Hi,

The context is:

I am using "Web File Manager" module to let users view/upload files(PDF/doc/...) by different roles. Then, I want to use "search_files.module" to search those files with the same access control. e.g.

role A, can view/upload files to root_dir/folder_a
role B, can view/upload files to root_dir/folder_b
So, the user with role A can search files inside root_dir/folder_a, but not root_dir/folder_b.

Is there any configuration of search_files.module to archive this feature?

Thanks.

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schildi commented

projects "search files" and "search attachments" are in the process of being merged. As a result probably "search attachments" feature to respect access controls will be part of the new module.

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mwsxh commented

Thank you, schildi.

It's very inspiring to hear that. Could you share the release plan of this feature?

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schildi commented

Sorry, I am not the maintainer of the project. Probably jrglasgow or lee20 have already set up some release plan.
Alternatively you can have a look at the actual sources in CVS. May be your feature is already merged from search_attachments.

Regards

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leszek.hanusz commented

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lee20 commented
Status: Active » Needs work

Is there any configuration of search_files.module to archive (achieve) this feature?

Currently, there is nothing more than a single permission which permits searching files. You have a very cool idea and I think this feature would be a great addition to the module.

I started adding in the functionality but have to leave off with the remaining items todo before it is functional:

  1. Adjust module.install to add column(s) to the database to store "access" preferences.
  2. Implement "access" form validation and handling for adding and editing directories.

I am not sure when I will get back to it, but if you are interested in polishing this up let me know and I'll get you an up to date patch.

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thl commented
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