Can I add a link to types image shortcode?

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Problem:

The issue here is that the user wanted to make their images clickable that were being generated by Types shortcodes.

Solution:

To do this you can wrap your shortcode in an anchor tag like the example below.

<a href='someurl'>[types field='my-image'][/types]</a>

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Last updated by himanshuS 3 years, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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July 20, 2021 at 6:54 pm #2120303

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?

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July 20, 2021 at 8:18 pm #2120365

Shane

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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

July 20, 2021 at 9:25 pm #2120395

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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July 21, 2021 at 2:16 pm #2121133

Shane

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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

July 22, 2021 at 4:53 am #2121863

himanshuS

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!