don’t tread on me
DESCRIPTION
Don’t Tread on Me. Using the Flag module to offer user customization. John Wohlers – Waubonsee Community College https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/. The problem. Too many databases Currently over 100 Patrons have personal favorites I want it my way!. Solution: Flag Module. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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DON’T TREAD ON MEUsing the Flag module to offer user customization
John Wohlers – Waubonsee Community College
https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/
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THE PROBLEM
Too many databases Currently over 100
Patrons have personal favorites I want it my way!
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SOLUTION: FLAG MODULE
Flexible flagging system Flag content
Private Global
Integration Views Tokens Actions Rules
Customizable Per content type display Per role display Theme ready
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INSTALLATION
Download archive (http://drupal.org/project/flag)
Extract Flag(drupal/sites/all/modules NOT /drupal/modules!)
Activate components
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EDITING OR CREATING A FLAG
Visit: Administer > Site Building > Flags No HTML
or JavaScriptknowledge
Well documented Logical options
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FLAGGING A NODE
Default example: bookmarks Favorite Databases
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USING THE FLAG
Triggering actions Views
Default examples Customized database list
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PERSONAL DATABASE LIST RECIPE
Install Flag module Create new flag: Personal Databases
Decide on wording Choose content types Choose scope
Create view Add relationship Add filters (if needed)
Create triggers / actions Theme as needed
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THE RESULT
Personalized database list Easy to use Quick access
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QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected] Instant Messenger: cap60552 Twitter: cap60552 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wohlers
https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/