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Dangerous "Package Settings"

February 23, 2012 12:27pm

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  • #1 / Feb 23, 2012 12:27pm

    anonymous61630

    93 posts

    This is a usability problem I encountered today:
    I installed the new Version of “Low Variables” which comes with a new fieldtype. In Add-Ons > Fieldtypes I Clicked “Install” next to the new Fieldtype. In the next screen (see attachment) “Install” was already preselected. I ignored the other two settings, because in my head I was concerned with the Fieldtype and not the Extension of Module. I clicked “Submit”.

    BOOM, Low Variables gone, all variables deleted. No warning.

    Luckily this was on my local test-installation. There should really be another warning, or the radio buttons should all be on “Install”.

  • #2 / Feb 23, 2012 11:34pm

    Kevin Smith

    4784 posts

    Thank you for reporting this to us, Florian. You’re right, I can see how this would be terribly frustrating. I’m going to make a note of it and make sure the right people know about it.

    Thanks!

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