I think it would be a great feature to add to the admin page a button to clear the cache that any admin could use. Either a single button that will clear all caches, or some way to selectively clear individual caches.

I am continually trying to explain to users how to clear the cache to solve problems with CCK and Views. The devel module provides a block that will do it, but in most cases these users don't want or need the Devel module, they just need a simple way to clear the caches.

We would need to think through access control to that button and how aggressive it can or should be, but it would be a huge timesaver on some issue queues if such a button was available, and this seems like something that really ought to be in core.

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robertdouglass’s picture

robertdouglass commented

yes, and the hook_devel_caches works magnificently for letting modules register their cache tables. It should be renamed hook_caches, but I think module developers will happily do the update. There might be other uses for hook_caches as well, such as assisting in configuring memcache clusters.

dww’s picture

dww
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yeah, this sounds very good to me. i might even find time to roll a patch, but if anyone else is inspired to roll one first, please do! ;)

RobRoy’s picture

RobRoy commented

Was just talking with harking on IRC on how we needed an easy way for pathfilter users to clear the cache when they update their base_url (move their site). Would be a nice addition as this is a heavy support request for new developers.

Steve Dondley’s picture

Steve Dondley commented
Status: Active » Fixed

This was included in drupal 6.

Anonymous’s picture

Anonymous (not verified) commented
Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)

Automatically closed -- issue fixed for two weeks with no activity.