Dynamically display file information

Sarah_Delfante · October 30, 2007, 6:31am

Is there any way to dynamically display file information / keywords (short name linked, file size readable, last updated readable etc.) on a page without using an asset listing?

We do have asset listings setup for certain (stable) folders of files and images however our authors, who only go via simple edit, want a way to display this sort of file information when creating a link to a file such as a PDF document, in the middle of their page and we can't rely on them doing it manually - i.e. finding out the file size themselves and typing it on the page. Nor will they present the informaiton consistently.

We though we could develop a new div type - similar to the image div type - but wanted to check what else we could do before undertaking this development.

Thanks

Avi_Miller · October 30, 2007, 8:14am

The latest version of Matrix will allow you to use keywords for this, with an asset ID specifier, e.g. %asset_filesize_readable:1234% will paint the value of that keyword for Asset 1234. I believe this was added into 3.16.1 or 3.16.2.

nnhubbard · October 30, 2007, 7:23pm

Isn't it %globals_asset_filesize_readable:1234% ?

Avi_Miller · October 30, 2007, 7:34pm

Yes, probably. :) I was at home with my fresh copy of Leopard and no version of Matrix handy when I posted.

nnhubbard · October 30, 2007, 10:17pm

Oh you lucky man. I am still waiting to buy mine of amazon.com for the cheaper price. Do you guys use amazon.com there in AU?

Avi_Miller · October 30, 2007, 10:21pm

We do, but it takes a while to ship here. I paid A$250 for a Family Pack, its pretty reasonable. :)

aleks · October 30, 2007, 10:51pm

Matrix runs faster on leopard! aaaaarrr!!!!!!! yes!!! :ph34r:’ /> <img src=‘http://forums.matrix.squiz.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif’ class=‘bbc_emoticon’ alt='

no no just kidding… same same. </end rant>

Avi_Miller · October 30, 2007, 11:11pm

Well, PostgreSQL, Apache and PHP compile easier now that Leopard is UNIX certified. :D

dendle · October 31, 2007, 12:22am

Mmmmmm, yes Leopard is just wonderful.......I am very happy with it, it runs like a dream on my 17 " Mac Book Pro :)

:lol:

Have Fun,
Anthony

Sarah_Delfante · November 1, 2007, 6:09am

Can someone point me to which manual these keywords are documented in please?
%globals_asset_filesize_readable:1234% works but %asset_updated_readabledate:1775% spits out:

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:07:11 +0900epm01pmbThursdaye01pm30e:1775.

%asset_short_name_linked:1775% isn't working either.

Thanks,

Sarah

Sarah_Delfante · November 1, 2007, 6:13am

[quote]Can someone point me to which manual these keywords are documented in please?
%globals_asset_filesize_readable:1234% works but %asset_updated_readabledate:1775% spits out:

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:07:11 +0900epm01pmbThursdaye01pm30e:1775.

%asset_short_name_linked:1775% isn't working either.

Thanks,

Sarah[/quote]

It's ok - got it… just add 'globals' to the beginning of the keyword. %globals_asset_short_name_linked% doesn't work though.