dotCMS / dotCMS/core

[TASK] Add original template to Page content item in new edit content

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dotCMS: New Edit Contentlet
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Description

Description

(from Dean) When a client customizes a layout, there is no visible way for them to now which original template they were using before they customized.  If there is a template or code issue responsible for an issue with page rendering, how does the client or support agent know which template to look at?:

It would help tremendously in troubleshooting and client's customized page if we know, right there in page properties, what Template was used in conjunction with the customization.

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Acceptance Criteria

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Priority

High

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by locating the “new edit content” flow and its Page content item or page properties entry point, then inspect how customized layouts retain template information. Done should mean the original template is visible in page properties for a customized layout, with the acceptance criteria clarified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
content
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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