[members-discuss] ripe objects as single text field

Hello everyone,

We're happy that there is such an active discussion on RIPE Database functionality. 

In my previous message we said we would implement updating the RIPE Database in a single text area if there would be enough demand. It is very clear this is something that many of you want back as soon as possible. :) 

As promised, we will work on making an elegant solution to achieve this. The current workaround is to copy and paste the object you queried into "Syncupdates" and go from there:

https://apps.db.ripe.net/syncupdates/simple-rpsl.html

This update method will allow you to use your SSO account to authenticate as well, if it is associated with your maintainer.

We would like to remind you that all changes and new functionality that is created for the RIPE Database is deployed to the Release Candidate environment first. This way you can test and provide feedback several weeks before it is deployed to production, allowing us to adjust course if needed.

https://www.ripe.net/manage-ips-and-asns/db/release-notes/rc-release-candidate-environment

Please subscribe to the Database Working Group mailing list to participate in functionality discussions and stay up to date on new releases.

https://www.ripe.net/participate/ripe/wg/db

Kind regards,

Alex Band
Product Manager
RIPE NCC


> On 30 Nov 2015, at 18:50, Erik Bais - A2B Internet <ebais at a2b-internet.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Alex,
> 
> The change where the single text field was depreciated into a 2 step, is creating additional work / window switching. 
> 
> Especially since you need to copy and paste the current info from another window into a second screen, paste/edit the info, update the object. 
> 
> Is there an option where this is going to be reverted back as it was, as it was actually used ... 
> 
> Especially being able to search an object and being able to select it to change it in a single text field.. Instead of having to cut and paste. ( yes we are lazy and yes that is what you get if you try to automate as much as possible ;-) ) 
> 
> Regards,
> Erik Bais 
> 
> 
>> Op 25 nov. 2015 om 12:07 heeft Alex Band <alexb at ripe.net> het volgende geschreven:
>> 
>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> Signed PGP part
>>> 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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