Cannot get multiple chains to work.

[abhishek.bhaduri@…]

I am trying to implement three sets of chained fields. fieldA->A_1->A_2 fieldA->C_1->C_2 fieldA->C_1->C_2 In addtion, in one of the chains I have one filed setting options for two independent fields. The JSON is correct but doing so does not work out well. I get only a one subset out of the three chains working. The others are empty drop down boxes. Is this a limitation of the plugin? Or a bug? Can this be fixed/implemented in this plugin?

[Richard Liao]

You are right, this plugin can support only one field chain currently. And multi chain support will be added in the next version.

[abhishek.bhaduri@…]

Good deal. I will look forward to the next version. I appreciate it. Abhi.

[anonymous]

I will look forward to this feature as well!

[Richard Liao]

(In [8360]) Fixed #6872

[sue.sml2006@…]

Thank you Richard, I've installed it and it's working great! Sue

[abhishek.bhaduri@…]

Aawesome! Thanks Richard. I will use it when its time make next set if changes to my website.

[phooper0001@…]

Do you have an example of the multiple chining JSON please ?

[anonymous]

Do you have an example of the multiple chaining JSON please ?

[Richard Liao]

Replying to anonymous:

Do you have an example of the multiple chaining JSON please ?

There is an example of multiple independent chains in #7767.

[anonymous]

Hi,

I've seen this thanks and I've replicated into my environment and the JSON compiles beautifully, however I'm stuck on the trac.ini config :

This works for a single chain, [tcf] chained_fields = tcf_browser_vendor, tcf_browser, tcf_browser_version hide_empty_fields = false

but how do I extend it for the second chain ?

example :

[tcf] chained_fields = tcf_browser_vendor, tcf_browser, tcf_browser_version chained_fields = tcf_device_category, tcf_device, tcf_os hide_empty_fields = false

doesn't work !

Many thanks for your time in this

Paul

[Richard Liao]

Replying to anonymous:

chained_fields is only used to specify what fields are handled as chained, so, you only need to write them as following:

[tcf]
chained_fields = tcf_browser_vendor, tcf_browser, tcf_browser_version, tcf_device_category, tcf_device, tcf_os

[anonymous]

I did play with this previously. All compiles well, but only one set of chained fields gets populated.

More details to try to give a clearer picture :

trac.ini

[tcf]

# Set up chaining 
chained_fields = tcf_browser_vendor, tcf_browser, tcf_browser_version, tcf_device_category, tcf_device, tcf_os
hide_empty_fields = false

# Create fields 
tcf_device = text
tcf_device.label = Device Name
tcf_device.order = 6
tcf_device.show_when_type = DEFECT

tcf_device_category = text
tcf_device_category.label = Device Category
tcf_device_category.order = 7
tcf_device_category.show_when_type = DEFECT

tcf_os = text
tcf_os.label = Device Operating System
tcf_os.order = 8
tcf_os.show_when_type = DEFECT

tcf_browser = text
tcf_browser.label = Browser Name
tcf_browser.order = 9
tcf_browser.show_when_type = DEFECT

tcf_browser_vendor = text
tcf_browser_vendor.label = Browser Vendor
tcf_browser_vendor.order = 10
tcf_browser_vendor.show_when_type = DEFECT

tcf_browser_version = text
tcf_browser_version.label = Browser Version
tcf_browser_version.order = 11
tcf_browser_version.show_when_type = DEFECT

JSON 
{
    "tcf_device_category": {
        "Mobile Handset": {
            "tcf_device":{
                "HTC ONE": {
                    "tcf_os":{
                        "Android 4.0.3": {}
                   }
                 },
                 "Phone 4": {
                    "tcf_os":{
                        "IOS 4.3.3": {}
                   }
                 },
                 "Phone 4S": {
                    "tcf_os":{
                        "IOS 5.1.1": {}
                   }
                 }
           }
        },
        "Tablet": {
            "tcf_device":{
                "Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 GT-P7300": {
                    "tcf_os":{
                        "Android 3.1": {}
                    }
                },
                "iPad 2": {
                    "tcf_os":{
                        "IOS 5.0.1": {}
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
     "tcf_browser_vendor": {
        "Mozilla": {
            "tcf_browser":{
                "Firefox": {
                    "tcf_browser_version":{
                        "15": {},
                        "16": {}
                   }
                 }
           }
        },
        "Microsoft": {
            "tcf_browser":{
                "Internet Explorer": {
                    "tcf_browser_version":{
                        "6": {},
                        "7": {},
                        "8": {},
                        "9": {}
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "Google": {
            "tcf_browser":{
                "Chrome": {
                    "tcf_browser_version":{
                        "10": {},
                        "11": {},
                        "12": {}
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
   
}

Result :

The *browser* fields are populated with the defined values, but the *device* fields are not. They are created correctly as select fields, but with no data.

Sorry for the long winded reply, but I'm struggling with this and you seem to know what you're doing. You're the only person I've found that does !!!!

[Richard Liao]

(In [12593]) Fixed #6872, support multiple sets of chained fields

[anonymous]

You're a legend - many many many thanks. All works perfectly apart from this field ("tcf_os") not being displayed. I know the JSON is correct as it compiles AND if I remove the second chaining all fields are populated correctly. It's just when I add the multiple chains, only 5 out of the 6 fields are populated. I understand you're doing me a favour here but if you do have any further thoughts, it'd be much appreciated

Thanks again,

Paul

[anonymous]

actually, for clarity, the "tcf_os" field IS displayed, but NOT populated.

[Richard Liao]

(In [12602]) Fixed #6872, support multiple sets of chained fields

[anonymous]

Mate, you are an absolute gem - thank you SO much for this. Have a top weekend.

Paul