ContentBuilder 
Version
0.9.3 (build 242) (last update on May 9, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
66
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
11 September 2011
Video tutorials and demos: http://crosstec.de/en/joomla-cck-demos.html
The main task for ContentBuilder is to structure Joomla!® content (articles) while preserving content layouts - but you can do a lot more with it, including:
* Catalogs
* Directories
* Classified Ads
* Contact Forms
* Article Submission
* Basic Communities
* Paid Content
* File Directories (Upload/Download)
* File Selling
* Image Galleries
* Extended Joomla! registrations, including Captcha and paid registrations
* List/Details views (Record Display)
* …or regular CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations on your data.
Supports CSV Import!
Joomla!®'s article system is not replaced. ContentBuilder provides list/details views by default that can act as administrative panels. It also creates regular content items if desired, which you may use on your site just like any other content -- without the need of core replacements.
Additionally, you can use ContentBuilder to control user permissions for several actions, such as content access, content editing, rating, article parameter settings, publishing, etc.
ContentBuilder provides a well-defined plugin infrastructure to enhance its capabilities:
* Content (extended ratings, image resizing, downloads or any other content plugin available)
* Form Elements
* Form Validation
* List Actions (select records and perform actions on them)
* Verification (think of payments and coupons)
* Themes (yes, even themes are pluggable)
There is a variety of plugins that ship with ContentBuilder already, such as PayPal payment, image resizing (thumbnails, modal details), downloads, list actions and common form validations. Plugins and modules like Advanced Search, Videos and Article Selection Form Element are available seperatly from download page.
ContentBuilder offers an easy-to-use integrated form builder that can operate on the data source of your choice.
For our BreezingForms fans, you might be interested to know that it also integrates perfectly with ContentBuilder (http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/contacts-and-feedback/forms/4709).
*** NOTE: version 1.0 is in the works. The current version may be used in production already ***
Changelog: http://bit.ly/qn1ygW
Hi,
I was searching for a component to show data of a CSV or similar using always the same template. It does it really great and quite easy. Only small difficulty: configurations are not central and sometime I still have to search where to configure some special things.
I also had contact with the support. The answers were very competent and the crosstec-employee had a lot of patience.
I was searching for a component to show data of a CSV or similar using always the same template. It does it really great and quite easy. Only small difficulty: configurations are not central and sometime I still have to search where to configure some special things.
I also had contact with the support. The answers were very competent and the crosstec-employee had a lot of patience.
I needed a simple extension to create and maintain a couple of simple online database lists. This has proved to be the perfect option... so much that I am also using it for more sophisticated database integration. Simple to use for the beginner but many powerful options for those that understand php and database programming to some extent. Support is good too. I recommend this as a must have extension!
First I only searched for a component to set up an product catalog with the possibility to export the content as csv-File.
After I`d installed Content Builder it was very easy to set up the lists and new database tables. The extension works great after it is configured.
Then I´d some problems with the set up of the views in that way we need it. The Crosstec Team and DJ were very helpful to solve my issues.
Thanks a lot for your assistent!
After I`d installed Content Builder it was very easy to set up the lists and new database tables. The extension works great after it is configured.
Then I´d some problems with the set up of the views in that way we need it. The Crosstec Team and DJ were very helpful to solve my issues.
Thanks a lot for your assistent!
Ok, i usually don't comment, but i decided to create an account just to share that this is the BEST CCK for joomla out there. I spend many hours reading the documentation of many of them, and most needed club memberships for some basic functionality.
This extension is free, very flexible, very light, has advanced search, has CSV import and with just with a tiny bit of PHP, SQL and CSV you can make a huge database in a day!
Really great, I want to thank the developers for the great work, keep it up!
This extension is free, very flexible, very light, has advanced search, has CSV import and with just with a tiny bit of PHP, SQL and CSV you can make a huge database in a day!
Really great, I want to thank the developers for the great work, keep it up!
