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[Resolved] Can’t get dynamic aspect to work in shortcode

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
Nested shortcode does not work inside elementor modules

Solution:
It seems the Elementor shortcode module you are using is not able to parse the nested shortcode.

Can you please try to follow the following steps:
- Create a new content template using Toolset (in classic mode, do not use block mode) and add the views shortcode to this content templates
- Save the content template and then try to add this content template shortcode to your Elementor's shortcode widget and check if that help you to resolve your issue.

You can find proposed solution, in this case with the following reply:
https://toolset.com/forums/topic/cant-get-dynamic-aspect-to-work-in-shortcode/#post-2233181

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Last updated by chantalM 3 years, 7 months ago.

Assisted by: Minesh.

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#2233143

Tell us what you are trying to do?

The same issue as here but I cannot get my shortcode to work:

https://toolset.com/forums/topic/filter-view-by-post-id-of-current-post-how/
https://toolset.com/forums/topic/how-to-get-related-posts-with-a-dynamic-parent-post-id/

This is my non-dynamic shortcode that works:

[wpv-view name="category-page" wpvrelatedto="5064"]

I want to replace the number with the current post/page id but the following examples leave the apostrophe and bracket on the page:

[wpv-view name='category-page' wpvrelatedto='[wpv-post-id id="$current_page"]']

Leaves '] on the page

Have also tried it this way:

[wpv-view name="category-page" wpvrelatedto="[wpv-post-id id='$current_page']"]

Leaves "] on the page

What am I doing wrong please?

This shortcode is placed in the shortcode widget in Elementor, and works fine when just using the number. Thanks so much!

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#2233181

Minesh
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Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

It seems the Elementor shortcode module you are using is not able to parse the nested shortcode.

Can you please try to follow the following steps:
- Create a new content template using Toolset (in classic mode, do not use block mode) and add the views shortcode to this content templates
- Save the content template and then try to add this content template shortcode to your Elementor's shortcode widget and check if that help you to resolve your issue.

#2233271

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!