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I have a field that must contain a number that is 16-18 numeric digits in length. The standard Int cannot be used as it is limited to ~10digits. Using the module 'big Integer' ( https://www.drupal.org/project/bigint ) gives me a clean way to overcome this limitation. However, I cannot use your formatter which works perfectly for my needs on this custom field type.
As a temporary workaround, I'm duplicating the field by copying the numeric string into a textfield and then applying the formatting. However this is causing trouble as numeric fields sort differently then text and causing me tons of angst!
Steps to reproduce
Install module 'BigInt'. Install Barcodes module. Create a field of Number(bigint). The option to use barcodes formatter in the field display (or in views) is unavailable.
Proposed resolution
Modify the module to add field type of 'Number(bigint)' as a supported type.
If it is a concern to allow this, can you please describe where I can 'patch' this module to allow me to add field type of Number('bigint') myself?
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| Comment | File | Size | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | 3183824-addbigint.patch | 423 bytes | jshimota01 |
| Annotation 2020-11-20 184000.jpg | 93.03 KB | jshimota01 |
Issue fork barcodes-3183824
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Comment #2
jshimota01 CreditAttribution: jshimota01 commentedBy reading the drupal documentation on formatters I learned a smidgen and was able to hand add the 'bigint' field type. It is working fine but I don't trust myself that it's done to correct standards.
However, in order to share my tiny effort (okay, for me it was a big effort), I'm providing my patch file in case someone else may need it.
Comment #3
jshimota01 CreditAttribution: jshimota01 commentedComment #7
sanduhrsCool, thank you! This is going to be in the next release.