[db-wg] [members-discuss] ripe objects as single text field

Hello everyone,

I would just like to clarify a couple of things on the redesigned user interface, based on the feedback we have received so far.

First of all, these are the URLs to all of the different parts of the RIPE Database web ui, as it seems some people are getting a bit lost:

Query: https://apps.db.ripe.net/search/query.html
Create using single text field: https://apps.db.ripe.net/db-web-ui/
Create/Update using multiline text area: https://apps.db.ripe.net/syncupdates/simple-rpsl.html

In addition, the TEST database user interface now has its own dedicated URL, instead of having to select it with a radio button:

https://apps-test.db.ripe.net/

The option to edit an existing object in a single text area is functionality that was used very infrequently according to our statistics. We decided to leave it out of the first phase of the redesign, as most people use email or scripting to update the RIPE Database in a single text area. If there is a lot of demand, we'll implement that option as well for the web interface as well.

Please keep in mind that it not impossible to edit an existing object in a single text area, it is simply a two-step process. You can copy and paste the object you queried into Syncupdates and go from there. This update method will allow you to use your SSO account to authenticate as well, if it is associated with your maintainer.

Lastly, I realise "Syncupdates" is not the most descriptive name ever. We will make sure that we have a look at the wording of the different menu items to avoid confusion. 

Kind regards,

Alex Band
Product Manager
RIPE NCC

> On 25 Nov 2015, at 11:28, Andy Betts <A.Betts at node4.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> Yep, I just discovered that feature had been removed (or really well hidden) this morning.
> 
> Please bring it back.
> 
> Regards
> Andy
> From: members-discuss [mailto:members-discuss-bounces at ripe.net] On Behalf Of David Wilkinson
> Sent: 24 November 2015 17:06
> To: Tapio Haapala; members-discuss at ripe.net
> Subject: Re: [members-discuss] ripe objects as single text field
> 
> Hi Tapio,
> 
> Looks like they have removed it. I can't see away to use the single text update either. (Unless both of us are blind)
> 
> That is quite annoying as to update some records it was easier to edit via the single text area than adding each attribute one by one.
> 
> Regards
> 
> David
> 
> 
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> From: members-discuss [mailto:members-discuss-bounces at ripe.net] On Behalf Of Tapio Haapala
> Sent: 24 November 2015 16:42
> To: members-discuss at ripe.net<mailto:members-discuss at ripe.net>
> Subject: [members-discuss] ripe objects as single text field
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> I was just adding domain objects to DB. Suddenly that ui ask me to login again. After that I did not find way to add objects via single text fied.
> Can someone check that do they really remove one of most used feature at whole portal or is it just me who is blind or dumb?
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