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Validation in the save_settings method of a custom fieldtype?
How does one go about including validation code associated to the save_settings() method in a custom fieldtype?
Basically I want to check the posted values of the fieldtype's settings before saving ...
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Using the RTE within my own custom field type
As a learning process, I am developing a field type that will allow me to insert data from multiple text inputs and text area fields (similar to an address field with text fields for address, state, ...
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Assets not showing files in backend
I'm building a custom fieldtype that uses Assets. So far, I've implemented Assets.Sheet, as described here: http://docs.pixelandtonic.com/assets/developers/sheet.html.
But when the Sheet slides into ...
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Possible to setup Expresso Store default price modifiers and/or options?
We have a store we're setting and we would like to be able to setup default price modifiers and/or options per channel since there are several modifiers per product and a large number of products need ...
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Unable to load requested field type file: ft.rel.php
Good Morning Everyone,
im sorry if this is duplicating my post on Ellislab forum, but I though id attack from all angles.
Im new to EE and Cartthrob, however I have an issue after each attempt at ...
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Save a Matrix fieldtype configuration to make it fixed and permanent for each entry of a channel
is there any solution to make permanent and repeat in each entry form a matrix fieldtype?
I would to make this set of field (includes row and colums) fixed for each new entry form in CP.
In other ...
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Safecracker: get constants in javascript
I'm working on a fieldtype with a lot of javascript and I use the following to get EE constants in the js:
$this->EE->javascript->set_global(array('THIRD_PARTY_THEME_URL' => ...
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Solspace Freeform Pro no field types available
I recently bought freeform PRO(version 4.0.11) and upgraded my freeform(version 4.0.8) using the Solspace update method.
When I navigate to the module page and select the tab field types the page ...
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In a Matrix Fieldtype, how does one call a function before all the rows are saved using save_cell()
In a custom Matrix fieldtype I have, the save_cell() function is used to process the fieldtype data for each row. It seems this function is called on a per row basis, so not called once.
What I ...
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How to create a global configuration page for my custom field type?
I have created a custom field type which integrates with a web service. I need to create a simple interface which allows the User ID and API key to be configured globally.
Will I need to create a ...
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ExpressionEngine 1 - Fieldtype to select members
My client has an old site that is using EE 1.6.8. They need to be able to select multiple members from a list to display member field information about them. Before I went and created something using ...
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Why has Fieldtypes disappeared in CP menu?
Why would the Fieldtypes option under Add-ons not be available in the CP in EE 2.1.1?
I've inherited a site, so have no knowledge of a broken update or other such cause. Matrix seems to be properly ...
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How to update field-type table when a channel gets deleted?
I am trying to build a Expression engine field-type(add-on),where I will be storing the field-type data in a separate table(Ex:field_type_data).I am able to update the records of the table ...
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How do I embed a slide deck from Slideshare
what´s the best way to embed an iframe from Slideshare into an entry? Here´s an example.
<iframe src="http://de.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/17368866" width="427"
height="356" ...
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WYGWAM/CKEditor Skin
I’ve got something here that is absolutely not critical, but it's bugging me and I’ve been encouraged to post it here to see if anyone can help out.
I am trying to change the skin of WYGWAM to one I ...
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Is there a way to add dropbox chooser or google drive picker into the publish page?
I've been using expression engine for 5 years now, but I am new to this forum, so hi everyone!
I was wondering if there is a way to use the dropbox chooser and/or google drive features inside the ...
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Getting the field ids of fields with certain field types
Assume that we have module A which has it's own field type.
We add field(s) in Channel X that is has the field type of module A.
Is there a way inside a module method to know the field id of the ...
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Methods of including other EE fields in a custom field type
I am developing a custom field type which needs to display fields from two different channels in the CP Edit and Publish pages. Users of this field type will need to edit the data from those different ...
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Decrementing a field value in an Events channel when a form is submitted
I was wondering if anyone can help me. I've got an events channel with a 'number of places available' number field, which users uploading an event populate with how many spaces they have available for ...
