[Steven Zahm]

@ Lynn

re: I wish that worked but it didn’t :(

Just tested the code, it does add the new link types. They do not show up under the Links Type option when adding/editing an entry???

re: how do i get rid of “name” in the URL?

Sorry, that is not possible. This is simple how the WordPress permalink structure is setup. however, you can change it on the Connections : Settings admin page under the Advanced tab.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Roland

re: I checked my License and noticed that many of them had not been activated? How can I use a product for 2 years and then discover that some of them remain unactivated?

It is up to you to activate the license. This is not something I can do because they must be activated on the site that they are being used on.

re: “Get Started With Connections” Guide

I do have the QuickStart. But that is all it is… a very basic quick start, does not go into depth.

re: I readily admit that you excellent have documentation available, but it’s all in bits and pieces, and one has to search to find them

Yeah, that is true. The docs for each item are on its own page. I do have the doc pages linked on the product item page. Example, if you go to the cMap template product page, there’s a link to all the docs for cMap. It’s the best way I could think of doing this. Looking at other sites many do this too or they have a separate support site but the structure is pretty much the same… go to the item and the docs are under the item.

Admittedly this is not great because all the pieces of Connections integrate into the whole so that does mean a lot of clicking around. This is something I am working at to improve. If you look, as an example, on the cmap doc page, you’ll notice direct links to the other doc pages for other items. As I revamp the docs for each item, those links will show up there automatically.

re: Surely there should be 20 step guide

You know, I like this idea… The QuickStart could be my equivalent of the WordPress 5 minute install. I could add a much longer version like this which also give me an opportunity to highlight many of the extensions.

re: I would be perfectly happy if you deleted my previous post in this thread.

I’m going to keep it… great critical advance is always welcomed!

[Steven Zahm]

@ Support Nevada County

Did you try the shortcode options I gave? Or do you need an example how to use them? Here’s one:

[connections addr_format='%line1% %line2% %line3% %city%, %state% %zipcode% %country%' phone_format='%number%' email_format='%address%' link_format='%title%' date_format='%date%']

[Steven Zahm]

@ Lynn

Oh, I see an error, it should be add_filter not add_filters. Try this version.

add_filter( 'cn_link_options', 'cn_add_new_link_types_make_me_unique' );

function cn_add_new_link_types_make_me_unique( $options ) {

    $options['bear']      = 'black bear listing';
    $options['whitetail'] = 'whitetail deer listing';
    $options['muledeer']  = 'mule deer listing';
    $options['moose']     = 'moose listing';
    $options['elk']       = 'elk listing';
    $options['cougar']    = 'cougar listing';
    $options['bison']     = 'bison listing';
    $options['wolf']      = 'wolf listing';
    $options['antelope']  = 'antelope listing';
    $options['waterfowl'] = 'waterfowl listing';
    $options['fishing']   = 'fishing listing';

    return $options;
}

[Steven Zahm]

@ Jerry

Is the directory page the same as the page set as the WP front home page? If it is, WP can get “confused” and “route” the query to the blogs instead. Suggestion, put the directory home page as a subpage instead.

Does that help? Let me know.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Alan Teh

Seems to be a server config and/or WP config issue… The server responds back with error 403 forbidden and the search query string are being dropped. When I access individual entries specifically it works fine. Example:

/mylist/name/jane-doe/

So this is only triggered when query strings are being used. Example:

/mylist/?cn-s=jack

My suggestion would be check the security related settings in the following, but not limited to the .htaccess file, the wp-config.php file, any membership plugins or security plugins.

Hope that helps. Let me know.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Craig

re: I can’t seem to get the single layout option to work. I have the single shortcode option set, but it does not change the layout:

Maybe a CSS conflict with the theme???

re: I switched templates – not sure if Circled was really the one I need to use.

Ok, let me know if you switch back to Circled and I’ll take another look.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Roland

I corrected the renewal to include the missing support license keys and resent the sale confirmation email which includes them. Let me know if you do not receive the email.

Apologies for the trouble!

[Steven Zahm]

@ Jacky

Hmmm, ok, which language? So I can see if I can duplicate the error.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Alan

re: though there doesn’t seem to be a way to enter Custom fields in the front end

This is an admin level feature that would not be exposed to uses so it is not supported by Form

re: When I click on the detail profile view I don’t see any link for Edit entry. I changed to another theme (2015) and it’s not there so I don’t think it is theme related.

If you share a link and a temp admin login, I’ll take a look.

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