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[GP2.a3] Usability suggestions for Element list
5 replies · Started by Olivier on March 14, 2021
Hi team,
Really enjoying working with GP and GB!
Now that there are 10 element types and that these elements are completely replacing widgets, hooks, content templates, etc… There needs to be some ways of easily getting to the right element when you have many (I’m just now starting to rebuild my site and I already have 30+ elements).
To improve usability, I’d suggest you add a few things to the Elements list:
1. An "Element Type" filter dropdown so we can only see a particular type of element in the list
2. Being able to sort by the “Type” column
3. Being able to sort by “Location” column
4. Show a column for the internal notes (maybe truncated by x characters if it becomes a concern that the column entry might be too big)
I know this would make my life a lot easier as I keep adding more and more elements to the site...
Cheers,
Olivier
Hi Olivier,
Thanks for the suggestions here!
Right now there's a Type dropdown, but it is only for the "main" Element types, not for the various Block Element types. I think we should be able to tweak that to include all of them.
Sorting those columns is a bit more difficult, but I'll definitely take a look.
A column for internal notes is a good idea as well, will get that done.
Thanks again!
Just released alpha.4 which expands on the Type dropdowns a bit. You can now choose the Element type and the Block type (once Block is chosen as the Element type) :)
You sir, do indeed rock!
So much more useable now.
Thank you for your responsiveness and acceptance of feedback.
Cheers 🙂
Of course! Appreciate the feedback :)
Hi I just want to second the request to optionally show a column for notes in .../wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=gp_elements
