[Plugin: WP-Table Reloaded] wp_table_reloaded_admin_menu_parent_page woes

Hi,

yes, in theory it would work like that.
The problem here is, that “upload.php” is not in the “white list” (see $possible_admin_menu_parent_pages in line 87 of controller-base.php), for some reason… And if the value is not that in that list, it gets defaulted to “tools.php”.

Now, as you actually seem to want the entry as a top menu item anyway, here’s how to do that: Either use “admin.php” as the return value, or (which might be simpler) just select “Top-level” in the “Admin Menu entry” dropdown list on the “Plugin Options” screen. Using that is much simpler than using a filter hook 🙂

Best wishes,
Tobias

Hi,

and isn’t that a top-level menu entry then? In my understanding it is… Or where were you expecting the menu entry, and where do you want it?

Regards,
Tobias

Hi,

ah ok, I see. Sorry that I have to disappoint you, but with the current implementation of the menu integration, this is not possible for WP-Table Reloaded at this time. 🙁

Best wishes,
Tobias

Hi,

as I said, this is not possible with WP-Table Reloaded. You would have to manually manipulate the global $menu array, which is the variable where WordPress stores the admin menu setup.

Regards,
Tobias

Hi,

I’ll add this to my feature ideas list, and donations are always welcome to further support the development and support of the plugin, but I can’t promise anything right now.

Now, after checking the WordPress core code again, I think there might be a possibility for you. It is a little bit ugly, as it (currently) requires that you slightly modify a file in WP-Table Reloaded (because there’s no filter hook for this), but I guess that you can live with that. You would just have to repeat this modification after WP-Table Reloaded is updated. The necessary change:
In the file “controllers/controller-admin.php”, change line 213 to

$this->hook = add_menu_page( 'WP-Table Reloaded', $display_name, $min_capability, $this->page_slug, array( &$this, 'show_manage_page' ), plugins_url( 'admin/plugin-icon-small.png', WP_TABLE_RELOADED__FILE__ ), 9 );

(Note the additional parameter 9 at the end of the line. The “Media” menu item is position 10, so the value 9 should move WP-Table Reloaded before the “Media” item.)
Also, for this to work, your filter above needs to return “admin.php” (or just select “Top-level” in the “Plugin Options”, as you won’t need the filter then).

Regards,
Tobias