I have a need for this type of functionality, but it seems that this module duplicates the Adhoc Key/Value Meta-Data module. Unfortunately, neither of these modules is usable in their current form, but for different reasons.

  • Both modules creates 2 255 character varchar fields for both label/attribute and value.
  • It would be nice if this were configurable somehow, so that you could use numeric, text, etc. fields instead. This would work much better for sorting, views calculations, etc; and is quite doable from CCK's perspective (assuming you warn people about data loss)
  • The Attribute module lacks autocomplete/select list/etc. for the Attribute name. IMHO, this is a critical limitation because it forces users to remember/re-key the same attribute labels on each input form.
  • The dyntextfield has autocomplete, but it appears critically broken for single-value fields.

Both modules could use additional Views handling, Widget cleanup and Display formatter options. It is likely that I can help by submitting patches or additional improvements, but I am unclear about where to apply my energies. Because of the more generic name, "attribute" may be the way to go; but it also seems like I shouldn't be encouraging module duplication in this way ;)

Thoughts from maintainers?

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allie micka’s picture

allie micka
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See also http://drupal.org/node/698176

mckeen_greg’s picture

mckeen_greg commented

Hi Allie,

Thank you for your well thought out issue. :)

Please see: http://drupal.org/node/692872#comment-2553410

Attribute Select (with Text Field Value) field has been written, I just need to merge it into this module (they're separate at the moment).

If you could help with patches to get this module to where it needs to be, I would really appreciate that, and give you CVS access.

This module does need work, and Im only a beginner/moderate level programmer. At the same time, my work load is very demanding, and Im trying to find the time to add additional functionality to this - its much easier when clients request the changes (the initial spark behind this module).

Thanks,
Greg

john franklin’s picture

john franklin commented
Version: » 6.x-1.x-dev

It's been over two years since this request to join forces was created. Has there been any movement by either of the module authors to merge? LIke Allie, I have need for a module like this one or Adhoc Key/Value Meta-Data. I'm willing to provide some patches for the specific functionality I need (taxonomy-based keys, formatters, integration with Allie's Slinky module), but would like to focus my efforts on only one of the two modules.