[karikirch]

Hi

I seem to be a bit confused and probably misread some features before purchasing.

What I was hoping to achieve was for the general public to be able to select a region and then select their preferred supplier from that region.

I’ve created two parent categories, both with child categories in them, one for suppliers and the other regions. When I created a new entry I ticked off the relevant categories that entry related to. (ie supplier’s speciality in a particular region)

Please advise if there a way I could achieve this.

Many Thanks

[Steven Zahm]

@ Karen

I’m thinking you are looking for a category multi-select feature, where a user can choose more than one category, yes?

This is possible using a beta feature which is a little broken at the moment but can be made to work.

First, add the enable_category_multi_select shortcode option to you shortcode. You should have something like:
[connections enable_category_multi_select='true']

Activate the cMap template on the Connections : Templates admin page.

Now, install the Code Snippet plugin.

Add a new snippet with the following code:

function cn_cmap_add_submit_button( $atts, $results ) {
	
	if ( $atts['enable_category_multi_select'] ) {
		
		cnTemplatePart::submit( array( 'return' => FALSE ) );
	}
}

add_action( 'cn_action_list_before-cmap', 'cn_cmap_add_submit_button', 99, 2 );

Save and activate the snippet.

Now, your users will be able to select multiple categories to filter the results by.

Hope that helps!

[karikirch]

Thanks Steven, appreciate your comments. Will give it a go and see if works and let you know :)

[karikirch]

Hi Steven
So I’ve followed your instructions and the functionality works. Quick question, is there any way I could have two separate search boxes next to other, one for region and one for suppliers?
Thanks again.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Karen

Sorry, no, not of the box. That would have to be custom developed. If that is a route you would like to take, I can recommend a dev who has plenty of experience working with Connections and its templates. just let me know.

[karikirch]

Hi Steve
Been off my site for a few days and seem to have something strange happening. When I click on the link SACFA DIRECTORY is takes me to my homepage instead of the directory page. I’ve tested using other pages with the shortcode and they work fine. Please can you see if there is anything obvious causing this.
Can you please send me details of your dev who may be able to help with the previously discussed custom work I require.
Thanks!

[karikirch]

Have managed to fix the SACFA-directory link. Just need dev info please.

[karikirch]

Hi Steve

As you said previously “I can recommend a dev who has plenty of experience working with Connections and its templates. just let me know.”
Please can you forward me the dev’s details.

Thank you.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Karen

I’ll ask the dev to reply to you here so you and he can make contact.

[Joshua Kornreich]

I’m the developer Steve mentioned, and I’d be happy to hear about what I can do to help. Feel free to send me an email at joshua@tier27.com

Josh

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