[Resolved] I want to put an image into the first item in a view using new view block

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[katieS]

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I am using Toolset blocks and I want to create a view where the first item in the loop is replaced by an image. I used to be able to do this using Classic Views but I don't want to use that as I want all my views to behave the same when responding.
Is there any documentation that you are following?

Is there a similar example that we can see?the attached image is what I am trying to achieve

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[Nigel]

Hi Katie

With Blocks you don't have access to the wpv-item shortcodes where you could specify index numbers in the same way that you did in legacy Views.

But you can use a Conditional block that checks the current loop index number before outputting anything, see the screenshot.

You should be able to use that in your output section to show something specific for the first loop item.

[katieS]

Thank you for that - a useful condition!
I have managed to get the image for the first item but struggling to show the content template i have for the rest of the view.

[Nigel]

In my screenshot you should be able to see a NOT toggle in the top left.

The best way to achieve something like IF... ELSE... with the conditional block is to use the exact same condition and in the second instance apply the NOT toggle, so checking that the same condition is not true.

So two conditional blocks, one with what you want for the first loop item, and the second for what you want for all other loop items.

[katieS]

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!