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Sep 17, 2002, 6:17 AM

Andy

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Sep 17, 2002, 6:17 AM

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Editing build_sort_order_category

Is there any way, in a Plugin, to automatically add more fields to this field option? At the moment, the user has to manually add the extra fields...but I want to make it easier, and have it automatically add the new sort order Smile

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Sep 17, 2002, 6:22 AM

Paul

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Sep 17, 2002, 6:22 AM

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$CFG->{build_sort_order_category} .= q|, new_field ASC|;
$CFG->save();

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Paul: Sep 17, 2002, 6:23 AM

Sep 17, 2002, 1:47 PM

Andy

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Sep 17, 2002, 1:47 PM

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Thanks...worked a charm Smile

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Sep 18, 2002, 2:25 AM

Andy

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Sep 18, 2002, 2:25 AM

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Re: [Paul] Editing build_sort_order_category In reply to

Mmmm...now I have a problem. I am trying to sort by;

IsLive DESC, Bid DESC, other fields

However, I DON'T want the 'Bid' to be shown though if IsLive is not set to True (or 1)....anyone know a work around this?

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andy@ultranerds.co.uk

Sep 21, 2002, 9:58 AM

webmaster33

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Sep 21, 2002, 9:58 AM

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I think, this would require a condition right in the SQL query in core code.
You could do it with a plugin, by replacing the build_category hook function with a duplicated one in Buld.pm, but I think it would not be the best solution for a such very small change. Pre or Post hook will not help in this situation.
Possible solution would be to write a global to display all links through it, but this would be a waste of resources, since the job would be done twice.

There could be a template solution, using an IF statement in link.html template file, to examine if IsLive is true or false.
<%if IsLive%>
link content here
<%endif%>

If this feature is not urgent, then this will probably help you: I plan to implement a hook within build_category function, to change SQL queries. build_category is a replaced & improved function in my XLD (Xtended Link Display) plugin. So using that new hook from XLD plugin, you would be able to replace or change the SQL query easily.

Hope you got something helpful.

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Sep 21, 2002, 1:55 PM

pugdog

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Sep 21, 2002, 1:55 PM

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Quote:

Am I missing something, or wouldn't that just be a template issue?

<%if IsLive%>
Bid: <%Bid%>
<%endif%>

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Sep 22, 2002, 2:24 AM

Andy

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Sep 22, 2002, 2:24 AM

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Its ok...I got another way around it....:) Thanks for the replys though.

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Sep 22, 2002, 3:34 AM

webmaster33

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Sep 22, 2002, 3:34 AM

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I suggested the same thing in my previous post.

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