I'm using Elementor. I have custom field for piece of the URL of the MP3 file.
I want use like this:
<audio controls><source src="hidden link field='audio'][/types].mp3" type="audio/mpeg"></audio>
but the playr doesn't work.
However, if i use this:
hidden link field='audio'][/types].mp3">listen
the link is good
Whta's the problem?
Hello and thank you for contacting the Toolset support.
To better understand this issue, I'll need more details. What kind of fields are you using?
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I'll need to know, which view, which CPT, field, URL, as many details as possible.
I would also need to know, what result would you expect? An audio control to play the mp3? Automatically or manually?
Thank you for your feedback and the credentials.
You are displaying articles using an Elementor Single Template and using an Elementor shortcode module/widget. It seems that this module does not allow to render shortcodes inside <audio> or <source> tags. Check this screenshot hidden link
A workaround would be to use an unassigned content template that will render the audio control and use it with a shortcode inside the Elementor shortcode module.
I tested it and you can see that the first control after the title "AUDIO" is working, using a content template "Test audio output":
[wpv-post-body view_template='Test audio output']
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/views/views-shortcodes/#vf-153372
I hope this helps. Let me know your feedback.
Thank you so much for your help.
I've been trying to understand the process. I think I realized:
1st - create a template with the code we intend to work with;
2nd - create a view to call this template; this view only serves to generate the shortcode that we will place in the Elementor template. Then, I can delete the view.
Am I right?
1st - Yes, but the content template must not be assigned to any custom post type.
2nd - Only if you want to create the view. Which is probably unnecessary.
Currently, Elementor only allows inserting Toolset views in his structure. It does not offer a module to insert a content template. To work around it, we either:
- Insert the content template with a shortcode. "wpv-post-body" shortcode using the "view_template" attribute.
- Create a view that will use the content template and use it inside Elementor. In this case, we need to make sure to correctly configure the view. A view is meant to query and display a LIST of posts. We can pass which posts (the current one) to the view using a shortcode attribute("wpv-view" shortcode using "ids" attribute). But in that case, why not insert a content template instead.
Does it make sense? If not, please read more about the differences here:
- https://toolset.com/glossary/template/
- https://toolset.com/glossary/view/
Let me know if you have any questions.
Ok.
My idea is to create a post template in Elementor, where I will use the Toolset shortcodes.
I will try to build some shortcodes as you say and then give feedback.
Thanks again.
Awesome!
I'll set the ticket as waiting for your feedback, it should be kept open for three weeks. Once you replied, it will appear back on my list.
If you want to discuss anything else, please open a new ticket.
All the best.
My issue is resolved now. Thank you! Thank you so much, Jamal. You had been fantastic.
