[Koha] Modifying the Add New Patron Form/Fields

[Bob Birchall]

On 15/12/15 15:59, Evan Mungai Njoroge wrote:
> One of my client wants me to add additional fields on the patrons form for
> new users like Department, Unit, Section etc that are not currently
> included. I proposed use of extended attributes but they insisted on having
> them flow within the form rather than have them at the bottom.
>
> Does anyone know how I can add those fields using a JQuery code or any
> other means; or do I have to edit the source code and how do I edit the
> source code.
>
> I am using Ubuntu 14.04; Koha 3.18 installed on packages.
>
>
> Evan
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What you want to achieve requires development.  Changing the source code 
just for this client is a bad idea.  It will become a problem for you at 
every upgrade.

If performing the development, do use the community's development 
process [1] so that others can comment on the changes you are making; 
that will enhance their chances of being included in a future release of 
Koha.

Having said that, I suspect that when you tell the client the likely 
full cost of the proposed development, they will suddenly see the wisdom 
of your original recommendation, and agree to use the extended 
attributes, which are provided for exactly that purpose.

Best of luck,
Bob Birchall
Calyx

[1] http://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Development_workflow