[EP-tech] Re: epc:if tests for the existence of values in a compound field

[Ian Stuart]

On 25/02/15 09:37, Field A.N. wrote:
> Hi Ian
>
> 	Can you be more explicit about the way in which it doesn't work?
Specifically - when there is no data in the compound object, the 
abstract page still displays the table-headings - so you end up with a 
1-row table, showing no data

I want to replace that table with some helpful text :)

I've just tried the <epc:choose> - no difference

(and I chose "creator" as my compound field is a bespoke one.... the 
compound field 'broker' could just confuse people un-necessarily)

>
> 	Have you considered the EPrints Control switch statement:
>
> 		<epc:choose>
> 			<epc:when test='creator'>....</epc:when>
> 			<epc:otherwise>.....</epc:otherwise>
> 		</epc:choose>
>
> 	See http://wiki.eprints.org/w/EPrints_Control_Format#epc:choose.2C_epc:when.2C_epc:otherwise
>
> 	...also, are you sure the field isn't called 'creators'?



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