Because of performance reasons I don't use the views-module (no, I'm not the only one). So I have to stick to version 6.x-1.2 - and that's very okay for me.

Now, would it be possible, to show the author-name together with the node-title? My users should apply the same title for similar nodes (content on the same issue).

I don't know much about coding, but I think it should be possible with a little code-tweaking.

Thanks in advance for any hint - says Gerhard

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bsandor’s picture

bsandor commented

I guess the best way to solve this is Build Mode Support http://drupal.org/node/1266100

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g-h-b commented

Thanks for your reply, but this is not what I am looking for, because I want my web to be slim and lean.

For me it would be an additional benefit, if similar entries could display the author-names together with the node-titles. This would help the readers to chose a similar (or even identical) entry, when they spot their favorite author in the list.

Displaying their names would also encourage authors to gain trust or confidence by contributing good articles.

'Build modes' is another module - and it depends on CCK's 'content'. This is way too much additional code for a simple function. I don't expect my website to generate a noteworthy amount of money, so it has to run fast on cheap webspace in order to not waste too much money in the next four decades.

thx

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jordojuice commented
Category: support » feature

As I've mentioned before, Build Mode support may be an option, and patches are welcomed, but it's not high on my list of priorities. I'd prefer not to add too many options to the Similar Entries 1.x. The 1.x branches should stay as lean as possible. The 2.x branches are intended for users that are looking for more customization and control over the output within a familiar interface. If we start adding options to 1.x for node author, why not the author's email? Why not the date and time it was created? Why not tags? Why not add similarity percentages to the block? This will result in the module accomplishing what can already be accomplished with Views integration. Adding the node author as an option is a unique request, and I'd rather not implement configuration options that will only be used by a very limited number of users. So, I have to say this type of feature is certainly not going to get into the Similar Entries 1.x. However, it wouldn't be hard for one of our users to put together a patch for your specific use case. It shouldn't require much.

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jordojuice commented
Status: Active » Closed (won't fix)

Meant to close this.
Refer to #3