RLMP has been described as a wireframe development tool. I agree. I think of it more, however, as a template wireframe tool. It creates the wireframe for each of the templates on which I build my site. Templates contain common code for all the pages that will use it. It would be nice to have an element that simply contains custom coding such as php or other languages. That would be extremely useful.

For example, let's say I am developing a template that will be used by 10 different pages on my site. For the area that will contain the primary body of text, I could enter an include statement.


In the include file, I can have it detect the filename of the page and select the correct body copy based on the filename and automatically insert it on the page. Now picture this on a larger scale with each column of the page being able to hold a simple include statement. Previously, if I made a significant columns adjustment, once RLMP was exported I had to manually put everything back on the page. With my suggestion here, if I had to make a change to the RLMP file and re-export, it reduces my work because I don't have to put any copy back into the newly exported template. I can almost use the export file itself with perhaps just a few minor changes.

The new release of RLMP and its copy-editing abilities are awesome, and I'm already using them. My suggestion here goes beyond body copy. By having elements which will hold code snippets, I can call functions, data from a database, display iframes such as Amazon associate links and youtube videos, and more -- and I don't have to put those functions back into the exported file if I have to edit the template and re-export.

I wouldn't make the element have to contain long sets of coding. It could be limited to 255-500 characters. The idea isn't to be able to do all the coding in RLMP; rather, it is to be able to input includes or small code snippets.

I'm using RLMP ver. 1.1 build 2746.
Element: Text

When editing the text, I tried to change color. I could use the left color selection box and the slider. However, I cannot enter the Hex, RGB or HSB values for precise control. It would be helpful if that were possible.

Currently, RLMP allows background colors to be assigned to rows and columns. It would be nice to be able to assign images as the background as well.

Would like to be able to add code with spaces to the Href properties. While trying to add some php RLM will change spaces to %20 and the > to %3E

Example of code trying to add

?php echo $aff_link; ?>http://yoursite.com

RLM changes that to

?php%20echo%20$aff_link;%20?%3Ehttp://yoursite.com

Hiya Mark,

I think you're barking up a dead tree on this suggestion as I'm 100% sure that's not going to be added. The reason is that adding spaces to any file name is not acceptable code and you therefore need to be altering the way you name your pages and files so they include either a dash - or an underscore _ in place of the spaces. No spaces should be added to any page or file names.

You will find that putting spaces in file names will actually cause issues with some software that is used for web building so it's highly recommended that you do not use them. In this case RLM is doing it's job correctly and showing you an alternative to naming your pages with spaces.

To further this, all pages and files "should" be done in lower case for simplicity sake as well. Not a requirement of course, but makes things much easier for you and your visitors to get to your pages if they are typing URL's themselves rather than clicking links.

Hope that helps!

Hi Jo Ann

I agree with you 100% about the file name. In fact people that put spaces in file names or directory names probably shouldn’t’ be using this product Therefore there really is no need for the software to try to correct that issue

I’m trying to use a PHP function, not a file name. http://www.w3schools.com/php/func_string_echo.asp

In this case the function pulls the affiliates number out of the URL and on page load creates the link (href) with the affiliates number in it, so the affiliate gets paid for a sale or for sending traffic.

Perhaps an insert code option can be added

Remember RLM builds the Layout or skeleton of your website and then you export the layout and add any custom coding. For what you are looking for you would simply need to goto File > Export and add the PHP to the exported code.

I was trying to save a step I can just name the link 123xyz or something like that and use a text editor to find and replace.

Maybe add to RSD in 2016

I really like working with Responsive Layout Maker Pro.
Let me add a small suggestion: in my opinion, the borders of rows can not be well distinguished from the borders of columns. It would be nice if they would have different colors or at least, if you don't want colors, slightly greater widths. What do you think about that?

Thanks,
Michael

Michael,

I've also noticed this and it would be nice if they could do something with either color or separation. Although, it's probably not really high on the priority list right now.