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Creating AJAX endpoints for custom fieldtypes
I'm working on a custom fieldtype that requires some validation via AJAX, which means I need an endpoint to direct my $.get() requests to. I know that accessories support process_x methods but ...
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Changing Field Groups for existing channel
I've just (finally) upgraded from EE1.x to EE2.5.5. (I was able to use Importer and Matrix to recreate my photo galleries with enough functionality to maintain them as a "legacy" gallery. If you are ...
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P&T Field pack within Safecracker
Having a few problems with the P&T field pack working within safecracker.
I am trying to get a checkbox field working...
If I use the short field name tag i.e. {field:mycheckboxes} it works, it ...
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Partially Displaying Checkbox Options Based on Tab
This is somewhat a follow on question to Grouping Channel Fields
Say I have a checkbox field that has 100 options. I'd like to show about 20 options only when in a certain tab, then the complete 100 ...
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How do I obtain the entry_id in the Publish screen for use in javascript (EE1 and EE2)?
This Fieldtype will need to allow the "profile admin interface" created from the API to appear on the Entry Publish/Edit page. The only thing that I was told I'll need to add to the script (as a ...
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“File” fieldtype missing when trying to add a new channel field
My "File" fieldtype is missing when trying to add a new channel field after installing file module and safecracker. - I have tried uninstalling the both modules, but the field type has not come back. ...
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Assets 2.0 (P&T) not saving field setting for mutiple selection
I downloaded Assets 2.0 and ran into an issue where the selection for the field "Allow multiple selections?" is not saved.
Thus I can't restrict the user to select only one file.
UPDATE: I'm using ...
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Disable table sorting for one column of a table created with EE's Table class?
I'm building a fieldtype add-on, and it presents the data contained therein via a table. I'm using EE's Table class to generate the thing, and it's mostly working fine - columns are sortable, etc. ...
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P&T List: Information wrapped in quotes dropped on save
We are using P&T List for one of our channels. On save, all content wrapped in quotes is dropped.
So:
"I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things." ― Tom Waits
is saved as:
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Removing unwanted newline characters in Wygwam
Wygwam automatically adds some extra space in <p> tags by default. Is there any way to remove them without editing the source in Wygwam? I'm using Wygwam 2.6.3.
What is intended
<p>This ...
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Repeating field without using Matrix
Has anyone got a way to create a "repeating" field without using Matrix?
I kind of need Matrix's ability to create new "rows" but since each row would just have a single bit of text using Matrix ...
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Set default values for radio, checkboxes, selects, etc
When creating a Channel field, such as a radio field type, is there a way to specify that a certain option should be selected by default? Same question for checkboxes, select dropdowns, etc.
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Treeview field type?
I need users to select certain locations from a (possibly) tree view UI. The tree view might contain something like a list of states, with each state with a list of counties, with each county with a ...
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date field type displays as a string
I'm using a date field type to display the date of an upcoming event, but when its rendered it displays as a string of numbers. For example, one date displays as "1356393654". I'm not using any ...
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Changing the distance metric in ObjectiveHTML's Google Maps
I'm using the Google Map Add-On from ObjectiveHTML. When entering a route using the field type in an EE channel entry the distance (as displayed in "Show Details") is always displayed in Kilometers. ...
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Are there any custom field types, besides Matrix, that allow you to create an updatable, non-finite list of things?
One of my main use cases for Matrix is when I need to manage a non-finite list of things related to an entry (e.g. translation links for articles may trickle in over time, and there's no pre-defined ...
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How to separate view from `display_field` of a custom field type?
I am implementing a custom field type which has quite a complex display_field function. I would like to separate the view logic and at the moment I have done the following:
function ...
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How to target a specific field in the Control Panel with CSS or JS to increase its height (P&T Multiselect)?
I have a Pixel & Tonic multi-select field with 50-60 rows in it. The users obviously need to be able to easily select more than one item. By default, the P&T field shows about 4 items at a ...
