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Old 05-07-2011, 12:02 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by kiwidude View Post
Putting that info in the ids field sounds very wrong to me. They are not an "identifier" which uniquely identifies a book, they are a code that defines some aspect of a book. And they are going to be a pain for you to maintain all squashed into that identifier textbox.

A custom column is the recommended approach. As for quick access, I assume you mean via the tag browser? You can have custom columns displayed in the tag browser too if you tick the "Show in tags browser" checkbox in the custom column edit dialog.
Thanks for your information. I think this is the way I will have to use it. Clear to me now.

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Originally Posted by theducks
A predefined value text field is useful for a limited set.
I have one set for 'Master Format': Values : EPUB,PRC,LIT,PDF... (ordered by frequency of use)
Typing the first letter brings up the first one. P Pdf typing another P gets PRC

Only you can confirm field type usefulness
Yup, and I think it is.
Thank you!
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