There are many great theme option frameworks out there already, like the Options Framework, and the UP Theme Framework. Which is great, alot of this frameworks ideas, and functionality has been built upon the knowledge gained from those frameworks. But neither of them provided me with the extendability i needed/wanted. What i really wanted to do was merge those frameworks and add a little spice. I wanted a few specific things that have been the core reason for this framework.
- Section Tabs - I wanted each settings section to have its own "tab" which can be clicked through.
- Use the WordPress Core Settings API - I wanted the settings to use the core WordPress functions for creating/editing settings (no point reinventing the wheel).
- Custom Error Handling - Inline with the custom tabs i wanted to be able to display error totals, and custom messages for each section/setting.
- Easily Extendable - I wanted to be able to extend the framework for custom use applications. For settings fields and custom validation.
- Customisable - I wanted to be able to customise the functionality, and style without hacking at the core.
This is why the NHP Theme Options Framework has been created. Every function/action can be customised, with more hook points and configuration options being added with every update.
Lee Mason - No Half Pixels
Simple Theme Options Framework for WordPress, Leaving you to concentrate on creating beutiful WP Themes.
Contains many built in field types for easy use (all basic field types like text, checkbox, select, upload are built in).
Contains many built in validation methods for clean data saving (email, url, numeric, escape js, no html, html).
Using the Validation methods you can create custom errorand warning messages for each field type.
Have as many, or as little sections as you need.
Want to show additional info in your options panrl? Its there for you to use and abuse.
Easily create custom field classes for use in your theme options. View WIKI
Want custom validation? Just use the extendable Validation Class methods. View WIKI
The most basic of form fields. Basic, but important.
Again basic, but essencial.
The humble "Check if you want to.....".
The expanded "Check if you want to.....".
Want to provide a list of possible option values.
Need the option to have multiple option values at once?
Want a full rich editing experience? Use the best editor around.
Multiple option choices, one outcome?
Great for showing a page layout option.
Want to use some jQuery UI goodness? Use a button set.
Privide a calendar widget for users to select a date.
Need some custom colors? Use the Farbtastic color picker.
Upload images/files, great for logo options.
Display a drop down list of WP pages.
Display a multi select drop down list of WP pages.
Display a drop down list of WP posts.
Display a multi select drop down list of WP posts.
Display a drop down list of WP tags.
Display a multi select drop down list of WP tags.
Display a drop down list of WP cats.
Display a multi select drop down list of WP cats.
Display a drop down list of WP menus that you have created.
Display a drop down list of the current themes registered menu locations.
Display a drop down list of WP post types.
Checkbox option which hides the next field if not checked.
Select menu that will hide the next option based on selected setting.
Divide the settings section for less intense option fields, divides the settings and adds a border line.
Display an info section, great if a setting needs additional info.
Allow the user to select start and finish colors using the farbtastic color picker.
Need dynamic text fields? Its easy with the framework.
want to use a custom font provided by Google Web Fonts? Its easy with the simple dropdown list selction field.
Makes sure the users inputs a valid email address.
Checks the submitted value is a URL.
Makes sure the value is numerical.
Only allows numeric values seperated by comma's.
Filter and clean HTML input just like WordPress does.
Filter and clean HTML with custom defined rules.
Strip HTML content from a string.
Filter and remove any Special Charaters.
Check for a valid HTML hex value.
Check for a valid date input.
Programatically replace elements of the value.
Programatically replace elements of the value.
Escape Javascript Code input.
