Exactly like they exist in Wordpress ([url]http://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode_API[/url])
shortcodes allow a user to put a code into wysiwyg box, and a plugin can then easily handle those codes. They can be nested, contain content (including HTML), attributes, etc.
here is a nice Wordpress example of 90+ shortcodes.
[url]http://mediapress.freepsdtheme.com/fullwidth/[/url]
Imagine have this available on any page that has a WYSIWYG box, category, product page, contact form? etc, etc.
What do you guys think? Should I put it on the ideas forum?
[quote name=‘TonyK’]What do you guys think? Should I put it on the ideas forum?[/quote]
Yes this would be a great idea but on a side note the form fields need to parse smarty content, these items together would extend CS’s functionality 10 fold - Sno