ordering variables
hi,
just a quick feature-request: let's have those variables in custom order (in the admin interface). Since the module is really fine for clients to edit static data, there should be the possibility to polish it.
And maybe we can insert some kind of separator inside variable groups? (just don't want to pollute the interface with a massive number of groups.)
greets,
achim
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Low 17 Jan 2012 16:21
Hi Achim,
You can change both the group order and the variable order (per group) using drag and drop. Or do you want to change the order of the Manage Variables home screen (big list with checkboxes)?
a_ro 17 Jan 2012 16:24
hi low,
kind of. I have added several variables into one group, but then realized it would be more clear to the client if I changed the order of the variables (not groups). So in the end I would like to have a sorted list of variables inside a group (think this means the variables must be ordered in the Manage Variables screen).
Low 17 Jan 2012 16:27
No, you can change the order of the variables in a group by editing the group itself.
Take a look at this screenshot:
You can drag/drop the list of variables (in this case blurb 1 to 3) in the right order.
a_ro 17 Jan 2012 16:30
aaahhh I missed this one. NICE!
btw. theres a tiny css issue. The description of a variable group shows white on light-yellow (not visible!)
Low 17 Jan 2012 16:32
Yeah, that's a conflict with Override CSS and has been noted. Check out the temporary solution in that thread. It will be fixed in the next version.
a_ro 17 Jan 2012 16:37
you're the man :-)
Low 17 Jan 2012 16:39
:)
By the way, I see you have a group called "global (do not edit!)". If you set each variable in that group to Hidden, the group won't show for non-managers. Full control over who can edit what.
a_ro 17 Jan 2012 17:28
once more...
when using a select_entries field I got an SQL error.
vt.low_selected_entries.php on line 321.
since this type doesn't allow for filtering of categories I simply commented the "Filter by category" part and it works.
greets
Low 17 Jan 2012 17:30
What's the exact error you're getting?
a_ro 17 Jan 2012 17:34
I have now multiple select_entries fields, so the error shows multiple lines:
Low 17 Jan 2012 17:45
Can you drop me an email at hi at gotolow dot com? I've got a patched version of that file I'd like you to try.