The GeoDirectory Ajax Duplicate Alert add-on is a tool designed to maintain database cleanliness by preventing duplicate entries. Here are the key features and functionalities it offers:
Duplicate Check:
- Real-Time Checking: Compares various fields of new listings against existing entries in real-time.
- Warning System: Alerts users when they are about to add a duplicate entry, ensuring database integrity.
Customizable Fields:
- Field Options: Allows enabling or disabling of specific fields for the duplicate check process, including Post Title, Address, Zip/Post Code, Phone Number, and Email Address.
- Custom Error Messages: Provides the option to customize error messages for each field individually or use a default warning message.
Settings Customization:
- Fine-Tuned Settings: Offers customization options for different post types via the Custom Post Type add-on.
- Post Type Control: Allows setting unique settings and error messages for each post type on the website.
Benefits:
- Efficiency: Saves time and effort by automatically warning users about potential duplicate entries.
- Database Integrity: Helps in maintaining a clean database by preventing duplicate listings.
The add-on provides a user-friendly and efficient way to handle duplicates within the GeoDirectory system, offering customization options to tailor the duplicate alert settings according to specific needs for different post types.