Node reference: Select an exisiting node, or create a new one

Question

I am using Drupal 7, with the References module installed.

I was wondering if there is a way (or perhaps another module) so I can select an existing node from the list or create a new one on the fly (ajax or non ajax)?

So for example I have a button for create new node and automatically select the new node as a reference?

I'd like to have the node reference as a LIST only, not auto complete.

Answer 1

Try the Node Reference Create Module.

Answer 2

I do not believe there is an existing module recipe that does everything you describe. You could combine the standard node reference list selector with the Node Reference URL Widget module to meet your requirements. NodeReference_url expects the referencing nid as a parameter in the URL, so you could add a hyperlink through a module or theme template to render anywhere (next to the standard list or add an extra choice "Add New" to the list with a JQuery onChange). Node Reference URL lets you set a return page to the "Previous page" when editing the node reference field admin/structure/types/manage/[your content type]/fields/field_[your field] for a smooth round trip.

I realize this is not an AJAX solution, but these pieces could be converted to such in a custom module and might get you started.

Out of the box, Node Reference Create is as close as you can get I'm afraid.

Answer 3

Check out References dialog also. The module extends reference fields like the user, entity and node reference fields by adding links to add, edit and search for references through a dialog.