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This module was originally designed to meet my own needs for a site I made, and the fields fetched of course reflects my own needs. It's an absolutely fine idea to include more fields, and I might consider doing so.
There are some caveats though.
The source fields are not the same between the two databases that the module queries, and the fields would have to be a subset that was covered in both databases. Doable, but also limiting.
It would also add more information than needed for some sites (like my own), which would mean more setup for the content type. Also doable, but meaning a little more work when using the module unless you want to use all fields.
I'll consider your suggestion for a future update.
If this module could tie into the Feeds module, then it could be possible to define which fields they want based on the database they a connected to. Feeds also provides a GUI for mapping things to node fields (like from a CSV).
I understand the module comes with a predefined content type, perhaps this module should enable a user to create their own book content type with the fields they want, and then using the Feeds module, map the fields they want (inclcuding "summary" etc.)
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Comment #1
vertikal.dk commentedkylebcooke,
This module was originally designed to meet my own needs for a site I made, and the fields fetched of course reflects my own needs. It's an absolutely fine idea to include more fields, and I might consider doing so.
There are some caveats though.
The source fields are not the same between the two databases that the module queries, and the fields would have to be a subset that was covered in both databases. Doable, but also limiting.
It would also add more information than needed for some sites (like my own), which would mean more setup for the content type. Also doable, but meaning a little more work when using the module unless you want to use all fields.
I'll consider your suggestion for a future update.
Martin
Comment #2
mrgoltra commentedYup. That will great feature of this module. Subscribing.
Comment #3
Stomper commentedIf this module could tie into the Feeds module, then it could be possible to define which fields they want based on the database they a connected to. Feeds also provides a GUI for mapping things to node fields (like from a CSV).
I understand the module comes with a predefined content type, perhaps this module should enable a user to create their own book content type with the fields they want, and then using the Feeds module, map the fields they want (inclcuding "summary" etc.)