[Resolved] Can I add a link to types image shortcode?

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[himanshuS]

I am using the Types shortcode to show an image of the user. I want the image to be clickable and direct the user to update the profile page. Currently, it does not seem like I can show the image AND add a URL to the page on the image.

Is there a way to do this?

This screenshot would help - hidden link

[Shane]

Hi Himanshu,

You should be able to do this if you wrap the types shortcode in anchor tags like below.

<a href="posturl">[types field='my-field'][/types]

[/php]

You may need to use the WYSIWYG editor instead of the shortcode editor.

Thanks,
Shane

[himanshuS]

Thanks, Shane. That worked just fine.

I have a follow-up.
Is it possible to add a placeholder/ backup image when the user has not uploaded an image in the types shortcode?
I want to show a grey image so that users share their information by clicking on the link. Right now, I have two separate images with conditions on them. It is not the most efficient way to do this.

Can it be done with one shortcode that adds a placeholder and shows the actual image if it is there?

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[Shane]

Hi Himanshu,

The best way I can think of doing this is by using conditionals to check if the image field is empty.

Then load the placeholder image in its place if it is.

Example

[wpv-conditiona if="( '[types field='my-field'][/types]' eq '' )"]
Place Holder
[/wpv-conditional]

Thanks,
Shane

[himanshuS]

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!