[Mediawiki-l] Creating a template that uses data on a page created with a template?

[Michael L. Bowden]

Hi Wikian!

I have been reading and reading about templates.  I have figured out how 
to create a simple template.  Now I am attempting to create a more 
advanced template.  But I am not sure it can be done!  I am trying to 
create a Staff Directory by using the information off of the User:* pages.

I created a template (Template:DI) that all of my users must use to set 
up their User:username page.  Now I want to create another template that 
will pull select pieces of information out of the User:username page and 
display it on a Staff Directory page.  Can I refer to data stored on a 
page in a template on a total different template?  I am confused just 
asking the question.

Any advise would be welcomed!

Michael L. Bowden
mlbowden at comcast.net