[Resolved] Post Custom Field not working for video block in content template

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[timothyJ]

I have a CPT called FAQs, each FAQ has a vimeo url stored in a custom field called wpcf-vimeo-video-id created by Toolset. I have a content template, marked as for FAQ (single). When I add the video block to this content template, I choose as dynamic source 'current post' and it shows me no options of data to display. When I choose 'text and fields' I can click on the vimeo ID and get a shortcode that is correct. What am I missing?

[timothyJ]

I see now that the video block doesn't support vimeo urls. I will have to figure out how to make a dynamic vimeo block because I have hundreds of vimeo videos to dynamically add to posts....

[timothyJ]

do you know of any plugin for dynamic vimeo content?

[Shane]

Hi Timothy,

Thank you for getting in touch.

Have you tried using the Single Field block ? As I tried using this with a vimeo video field and it works perfectly fine.

Please try this and let me know if it works for you. Also ensure that your vimeo url is stored in an embedded media custom field.

Thanks,
Shane

[timothyJ]

I have played with the single field block, but it doesn't output an embedded vimeo player from a vimeo url the way the vimeo block does, or am I missing something?

[timothyJ]

While the single field doesn't display an embedded vimeo player in the editor, I guess whenever wordpresses filters process things it turns the link into an embedded player. Got it. This is a passable solution that will get me the project done on time.