[Koha-bugs] [Bug 3514] New: Returning items through patron Details tab doesn't activate all circulation functions

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           Summary: Returning items through patron Details tab doesn't
                    activate all circulation functions
           Product: Koha
           Version: rel_3_0
          Platform: PC
        OS/Version: Windows 2000
            Status: NEW
          Severity: enhancement
          Priority: P5
         Component: Circulation
        AssignedTo: gmcharlt at gmail.com
        ReportedBy: jwagner at ptfs.com
   Estimated Hours: 0.0
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If you check in an item by using the Return boxes on the patron Details tab's
list of checkouts, it does not seem to activate the same functionality that
doing a return through Circulation, Checkin would.  In particular, I've noticed
that holds aren't triggered.  I think the problem is due to different scripts
driving the different pages -- members/moremember.pl controls functionality on
patron Details, but circ/returns.pl controls circulation checkin.

Any circ activity from the patron Details tab needs to obey all the rules that
are checked and enforced through circulation scripts (anything to do with
returns, renewals, and holds).

As a workaround I have done a patch with a system preference
(PatronDisplayReturn) which turns on or off the Returns column in the Details
tab checkout list.  This will force staff to use Circulation, Returns and will
stop the problem of holds not being triggered.  A more thorough investigation
and fix is still needed.


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