I'm interested in hearing from a developer who would be able to create a new field type Module for CCK.
Specifically, I'm frustrated that individual fields in CCK can have multiple values, but groups can not. For example, the site I am developing has a page that features a list of logo images. Each one will function as a link to that company's respective website. So there is a logical grouping that should exist between a logo and its URL. My client will want the option to insert new ones as time goes on. But because CCK Groups do not give the option to create multiple values for a group this is not possible.
While I wish this fundamental need could be addressed in the core CCK module I understand its probably an enormous undertaking. Thus it seems as though the most common work around I see is to have a custom module made for your unique information relationship. IE the Full Name module : http://drupal.org/project/cck_fullname. Three fields (first last and middle name) all grouped together with the option for multiple values.
What would it take in terms of cost and timing to produce a custom CCK module for the image/url scenario I pointed out above. I may need a couple custom CCK module if it looks feasible, but we'll just focus on the first for now.
Thanks!
I was wondering if you found
I was wondering if you found a solution for this, I'm searching for the exact same thing.
Hi there, I'd be interested
Hi there,
I'd be interested in looking at this for you - but perhaps it is simpler than you think (or i am missing the point?). Why exactly do you need groups of logo/url pairs here? I think you are possibly trying to put multiple ones on a page and are thinking that this page needs to be a complete CCK type?
Why wouldn't the cck type (logo) simply be a 2 item type with an image field and a url field. Then your page becomes a "view" of the teasers of this type. Your client then simply adds a new "logo" node and it automatically shows up your new page of logos (which is really a "page view").
Just a thought.
But if i have over simplified your requirement and you really do need a new CCK field module designed - we do specialize in custom Drupal modules. Feel free to get in touch with me.
Peter Lindstrom
LiquidCMS - Content Management Solution Experts