[Xerte] Xerte Dynamic Templates tutorial - clarification

[Johnathan Kemp]

 I am part way through the simple quiz example in the dynamic templates
tutorial as described in the document XerteDynamicTemplates.pdf

I am following through the example step by step and trying to ensure
that I understand the logic behind each step, so that I will then be
able to apply this to creating my own templates.

Can I seek clarification on the following points?

Page 10
The code uses icon.nextSibling.childNodes[2].duplicate(quesCount -1)
But the text refers to icon.nextSibling.firstChild.duplicate(value) 

Is this a typing error? Are both statements required in the code?

Page 11
Why does icon.parentNode.index( ) - 2 = the number of questions?

Page 12
Where does the quizData object come from, there appears to be no
previous reference to it?

And a general question - is there a way of easily identifying which node
is being referenced at any time by an expression?
E.g. is there a way of echoing a value for
icon.nextSibling.firstChild.name or .value

I guess I am looking for any tricks you have picked up along the way
that aid you in debugging your template creation.

Kind regards

Johnathan Kemp
IT Dev. Manager
Connexions Staffordshire
www.cxstaffs.co.uk
01785 355714


 
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