def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
super(AdvancedSearchForm, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)
# generate a list of repository choices
repo_choices = [("", "All")] # default option - no filter / all repos
repo_choices = []
# distinct list of repositories from eXist db: use exact phrase match for value/search
repo_choices.extend([('"%s"' % r, r) for r in EadRepository.distinct()])
self.fields["repository"].choices = repo_choices
# configure select widget so all choices will be displayed
self.fields["repository"].widget.attrs["size"] = len(repo_choices)
def test_distinct(self):
repos = EadRepository.distinct()
# should be a distinct, space-normalized list of subareas
self.assert_('Pitts Theology Library' in repos)
self.assert_('Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library' in repos)