A client requires the filefield description field to be a select box, with a fixed set of file descriptions.

Any pointers on the best approach to theming / form_altering the textfield type to select?

I can take care of the options population myself.

thanks in advance.

DT

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quicksketch’s picture

quicksketch
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I'd suggest looking at FileField Sources or ImageField Extended to see how they alter FileFields through hook_elements().

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Category: feature » support
Status: Active » Fixed

Marking fixed since this was open for so long. It will close automatically in 2 weeks.

Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)

Automatically closed -- issue fixed for 2 weeks with no activity.

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davidwhthomas commented

Thanks quicksketch!

After trying various approaches with PHP, I ended up implementing this using client side javascript / ajax to replace the textfield with a select box as I know the clients all have js enabled.

Next time round, I'll have a peek into hook_elements.

DT