RM 1.1 Resource Manager Custom Fields

Today, we're ready to start talking about some of the features that will be coming in version 1.1 of the XenForo Resource Manager add-on. This version will be more evolutionary and focuses on adding some of the most popular RM feature requests.

Let's start with custom fields...

The custom fields you'll find in RM 1.1 are similar to the custom user fields already in XenForo. If you know how to setup those fields, you'll understand how to setup RM custom fields. I'm not going to cover the features in custom resource fields that are part of custom user fields (such as making a field required or the value display HTML).

Display Locations

Custom resource fields can be displayed in 4 different locations:

1. Above the resource description
2. Below the resource description
3. In the "Extra Info" tab
4. In its own tab

Within each group you can set a display order. The group and the order will affect where the fields are displayed on the resource create/edit form.

Field Types

Resource fields can be all the standard types:

1. Single and multi-line text boxes
2. Single selection radios or drop downs
3. Multi-selection check boxes or drop downs

However, there is a new option: rich text boxes. Rich text boxes get the full editor and support BB code as you'd expect. This will generally be combined with placing the field in it's own tab. For example, you could create a "FAQ" field that's a rich text box and put it into its own tab.

Category Limits

As you would expect, different custom fields can be specified per resource category. I'm not sure what else to say about this.

When Viewing a Resource

Here's what you might see when viewing a resource:

You can see the fields above (location 1) and below (location 2) the description, as well as the "Extra Info" tab (location 3). There is a field called "FAQ" set to be in its own tab (location 4).

Obviously this is still in development, so expect some tweaks over time.

Keep an eye out in this forum as we announce more of the new features coming in RM 1.1!

 

[Carlos]

Message me an I'll give you link to see how it's being used for just such a thing.

I don't have the "start PC" (Private Conversation/Message) option anymore because I got into a fight with a few members who have tried to drag me down.

 

[Blue]

I don't have the "start PC" (Private Conversation/Message) option anymore because I got into a fight with a few members who have tried to drag me down.

He can PM you.

 

[Jeremy]

@Carlos, you should have no restrictions on your account and should be able to start a conversation.

 

[Code Monkey]

I couldn't start one with him either.

 

[Carlos]

I couldn't start one with him either.

Tell you what, I'll put it public. I had a situation on my wall that made me want to change it to private. One sec.

EDIT: Try now, man. Sorry!

 

[Ludachris]

I really like the Custom Fields option in RM. I'm playing with it right now. I would love to suggest adding in an Image Upload field type with admin-specified allowable file types. This was something I remember seeing in Drupal and it would open the doors to a lot of things I'd like to do with the Resource Manager. I know you can add images to resources already, but allowing multiple image uploads for specific fields would make it more flexible when you need to display specific profile ID data (or hide it) in templates using conditionals. It also would be nice to specify image dimension requirements (and validation) for these custom image fields.

 

[oman]

I really like the Custom Fields option in RM. I'm playing with it right now. I would love to suggest adding in an Image Upload field type with admin-specified allowable file types. This was something I remember seeing in Drupal and it would open the doors to a lot of things I'd like to do with the Resource Manager. I know you can add images to resources already, but allowing multiple image uploads for specific fields would make it more flexible when you need to display specific profile ID data (or hide it) in templates using conditionals. It also would be nice to specify image dimension requirements (and validation) for these custom image fields.

Make your suggestion here - http://xenforo.com/community/forums/resource-manager-suggestions.65/

This thread is just to discuss the feature/s. There is the above section for suggestions.

 

[Ludachris]

Done, thanks oman.