[Resolved] Insert php to post type

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[nadavL]

Hi,

Is it possible to insert a PHP code into a specific post type build with Toolset?

I have a rating plugin, and I need to display specific data from that plugin using PHP.

Thanks,
Nadav

[Christopher Amirian]

Hi there,

You need to create a shortcode using WordPress standard methods:

https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/add_shortcode/

You can add the PHP code inside that shortcode, and you can add the whole code to Toolset:

https://toolset.com/documentation/programmer-reference/adding-custom-code/using-toolset-to-add-custom-code/#

After that, you need to create a content template and assign it to the post type and use the shortcode there:

https://toolset.com/glossary/template/

Thanks

[nadavL]

Thank you for this, but I'm afraid I have an error.

I don't really know PHP but I got this code from the plugin developer:
<?php echo (esc_html(YasrMultiSetData::returnMultiSetAverage)): ?>

Later he wrote: "Typo, is ; at the end of the line"

I tried adding the text to a new customer code and got an error. I tried changing it a bit according to some samples I saw on the links you sent and wrote this:
<?php
/**
* New custom code snippet (replace this with snippet description).
*/
[echo (esc_html(YasrMultiSetData::returnMultiSetAverage))];
?>

toolset_snippet_security_check() or die( 'Direct access is not allowed' );

// Put the code of your snippet below this comment.

I still have a warning, and I'm not sure why.

Any chance you can understand what's wrong with the info I provided?

Thanks

[Christopher Amirian]

Hi there,

This is something that you need to consult with the plugin developer or hire a developer to check. We are unable to check the validity of someone else's PHP code.

Having said that, the correct code should be something like this:

<?php
/**
 * New custom code snippet (replace this with snippet description).
 */

toolset_snippet_security_check() or die( 'Direct access is not allowed' );

// Put the code of your snippet below this comment.

echo (esc_html(YasrMultiSetData::returnMultiSetAverage));

Please consider that I do not know what YasrMultiSetData::returnMultiSetAverage section of the code does as it seems to be a custom static class call.

You need to contact the developer who created that code.

Thanks

[nadavL]

Thanks,
I've contacted the plugin developer and made the adjustments you and him suggested.
Now the are no errors.

But I still can't figure out to add that 'Custom code snippets' to the post template. I've tried adding ShortCode block and write the snippet name, but it didn't work.

Thanks

[Christopher Amirian]

Hi there,

We mentioned the documentation on how to add a shortcode. If the documentation is not what you can implement please consider getting help from a developer.

You can find a list here:

https://toolset.com/contractors/

The only thing that I can suggest is to wrap the code that you have inside a shortcode such as:

<?php 

**
 * New custom code snippet (replace this with snippet description).
 */
 
toolset_snippet_security_check() or die( 'Direct access is not allowed' );
 
// Put the code of your snippet below this comment.

add_shortcode( 'chrcustomcode', 'chr_custom_code_func' );
function chr_custom_code_func() {
    echo (esc_html(YasrMultiSetData::returnMultiSetAverage));
}

Then you will be able to use the Shortcode block in the content template and add [chrcustomcode] there as the shortcode value.

If it does not work for you you need to get help from a developer.

Thanks.

[nadavL]

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!