How to create new fields in existing out of the box module?

[bhaumikt]

Hello,
I am new to alfresco,I want to make change in existing out-of-the box discussion module,more specific I want to add a new field(Text box or Drop down) for category of the post being created. so i can make them in categorized so is it possible and if yes than how?

[ycoulon]

Hi,

I don't think you need to add something in the model.

Use the aspect "cm:generalclassifiable" to hold that information.

In order to allow your user to choose a category, you will have to update the form for the discussion type in order to show the "cm:categories" field.

Look at the documentation : Configuring forms | Alfresco Documentation 

You could also look to tutorial from Jeff Potss (ecmarchitect.com)

Yann

[bhaumikt]

It is bit difficult for me. if possible can explain me in little more detail please.