Created on 13 September 2013, over 11 years ago
Updated 18 October 2023, over 1 year ago

User interface for sending messages to lists of users in a View requires steps that can confuse users.

Given a View with many fields that are irrelevant to sending an email, configuring the email takes too many steps, and can be confusing to users.

EX: I have a View of OG members that a group manager uses as a dashboard. Things like profile2 fields, user points, group membership status are fields in the View. When the manager selects a row to send an email, the form displays two select boxes, one for selecting a field for selecting the Recipient's name, one for selecting the email. In my example, there are approximately twenty fields the manager must scroll through to find the appropriate fields. Additionally, the field names are visible along with the labels, and any fields without labels only show the field name. Setting an Administrative Title on the field does not change this.

Assume a case where a View contains profile2 field, field_preferred_contact_email, and mail. The user may not know which field to select.

Finally, fields configured to not be displayed are visible in the Recipient select boxes.

Feature Request:

Allow for the View to be configured to set the appropriate fields on the View itself, rather than expect the end-user to select the correct fields. Potentially in the Global:E-mail field configuration form, add the ability to set tokens for the Recipient name and email in the View. This should include setting tokens for fields in the view but are not displayed.

Thoughts?

✨ Feature request
Status

Closed: won't fix

Version

1.0

Component

User interface

Created by

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States scottsawyer Atlanta

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