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[Resolved] Views shortcode in Elementor – Astra Theme

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Problem:

The issue here is that the user wanted to know if it was possible to use the view shortcode in the Astra Theme.

Solution:

Yes it is possible to use our Views shortcode when you have the astra theme installed.

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Last updated by SteveG9252 6 years, 2 months ago.

Assisted by: Shane.

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#1095043

Tell us what you are trying to do?

I am trying to add a view shortcode to the tabs element in Elementor.

When you visit the homepage, you will see a view - which is great. But I am trying to add the view within the tab element under Berry Agendas and minutes - is this possible?

Is there any documentation that you are following?

Is there a similar example that we can see?

What is the link to your site?
hidden link

#1095093

I'm also trying to limit the number of rows displayed - the limit feature is set to "1" but is displaying all results ...

#1095169

Shane
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Hi Steve,

Thank you for contacting our support forum.

Would you mind providing me with a screenshot of the area on the backend where you added the view ?

I suspect that this area doesn't allow for shortcodes. Is it a WYSIWYG area?

Please let me know.

Thanks,
Shane

#1095178
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I know what wsywig is - but not understanding your question really.

This is a view - which can be shown as a view element within a section in Elementor.

Essentially - I have created a post type - with a number of rows of data.

I don't mind sharing access to my sandbox site if this will speed up analysis.

#1095185

Shane
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Hi Steve,

Yes please share the sandbox site. It will help to get through much faster.

Thanks,
Shane

#1095186

Will do - is there a safe way to share credentials?

#1095234

Shane,

Is it safe to drop credentials here? Or somewhere else?

#1096007

Any chance we can move on this?

#1096025

Shane
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Hi Steve,

I seem to have not enabled the private fields then my shift closed.

I'm here now and the fields have been enabled.

Thanks,
Shane

#1096241

Shane,

Looking at the FTP folder - this is wrong.

This should read -:

hidden link and strip off the //home* - you can do this from the browser address bar - just checked.

#1096244

Shane
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Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

Hi Steve,

It seems the elementor editor doesn't get the view buttons added to it automatically.

What I did was to get the shortcode [wpv-view name="berry-agendas-and-minutes"] and then add it to the tab manually.

However it seems your view doesn't return any results at the moment.

Thanks,
Shane

#1096265

I must have messed something up in the view while testing - it was working.

I am about 90 mins out so I will respond then.

Regarding limiting the number of rows displayed ... Just looking at what I have set up ... It should work right?

#1096324

I deleted the view and recreated it.

Update -:

1) Section below image shows ALL rows that are present in CPT ... Why?
2) Tab has that view - but is also showing all rows.

How do we limit this?

#1096328

Shane
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Timezone: America/Jamaica (GMT-05:00)

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Hi Steve,

It actually is being limited to 1 post but I see that you Post has a Layout. See Screenshot.

This is why multiple items is being displayed.

Thanks,
Shane

#1096334

Ok - understood - that the limit is for posts ( I thought it would be rows rather than posts ).

So ... What would be the preferred solution to show just one row of information in a particular row?

I would assume then, taking those rows out of the CPT - but adding them where?

The gameplan is this -:

1) Have a view that would show all rows / posts on the Agenda page ( check )
2) Have another view for the homepage tab, that just shows the latest post / row of Agendas and minutes.