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The computed field tools module offers a way to re-compute the CCK computed fields
of existing nodes. It does so through the Batch API.

When using the Drupal module Computed Field (CCK) you sometimes make changes to
the logic behind the value in the computed field. If you wish to avoid re-saving
all nodes using the computing field, you can use this tool to re-compute all the
values again.

It is possible to choose which field (cross nodes) to re-compute and you can also
choose which node types you whish to re-compute.

When the batch is running it does not save the entire node again, but it only saves
the computed field.

Please note that when you re-compute the nodes, the node is fetched through node_load()
which means that the format of some values might defer from when you submit the node
through the node edit form. $node->taxonomy does this.

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  4. The computed field tools module offers a way to re-compute the CCK computed fields

  5. of existing nodes. It does so through the Batch API.

  6. 

  7. When using the Drupal module Computed Field (CCK) you sometimes make changes to

  8. the logic behind the value in the computed field. If you wish to avoid re-saving

  9. all nodes using the computing field, you can use this tool to re-compute all the

  10. values again.

  11. 

  12. It is possible to choose which field (cross nodes) to re-compute and you can also

  13. choose which node types you whish to re-compute.

  14. 

  15. When the batch is running it does not save the entire node again, but it only saves

  16. the computed field.

  17. 

  18. Please note that when you re-compute the nodes, the node is fetched through node_load()

  19. which means that the format of some values might defer from when you submit the node

  20. through the node edit form. $node->taxonomy does this.