1 Topic by serdar (edited by serdar 2009-01-09 20:01:23)

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Topic: Changing field values in "details" pop-up

I modified some of the field names in the Plasmid module. I changed the names by using interface creator. For example I changed "Source" value as "Reference". When I clicked on "Details", pop-up containing details table still shows the old name. How can i update field names in detail view?

Thank you very much for the great work. This program is fantastic.

Serdar

2 Reply by patnaik

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Re: Changing field values in "details" pop-up

The PHP file for a module can be edited, as you have done, to change certain text that appears on the list pages. The text on the detail pages, however, is dictated differently.

To have changes made to such text, you have to administer the 'interface creator'.

Use the 'admin' link on the front page to get to the link to administer the interface creator (or browse to .../interface_creator/admin.php -- the ... will be something like www.xyz.edu/mylab/stocks). On the following page, choose the right table (say, 'plasmids') at the top, and then follow the link pointed by 'To configure the interface of the table ... go to this page'.

On the ensuing page, choose the right field in the menu at the top. The options refer to the MySQL table field names. In your case, you can choose 'source'. You will be presented a form with a field for 'Label'. It should be shown filled with 'Source', which you can change to 'Reference'.

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Thanks for trying the software. I hope I am able to release a newer version with improved features, flexibility, and documentation.

3 Reply by serdar

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Re: Changing field values in "details" pop-up

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Your instructions were very clear and I was able to solve the problem.
I think this component is one of the must for the biology labs. It is very easy to setup and simple to use. I was able to export all my strain list from excell into the database very easily.

I look forward to trying ot the new versions of the software. Thanks a lot.