Template:TissueDB Material Alternatives Table/doc

Overview

{{TissueDB Material Alternatives Table}} renders the Alternatives table for TissueDB Materials pages. This table lists substitute materials with their strengths and trade-offs.

This template is placed inside the {{TissueDB Material Layout}} template's alternatives parameter.

Placement

{{TissueDB Material Layout
| alternatives =
{{TissueDB Material Alternatives Table
| rows =
<tr>
<td>[[TissueDB/Materials/Ballistic Gelatin|Ballistic Gelatin]]</td>
<td>Higher tactile fidelity for deep tissue</td>
<td>Requires refrigeration; shorter shelf life</td>
</tr>
}}
}}

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Source
rows	HTML	Yes	One or more `<tr>` rows. Each row must contain cells: Alternative (wiki link to `TissueDB/Materials/`), Best For (context), Trade-offs (limitations).	SELF Developer Playbook (Jan 2026)

Column Definitions

Column	Content
Alternative	Wiki link to `TissueDB/Materials/*` page for the substitute material
Best For	What simulation scenarios this alternative material is best suited for
Trade-offs	Limitations, disadvantages, or conditions compared to the primary material

Content Rules

Alternative column must link to a TissueDB/Materials/ page.
All content must be source-traced — no AI-generated speculation.
Keep entries factual and comparative.

Renders the Alternatives table for TissueDB Materials pages listing substitute materials with trade-offs.

Template parameters
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Table rows	`rows`	HTML <tr> rows with cells for Alternative, Best For, Trade-offs	String	required