Posted 2 years ago #
Hi,
I would like to know how to, when I add a new post, to have some custom fields pre-filled with some specific always same data.
I usually create a post and later put manually the generic data. Later in the same day, I fill those fields myself. But today I have to add each one with some data that would save me time if it was pre-filled, when I click "add new post".
Thank you,
Posted 2 years ago #
Thank you Michael!
Do you know if there is a code, that i can use in the template pages, that reads the custom field to show the image and, if the CF is empty, show a default image?
I think it you be a better solution.
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi Hiperciencia,
What you are referring to in your last post would be a PHP conditional. This would look something like this:
<?php
$variable_name = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'custom_field_key', true);
if ($variable_name == '') {
echo 'THIS IS THE DEFAULT IF THE CUSTOM FIELD IS EMPTY';
} else {
echo $variable_name;
}
?>
The above code uses the get_post_meta() function to get the value of the custom field with the name specified in place of 'custom_field_key'. This value is then checked to see if it's empty. If it is, it displays a default string. Otherwise, it displays the value of the custom field.
This code is rough and can be refined somewhat. For more information, visit the Codex section of custom fields.
I hope this helps. :)
Cheers,
Matty.
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