Details
The Custom Error plugin for Movable Type and Melody installs a global system template called "Custom System Error" which provides admins with the ability to override the default system error template generated by, well, the system. Duh.
Installation
To install this plugin follow the instructions found here:
http://tinyurl.com/easy-plugin-install
Setup
To use the plugin, simply install it and run the upgrade process you are prompted with. This will automatically install the error template you can customize.
Usage
Inside the error template, this plugin gives you access to a number of parameters which might be of use to you. All of these paramters can be accessed like any other template variable. For example:
<$mt:var name="error"$>
error- the error message generated by the systemapp_class- the class of the calling application. Values can be:MT::App::CMSMT::App::Comments
debug_mode- a boolean value which is true if debug mode is currently enabled
Support
If you have problems using this plugin or need assistance, please visit Endevver's support web site:
http://help.endevver.com/
Compatibility
Movable Type versions: 4.3
License
GPL
Byrne Reese was previously the Product Manager of Movable Type at Six Apart, where he had also held positions as the Manager of Platform Technology and Product Manager for TypePad. Byrne is a huge supporter of the Movable Type user and developer community. He dedicates much of his time to promoting and educating people about Movable Type as well as building the tools and plugins for Movable Type that are showcased on Majordojo. He contributes regularly to open source; and he is an advocate for open protocols and standards like Atom and OpenID.