It's possible to set a limit on the maximum number of holds for a particular branch/category/itemtype, but not on the total number of holds for a given patron (by branch/category).
This new rule works in conjunction with the existing branch/borrower/item rules in that Koha will use the lower of the two limits. This new rule counts all holds of all types, which prevents bib-level holds from not being counted for the purpose of these limits. This makes the most sense and was also requested by the sponsor.
Test Plan:
1) Apply this patch
2) Run updatedatabase.pl
3) Go to the circ rules editor, note the new max holds rules
by patron category in the "Checkout limit by patron category".
( Should we rename this section? )
4) Create find a patron that is allowed to place a hold, count the
number of holds that patron has. Lets make that number 'X'.
5) Set the new max holds rule to X for "All libraries"
6) Note the patron can no longer place another hold
7) Set the new max holds rule to X + 1 for the patron's home library
8) Note the patron can again place another hold
9) Set the new max holds rule to X for the patron's home library
10) Note the patron can no longer place another hold
Signed-off-by: Josef Moravec <josef.moravec@gmail.com>
Signed-off-by: Marcel de Rooy <m.de.rooy@rijksmuseum.nl>
Signed-off-by: Nick Clemens <nick@bywatersolutions.com>
Kyle M Hall
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