Problem with multiple block plugins

[sasutton]

I am running OCS 2.3.3.1. We have been successful using the custom block manager in adding a single custom block to a sidebar. Although the custom block manager at /manager/plugin/generic/CustomBlockManagerPlugin/settings allows for creation of multiple blocks, only the last-created block shows up in /manager/plugins/blocks.

Stuart

[asmecher]

Hi Stuart,

I suspect this is bug #4887 http://pkp.sfu.ca/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=4887 -- try the patch there.

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team

[sasutton]

Alec, we tried to install the patch and the tech folks at UW iSchool IT say the following:

"Well Stuart, I’m sorry to say that I too am stuck. I was able to get the first of the two files patched, but the second (CustomBlockPlugin.inc.php) does not appear to be the same version as they’re trying to patch."

Thoughts?

Stuart

[asmecher]

Hi Stuart,

Actually, the first part of the patch is the part I was thinking of. If that part has been applied, see if that corrects the problem. Having the first part of the patch applied, but not the second, won't interfere in this case.

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team

[sasutton]

No, Alec, the problem remains. As before, I am able to create a new custom block which then shows up along with the previous, successfully created block in /plugin/generic/CustomBlockManagerPlugin/settings. However, only the new plugin appears in /plugins/blocks. Again, the first one returns to /plugins/blocks and functions as expected when the newly created one is deleted.

I can ask for a specific file(s) for you to see if that would help (and you tell me which file(s))?

Stuart

[asmecher]

Hi Stuart,

Let's work on the second half of the patch, then. All it does is add a getName() function to the plugins/generic/customBlockManager/CustomBlockPlugin.inc.php file; can you check if that function already exists? If not, add it from the patch i.e.:

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   /**
    * Get the symbolic name of the plugin.
    * @return string
    */
   function getName() {
      return $this->blockName;
   }

If not, then we'll have to keep looking.

Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team

[sasutton]

Alec, again thanks for your help. Problem solved!

Stuart