[Resolved] Code snippet to show 'Locations the same as the page where this View is shown'

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[brentE]

This is Elementor-related. I have a Toolset post type 'Destinations' with the taxonomies 'Destination types' and 'Locations'. In my Destinations post template, I have a Toolset View that shows related destinations from the same location, using the 'Locations the same as the page where this View is shown' filter.

I'm hoping to replace that View with an Elementor Loop Grid, which can accept custom PHP queries. Here's an example of one I use elsewhere, to display posts from multiple ACF post types:

<?php
function my_query_by_post_types( $query ) {
$query->set( 'post_type', [ 'boat', 'business' ] );
}
add_action( 'elementor/query/multiple_cpts', 'my_query_by_post_types' );

Is it possible to create a similar snippet, but one which will display only destinations that have 'Locations the same as the page where this View is shown'?

[Mateus Getulio]

Hello there,

Thank you for contacting our support.

To create a custom PHP query snippet for Elementor that displays only destinations with 'Locations the same as the page where this View is shown,' you can use the pre_get_posts filter to modify the main query. Here's an example snippet to achieve this:

function custom_elementor_query_destinations( $query ) {
    // Check if we are in an Elementor query and on the Destinations post type.
    if ( is_admin() || ! $query->is_main_query() || ! is_post_type_archive( 'destination' ) ) {
        return;
    }

    // Get the current page's location 
    $current_location = get_the_terms( get_the_ID(), 'location' );

    if ( ! empty( $current_location ) && ! is_wp_error( $current_location ) ) {
        $location_ids = wp_list_pluck( $current_location, 'term_id' );

        // Set the query to include only destinations with the same location.
        $query->set( 'tax_query', array(
            array(
                'taxonomy' => 'location',
                'field'    => 'id',
                'terms'    => $location_ids,
                'operator' => 'IN',
            ),
        ) );
    }
}
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', 'custom_elementor_query_destinations' );

Please make sure to replace 'location' with the actual name of your location taxonomy and adjust the code according to your specific setup.

Here's how this snippet works:

1- It checks if we are in the main query and on the archive page of the 'destination' post type (adjust 'destination' to match your post type name).
2- It retrieves the current page's location (you may need to adjust this part based on how your location information is stored).
3- If a location is found, it sets the query to include only destinations with the same location using a tax_query.

Please note that the above code is custom and beyond the scope of our support. We've provided this as a courtesy to assist you further. If you require additional help or encounter issues, you might want to consider reaching out to Elementor support, consulting with a developer, or exploring qualified private contractors on our website at https://toolset.com/contractors/.

Make sure to insert this code into your theme's functions.php file. After adding the code, the Elementor Loop Grid widget should display only destinations with the same location as the current page.

If you have any more questions please feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Mateus

[brentE]

Thank you for your reply. I do understand that this is beyond the scope of normal support. The code doesn't seem to be working for me, unfortunately. It doesn't have any effect on the query.

In checking my Tooslet configuration, I see that the slug for the Location taxonomy is 'dest-location', and the slug for the post type is 'destination'.

I've tried changing 'location' in your code sample to 'dest-location', but it doesn't make a difference. Can you think of anything I might be missing?

[Mateus Getulio]

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[Mateus Getulio]

Hello Brent,

Thank you for providing us with those details.

I was able to connect to the related posts in the same location using Elementor Loop Grid, please check: hidden link

I didn't have to use custom code, only using the built-in controls by Elementor and the info that's stored in the post by Toolset I was able to design it.

Can you please review it and let us know if this is what you were looking into achieving?

Thank you, please let us know.

[brentE]

Thanks very much, Mateus. I could swear that was about the first thing I tried in the Loop Grid, but perhaps I missed a step. Anyway, yes, that replicates the way the previous View worked. Thanks again.

[Mateus Getulio]

Thank you for confirming it worked.

I hope we are good to close here.

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Kind regards