How to create a custom button
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The scripts below are used for using the back end toolbar when developing components or modules.
Put this script on your component or module code to make a custom button:
JToolBarHelper::custom("task", "icon", "icon over", "alt", boolean, boolean);
For a back button you can use this one:
JToolBarHelper::back();
Calcel button: JToolBarHelper::cancel();
Apply button:
JToolBarHelper::apply();