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Don’t Tread on Me

Don’t Tread on Me. Using the Flag module to offer user customization. John Wohlers – Waubonsee Community College https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/. The problem. Too many databases Currently over 100 Patrons have personal favorites I want it my way!. Solution: Flag Module.

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Don’t Tread on Me

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  1. Don’t Tread on Me Using the Flag module to offer user customization John Wohlers – Waubonsee Community College https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/

  2. The problem • Too many databases • Currently over 100 • Patrons have personal favorites • I want it my way!

  3. Solution: Flag Module • Flexible flagging system • Flag content • Private • Global • Integration • Views • Tokens • Actions • Rules • Customizable • Per content type display • Per role display • Theme ready

  4. Installation • Download archive (http://drupal.org/project/flag) • Extract Flag(drupal/sites/all/modules NOT /drupal/modules!) • Activate components

  5. Editing or creating a flag • Visit: Administer > Site Building > Flags • No HTMLor JavaScriptknowledge • Well documented • Logical options

  6. Flagging a node • Default example: bookmarks • Favorite Databases

  7. Using the flag • Triggering actions • Views • Default examples • Customized database list

  8. Personal database list recipe • Install Flag module • Create new flag: Personal Databases • Decide on wording • Choose content types • Choose scope • Create view • Add relationship • Add filters (if needed) • Create triggers / actions • Theme as needed

  9. The result • Personalized database list • Easy to use • Quick access

  10. Questions? • Email: jwohlers@waubonsee.edu • Instant Messenger: cap60552 • Twitter: cap60552 • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wohlers • https://library.waubonsee.edu/technology/

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