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Topic: Can't edit taxon in occurrences

Someone added a record with the wrong name.  Trying to edit the occurrence in indicia warehouse fails.  The entry box shows a spinning arrow-circle on attempting to edit and does not auto-complete, as I assume it's trying to do.  Just typing the amended name and hitting enter fails to save the changes.

Our remedy was to delete then re-enter the occurrence.

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Re: Can't edit taxon in occurrences

I think the typical solution to this problem is to allow users to list and edit their records using the same recording form that submitted the original records. It may still be the case that they are effectively deleting the wrong occurrence and adding a correct one behind the scenes. However, it puts the task in the hands of the recorder rather than the administrator, which is preferable.

Another solution, if you are using the Drupal iFrom module, is to add content, create an iForm page, select "Utilities" in the form category and then the form, "Change identification of a record". I haven't used it myself. This would be an administrator task and you would want to use Drupal permissions to limit access to the form.

I am also aware there has been discussion about allowing verifiers to change identifications using the verification interface rather than notifying recorders of a mistake and hoping they will correct their submission. A new version of the verification form is about to be released but I am not sure if it incorporates this function.

Regards,
Jim Bacon.

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Re: Can't edit taxon in occurrences

Thanks Jim. 

The Utilities form may provide a solution, but we don't get many (confessed) entry errors.

I've files a bug report, but I'm not holding my breath waiting for a fix.

Regards
Mike Evans