Thread: Can I create my own ID format?
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Old 03-29-2016, 02:51 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by BetterRed View Post
I still think Custom Sources is better - but not going to die in a ditch over it. However, I'll say why I prefer it;
  • There are 3 database columns with similar names - 'IDs', 'id', and 'uuid' - I often get confused between 'IDs' and 'id'.

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  • The identifiers are displayed in the details, but they would need to be displayed in a column in the list for the F2 to work.
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  • Amazon is not the identifier, its the source, the ASIN is the Identifier - as in Amazon Standard Identification Number.
Amazon is the source for the metadata, but in this case, we do not have a source for the metadata. Maybe it is source for the book. And I think that using source here is suggesting to much.
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If by 'a dialog to edit the identifiers' you mean this :

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You're close, but no cigar If you right-click in the identifiers field, the top item is a "Edit identifiers in a dedicated field".
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That's for isbn - you'd have to introduce something to select what you call an Identifier and what I call a Source - here's what I have configured

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To enter a value I need to remember the identifier, then type it e.g. 'lowypub:', 'ipapub:' etc, and then typically paste in rest of the URL - eg 'islamic-state-propaganda-and-mainstream-media' or '2471/lessons-from-private-cities'

Ideally I would like a list containing "Lowy Institute", "Inst Public Affairs" etc with a column to enter the %s value(s).

In metadata edit I suggest an additional button between the clipboard isbn icon and the text box; similar to the one on Tags that pops the Tag Editor, except it would pop the Custom <whatever> Editor.

Making that editor available with Shift+F2 as chaley did for the Tag Editor wont be 'easy' because there's no Custom <whatever> column. Maybe it could be wrapped in something that could be selected from a toolbar and be assigned a keyboard short cut.
The dialog I mentioned is a simple text edit. The identifiers are presented one per line which is easier than the single line in the metadata editor. But, to the best of my knowledge, there is no way to get a list of defined identifier. Getting the list of identifiers used in the library is possible, but if you haven't use one, there is no way to get it.

It would also be possible parse URL and extract the id. But, that would need support added to each metadata source plugin.
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Oh - when customising the Generic Identifiers I was able to Escape out of the dialogue without Saving, even though I added 2 and deleted 1 row. Is an "are you sure" message possible.
Yes, it doesn't have any of these "advanced" functions.
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