I was wondering if this module is compatible with Views and CCK. For instance, if someone needed to add a date field to their content type, can they add a CCK Date field to Drigg?

Which brings me to my next question, if not ...there is currently no way to sort content? e.g : by newest date, alphabetically, etc..

If I'm missing something, I apologize! Thanks and great work Tony.

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chadchandler’s picture

chadchandler commented

I now see the FSdaily has the ability to sort by date added and least popular and most popular, so I assume that comes with the module?

But.. what if you needed to add 1 or 2 more fields to your listings. I understand you are not using CCK because it's query intensive, but surely something could be done?

A main worry with using this module is that it "strays away from the pack" , meaning there is a lot of support and new modules being created weekly for CCK and Views.

However, I can't imagine the hours you put into this for the Drupal community and it's definitely appreciated!
I'll leave with this one question. If just now you realized you needed to add 2-3 more fields to your listings, and also have the ability to sort them by date or alphabetically, What would you suggest?

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mercmobily commented
Component: Documentation » Code

Hi,

I would be totally happy - and I mean it - to make the module compatible with views.
I am not a fun of views or CCK because of the query issue. Right now, fsdaily.com's homepage has a footprint of FIVE HUNDRED QUERIES. I just cannot imagine anybody deploying a site like fsdaily with views and CCK, but... well, who knows?

The main problem is that I don't _know_ views nor CCK. I realise that it's very possible to make the module views-aware - in fact, both simple_karma AND drigg should be views-aware. I don't think it's really possible to make the module CCK-aware, because there is just so much that is specific to a "drigg-like" news when you submit for example, in terms of Ajax, URL checking, etc. But views? Yes.

But I don't know where to start. I looked at views, I tried to write the right hooks, but I didn't manage. I asked for help to other developers, and was told "I don't have time, sorry".

I don't like the fact that Drigg goes stray from the pack. But, I have my limitations...

So, if somebody out there knows how to view-ify a module, I am here: I will give you all the support you need, and will apply any patches instantaneously.

I can also give views more of a try, but... I can't guarantee I will manage!

Sorry about this (I mean it)...

Merc.

P.S.
Simple karma + Drigg were about 1200 hours. There is a LOT there. So there, you don't have to "imagine" anymore :-D I am not a fast programmer, but I do write tidy and robust code. Have a look at it!

chadchandler’s picture

chadchandler commented

Thanks Tony.

I'm pretty sure someone skilled with Views could help you out, but it seems everyone is busy. Hopefully time will change that.

The one feature I love about Drigg is the drop-down jump menu for the sorts. How hard/easy was that to do?? Currently using views, we just set up new tabs.

mercmobily’s picture

mercmobily commented

Hi,

> I'm pretty sure someone skilled with Views could help you out
> but it seems everyone is busy. Hopefully time will change that.

Hopefully, I'll find somebody!

> The one feature I love about Drigg is the drop-down jump menu for the sorts.
> How hard/easy was that to do?? Currently using views, we just set up new tabs.

That's not "drigg" - that's purely a css trick. Alan did it - it should be quite straightforward for you to find the CSS bits that deal with it, and use them!

That menu works with every browser (it was very tricky)

Merc.

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mercmobily commented
Status: Active » Fixed

Hi,

Actually, this is now fixed.
The new version of Drigg, going online later today, is based on the powerful VotingAPI - which, guess what, come with full Views support.

Yay!

Merc.

chadchandler’s picture

chadchandler commented
Title: Driggs voting "points" is not compatible with Views or CCK? » Driggs is not compatible with Views or CCK?
Version: » 5.x-1.x-dev
Status: Fixed » Postponed (maintainer needs more info)

Quick question ... I don't expect a 100% fully detailed answer, just maybe some guidance.

If I wanted to add an extra field to my Drigg content type, for example purposes lets say I wanted to add a Date field.

This module is not compatible with CCK, correct? How would you best go about adding extra fields?

mercmobily’s picture

mercmobily commented

Hi,

I have never seen CCK in my life. I honestly wouldn't know.
If you point me to the right direction of what needs to be done so that the module is compatible with CCK, I will do my best to implement it!

Bye,

Merc.

mercmobily’s picture

mercmobily commented
Status: Postponed (maintainer needs more info) » Closed (fixed)

Hi,

OK, I am closing this issue.
Now... I do not see a reason why this module would be incompatible with CCK. However, I haven't tried.

Please keep this issue closed. Then, please try and add custom fields to this module through CCK and report any _specific_ problems.

I think it would be better for you to do so once I've released drigg (there is no official release for now).

Bye,

Merc.

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philbar commented

For the record, CCK works for me. The only problem is ordering the fields: #364100: Cck and Drigg conflict - field ordering

CCK integration is crucial, since it is going to be part of d7 core.

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mercmobily commented

Hi,

OK cool -- thank you philbar!

Merc.