Module Description
VBO (views bulk operations) was included with core... sort of. This module attempts to bring back bulk field modifications in drupal 8. Dates, users and paragraphs are supported as of the 2.x branch.
NOTE: This module is not designed to work with contrib VBO, only Core Actions in /admin/content/* using Core Bulk Update fields
If you are using views_bulk_operations module then use: https://www.drupal.org/project/views_bulk_edit to add back the "modify field values' action. This module only works with core bulk functionality.
Note that some non standard widgets (such as entity browser) do not work and will cause errors. To avoid the errors, switch to core widgets in the entity's form display before running the bulk update.
Synopsis A module for those who need to bulk update fields in nodes or other entities.
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Requirements Latest release of Drupal 8.x.
Configuration Enable the module Go to /admin/structure/views/view/content edit Content: Node operations bulk form views field select "Bulk Update Fields to Another Value" action and save the views. Go to /admin/content Select Some nodes [or other entity types] Select Action "Bulk Update [bundle_type] Fields" Hit "Apply to selected items" Select the Fields to alter (NOTE: it is ok to select fields that are not in all content types selected) Hit "Next" Update the fields with appropriate values (NOTE dates not working yet) Hit "Next" "Are you sure?" - Hit "Alter Fields" Wait for batch process. Done
NOTE: This module is not designed to work with contrib VBO, only Core Actions in /admin/content/* using Core Bulk Update fields
If you are using views_bulk_operations module then use: https://www.drupal.org/project/views_bulk_edit to add back the "modify field values' action. This module only works with core bulk functionality.
Note that some non standard widgets (such as entity browser) do not work and will cause errors. To avoid the errors, switch to core widgets in the entity's form display before running the bulk update.
Synopsis A module for those who need to bulk update fields in nodes or other entities.
Similar Projects None known
Requirements Latest release of Drupal 8.x.
Configuration Enable the module Go to /admin/structure/views/view/content edit Content: Node operations bulk form views field select "Bulk Update Fields to Another Value" action and save the views. Go to /admin/content Select Some nodes [or other entity types] Select Action "Bulk Update [bundle_type] Fields" Hit "Apply to selected items" Select the Fields to alter (NOTE: it is ok to select fields that are not in all content types selected) Hit "Next" Update the fields with appropriate values (NOTE dates not working yet) Hit "Next" "Are you sure?" - Hit "Alter Fields" Wait for batch process. Done
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Module Summary
This module aims to solve the issue of bulk field modifications in Drupal 8, supporting dates, users, and paragraphs as of the 2.x branch.
Data Name
bulk_update_fields