[Resolved] Can I order results by distance only when the distance filter is used

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[lucyD]

Hi there

I am trying to work out whether the following scenario is possible.

I have a directory with a number of options for searching and filtering: hidden link

Currently the directory entries are always displayed alphabetically by first name.

If it possible that when people use the distance filter, the results are displayed ordered by distance from the location in the filter (nearest first)? (But when the distance filter it not used they continue to be ordered alphabetically.)

Thanks
Lucy

[Nigel]

Hi Lucy

It isn't possible to set up this up in the UI, but you can add a little code that uses the Views API to modify the View settings programmatically to achieve the same.

See this erratum: https://toolset.com/errata/cannot-order-results-by-distance-in-views-created-with-the-block-editor/

You need to edit the ID of the View it should apply to, as well as the slug of the address field.

Let me know if you have any problems.

[lucyD]

Thank you for this. I won't be able to implement it for another couple of weeks but will get back to you if I have any problems when I do.