On 19.08.08, Steve Litt wrote:

> I still don't understand the underlying philosophy of layout modules:

> 0) What is a layout module?

A file with syntax and content similar to a LyX layout file that can be
added to a chosen documentclass' layout definitions on a per-document base.

> 1) Why are they better than just writing your own layout file?

It's orthogonal: you can combine document classes with additional features
provided by the modules.

> 2) How do you decide when to use them?

In Document>Settings

> 3) By what design methodology do you create them?

Take an example from the LyX 1.6 layouts directory and modify.

> 4) What are the attributes of a "good" layout module?
> 5) What are the attributes of a "bad" layout module?

This is a matter of taste (to a certain extent). Look at the examples that
come with LyX 1.6 for "good" ones.

Günter

BTW: No TOFU (Text oben full quote unten), please:

> On Tuesday 19 August 2008 11:43, Olivier Ripoll wrote:
> > Hi,
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