[Resolved] Always sort by 'Random'

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[Adrian Robbins]

Hi Toolset

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On this project, the client ALWAYS wants the results soted by 'random'. Therefore we don't really need a sort filter.

So, is there a way of coding this functionality directly into the main Toolset system (Function.php file?), and then we can ditch the Sorting Filter from the Content template?

Kind regards
Ade

[Nigel]

This is a View made with Blocks, yes?

Rather than add a front-end sorting control, you can just set the order required in the settings for the View.

Be sure to select the View block (use the block navigation at the top of the page if required) and then you should find the sorting options in the sidebar (see screenshot).

And don't forget to delete the front-end sorting control from the View.

[Adrian Robbins]

Hi Nigel

Thanks for the very quick response and that was so easy 😃

I couldn't find a 'simple' way to remove the front-end sorting from the View, so I just went into code view and removed this section:

<!-- wp:toolset-views/sorting {"fields":[{"value":"rand","label":"Random order","flabel":"Random order","asc_label":"Ascending","desc_label":"Descending"},{"value":"post_title","default_direction":"ASC","flabel":"Post title","asc_label":"A to Z","desc_label":"Z to A"}],"forceApply":"ajax","includeLabel":false,"label":"Sort by","orderbyPreviewSelected":"rand","orderbySelectStyles":{"margin":{"enabled":true,"marginLeft":"15px"},"padding":{"enabled":true}},"orderbySelectCSS":"margin-left: 15px; ","style":{"blockAlign":"right"}} -->
<div class="wp-block-toolset-views-sorting wpv-sorting-block"></div>
<!-- /wp:toolset-views/sorting -->

I assume that was OK to do? Seems to be working correctly.

Kind regards
Ade

PS: Very stupid question, but how do you add your photo profile? I have been hunting everywhere and can't find an option to upload a picture.

[Jamal]

Hello Ade,

Removing the code should be fine.

Regarding your last question, we are actually using the Gravatar service for the profile images. If you want to upload the profile images to your site, you will need to install a 3rd party plugin such as the following:
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-local-avatars/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/metronet-profile-picture/

If the original issue of this ticket is handled, please mark it as resolved and open a new ticket for any other question/request.