Just out of curiosity. I've noticed, that hook_page_alter and similar are missing. How to replace their functionality?
There are hook_node_view and hook_view, but they don't seem to do much...
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Glad it works for you! Regarding selecting options, I've just tested the Views Autocomplete Filters module and got it working after I had a look at the README and made sure to use the same...
Can't filter content in a View
You are right, that was it... Now my problem is I would like users being able to select from pre-established options, like a drop down or maybe an autocomplete. For that I would the Autocomplete...
Can't filter content in a View
Here goes the screenshot for the exposed filter config I will try the module you are telling me about. thanks again!
Can't filter content in a View
See also my screenshot of a view with Entity Reference relationship (right column) and a filter which uses the relationship:
Can't filter content in a View
Hi geoma, I think your views filter doesn't work because technically it's not searching for the name of the comuna / county but for a number (i.e. the node id of the referenced content item)....
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Not perfect, but sometimes I use the specific
hook_block_view_system_main_alterhook, fromhook_block_view_MODULE_DELTA_alter.Hello @akarso!
The change log is here: https://api.backdropcms.org/change-records/new-layout-module-implements-...
Basically either use layouts (custom or via UI to place blocks) and if you need to alter code or data on page load use
hook_preprocess_page().