Re: PType and PCodes: Drop Down Menus

[Elizabeth Thomsen <et@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We also want what you describe.  I see two approaches to this problem. 
To start with, we want to have the system have some basic rules 
associating logins and location codes.  This is really important in a 
consortia-- a login associated with the Salem Public Library should 
never even have the opportunity to choose location codes associated with 
the Salem State College Library.  We want to set up these rules in a 
table, and then have them honored throughout the system.

And then there's templates.  Right now when you set up a template, you 
have two choices for fixed fields-- to choose a single code, or to leave 
it blank so that all codes appear in the list.  We want a third option: 
 to select a group of codes.  These are the only codes that would 
appear in the dropdown for this template.  For example, one item 
inputter might use a template that has all ITYPEs used by that library, 
but another, who does only AV material, would have just the ITYPEs that 
he/she actually uses.

This would make life, or at least inputting, MUCH simpler than the 
all-or-nothing approach to fixed fields in templates now.  This would 
certainly benefit larger consortia, but also others who want to limit 
the options for a template to a group of logical possibilities.

Elizabeth

Peter Caton wrote:

> I should have mentioned that I was aware of the "double click" action
> which brings up a list of all the available choices.
>
> I guess I should therefore refine my question- is there a way to limit
> this per patron template?
>
> In other words, in a large consortium, double clicking these fields
> brings up a large list, which actually confounds matters as there are so
> many entries.
>
> Therefore, is there a way to limit what fields are shown based on what
> patron template staff chose in the beginning?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peter W. Caton
> Network Administrator
> North Suburban Library
> Loves Park, Il 61111
> (815) 633-4247 ext. 22
> Fax (815) 636-5042
> e-mail: peterc@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ericsson, Paul [mailto:PEricsson@xxxxxxxxxx] 
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:21 AM
> To: IUG INNOPAC List
> Subject: RE: PType and PCodes: Drop Down Menus
>
> Peter --
>
> In our setup of Millenium, for the coded fields all we have to do is
> double-click in white space in that fields entry box, and a list of the
> available codes is shown in a new display. Then we just click the code
> we want, and Millenium enters it into the field. We are not actually
> using Pcodes, but we do have Ptypes and it also works this way for
> Itypes, Status, and other codes.
>
> Hope that this helps,
>
> Paul
> 	___________________________________________
>
> 	Paul Ericsson
> 	Adult Services Supervisor / Automation Coordinator
> 	Concord Public Library    http://www.onconcord.com
> 	45 Green St.     Concord, NH 03301     603 230-3697
> 	pericsson@xxxxxxxxxx
> 	___________________________________________
> 		
>
>  
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Caton [mailto:peterc@xxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 12:02 PM
> To: IUG INNOPAC List
> Subject: PType and PCodes: Drop Down Menus
>
>
> My question involves creating/tweaking circulation templates in the
> circulation module of Innovative.  
>
>  
>
> Specifically, I am wondering if there is a way to create a drop down
> menu so staff could see the choices available for Ptype and Pcode.
> Currently, staff must manually enter a number into these fields by
> remembering all the various choices for each one.  By creating a drop
> down menu, staff would not have to remember not only what number to
> enter, but what the number stands for.  Using a drop down menu, staff
> could see a list of choices along with a description.  Much easier to
> remember than a number-
>
>  
>
> Sure, staff can look this information up, but again, it would be much
> easier if it was right in front of you.
>
>  
>
> Please let me know if there are any options available.
>
>  
>
> Many thanks.
>
>  
>
> Peter W. Caton
>
> Network Administrator
>
> North Suburban Library
>
> Loves Park, Il 61111
>
> (815) 633-4247 ext. 22
>
> Fax (815) 636-5042
>
> e-mail: peterc@xxxxxxxxxx
>
>  
>
>  
>
>
>
> --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts ---
> multipart/alternative
>   text/plain (text body -- kept)
>   text/html
> ---
> --
> This message was distributed through the Innovative Users Group INNOPAC
> list
> Public replies:  INNOPAC@xxxxxxxxxx
> Update your subscription options:
> http://innopacusers.org/mailman/listinfo/innopac
>
> --
> This message was distributed through the Innovative Users Group INNOPAC
> list
> Public replies:  INNOPAC@xxxxxxxxxx
> Update your subscription options:
> http://innopacusers.org/mailman/listinfo/innopac
>
>
>
> --
> This message was distributed through the Innovative Users Group INNOPAC list
> Public replies:  INNOPAC@xxxxxxxxxx
> Update your subscription options: http://innopacusers.org/mailman/listinfo/innopac

--
Elizabeth Thomsen, Member Services Manager
NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange
Danvers MA 01923
et@xxxxxxxxxx