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# Richard Slade

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 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[All-in-One WP Migration and Backup] Trying to export using WordPress 3](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/trying-to-export-using-wordpress-3/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [4 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/trying-to-export-using-wordpress-3/#post-15263240)
 * Thanks for getting back to me and alas the site is running 3.1 so I’ll need to
   look at other options for cloning.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Stars Rating] Shortcode doesn’t work in grid layout of posts](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-doesnt-work-in-grid-layout-of-posts/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-doesnt-work-in-grid-layout-of-posts/#post-13309120)
 * Hi Fashid, I’ve tried a few different methods to implement but no luck. We are
   close to going live so will share shortly.
 * Thanks
    Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Stars Rating] Missing a file in WP Content](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/missing-a-file-in-wp-content/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [5 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/missing-a-file-in-wp-content/#post-13303392)
 * Hey, sorry for the delay and yes I’m running the latest version already.
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time] Access code Can’t be blank](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/access-code-cant-be-blank/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [6 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/access-code-cant-be-blank/#post-12416409)
 * Alas yes I did click save and the wheel spins but the message is the same. It’s
   very strange?
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[GSheetConnector for CF7 – Connect Contact Form 7 to Google Sheets and Send Form Submissions in Real Time] Access code Can’t be blank](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/access-code-cant-be-blank/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [6 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/access-code-cant-be-blank/#post-12416370)
 * Hey Abdullah
 * Thanks for the reply. The message is `Access code Can't be blank` and i’ve just
   tried a new code in a private window but still the same message.
 * Would the Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate be causing it maybe?
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Advanced Post List] APL and ACF](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/apl-and-acf/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/apl-and-acf/#post-10783804)
 * OK thanks. I’ve followed the guide and inserted the ACF shortcode in to the Display
   settings for your plugin but the output is
 * `error: Function does not exist. Check name in shortcode or is function name 
   is loaded.`
 * Not sure why — does the name in `[php_function name=` need to reflect the name
   in functions.php?
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10779627)
 * Nope it works now with defining `event_cat` as a custom taxonomy. Now just need
   to fix the raw php date.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10779608)
 * Ok sorted. The Posts Table Pro sees event_cat as a custom taxonomy rather than
   an Advanced Custom Field.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10779601)
 * Hiya
 * I’m trying to output all the category names to appear in my table and the shortcode
   won’t accept apostrophes in the field, it requires just the ACF name.
 * Richard
    -  This reply was modified 7 years, 7 months ago by [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/).
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10778173)
 * Ok thanks i’ve asked the plugin developer.
 * Another question related to this: I’ve tried adding vsel_cats to my shortcode
   to output the category but nothing is happening?
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10768813)
 * Ok thanks. Only problem is i’m not outputting the dates through the theme templates
   but instead through shortcodes inserted into the Posts Table Pro plugin.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10768633)
 * An update on this query. I’ve managed to output the event start date and with
   an event that starts 08-04-2019 the date that gets output displays as 1554681600
 * Very weird?
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Shortcode used in VSEL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [7 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-used-in-vsel/#post-10768590)
 * Fantastic, i’ll have a look and see if I can get it to work.
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Hook in to event category](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hook-in-to-event-category/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [8 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hook-in-to-event-category/#post-9619958)
 * Hiya
 * Yes here’s the code in case needed.
 *     ```
       add_action('wp_footer', 'ava_after_main_title_mod');
       function ava_after_main_title_mod() {
       	if ( in_category('1') || in_category('2') || in_category('3') || in_category('4') || in_category('5') || in_category('6') || in_category('beauty')
       || has_term( 'category-1', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-2', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-3', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-4', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-5', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-6', 'event_cat' ) || has_term( 'category-7', 'event_cat' ) ){
       	echo "
       <div id='custom-fullwidth'>";
       	echo do_shortcode("[shortcode]
       	[/av_submenu]");
       	echo "</div>
       ";
       }
       }
       ```
   
 * Richard
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[VS Event List] Hook in to event category](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hook-in-to-event-category/)
 *  Thread Starter [Richard Slade](https://wordpress.org/support/users/raslade/)
 * (@raslade)
 * [8 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/hook-in-to-event-category/#post-9619777)
 * Hi Guido
 * With a slight tweak that works within my existing hook.
 * Spot on thank you.
    Richard

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