Associate a file with a collection

[gon]

Is there an easy way to associate a file with a collection?

My idea is to add a new form tab on the collections edit page with this field:

Through this field a user can associate a file with the collection (in the same way that happens with the items).

Should I copy the entire set of processes running on the items or is there an easier way to do it?

Thanks in advance.

[jflatnes]

There is no easy way to associate a file with a collection, you’ll need your own system for doing that.

In particular, the way files are stored in the Omeka database requires a connection to an item, and doesn’t allow one to a collection. A plugin can still attach files to collections with its own database set up, but you’ll be rolling your own implementation, more or less.

[gon]

Okay, well, I’ll try to develop my own system.

Thank you very much for the reply.

Cheers.

[DanieleB]

Hi, @gon.
If you managed to do it, and could turn it into a plugin, that could be quite useful.
Good luck.

[ebellempire]

Here’s a very simple plugin you could use to add display parameters like an image URL to a collection. It’s not ideal but it works.

ebellempire/MiscellaneousElementSet

[wmcowan]

Not sure if this meets your needs but there is a plug-in Shortcode Anyfile that allows you to insert an image file from an item or your theme’s image directory anywhere you can add a shortcode.

[gon]

@jflatnes @wmcowan @DanieleB @ebellempire
Thank you for replying ! Appreciate it.

I’ve managed to implement this functionality developing this plugin:

GonCuesMa/CollectionFiles

Most of the code has been copied from the Omeka system used by the items. I’ve developed it in a hurry so maybe it has some bugs.

Some screenshots :

I make it public for those who find it useful!

Thanks again!