By scotthoff on

I have set up a node type that has a mandatory user reference.

I was able to create a view to display the fields on that node (I am using CCK).

I want to filter based on the user that is currently logged in. That is, show the nodes that have the user reference equal to the currently logged in user.

The problem is, it seems that that the view builder expects me to choose from a drop down of users. I want the filter to occur dynamically.

Any experts out there?

⋅ Categories: Drupal 6.x

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stevenc commented

Click the "+" symbol in "Relationships" to add a new one.
Choose "Content: <your user field's name>"
Click "Require" and then "Update"

You've just added a new Relationship.

Now, add a new Filter.
Choose "User: Current"
The next screen now shows a "Relationship" drop-down box. Choose the one you created above and and click "Yes" for "Is the logged in user" and click "update"

Your view will now filter based on the current user.

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Steven Wright

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scotthoff commented

I'm trying to get this to work. I put in some time but have not had success yet. Thanks for the help. I will keep you posted.

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muximus commented

Had the same problem. @stevenc Your solution worked. Legendary.

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scotthoff commented

I'm sorry I never replied pointing out that your response was helpful.

I wish you my belated thanks.

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stevenc commented

Glad it worked out! =)

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Steven Wright

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ihsanullahkhan commented

Thank you very much stevenc. I was searching for 2 days and at last with your guidance I solved this issue.

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sheba commented

Worked for me. Thanks a lot.

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brigitte commented

Worked for me by adding "Argument", not "Filter".

Thanks a lot.

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sacha05 commented

Thanks so much :)

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perumal.karthi commented

Thanks a lot stevenc.

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tej28 commented

After 7 years i used same technique and it is working for me also.

Thanks a lot Steven !!!!!

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praveenmoses61 commented

@stevenc  thanks

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mpopova commented

Thank you, Steven! It works perfectly!

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john.p.baldwin.jr commented

Just a note that I applied this basic technique to Drupal 8 successfully. Thanks.

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sobi3ch commented

@stevenc solution are awesome!