Get a list of sub document IDs?

Hi all,

I’m looking to write a simple function that will pull sub folder (documents) IDs and associated titles, the first level down from a specified DocID. To put this in context I then want to create a simply drop down form list using this information. I assume an array and a loop that outputs the form options is the way to approach this? Although being new to PHP I’ve no idea if this is correct.

I realise that similar functionality is contained in the Wayfinder snippet but I’m afraid its probably beyond me to find it. Any tips on the modx calls to find these DocIDs would be appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

How’s about:

getDocumentChildren

Oh dear, now I feel stupid .

Thanks for that Ram, I’ve been a bit weary of delving into the API thus far so didnt pay enough attention to that part of the documentation.

I take it that call only returns direct children? i.e. not children of children.

Thanks again, much appreciated.

Steve

As you said you could use wayfinder to create the dropdownlist

Create a chunk named wfSelect:



Create a chunk named wfOption:




[!Wayfinder? &startId=`xx` &rowTpl=`wfOption` &outerTpl=`wfSelect` &level=1 !]

I guess you could use PHx plugin to render the selected item in the list

:-)

I think I’d try it with Wayfinder first... but then again I haven’t delved into the API yet out of similar "fear & lack of knowledge"

Quote from: heliotrope at Nov 14, 2006, 02:39 PM

As you said you could use wayfinder to create the dropdownlist

Create a chunk named wfSelect:

<select>
[+wf.wrapper+]
</select>

Create a chunk named wfOption:

<option value="[+wf.id+]">[+wf.linktext+]</option>

[!Wayfinder? &startID=`xx` &rowTpl=`wfOption` &outerTpl=`wfSelect` &level=1 !]

I guess you could use PHx plugin to render the selected item in the list

:-)

Ah thats an interesting approach Heliotrope - when I mentioned Wayfinder I was thinking about looking to pull the functionality from the snippet code, not to use the snippet itself - which is a much better idea

I believe I follow your example thanks - a miracle in itself really My intended use of the funtion was to call it from eForm (using the built in event) to generate a form field dynamically. Would this somehow be possible using the method you describe?

Any chance you can expand a little on the phx application please? Very curious about this as I dont quite understand but intend to use phx for other things in future.

Quote from: identity at Nov 14, 2006, 02:45 PM

I think I’d try it with Wayfinder first... but then again I haven’t delved into the API yet out of similar "fear & lack of knowledge"

I’ve actually started to build a solution using the getDocumentChildren API call, and whilst its untested as yet with a bit of forum searching it seems that its not that difficult to implement (fingers crossed for when i actually test it out) although based on my non-existant PHP skill level I guess that Wayfinder may still be a more flexible solution.

Once again, thanks for the tips.

Steve

Hi,


with PHx plugin enabled

Create a new Snippet (as a phx:modifier) named for instance phx:isSelected



Change your wfOption chunk to :



Not tested but could work.

:-)


EDIT: Changed the placeholder [+wf.id+] to [+wf.docid+]

This one works.

As wayfinder does not support PHx we have to use this syntax in wfOption chunk:




And phx:isSelected