I have been using content builder for some time. In the beginning I checked out a range of CCK components within Joomla and in other CMS software.
Content builder really just nails it across many areas. It is a little daunting at first as there are many options but if you take the time to get used to the software the possibilities are endless.
The developers are quick to respond to any changes in Joolma which happen regually.
The component is free but you can subscribe for extra support.
Even without a subscription the developers are quick to respond to any questions or problems you may have. It is rare to see a question go unanswered.
I intend to stick with Content Builder well into the future for my website needs and cannot wait to see where the developers take it.
Content Builder is sort of like a CMS with your CMS, truly a work of art.
Content builder really just nails it across many areas. It is a little daunting at first as there are many options but if you take the time to get used to the software the possibilities are endless.
The developers are quick to respond to any changes in Joolma which happen regually.
The component is free but you can subscribe for extra support.
Even without a subscription the developers are quick to respond to any questions or problems you may have. It is rare to see a question go unanswered.
I intend to stick with Content Builder well into the future for my website needs and cannot wait to see where the developers take it.
Content Builder is sort of like a CMS with your CMS, truly a work of art.
Initially I installed Content Builder and navigated through the setup with minimal issues. The extension works great after it is configured. It took me while to get that worked out. Then I ran into a stumbling block with the final configuration. Thanks To DJ and the Crosstec Team for helping me through the issue. The extra for the subscription is well worth it in my opinion. Interfaces really nice with Breezing Forms as well. Great extension. Thanks for the assistance. G
Content builder is a good and easy to handle contet builder. it works perfekt together with Breezing forms. so its a little sad that it seems the development slows down because we wait now a long time for 1.0
Owner's reply
Hi,
the development is very active and 1.0 is on its way. We decided to make it joomla 3.0 compatible in once to have ContentBuilder prepared for the future. Additionally there will be another large BreezingForms update that we need to take care of and keeping its integration with ContentBuilder.
Thanks for the review!
Regards,
Markus
I am fairly new to Joomla, although no web design/programming. I have found the learning curve to be a tad on the sharp side. This extension, however, was very straightforward and easy to use. Setup was a breeze. There are a few little tricks that have to be learned to get the full effect of this product, but it is not hard at all to learn or use. The support provided for the product is decent, at the moment, but is usually great. I have been very satisfied with the over all functionality of ContentBuilder and recommend it very highly.
Works Great. Lot of options. The menu type Public Views List does not work at at all. Any help from the creator would be greatly appreciated.
This app was very customizable and worked perfectly up until the beginning of this week. Had some issues with a 403 forbidden error when trying to do some edits on the back end. Tried for two days to get support and was never replied to once. Ended up figuring it out myself. Would rate higher except for the lack of support.
Owner's reply
Hi,
Sorry that it didn't work well for you, but the settings to prevent a 403 (access denied) are accessible for the public in the documentation and also in the forums.
As for the support: we raised the support staff by 2 new team members. Please understand that with the growing popularity of our extensions, it took a couple of weeks for these 2 new team members to catch up.
Last but not least we are giving free support with highest quality, which is outstanding in the joomla world.
I hope in the future you will recognize the changes we made already (and the future ones) and update your review.
Regards,
Markus
I used this extension now for 3 websites and i´m just in love with this. Best support ever and really nice homepage.
This extension is really perfect to develop your own content management and migrate old system data to joomla.
Some great features :
- Datastorage can build automatically from existing database table !
- Joomla article can be automatically created when a content builder is created and a template for article can be customized!
- Multiple view can be associated to each datastorages (so multiple access right) !
Also Markus is really reactive on support and upgrades.
A must use product.
We also tested and worked with Zoo, K2 and F2c.
Some great features :
- Datastorage can build automatically from existing database table !
- Joomla article can be automatically created when a content builder is created and a template for article can be customized!
- Multiple view can be associated to each datastorages (so multiple access right) !
Also Markus is really reactive on support and upgrades.
A must use product.
We also tested and worked with Zoo, K2 and F2c.
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