Block Grid: Restrict use of blocks at root like ar...
# help-with-umbracow
Warren Buckley
02/27/2024, 11:16 AMSo a quick one.
Is there a way in the UI for Block Grid to restrict the usage of a block used at the root?
So a block can only be inserted once at the root, as you can configure in areas.
I can't easily move to areas now due to existing content already been published.
Love any thoughts or suggestions please 🙂
Warren Buckley
02/27/2024, 4:37 PMI know your super busy @Niels Lyngsø but as original mastermind and lead dev on this feature. Wonder if you might know or be able to shed some light on this ?
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Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:42 PMYeah, I understand, thats not in the design/features currently, but it could easily be added. Like in source code.
Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:42 PMI guess a custom view, always could be hinting some kind of validation?
Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:42 PMlike checking if it exists and how many items, and then show a red box above it saying too many of this type...
Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:42 PMthat would jus tbe a guide, not a blockker..
Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:43 PMwell, unless you hide a property with some obscure validation behind that the custom view changes from good to bad... I guess you could hook into the vlaidation system if you are really smart.
Niels Lyngsø
02/28/2024, 6:44 PMSorry, that was just a few fast thoughts .I assume you get the point, it could be hacked, but yes its not a feature, and I would not say you can make it so without manipulating the source code.
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Warren Buckley
02/28/2024, 7:03 PMAppreciate the thoughts mate.
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SiempreSteve
02/29/2024, 7:16 AMNot a good solution - but one that might be "good enough".
Could you just check on a publish event editor hasn't broken your rule and warn / refuse a publish?
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Warren Buckley
02/29/2024, 8:05 AMYeh for now that may be the route to go without a big restructure of the data.
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