Well, what I'd like to do is what I explained in my first post. One would still have a one-one-relationship if it comes to files (Base.html, Base.java - Sub.html, Sub.java). However, a Base.html might contain more than one <wicket:extend />. So this no longer an exact duplicate of the parent-child relationship that is already specified by the java class hierarchy. It now would be similar to abstract method, where the abstract class specifies one or more extension points that are implemented by its subcasses ... abstract methods. There isn't a restriction, that there is only one abstract method per class!
My proof of concept would go the probably easiest way and just link the first extend with the first child, the second extend with the second child, the third ... you got the idea ;) At a later point it might be useful to link them using ids (like the names of abstract methods). You could than for instance do some hierarchies like this: BaseClass - Application base class. Navigation on top, two columns with wicket:extend SectionOneBaseClass extends BaseClass - Sub-navigation in left column SectionOneIndex extends SectionOneBaseClass - Navigation on top, sub-navigation in left column and some fancy content in right column I totally agree to anybody who argues that this is already possible by other means. However, to me it seems to be the most natural and elegant way to do this. As I mentioned before, I don't know Wicket's inner workings too much, so I will definitely need some pointers to the right directions. My naive guess is that Wicket parses BasePage.html and looks for SecionOneBaseClass.html and the first <wicket:child /> as soon as it finds a <wicket:extend />. The idea would know be to just add a counter to this call, asking for the second <wicket:child />, rather than the first (I doubt that it's really going to be that easy though). Bruno Borges wrote: > > Stefan, try first giving us an example of what would you like to do. What > I > can see is that you want this: > > BasePage.html > <html> > <body> > <h1>BasePage</h1> > <hr/> > <h3>This is my child:</h3> > <wicket:child /> > <hr/> > <h3>This is my OTHER child:</h3> > <wicket:child /> > </body> > </html> > > ** Example of a child page:* > ChildPage.html > <html> > <body> > <wicket:extend> > <h4>ChildPage</h4> > <h5>I'm your child</h5> > </wicket:extend> > </body> > </html> > > Now, given this html, how do you see the Java code structured? What's your > vision? > > On Nov 5, 2007 11:28 AM, Stefan Fußenegger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> >> >> Eelco Hillenius wrote: >> > >> >> It would be quite feasible to add support for multiple overridden >> >> sections using the above tag names while remaining backwards >> compatible >> >> with existing markup by continuing to support the old <child/extends> >> >> tags working the way they always have. >> > >> > It's kind of a predictable answer, but the best way to push new ideas >> > forward is to supply us with a patch, so that we can discuss some >> > working code. The current committers don't see much in the idea, but >> > that doesn't mean they wouldn't want to support at least the option of >> > plugging this in. And hey, maybe some working code convinces us :-) >> > >> > Eelco >> > >> > --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >> > >> > >> >> Hi eelco, >> >> I'd love to do a proof of concept here. Admittedly, I don't know wicket's >> inner workings very well. But if I get some support, I'd try implementing >> this. I am currently looking through the code, but can't find where the >> transition between parent and child takes place (in other words: the line >> of >> code that recognizes the wicket:extend tag and takes the appropriate >> action). If somebody could point me to that line I would try to implement >> this possible new feature ... well, I'll first estimate the time >> necessary >> to do so and see if I can afford it ;) >> >> Regards >> >> >> >> ----- >> ------- >> Stefan Fußenegger >> http://talk-on-tech.blogspot.com // looking for a nicer domain ;) >> -- >> View this message in context: >> http://www.nabble.com/Multiple-%3Cwicket%3Achild--%3E-tags-on-a-single-base-page--tf4738673.html#a13586814 >> Sent from the Wicket - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> > > > -- > Bruno Borges > blog.brunoborges.com.br > +55 1185657739 > > "The glory of great men should always be > measured by the means they have used to > acquire it." > - Francois de La Rochefoucauld > > ----- ------- Stefan Fußenegger http://talk-on-tech.blogspot.com // looking for a nicer domain ;) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Multiple-%3Cwicket%3Achild--%3E-tags-on-a-single-base-page--tf4738673.html#a13587701 Sent from the Wicket - User mailing list archive at Nabble.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
