What are the different syntax for Toolset ShortCodes?

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Problem:
Usually in WordPress the ShortCodes are wrapped in

[shortcode_here]

brakets.
I see that most of the Toolset ShortCodes as well are wrapped in them, but few use

{!{shortcode_here}!}

Why?

Solution:
The first syntax is the correct one and generated practically everywhere when you use our GUI.

The second syntax is made for compatibility with Page Builders and/or the ShortCodes you insert through the WordPress Admin bar.
The only reason we use that specific syntax in specific places is so to avoid those Page Builders to execute our ShortCodes too early.

Both syntaxes work exactly the same way.

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Tagged: Toolset Theme integration, Views plugin

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Last updated by mingg 6 years, 10 months ago.

Assisted by: Beda.

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February 23, 2018 at 5:55 pm #619185

mingg

I am currently testing the latest beta version of the toolset type and view because I had a requirement to work with repeating field.

When I use the toolset shortcode generator to insert a shortcode to insert into a field in Divi module, it cannot parse properly.

This happens to the code generated for custom post field. I notice that it uses square bracket format instead of the curly braces. The shortcodes generated for other WP standard post fields such as body are working fine (in curly braces format).

Example:
. This is what is generated currently (not working) : [types field="portfolio-image" output="raw" separator=", "][/types]
. The released version generated (working fine) : {!{types field='profile-image' output='raw'}!}{!{/types}!}

Can you investigate if this is due to shortcode generator problem?

Thanks.

February 24, 2018 at 12:13 pm #619319

Beda

I understand the issue, but it is not suggested to use the Beta versions with page builders yet.

It's not yet fully finalised and these details will get added step by step in upcoming releases.

There is right now no workaround for the current issue.

I will query with the developers when we plan to add full support for this to the Beta as well and update you here afterwards.

February 26, 2018 at 6:11 am #619594

mingg

Thank you, I understand that the beta versions are not meant for extensive use.

The intention here is to report back any potential compatibility issue that may arise in future. Of course, any workaround to get the job done will be welcome too.

One thing that I noticed which was once working before (inserting proper curly braces shortcode into Divi module) had been removed in the beta version. I hope this is not going to be permanent and will be restored soon.