[imp] replacing from_addr field in IMP identity prefs

[Joe Auty]

On Nov 8, 2006, at 10:02 AM, lst_hoe01 at kwsoft.de wrote:

> Zitat von Joe Auty <jauty at indiana.edu>:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> We would like to replace the from_addr Identity field with a pull-  
>> down menu of pre-selected choices, and I'd like suggestions on  
>> the  best way of connecting the interface changes with the back-end.
>>
>> Specifically, I've made the interface changes where I've changed  
>> the  from_addr field to "fromselect" in IMP's prefs.php file, and  
>> wrote  these interfaces changes to a fromselect.inc template file.  
>> The  interface part of this is fine.
>>
>> How now, would I set the values of my new fromselect field to be   
>> added to the DB serialized data set, replacing from_addr? What is  
>> the  most elegant way to do so?
>>
>>
>> Alternatively, perhaps it might be easier to keep the field  
>> called  "from_addr", and simply force IMP to read from my  
>> fromselect.inc file  to override the default field interface?
>>
>>
>> Which approach would be easier here, and can you help provide the   
>> information I'll need to complete this modification?
>
>
> Some time ago i have discussed this on the list and the hint from  
> some horde developer was to use a enum field in the preferences for  
> "from_addr".
>
> Orginal text :
> "Change the from_addr to be an 'enum' preference type instead of  
> 'text', and fill the 'enum' parameter with the correct values from  
> the db based on Auth::getAuth()"
>
> BTW i would be very interested to see this modification because we  
> have the need for this too.
>
>


Hmmm...  I'm not sure what was meant by the "db based on Auth::getAuth 
()"? Do you have a better idea than I what is meant here?



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Joe Auty
UITS Messaging
Indiana University
jauty at indiana.edu




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