dropdown column and auto import reset itself

  • Resolved midnightroses

    (@midnightroses)


    6 years, 3 months ago

    Hi Tobias,
    was wondering if there is a way to make one column to drop down on each row?

    and secondly im having a problem with the auto import. i already set all of my table to auto import and i already set all of the information but once i save it half of the list uncheck itself and all the information that i set reset itself. could there be a limit in how many table that can be auto import? (altogether my table are 275)

    Regards.

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  • Plugin Author Tobias B?thge

    (@tobiasbg)

    Hi,

    thanks for your post, and sorry for the trouble.

    Unfortunately, directly turning a cell into a dropdown is now supported. You’d have to add your own HTML code for a dropdown into the cell content.

    Regarding the auto import: There’s no direct theoretic limit, but limited ressources on the server (like memory, execution time, etc.) can cause problems here. I’d therefore recommend to only use the Auto Import on tables where it’s really necessary.
    In addition, some servers (like yours) have problems with the size of the form on the Auto Import configuration screen. Often, the server software (in settings for PHP and similar) is configured to only accept and store a certain amount of checkbox and text field values. They’ll then just “forget” the remaining ones, which shows itself in the way that you are seeing. Unfortunately, the only fix here would be to adjust the server configuration.

    Regards,
    Tobias

    Thread Starter midnightroses

    (@midnightroses)

    Hi Tobias,
    Can you show me an example on how to implement it?

    Regarding the auto import: I will give it a try in adjusting the server configuration. Thanks for the information

    Regards.

    Plugin Author Tobias B?thge

    (@tobiasbg)

    Hi,

    I just realized: Are you talking about the frontend (where the visitor sees the table) or the “Edit” screen (where you fill the table with content)? If the latter, my answer was actually wrong. It’s not possible to have a dropdown there, instead of a text field.

    Regards,
    Tobias

    Thread Starter midnightroses

    (@midnightroses)

    Hi,
    The front end one

    Thread Starter midnightroses

    (@midnightroses)

    Regarding the adjust the server configuration that you mention previously i follow up with the hosting server regarding this since im not sure what/ where i should adjust things and the agent that i contacted with ask regarding to what limit or level need to be adjust? can you assist me in this

    Plugin Author Tobias B?thge

    (@tobiasbg)

    Hi,

    thanks for the clarification! If it’s for the frontend, you’ll have to add HTML code like in the example from https://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_select.asp
    You’ll still need additional code (e.g. JavaScript or on the server) to handle the form inputs and do something with them.

    For the server configuration: Usually it’s some setting like MAX_INPUT_VARS for PHP. You should also ask your host to update you to the latest version of PHP while they are at it.

    Regards,
    Tobias

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