Test Site URL: erticle.com (Please let me know if password is required)
Issue 1: In any form but when I am unable to out field to make it 2 columns (2 fields in a row).
Issue 2: In CC-Media Opportunities page,
a) I have created a view with drop downs, how do I add "Select all" in the row, so that drop downs are not blank
b) I am pulling data from 2 custom post types - enquiry and mediapro. I am unable to figure out how to show mediapro title field, which is standard field in mediapro custom post type.
c) I am passing enquiry name and mediapro name as URL parameters when Respond Now button is clicked to the Respond Form. How do I show these parameters as Text (non editable) in Respond form.
Look forward to your help.
Thanks,
Vikas
Hello Vikas and thank you for contacting Toolset support.
Regarding issue 1, you will have to activate either Bootstrap 3 or Bootstrap 4 in Toolset->Settings->General(tab), in order to be able to build the form with columns. Check this screenshot hidden link
Regarding Issue 2:
a) As you are building the view with the blocks editor, you can add the default option for the search filter in its block settings. Check this screenshot hidden link
b) You can use Toolset shortcodes inside a Fields and Text block. Or you can reuse a block(reusable) from a content template that is assigned to the mediapro custom post type. The template can have a lower priority, so it never get used to display the post. You will just use it as a means to create the block that displays the title, and then to register the block as a reusable block, and then use it inside the view.
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The issue is caused by multiple post types selection in the view. So, the view's editor cannot tell which post would be displayed and hence offer its dynamic source data.
Does this make sense? If not, please allow me temporary access to your website and I'll prepare it for you and will take a screenshot to show you how.
c) You can use the wpv-search-term shortcode as a value for the field. Something like:
[wpv-search-term param="enquiry-name"]
Readonly fields are not currently available. They will be added in an upcoming release. You will need to use Javascript to work around it:
jQuery(function($){
$('field-selector').attr('readonly', true)
})
Does it make sense? Let me know if you have any doubts.
Hi Jamal,
Thanks for your quick reply.
I was able to do issue 1, which is resolved. But would need some help for all the 3 point for issue 2.
With regards to 2(a) it is not showing me the relevant option to enter default option for drop downs.
2(b) and 2(c) resolutions got slightly complex for me.
I would need more from you. Would it be possible to chat and take me online to solve these.
Thanks,
Vikas Dadoo
Regarding 2a) use the Blocks navigation button to locate each search filter block, then update its label in the block's settings. Check this screenshot hidden link
2b) For this, you can use the "Add Field or View" button to select what field to display and any further settings for it, such as the format for date fields. Check this screenshot hidden link
2c) I might need more details about this. I believe the form is the following one, right?
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What fields do you want to put the values in? Can you share a screenshot?
Hi Jamal,
I am still lost and need your help.
Issue 2(a)
I have recreated the search form but now each drop down is occupying full width, I am not able to club multiple drop-downs in one row. Please help.
Issue 2 (b)
I am using the same button you have highlighted in the screenshot, but since I want to include standard fields of title and body text from two custom posts, I am unable to find those fields in the fields listed. Below are the 3 fields I am facing problem -
(i) Enquiry ID (custom field) from Enquiry custom post, I am piking it from enquiry custom post but it is also appearing blank.
(ii) Enquiry Heading (standard title field) from Enquiry custom post;
(iii) Response Deadline from Enquiry custom post, which is coming blank (not picking text)
(iv) Enquiry Details field is again a standard field in Enquiry custom post but unable to locate.
Issue 2(c)
I have changed the permalink so that pages can be easily identified (hidden link) where I want to pass URL parameters and fields of Mediapro Name, Enquiry Details, Response Date to appear as text fields.
Please help.
