By adrianmak on

I found that whatever pre-defined node type like page, story node or self-defined node type using CCK, the page layout of data input is the same
For example

Title:
[custom fields]
.
.
.
.
Input format
Comment settings
Menu settings
Authoring information
Publishing options

Can I customize the input page similar as a form type look
like

First name:___________  Last name: ____________
Company name:______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Gender:_____ (Male/Female)
Interest:________________________________

Comments

jpjanze’s picture

jpjanze commented

I am trying to find out the same information. There is a lot of discussion on the boards regarding theming CCK input forms - it all seems to be related to using the API.

I found the following two threads most helpful:

http://drupal.org/node/85908
http://drupal.org/node/61481

If I can succesfully do one of these, I will try to post a step by step tutorial...

http://www.harostreetmedia.com

adrianmak’s picture

adrianmak commented

waiting for ur step by step tutorial on this matter

jpjanze’s picture

jpjanze commented

Hi Adrianmak, sorry for the long delay, but had other things going on! Anyway, here is a link to the step by step on how to format the CCK input form. Let me know if it helps! http://drupal.org/node/98253

Jon Paul
http://www.harostreetmedia.com

techczech’s picture

techczech commented

Doing this is a piece of cake with the contemplate module. (see http://drupal.org/project/contemplate) Simply install it and then place the bits you want where you want them in the window (it becomes obvious once you see it). You can simply place them in any HTML/CSS structure you like. If you want to style them separately, you can use the contemplate structure to create your yourcontenttype.tpl.php (see http://drupal.org/phptemplate). But you only need this if you have a higher volume of traffic.

jpjanze’s picture

jpjanze commented

Hi Bohemicus, the contemplate module has been a terrific tool for formatting node output, but unfortunately, it does not work with form input and at this time there is no equivalent tool. The process to change the layout of an input form is much more involved.

cheers!

http://www.harostreetmedia.com

techczech’s picture

techczech commented

I misread your question. I have no idea how achieve what you're asking for (other than creating an admin theme) - I never really felt a need for it but now that you mention it, it would be a great thing to have.