Drupal 7: Reporting and Visualizing Data

Shows how to use the Views module and other add-ons in Drupal to present dynamic, data-rich content.In this course, author Tom Geller demonstrates how to use the Views module and other add-ons in Drupal to present dynamic, data-rich content. This course examines several real-world examples of effective data visualization and describes the Drupal data-storage model. The course also shows how to create, format, and style views; control access to data; improve data administration with Views Bulk Operations; and display content as custom maps and slide shows. Topics include: Planning the data structure of a site Creating record templates with custom field types Connecting fields using references Sorting and filtering data Varying how a view appears in different displays Formatting views with grid, list, table, and jump Creating multi-part views using attachments Importing and exporting views Extending views with relationships Understanding and using location data Exporting data