Bug 504125 - Random sort order
Summary: Random sort order
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: tellico
Classification: Applications
Component: general (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 4.0.1
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR wishlist
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Robby Stephenson
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Reported: 2025-05-12 23:56 UTC by Eric Kotato
Modified: 2025-05-18 10:45 UTC (History)
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Description Eric Kotato 2025-05-12 23:56:42 UTC
[FEATURE REQUEST]
Random sort order

Currently you can sort by any field, but it would be useful to have random sort. It would be useful when, for example, you want to play a game or watch a movie, and instead of thinking which one to take, you can choose one at random from filtered or full list.

Thanks in advance.
Comment 1 Robby Stephenson 2025-05-17 23:56:21 UTC
Here's a report template that generates a random title from the collection:
https://invent.kde.org/rstephenson/tellico-add-ons/-/blob/master/report-templates/Random_Entry.xsl

Maybe that'll scratch the itch? I think having a random sort implemented is more than I want to add to the basic UI.
Comment 2 Eric Kotato 2025-05-18 10:45:47 UTC
Actually, it may work out for me. I wasn't sure if it was possible in XSLT, but since it is, I guess there's no need for additional UI.

I've also thought about possiblity of listing multiple random (non-repeating) entries from list, but since it's possible to select one at random, it should be possible to list many.

Anyway, thanks a lot for your work.