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Re: Multidoc: multiple-page documents
Major upgrade now available. Tags and public-side functionality are basically unchanged (although page rendering should generally be faster). But the back end has been substantially redone.
Main new feature is a new admin panel, making document management much easier and less error-prone.
If you are upgrading from Multidoc version 1 please read the upgrade instructions carefully.
If you’re new to Multidoc I suggest following the above link and looking through the entire guide — it’s pretty quick.
If you’re familiar with Multidoc version 1, the main things to check out are:
- http://ipsedixit.net/txp/39/easy-document-management for a look at the admin panel
- http://ipsedixit.net/txp/27/installation-and-requirements for upgrade instructions
Last edited by jsoo (2010-09-14 15:12:50)
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Re: Multidoc: multiple-page documents
Minor bugfix release today (version 2.0.b.2). One particular article arrangement was triggering a recursion error.
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#33 2010-09-14 13:40:21
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Re: Multidoc: multiple-page documents
This looks like a fantastic upgrade with the admin panel, can’t wait to try it out. Thanks!
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Jeff
Is the soo_multidoc_admin version 0.1 download link broken?
I’m getting a generic type page instead of a download
Thanks
Mike
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maverick wrote:
Is the soo_multidoc_admin version 0.1 download link broken?
Sorry about that; I forgot to enable it in my rah_plugin_download settings.
Please don’t install before looking over the install/upgrade instructions.
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thanks!
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Version 2.0.b.3 available.
- Minor bug fixes to eliminate Txp tag warnings in a few situations.
- Code cleaning.
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soo_multidoc_admin 0.1.1 released
This is mostly a minor update, however does contain a critical bugfix for certain configurations. If adding new pages to a collection (in detail view) was not working, this update should fix the problem. Important: update soo_txp_obj to version 1.1.0 first. Then update soo_multidoc_admin.
The update also includes some minor UI improvements.
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soo_multidoc 2.0.0 released
- Bugfix for
soo_multidoc_linkwhen combining rel types (e.g. rel=“prev Section”)
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Hi Jeff,
noticed your plugin on twitter :) This looks like a great add-on for Textpattern, well done. Still, is there any chance that the hierarchical structure of the multidoc could be reflected in the URL structure (e.g. …/getting-started/link-types)?
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Possible, and something I’ve thought about in a vague way before. Custom URL handling in Txp is not to be undertaken lightly, and until I know more about what Txp 5 will look like I’m unlikely to attempt it.
That said, if I can think of a quick way to get it working passably well I might try something. Without having looked into it, I guess that compatibility with MLP Pack or gbp_permanent_links would be very unlikely.
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Version 2.0.1 released. Includes a couple of new conditional tags and a new attribute for soo_multidoc_link for more options in single-tag mode.
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Hi Jeff
When adding articles to a collection, the multi-select box only shows the most recent articles, and it doesn’t scroll:
Is there a way to either expand the box or to allow it to scroll?
Thanks
Mike
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I know, kind of sucky. I did it that way as a short-term solution but (obviously) haven’t got back to it. I’ll give it some more thought. Initially I wasn’t crazy about the idea of a scrolling multi-select, but that may be the best solution. Any other ideas welcome.
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Thinking aloud:
- On Dreamhost, in the “manage email” panel, they have both a scroll bar, but also links to click that allow you to enlarge or shrink the multi-select box. I’ve always thought it was clunky, but it does work . . .
- Offer a list of articles similar to the article tab, with check boxes . . . . this would be easier than a multi-select when working with lots of articles . . .
- Or perhaps, actually alter the article tab. Not sure on the programming logistics – but if possible, add a “Add to Multidoc” option in the actions drop down of the article tab. Then the user can check the desired articles, and select the “Add to Multidoc” option. A second drop down then appears with the list of Collections. Select the collection, click add. For convenience, have a bot_image_upload-style js iframe popup to the article tab on the Multidoc page when you click the plus button.
- Completely different approach – add a drop down of Collections to the Write tab and allow an article to be assigned from there. Drawback is that breaks the work flow of Multidoc and doesn’t help with manipulating multiple articles at one time. It would be a nice extra/alternative. Sort of a plugin for Multidoc ;)
- I’m guessing that the scrolling multiselect would be the easier solution . . .
Not sure any of these ideas are viable, or desirable. Like I said, just brainstorming.
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