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Old Versions Removed, as they do not work with the new PHP.
Update for next version in progress with easier installation and branch selection
Koha Stow Extras:
Preface. If you use this edit the addr config file or it will not work, if you fill in the values correctly it will. Sorry, no installer.
Most, if not all, of the functionality is already in Koha 3, while some of the functionality is even in Koha 2. The idea is for more customization and to use PHP since that is what I was using at the time, so it is up to you if you think you may want to use it. It would be more useful if you like playing around with PHP for fun.
The only overlap to KohaTools is the overdue notices, all other functions are new. There is a group of functions to make the PHP report code small. The local MySQL database is not mandatory, although you *must* have read connectivity to the main Koha database. The Pear/PHP calls are used to generalize the database setup so MySQL/Postgres or other database can be used. If you fill out the parameters correctly, then the menus will be based on your data in most cases, ex. location/collection codes, lost codes, as so on.
Koha Stow Extras:
This is a set of PHP/MySQL tools in production use at:
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
These tools can be used by other Koha Integrated Library System (ILS) users.
Much of the functionality of these tools will be in Koha 3. These tools are provided for some additional reports and a flexible system to easily create new reports for PHP programmers who use Koha.
The tools currently include:
* A reserve pull list for open reserves and holds
* A canceled reserve list
* A reserve phone/call list
* Separate inter-library loan entry and search
* Patron lookup by id code instead of barcode
* In house use entry
* New Circulation Stats
* Quick spine label (single item by barcode)
* Temporary bar codes for orders / etc.
* Cataloging statistics
* Acquisition budget reports
* Reserve ratio list / reserves vs items
* Shelf lists / weeding lists with Excel/Open Office export
* Scripted book lists to provide daily lists for books for web pages based on collections
* Status search
* Quick patron lookup to verify adult age
These tools are tested with Koha 2 / Koha 2/zoom although the next revison will work with both. The auxiliary MySQL database does not need to be used although some functions will not be allowed.
In the process of being rewritten based on KohaTools by Kyle Hall are:
* Scripted emailed overdue notices (works, but you need to write 1 line script yourself)
* Scripted shelf lists (works, but you need to script 1 line per list)
* Unique Management collection reports and scripted data export
The scripts will be added in the next revision.
A simple way to get up and running is to install XAMPP http://www.apachefriends.org/en/index.html
on either Windows or Linux, although you can use any setup you wish. The database for Koha can be any that PHP/Pear allows such as MySQL or Postgres.
Please post fixes or bug reports as needed to the SourceForge.org site
More work needs to be done to make the code work for independent branches. It will work, but currently a single library cannot be chosen. In the future, all tools will have a branch/multi-branch selector function on the interface. The overdue notices and bills already work by branch. Still these may work for you.
Also these tools should be run fire-walled on a staff-only (no public PCs on same LAN)intranet or through a VPN connection between libraries. Be safe.
This is a replacement Barcode Generator for those who just cannot get their Barcode generator to work. This module requires PDF:report and API2:PDF. Works with Debian Sarge may work with EDGY. This will also print accurately to standard measurement units.
I\'m including a Library card generator. Will hope to generate a Card file Generator (yes we still use one).
I hope that this code can help you! Note I do not have regular email access. Please contact me via email or on 675 6939092 for comments or queries.
