The “MEC – Advanced Organizer Addon” is an extension that allows users to create dedicated pages for each organizer associated with events. It offers various shortcode options to customize the display of organizers’ information and events associated with them. Here’s a breakdown of its features and usage:
- Single Page Setup:
- Choose a specific page to act as a destination page for each organizer, which includes the
[advanced-organizer-single-public]
and[public]
shortcodes. When users click on an organizer’s title link, they will be redirected to this designated page. You can customize the title and content of this page.
- Choose a specific page to act as a destination page for each organizer, which includes the
- Default View Shortcodes:
- Shortcodes have different options that can be customized for specific needs. If no options are set for the shortcodes, they will function with default settings.
- Available Shortcodes:
- There are three types of shortcodes:
- Single: Displays a single event with its properties.
- List: Shows all available items.
- Featured: Displays items marked as featured.
- There are three types of shortcodes:
- Using Shortcodes:
- To use the shortcodes, copy and paste the code into the designated page.
- The shortcode template follows an
[organizer-list]
format, utilizing default options if not specified. - Each option in the shortcode (e.g.,
id="ORGANIZER_ID"
) corresponds to a specific number available in the taxonomy list. - Options like
load_more
should be set asload_more="true/false"
without curly braces{}
.
- Notes on Shortcodes Usage:
- Ensure to properly enclose options within double quotations.
- Pay attention to spacing to prevent breaking the shortcode.
- Omitting options completely will result in default settings being applied.
- Avoid using square brackets
[]
within the shortcode, as they indicate WordPress shortcodes. - Organizers should have content to display their features correctly.
- Widget Integration:
- Access the widget through ‘Appearance > Widgets’ menu, which is visible based on page builder compatibility.
- Map Display and Exclusions:
- Maps are displayed for featured organizers using Google Maps API.
- The
exclude
option allows for excluding specific items (e.g., phone numbers) from being shown in shortcode items, separated by commas.
This add-on offers comprehensive functionality for managing and displaying organizer-related information and associated events, empowering users to customize the content and presentation of organizer details on their event pages.