Created attachment 139447 [details] Subject cloud example The "Browse by hierarchy" (opac-browser.pl) and "Subject cloud" (opac-tags_subject.pl) features are very convinient in allowing the visitor determine what a particular library is about, what topics it focuses on, literally at a glance and present the subject tree to the visitor in a convenient way. They are not however properly implemented, as they need to a. cater for more languages when looking-up classification codes, b. honor classification versions, c. support more classifications, apart from DDC that is, d. bypass items marked as hidden in OPAC. Perhaps this could be controlled by a system preference, or -even better- by having a separate "librarian view" available in librarian menus. NB. This enhancement suggestion/request is contrary to views described in Bug 20417 - Remove OpacCloud (and OpacBrowser) system preference and feature
> NB. This enhancement suggestion/request is contrary to views described in > Bug 20417 - Remove OpacCloud (and OpacBrowser) system preference and feature These features have been long-neglected and without a commitment from someone to spend time and money on it the removal plan is much more likely to move forward.
I personally would like to see the browse classification revived. This would make a nice omnibus bug with separate bugs filed for the issues, some of which would need more specification. But as Owen said, this has not been in focus of development for a long time and without funding there will probably be no progress.