@mhamstra I see the dilemma. The idea to check whether the given relative path is the same as configured in the ContentBlocks management tool sounds great. That would ensure that both aspects of the argument are forfilled.
No, itâs not available to install.
@mhamstra Hi Mark - to avoid any misunderstanding - the question was: Will your idea be implemented in the future or is it which would be a perfect solution just hypothetical?
It was just an idea, not something that is implemented.
Iâm not sure if we will add it, as there does not seem to be a lot of demand for it, compared to other image features like cropping, image settings etc. Those are a higher priority with a much larger impact to what people can do with ContentBlocks that we get requests for on a regular basis.
Your feedback and feature requests for ContentBlocks are definitely welcome (keep it coming!), but I donât think weâll work on this particular request in the near future.
Hi Mark @mhamstra ,
got it. Indeed, there wonât be a lot of demand for this type of feature, especially for new users who havenât used MODX before. However, although the improvement of inserting an image URL works like a charm the idea isnât fleshed out to its fullest.
The motivation behind this whole idea was the problem to transfer MODX content from typical or MIGX template variables to ContentBlocks with an existing (image) folder structure on your server. ContentBlocks is way better than everything else out there but if you have built a website with a lot pages you find yourself in a difficult situation: on the one hand, you really want to switch. You want to use ContentBlocks. On the other hand, you get somewhat stuck with your running system considering the unspeakable mouse clicking odyssey, you have to go through when you abandon your old approach of content management.
Now, most of those clicks canât be prevented and there is no way to cut them down. Considering images and the media manager of MODX: with your idea in combination with the improvements that are already published you could address those doubts people have when they are eyeing at ContentBlocks but still hesitating at the same time because of the expenditure of time regarding the image management in resources. I truly believe that this would be additional strong reason for every MODX user to purchase ContentBlocks regardless of whether they want to build something new or enhance their existing websites.
greetz Mario
Hi @mhamstra
Even if here unfortunately no response from you have received, I would like to give just a note: If the topic is supposedly not so important, why has my thread with over 1.2k the most views of all posts in this category in the forum? Does not make sense. Apparently there are enough people who would like such a function.
Greeting,
Mario
Mario, the more requests we get for a feature, the bigger priority it becomes, and the sooner we start working on it. Itâs as simple as that.
According to my notes, youâre the only person that has requested the insert from url to be adjusted so far. If there are hundreds of people browsing this topic that want to see the same, they should either comment or email support@modmore.com to let their requests be heard as well.
Yours has been heard, loud and clear. Itâs under consideration and in our tracker.
Hi Mark,
I have understood, was just worth a try ^ ^. No trouble. We do not want to pressure you, only when you consider when I had expressed my wish - at least 1.5 years ago. I know there are enough other wishes from other members. I understand, of course, if you prio. But you had then said that you help us. But this has gotten somehow in the sand âŚ
Weâll just wait and see.
Greeting Mario