[Koha-patches] [PATCH] Bug 5418: Revised patch new itemBarcodeInputFilter for libsuite8 style barcodes

[Mike Hafen]

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Koustubha Kale <kmkale at anantcorp.com>wrote:
>Also this itemBarcodeInputFilter is specifically meant for libraries
>doing retrospective conversion from a ILS product called Libsuit8 AND
>if they are stuck with barcodes already printed and attached to
>items..

Yes, I am aware of that.  Just wanted to make the point in case others later
on wanting to use this filter.

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 12:10 AM, Koustubha Kale <kmkale at anantcorp.com>wrote:

> >First, perhaps the users branch could be used, like from
> C4::Branch::mybranch()
> >Then you wouldn't need to add the branch parameter to the sub
>
> 1) Ok. C4::Branch::mybranch() worked so that eliminates the need to
> touch circ/circulation.pl
> 2) Do you think displaying the barcode like <li>The barcode was not
> found <!-- TMPL_VAR NAME="barcode" --></li> in
> koha-tmpl/intranet-tmpl/prog/en/modules/circ/circulation.tmpl is a
> good idea? If not, even that file can be left untouched.
>
>
I like having the barcode in the error message.  This is a good idea I
think.  The only place I might hesitate displaying the barcode is the OPAC,
where it wouldn't be useful.  For the staff interface though I think more
information is almost always useful.


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