Richard, Mike, all
Just for completeness: it is also possible to fully preserve MODES export structure, fully transform that structure into CollectionsTrust SPECTRUM XML interchange, index it into a repository, and then program WordPress to “think” via an API and persistent identifiers that the records are posts / pages to do all the “WordPressy” things with it, whilst retaining all the “Modesy” i.e. treat it as a Collections Management record.
I doubt Mike and I will ever agree on the separate repository vs ingress into WordPress' database discussion, but vive la différence
all best
--
James Grimster
Orangeleaf Systems Ltd
www.orangeleaf.com
> On 21 Apr 2016, at 12:56, Richard Langley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Mike
>
> Just to clarify, I meant ‘rather limited’ in the sense that Modes has a rich hierarchical data structure which can only be flattened by an export to CSV.
>
>> The upside of having records actually _native_ to WordPress is that you can do “WordPressy” things to it.
>
> I can’t disagree with that. I suppose I would say that working with the native Modes database you can do ‘Modesy’ things with it, which make use of the rich data content.
>
> Richard
>
> Richard Langley | Modes Support
>
> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> 01332 366616
> www.modes.org.uk <http://www.modes.org.uk/>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On 21 Apr 2016, at 12:48, Mike Ellis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>> | rather than a limited export from Modes.
>>
>> Just to highlight that we’ve run fairly extensive imports (up to 50k records at time of writing but no reason for this not to be unlimited) so this isn’t really a differentiator between these two.
>>
>> Both approaches have their advantages, TBH - if you’re changing your data records all the time then a live feed from backend systems is probably worth looking at. But we’re pretty confident this rarely happens in reality.
>>
>> The upside of having records actually _native_ to WordPress is that you can do “WordPressy” things to it. So rather than having a collections site which is online but not really properly integrated with the rest of your site, you can build rich narrative experiences. You could for instance write a couple of paragraphs of text, drop in some object references (and the system automatically pulls in images / short description / link), add an “object of the month” sidebar, etc etc.
>>
>> More on our reasoning here: http://docs.cultureobject.co.uk/introduction/
>>
>> Over and out
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> _____________________________
>>
>> Mike Ellis
>>
>> Thirty8 Digital: a small but perfectly formed digital agency: http://thirty8.co.uk
>>
>> * My book: http://heritageweb.co.uk *
>> * New: Workshops, courses and free downloads: http://trainingdigital.co.uk/ *
>>
>> On 21 April 2016 at 12:36:20, Richard Langley ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jon
>>
>> Take a look at the Modes WordPress plugins here: http://www.modes.org.uk/services/web-hosting/ <http://www.modes.org.uk/services/web-hosting/>.
>>
>> This describes the fully hosted version, but is is also possible to host WordPress on the client’s own server, or a third party hosting service, using Linked Data. It has the advantage, we think, of integrating with a ‘live’ Modes database rather than a limited export from Modes.
>>
>> I’d be happy to set up a demo, or show you some working projects.
>>
>> Richard
>>
>> Richard Langley | Modes Support
>>
>>
>>
>> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> 01332 366616
>> www.modes.org.uk <http://www.modes.org.uk/>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 21 Apr 2016, at 11:36, jon pratty <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> I'm assisting a small museum with an HLF application to help them get their
>>> first real digitisation work off the ground. The museum in question are
>>> already clear they want to use MODES as their collection management system;
>>> other museums nearby are using similar and there seems good logic in
>>> encouraging the local network to grow using the same systems.
>>>
>>> My question is this: knowing they are using MODES, what kind of web
>>> platform would sit neatly alongside MODES? How cost effective id the MODES
>>> Wordpress plugin? Any other options people have tried?
>>>
>>> Any comments or pointers would be appreciated
>>>
>>> Jon
>>> --
>>> Jon Pratty, FRSA
>>> Creative Digital Producer
>>> 07739 287392
>>> @jon_pratty
>>>
>>> Chair, Brighton Digital Festival CIC <http://brightondigitalfestival.co.uk>
>>> Creative Network Programmer, Ideas Test <http://ideastest.co.uk/>
>>> Associate Director, Tech Resort CIC <http://techresorteb.com/>
>>> Associate Director, People in IT Ltd <http://www.peopleinit.org.uk/>
>>>
>>> I have a hearing impairment and my preferred means of communications is
>>> email. If I'm not answering my phone, please leave voice mail in a loud and
>>> clear voice, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
>>>
>>> ****************************************************************
>>> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
>>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
>>> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
>>> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
>>> ****************************************************************
>>
>>
>> ****************************************************************
>> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
>> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
>> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
>> ****************************************************************
>>
>> ****************************************************************
>> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
>> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
>> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
>> ****************************************************************
>
>
> ****************************************************************
> website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
> Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
> [un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
> ****************************************************************
****************************************************************
website: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ukmcg
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/museumscomputergroup
[un]subscribe: http://museumscomputergroup.org.uk/email-list/
****************************************************************
|
