Blog-plugin: How to change the author? [question]

[rodrigogoncalves]

I've created users in Rainlab.User plugin and expected them to be available as possible post authors in the Manage tab on blog post edit page. How can I change authors of posts?

Thanks

[kealsera]

bump

[LukeTowers]

Post authors are Backend Users, not RainLab.User users. There is currently no interface implemented for changing the author of a post after it's been posted. It shouldn't be difficult to extend the plugin with your own plugin to add that feature though

[jan-vince]

I wanted to try this, so I have added option to change post author into my Small Extensions plugin.

You can look into my code and copy/fork it if you want. Not the best implementation for sure, but it works :)

And if you need to make a connection to Rainlab.Users records, it would be very simillar approach.

[qroft]

@jan-vince do you see any simple chance to change the role of the dropdown? Your plugin is awesome and works out of the box, but it would be awesome to choose not only admins but any registered user from within the dropdown.

[jan-vince]

Strange as I need this on my current project :)

I will add this (tomorrow I hope) and let you know...

[jan-vince]

Hi @qroft

I had no time to add this yet but keep it in my todo list and will look at it asap!

[qroft]

Friendly bump. Hugs and greetings from this corner of the planet!

[LukeTowers]

@qroft log an issue here instead: https://github.com/jan-vince/smallextensions/issues

[jan-vince]

Hi @qroft, I have just added this function - it is in 1.8.0 version :)