site B containing the incoming data from site A via a hook into the API within a script (snippet), have a look at Docmanager, which does what I think you were trying to do in the first place. It is a class library, and you can create a document as an object and update it in normal object-oriented ways with great ease. No need to hack core files or create database records directly.

Docmanager is in the repository at http://modxcms.com/extras/package/108. This offers the version for Revolution (MODx 2). If you want the version for Evolution (up to MODx 1.0), click on Previous Releases and download 0.5.3b. NB change the shortcut <? script tag to <?php if you need to.

Hope this is what you are looking for KP

Thanx fellas!!!
(the 2 last answers are really what i need)