Details
This plugin provides a new custom field type to Movable Type Pro users. This new field type, called a "two dimensional select" allows one to have a pull down menu, which when a selection is made, reveals a second pull down menu to further narrow down the user's choice. This is perfect for managing LARGE pull down menus for which the menu's content is easily categorized, e.g. states within regions, cities within states, etc.
Usage
Create a new Custom Field.
Select "Drop Down Menu (2-Dimensional)" as the field's type.
In the Options text area that appears enter in data according to the following structure:
{ "California" => [ "LA","San Francisco","San Diego" ], "Texas" => [ "Dallas","Houston","Austin" ], "Lousiana" => [ "New Orleans","Sliddel","Baton Rougue" ], }For those familiar with Perl, you will recognize this is a simple hash.
Syntax is important here, so pay attention to placement of commas, and make sure all square and curly brackets are opened and closed properly.
Screenshots
The Edit Field Screen
The Custom Field in Action
Prerequisites
- Movable Type Pro
Installation
To install this plugin follow the instructions found here:
http://tinyurl.com/easy-plugin-install
Compatibility
Movable Type versions: 4.3
License
Perl Artistic
Byrne Reese was previously the Product Manager of Movable Type at Six Apart, where he had also held positions as the Manager of Platform Technology and Product Manager for TypePad. Byrne is a huge supporter of the Movable Type user and developer community. He dedicates much of his time to promoting and educating people about Movable Type as well as building the tools and plugins for Movable Type that are showcased on Majordojo. He contributes regularly to open source; and he is an advocate for open protocols and standards like Atom and OpenID.