Hello,
I'm new to CollectiveAccess and have no experience with database configuration. I'm trying to set up CollectiveAccess step by step for a small ethnological collection using the CDWALite profile.
I am currently trying to configure the editor UI for objects (Standard object editor) to include fields for acquisition/provenance information. Specifically, I need:
- A field for the acquisition type
- A field for the acquisition date
- A field for the person or institution from whom the object was acquired (It would probably make sense to create this person/institution as an entity and link it here?)
- A free-text field for additional provenance notes
I found a tutorial (from 2016) that shows how to add an "acquisition_container" bundle to the user interface, which apparently contains several of these fields grouped together [https://github.com/MisterTJB/Collective-Access-A-Walkthrough/blob/master/Screenshots/acquisition_bundle_available.png]. However, I can't find this bundle in my installation—the only available acquisition-related element is "acquisition_type_id" (a dropdown list with values such as bequest, gift, purchase, loan, etc.).
I'm unsure whether:
a) the Acquisition container no longer exists in current versions of CollectiveAccess,
b) it's unavailable due to my CDWALite profile, or
c) I'm simply looking in the wrong place.
My questions are:
- How can I add a field for the acquisition date in the object editor of a CDWALite installation?
- How can I add a field to record provenance (person or institution)?
- Is there a way to add a free-text field for provenance notes?
Since I'm currently just testing how to create an input form that suits my needs, installing a different profile (instead of CDWALite) wouldn't be a problem. In initial tests, I used the VRACore profile, but then removed it and installed CDWALite.
I would be very grateful for any help – especially step-by-step instructions. Thank you!
