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4 years 2 months ago - 4 years 2 months ago #319685 by boyjahq
Is there a way to also include data from a database that is not CB related in a CB list? In the columns settings the dropdown only shows comprofiler fields.
Last edit: 4 years 2 months ago by krileon. Reason: Added [SOLVED] tag to subject

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4 years 2 months ago #319687 by krileon
Replied by krileon on topic Include data from other database in CB list
Yes, but you will need to query for that information using CB Query Field and its Query fieldtype. You will not be able to search those fields though.


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4 years 2 months ago #319699 by boyjahq
Replied by boyjahq on topic Include data from other database in CB list
Thank you! Using the query field type worked.

To document for those who might be looking for this kind of solution:

I have a database table #__fab_hosts which contains data columns "user_id" and "hostprefecture".
I created a new CB field of type Query with the Title "Host Prefecture"and the Name "cb_fabhostprefecture"

Then, in the Parameters/Query tab I typed

SELECT `hostprefecture` FROM `#__fab_hosts` WHERE `user_id` = '[user_id]';

From there I went to my list and under Columns I was able to select the new CB field "cb_fabhostprefecture" and the data from the related table was visible.
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