Regards,
Vikas
Hello Vikas,
Regarding 2c, I am sorry, I still do not understand what you want to implement. Please try to explain it again by adding as many details as possible. Something like the following will be very helpful:
1. I go to xxx
2. I do xxx
3. I expect to have xxx
4. Instead, I get xxx
Regarding 2a) I recorded a small video to show you the "Blocks Navigation" button and how we can drag/drop the blocks to different parts of the layout hidden link
Regarding 2b) I recorded another video hidden link
However, I am not familiar with your custom fields. I just don't understand what do you mean by "Standard fields", from my side, standard fields are provided by WordPress(title, status, author, body, excerpt, date, etc.)
But the video will show you how to search for the fields, it will display all the available fields in Toolset for all the post types.
However, for support rules, we are able to handle only one issue at a time. This helps us to bring you a better service and also helps other users to find all the information here exposed. I am afraid that we lose focus on this ticket by discussing too many things at the same time. I have to kindly ask you to create a new ticket if you need further assistance. You can ask in the ticket for me "Jamal" so, we can continue together in your assistance.
Hi Jamal,
Thanks for great effort you have put in to create videos. 2 (a) issue is resolved.
You may close this ticket.
I will raise another ticket and explain issues of 2(b) and 2(c) more clearly.
Thanks alot for your help.
My issue is partly resolved as of now. I will try to explain the problem more clearly in subsequent ticket.
Thank you!
Vikas
Hi Jamal,
I am sorry for the confusion, I thought you asked me to close the ticket and raise a fresh ticket. I am reopening the ticket and take one issue at a time now.
Since you know the problem, I am explaining data capturing problem in more detail with the help of slide below
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Hope I am able to explain it clearly.
Thanks,
Vikas
Hi Vikas,
I requested access to the file that you shared. Please allow my email "jamal.b(at)onthegosystems.com".
Once, I get it, I'll split a new ticket for it and will close this one.
Thanks
I have given the access to the file, please feel free to access it now.
Well, I think that you are looking to display something else than the default post field: Title. Because you are already displaying the title in the "Media Pro". Check the default fields in this screenshot hidden link
Maybe you are looking to display the information from the enquiry that is related to the current Mediapro post. Or maybe you are trying to display the value from a custom field. In both cases, please open a new ticket and explain in detail:
- What this view is meant for? This will explain why are you querying two custom posts hidden link
- What are the relationships involved in these custom posts?
Searching within two custom posts does not make any sense unless they share the same filters(custom fields, and taxonomies).
I believe I need to understand what this page and view are meant for? And what is the relation between data?
Just try to explain from a functional perspective, rather than from a technical perspective.
That way I'll advise you efficiently and consistently.
Hi Jamal,
I am trying to create a simple application where Media professional and Corporate Communications teams can interact.
1. Media professional will create new enquiries (See hidden link).
2. Corporate Communications users will search these enquiries based on 7 parameters like location, language, media type etc. (hidden link) front page.
3. Depending upon the search parameter selected, search output will throw all the relevant enquiries and its details.
4. Corporate communications would select the suitable enquiry and click Respond button
5. Respond button will open Response page (transferring the Enquiry date, enquiry details for reference and give opportunity to fill his response in the form).
6. This response will be notified to the Media professional, who can then login and check the response details.
I have yet to create access pages for Media professionals and Corporate communication users.
Hope I am able to explain the functional aspect of the application.
Look forward.
Thanks,
Vikas
Thank you! Now, I can see the workflow better.
First of all, the view should query ONLY Enquiries, no need to select MediaPros too. Check this screenshot hidden link
The view's loop will display Enquiries that match the search filter. You can display their data or the data from their related "MediaPros" posts. When using the "Add Field or View" button, you can choose a related post from the sidebar menu. Check this screenshot on how I added the MediaPro title hidden link
Which gives the following result hidden link
Hi Jamal,
This is really great! I was not aware of this feature. You make it look so simple 🙂
Many Thanks for resolving this.
Should I close this ticket and raise a new ticket wrt 2(c) of passing parameters to response form and appearing as non editable text fields.
Ragards,
Vikas
