update several records via filters

[moviex1]

Is it possible to update several records in admin panel, by some criteria. like if user has specific role and we want to change some fields or relations.

[backpack-ai-bot[bot]]

Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, Backpack does not currently have a built-in feature for bulk updating records via filters in the admin panel. However, there are a few related concepts and potential workarounds that might be helpful:

1. Backpack offers a BulkDelete operation for PRO users, which allows deleting multiple entries at once Docs > 6.x > Operations. While this is not exactly what you're looking for, it shows that bulk operations are possible within Backpack.

2. There has been discussion about implementing a bulk update feature. In a GitHub issue, a Backpack team member mentioned that they've made a note to include bulk actions in a future version, stating that it's a "must have" for big data sets GitHub Issue: Checkbox column.

3. For now, you might need to implement a custom solution. One approach suggested by a user involves:

   • Restricting access to edit records for all users except administrators
   • Opening access to the owner of the record by overriding the edit and update methods
   • Adding a permission check on the edit button for the owner

   This method allows for some control over who can edit which records, but it's not a true bulk update feature GitHub Issue: Set access for each item.

4. Another user proposed implementing a custom bulk edit operation that shows a "Bulk edit" button in the list page. When clicked, it would display a modal form with empty input fields for bulk editing. The form submission would send an AJAX request to a controller action GitHub Issue: Bulk action not working.

While these approaches don't exactly match your requirement of updating several records by criteria like user roles, they provide some ideas for potential custom implementations. To achieve what you're looking for, you might need to develop a custom operation or extend existing Backpack functionality.

If you need a more specific solution, you may want to consider posting a feature request on the Backpack GitHub repository or exploring custom development options.

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Relevant sources:

Github Issue (open): Bulk update operation
Clone Operation PRO|Clone Multiple Items (Bulk Clone)
Github Issue (closed): Checkbox column - complete actions with checked rows
Github Issue (closed): Problem with select2_from_ajax_multiple
Operations|Standard Operations
Github Issue (closed): Set access for each item
Update Operation|Update Operation
Github Issue (closed): [Feature] Attributes in pivot tables
Github Issue (closed): Bulk action not working for large data collection
2. CRUD Operations|Filters
Github Issue (closed): Posibility to trigger CRUD action with ajax?
Github Issue (closed): How to add filtering clauses to the create/update drop downs in forms?
3. Advanced Features|3. Advanced Features

[jcastroa87]

Hello @moviex1

Could you provide more details about what you’d like to accomplish? For example:

• What specific criteria do you want to use for selecting the records (e.g., roles, permissions, other conditions)?
• What fields or relations are you looking to update?
• Are you thinking of a bulk operation within the admin panel, or do you have something else in mind?

Understanding your needs more clearly will help in suggesting the best solution. Let me know!

If you want to filter results on datatable and be able to update right there, you want to try our Premium Add-on Editable Columns

Cheers.

[jcastroa87]

Due to not activity, I will close this issue, but please feel free to re-open or create a new one if needed.

Cheers.