> I'm (ab)using elog as a database and would like to use conditional attributes, like:
>
> Attributes = PC Name, Operating System, Version, Distribution
> Options Operating System = Linux{1}, Windows{2}
> {1} Show Attributes Edit = Operating System, Distribution, PC Name
> {2} Show Attributes Edit = Operating System, PC Name, Version
>
> Problem is that there are several conditions and the list of attributes is rather long. Also, since it's a
> rather dynamic environment I have to make new attributes all the time, and adding them to all "show attributes"
> lists is not only tedious, but bound to cause errors as well.
>
>
> So...
>
> I was thinking, would it be an idea to make the list of attributes to be shown or hidden on a per attribute base.
>
>
>
> Like:
>
> Attributes = PC Name, Operating System, Version, Distribution
>
> # hide specific attributes
> Hide attributes = Distribution, PC Name
>
> # or configure which fields should be shown allways
> Show Attributes = Operating System, Version
>
> # add attributes based on OS
> Options Operating System = Linux{1}, Windows{2}
> {1} Show Attribute Edit = Distribution
> {2} Show Attribute Edit = PC Name
>
> (just thinking out loud here).
Sure such a think can be implemented, but I have no time right now to do so. I will put it on the wish list. |