Need to change single record section to multi

3 posts by 2 authors in: Forums > CMS Builder
Last Post: May 2, 2013   (RSS)

By rconring - May 2, 2013

Over time, I have occasionally needed to change a section from a single record to multi record table.  Usually there are only a couple of fields to deal with so I just recreate the section from scratch as a multi record.  I now have a single record section with tons of fields that needs to be converted.  I do not have to convert any data, just the schema. 

Can I simply create a multi record section, download it  and copy the existing group of fields from the single record schema to the new multi record schema then upload it back or is there a better way?

Ron Conring
Conring Automation Services
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By gregThomas - May 2, 2013

Hi Ron,

I've just tested out your suggested method, and it work well. I can't think of a better way to do it.  I'd suggest making a full back up of your site and database before carrying out the change. After you've swapped the fields you might have to change some of the settings for the section via the section editors menu, for example the ListPage Fields or orderBy, but there shouldn't be anything else you have to change in the schema file itself. 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Greg

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