Module Builder

[Olavo]

The building of a new module for SugarCRM is a cumbersome and error prone process.
To reduce the work and inspired by Tinky message about Custom Objects (http://www.sugarcrm.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10650)
I'm working on a module to build other modules.
(so... Module Builder project on SugarForge http://www.sugarforge.org/projects/modulebuilder/).

The goal is to provide customizable templates, installable as usual, and able to be used by Sugar Studio for the formatting tasks before the building function.

This version 1.0 is able to create a simple module fully downloadable and installable.

Implemented features:

• Basic module definition (name, object, table, etc)

• Grouping of data in Edit/Detail views

• User defined dropdows

Not yet implemented:

• SubPanels

• Admin Panel & menu

• Special buttons on views

• Linked and Complex module templates

The basic steps to build a new module are depicted below:

First download and install the Module Builder and the Simple Template

MODULE BUILDER: Use the Module Builder to define the new Module (and SAVE please)

1. After save define how many groups (sections on Edit/Edit views)
1.1 Click Add Group Now (You can check the result creating a Simple Module object)

STUDIO: Use SugarCRM Studio to customize Simple Module views

2.1 Dropdown Editor - create new required dropdowns
3.2 Edit Custom Fields - create all new required fields
3.3 Field Layout - customize the Simple Module views Layout

MODULE BUILDER: Edit the new module definition

4. Import the created dropdowns
5. Build the new module
5.1 Download the installable zip file
5.2 Delete the temporary files created

MODULE LOADER: Use module loader to install and est your new module

6.1 Upload your new module
6.2 Install your new module
6.3 Test your work

Known defects
1. You need to save frequently and goback to edit, before clicking on any button inside the Module Builder EditView (ok it is cumbersome too)
2. The resulting module does not show saved dropdown field values
3. The layout for groups is not recognized by Studio to add new rows
4. ... you name it... (and please let me know about)

Regards,
Olavo

[Knot]

When config in Admin\Module Builder Config got error
like below and I check don't have file config.php
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Warning: include(modules/Builder/config.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in \SugarSuite\index.php on line 632

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening 'modules/Builder/config.php' for inclusion (include_path='.;C:\php\includes;C:\php\PEAR') in \SugarSuite\index.php on line 632

[CragStar]

When config in Admin\Module Builder Config got error
like below and I check don't have file config.php
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Warning: include(modules/Builder/config.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in \SugarSuite\index.php on line 632

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening 'modules/Builder/config.php' for inclusion (include_path='.;C:\php\includes;C:\php\PEAR') in \SugarSuite\index.php on line 632

Yes I have come across the same problem. I think the sys admin has setup a LAMP stack here.

I'm going to report this as a bug in SugarForge.

[CragStar]

Actually, thinking about it, I was unable to load installModuleSimpleTemplate.zip due to this error:

The uploaded file is not compatible with this version of Sugar Suite: 4.0.1e

I've got a feeling that this is probably why I had the error above. Olavo, which version of SugarCRM did you create the Module Builder for?

[velocitygirl]

Hi there,
I just tested the ModuleBuilder and I think this is a great idea.
I just started having a look at Sugar so this is really a great help since I have to create a few new modules.

thanks & rgds, velocitygirl

[staibha]

Hi Olavo,

thank you for this great tool. Just installed it under 4.2.0a without any problems. I am curious about the full featured release!

Cheers Haimar

[CragStar]

Oh I definitely agree that it is a good idea, great even!

I'm just trying to get it to work. So far I have worked out that I needed to have version 4.2.0 installed to upload installModuleSimpleTemplate.zip. I've upgraded and this is working fine now, although I still get the original error when clicking on Module Builder Config:

Warning: main(modules/Builder/config.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /var/www/sugar/index.php on line 626

Warning: main(): Failed opening 'modules/Builder/config.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/php:/usr/share/pear') in /var/www/sugar/index.php on line 626

That config.php is missing.

Another small error is that I have a blank tab next to Documents which I'm guessing is for the Module Builder because it takes me there when I click on the small red bar above where the text should be.

[malcolmh]

Hallo Olavo,

Just had a brief look at the Module Builder, it has G. R. E. A. T potential, just what non-programming consultants like me need! . (The first time I created a module with the songs example it took about a week to get it working correctly)

You mentioned that drop down values are not shown in the finished module, the same thing happens in the Module Builder itself, with the Sugar Flavor

When are you targetting the development and release of the other features!

Keep up the GREAT work!

[CragStar]

I'm slightly confused about this, although I'm sure that there is a simple explaination.

I've been following the instructions outlined in the 1st post of this thread, but I keep getting this error message on step 1.1 when I click on 'Add Group Now':

Warning: Division by zero in /var/www/apache2-default/sugar/modules/Builder/utils.php on line 86

Warning: Division by zero in /var/www/apache2-default/sugar/modules/Builder/utils.php on line 86
SETUP: sugarbean -> class:simple
Building Simple Module
groups added
Return

I'm using a fresh installation of version 4.2.0a (Open Source) - has anybody else had this error?

[ssch]

Ok

D'abord merci pour ce FABULOUS MODULE

I am under windows with a sugarspike 42.0 installation fresh installation

I have no probleme with this module no error nothing all ok

The only thing what is the group option and hope you worjk on this project my friend , i am not develloper i am simple user

Frecnh user

Serge