ExpressionEngine 2.0 update

28th Mar 2009 scribed by Rob in ExpressionEngine

Here’s a summary of new EE2.0 features announced at SWSX 2009.

Gallery module

The Gallery Module is being deprecated in favour of a more logical method of setting up galleries inside Channels (aka Weblogs). This eliminates the need for an extra module and offers up greater flexibility.

Improved file management

No precise details as yet but all the clues lead to something on a par with Mark Huots File extension, maybe even better. The file manager will also have image crop, resize, and rotate. The Publish/Edit interface includes direct access to the File Manager, new field types (Upload, Numbers), and can be redesigned using just the mouse.

Improved flat file templates

Flat file integration with the Template Manager has been improved. When you save a template as a file EE 2.0 will create a file with the proper extension (main.css, index.html, feed.rss). If you create the file in your favorite editor and save it to the specified folder, 2.0 will now create matching templates for the new files.

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