Feature Proposals » More intuitive syntax for select+values field type of TWiki Forms

Motivation

The One, Two=2, Three=III syntax of TWikiForms ' select+values type is not so intuitive.

Description and Documentation

As documented in TWikiForms, the select+values type supports label=value definition for options, such as One, Two=2, Three=III.
A label=value turns into <option value="value">label<option>.

This small enhancement deprecates this syntax in favor of a more intuitive value: label definition, such as One, 2: Two, III=Three.
A value: label turns into <option value="value">label<option>.

The deprecated title=value syntax will remain in the code for compatibility.

Impact

Implementation

Enhance TWiki::Form::Select.

Related, the new AutocompletePlugin will be enhanced to support the same value: label syntax for the autocomplete type.

-- Contributors: Peter Thoeny - 2014-10-02

Discussion

Accepted by release meeting at KampalaReleaseMeeting2014x10x02

-- Peter Thoeny - 2014-10-04