1 This files describes API changes in /customfield/*,
2 Information provided here is intended especially for developers.
5 * Enhance the handling of files embedded within textarea custom fields in the course backup and restore functionalities.
6 These files are now properly backed up when a course is backed up, and restored when the course is restored.
7 Other types of custom fields can also benefit from this new API. See MDL-79151 for more information.
8 `\core_customfield\handler::restore_instance_data_from_backup()` now conditionally returns a data_controller id and
9 there are two new methods, `\core_customfield\data_controller::backup_define_structure()` and
10 `\core_customfield\data_controller::restore_define_structure()`.
13 * Field categories are now consistently of type `PARAM_TEXT`, ensure instance `get_formatted_name()` helper is used
17 * The `\customfield_select\field_controller::get_options_array` method, deprecated since 3.10, has been removed, use
18 the field instance `get_options` method instead
21 * Methods \core_customfield\handler::get_field_config_form() and \core_customfield\handler::setup_edit_page() are no
22 longer used. Components that define custom fields areas do not need to implement them. Field edit form opens in