Creating a dynamic sidebar in revolution

Hi all,

i am new to modx revolution. I got stuck in creating a dynamic sidebar. I would like to let the site owner to Add/Remove a sidebar in each page. This sidebar is just going to have links directing a visitor to other pages. This is the html of the sidebar I am talking about:




I have no idea how I can do this please. Can someone tell me how I can create something which enables the website owner to add or remove this sidebar on EACH page? Also each page will have different links in the sidebar. THANKS for your help. Starting to love the revolution.

Template Variables will be the best way to handle it in this case. There are a few types you can use, depending on how much effort you want to go to as compared to how simple you want it to be for the owner.

Use a single Template Variable with a textarea input type if the owner is able to work with HTML to make the list.

If that's a problem, install MIGx so the owner will only need to add links as desired for each page; the MIGx display snippet will take care of formatting the output. (I am partial to MIGx and can't imagine building a site without it.)

Can I have a real example on how I should use TV's? Thanks for your precious help!

Quote from: sottwell at May 31, 2013, 06:20 AM

Template Variables will be the best way to handle it in this case. There are a few types you can use, depending on how much effort you want to go to as compared to how simple you want it to be for the owner.

Use a single Template Variable with a textarea input type if the owner is able to work with HTML to make the list.

If that's a problem, install MIGx so the owner will only need to add links as desired for each page; the MIGx display snippet will take care of formatting the output. (I am partial to MIGx and can't imagine building a site without it.)

http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2011/02/07/modx-revolution-for-complete-beginners-part-6-working-with-template-variables/

Great! Now i understand. Thanks for your great help!

Quote from: sottwell at May 31, 2013, 08:43 AM

http://codingpad.maryspad.com/2011/02/07/modx-revolution-for-complete-beginners-part-6-working-with-template-variables/

@rzammit: when your question has been answered succesfully your should close the topic, please

to create a dynamic sidebar you can search on google and www.dynamicdrive.com.