I've got the following problem with K2 extra fields:

I have several extra fields where I need to put number values. I create i.e. an extra field (drop-down list or multi select list) called "lenght" . I put put 100, 200, etc. but then when I need to add i.e. 30 it goes to the end of the values list. It means the values aren't ordered and I need them to be ordered.Otherwise, when I leave it at the end, the K2 Extra fields Filter & Search doesn't work properly.

I can't use text fileds. They must be a list.

Is there any way the values are ordered automatically ?

you can order them in the admin side.. go to extra fields click on the word "order" at the top of the column and then select whichever order you need.

You will not be able to change the ID of the extra field through ordering. Those are written in the database and are unique IDs for the field.

Yes, I know I can order extra fields this way but what I need to do is to order the default values of an extra field. Is it possible ?

Ania,

The default values ordering should not be affected in ordering by extrafields or what problems you are experiencing?

I have exactly the same problem--no one can help?
Essentially, it seems, you need to know all the possible values of your content first to create the default list. This doesn't allow the possibility of growth or change over time which seems counterproductive.
This is especially important if using the extra fields search and filter extension: the frontend user will see a drop-down list that is not in any logical order.
Is this just a limit of the K2 extra fields??

I have the same problem!!! I think this is really a HUGE limit to K2 extrafields.

I have a list with 300 names alphabeticlly ordered and if I want to add a new name that starts with A... think about it!!!

The only option is to DELETE all 300 names and write everything from scratch, NO GOOD!

Please somebody help with this, it should be possible to re-order values in the extrafields.

Thanks

+1 to that, ordering default values would be a huge improvement.

Like a Drupal taxomony list of terms.

An automatic alphabetical/numerical resort would be an improvement, so you don't have to delete every item to get back to the A's.

Easy enough to re-sort in phpmyadmin but don't think too many clients would be happy with that!

A

Has there been any kind of solution to this?

I've got a very long list of extra field options in a multi-select with no discernable order due to the nature of the field's growth.

Deleting and re-adding is not an option.

Can noebody help?

I think this is not possible. Maybe they can put this option in a newer version of K2. It's not do-able to remove all items first to place a new option.