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Best way to create this custom channel field? Everything to do with "parking"

June 21, 2011 7:40pm

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  • #1 / Jun 21, 2011 7:40pm

    HotLimbo

    67 posts

    Hi,

    Just wanted to see if anybody has had some experience with how to go about implementing this type field. I want to create a field that can accommodate the option over three levels below. This is a prototype parking description and will undergo changes in design later.


    Field: Parking

    {parking}

    Level 1:—————> On Property
          Level 2:————————->> Available
                Level 3:————————->>> Plentiful and easy
                Level 3:————————->>> Early bird catches the worm
                Level 3:————————->>> Some difficulty
                Level 3:————————->>> Almost Always full
          Level 2:————————->> Not Available
    Level 1:—————> Off Property
          Level 2:————————->> On Street
                Level 3:————————->>> Plentiful and easy
                Level 3:————————->>> Early bird catches the worm
                Level 3:————————->>> Some difficulty
                Level 3:————————->>> Almost Always full
          Level 2:————————->> Parking bay/lot nearby
                Level 3:————————->>> Plentiful and easy
                Level 3:————————->>> Early bird catches the worm
                Level 3:————————->>> Some difficulty
                Level 3:————————->>> Almost Always full
    Level 1:—————> No Parking
          Level 2:————————->> Park & Ride
                Level 3:————————->> None
                Level 3:————————->> Available weekdays
          Level 2:————————->> Public Transport
                Level 3:————————->> None
                Level 3:————————->> Busses
                Level 3:————————->> Metro (Underground)
                Level 3:————————->> Taxi
                Level 3:————————->> Monorail

    TIA

  • #2 / Jun 21, 2011 7:53pm

    lebisol

    2234 posts

    Is this visual effect that you are after?
    Food for thought:
    - break it into 3 fields = level 1 (On Property,Off Property,No Parking)
    - use categories
    - related fields/matrix

  • #3 / Jun 21, 2011 7:59pm

    HotLimbo

    67 posts

    The visual effect could be that. But since it would be a mulit-choice might be better to use related fields maybe. I think Playa does that. no?

  • #4 / Jun 21, 2011 8:11pm

    lebisol

    2234 posts

    Right developer but wrong module…you are correct, it is Playa 😊

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