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Query field vs Code field

8 years 2 months ago #278223 by edmundcheong
Query field vs Code field was created by edmundcheong
What is the difference between radio/droplist/multicheck code field and radio/droplist/multicheck query field?

When would be the best to use which?

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8 years 2 months ago #278237 by krileon
Replied by krileon on topic Query field vs Code field
Query field is database queries. Code field is PHP code. Two entirely different languages and usages. The query select fieldtypes generate their options from your database query. The code select fieldtypes generate their options based off the return value of your custom PHP code.

When would be the best to use which?

I don't know. They're tools. There's no clear cut "where do I use this" scenario. It's 100% dependent on your needs. Maybe you need a dropdown with options that come from a 3rd party extensions API so you'd need PHP and in that case a code select field would do that.

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8 years 2 months ago - 8 years 2 months ago #278281 by edmundcheong
Replied by edmundcheong on topic Query field vs Code field
Technically with the code field plugin, i would be able to query from Oracle using some php codes to connect to Oracle?

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8 years 2 months ago #278295 by krileon
Replied by krileon on topic Query field vs Code field
Yup, you can execute whatever PHP you want. Substitutions are supported Joomla/CB APIs can also be used. In addition to that you've access to the $field and $user objects.

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