Is there a way to generate two CCK Blocks with one field? (To give some context, I'm working with address information using GMap and Location. I would like to be able to create two blocks: (1) the address info with the link to Google Maps and (2) the map itself, but on a separate part of the webpage.)

Alternatively, if there is a way to link the value of one CCK Field to another, that would be fine workaround.

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apoc1 commented

This is an interesting question, because I'm looking for the same answer. I'm working on an artistdatabase to link back to articles about them. If I link two artists from one article to their artistpage, both artistinfo is printed in one block, but I'd like to let it print in two blocks (one block per value) but I suppose there is no easy workaround, as the blocks should be saved in the blockregions I suppose.

Anyone out there who can tell us more about some options to achieve this?

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woop_light commented

apoc1, I ultimately solved this by using the Display Suite module. After installing and enabling the DS module the 'manage display' section will change. You'll have the option to 'Add custom fields'. Create a 'dynamic field' that references the content you want to duplicate. Hope that helps.

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apoc1 commented

Hey woop_light, thanks a lot for your reply. Unfortunately, I installed the module, but nothing changes in the 'display fields' section. DS seems to be an api, is some additional module required to get this working?

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woop_light commented

It ought to make it so that you can choose one of the DS layouts. For example, two-column stacked or one-column fixed. Once you select a DS layout everything will to change. Might be worth youtubing a DS tutorial or something.

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damien_vancouver commented
Status: Active » Closed (works as designed)

I'm setting this to closed (works as designed) since it can be done in ds already.

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doublejosh commented
Issue summary: View changes

Display suite dynamic fields DO NOT work with CCK Blocks :(