[Steven Zahm]

@ gerald

Your screenshots show that you are uploading a single PHP file within from within the zip file you downloaded. You need to upload connections-csv.zip that you originally downloaded … before you unzipped it. You’re attempting to upload only a single file within that zip — that’ll never work. You either need to re-zip the connections-csv folder or download a fresh zip file from your purchase history.

If you are a WordPress novice, here’s a link to a decent video explaining plugin installation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXM1QgMODW0

It goes over several methods to install plugin. The video segment that covers installing a plugin from a zip file starts at 3:40.

Hope that helps!

[Steven Zahm]

@ Wendy

Sorry, probably not … I’m still in the middle of a major rewrite of the Widget Pack … basically I’m several months behind where I thought I’d be at this time in respect to development.

[Steven Zahm]

@ karin

re: How do I exclude one or two categories?
Use the exclude_category shortcode option.

re: Is there a limit for shortcodes used?
No, you can use the shortcode on as many pages as you want.

re: The problem with the category is solved. I see, that I do not have to exclude any but include the ones I want to have. It worked fine!
Yes, that is another way of doing it.

re: I need to change the appearance of Zipcode and Town. It has to be much bigger or maybe bold. You told me to use CSS. Is there anywhere an example page? How do I change just the two?
No I do not have any examples. You can use the browser CSS inspection tool to find the class and add your own CSS to do anything you want to the zip and city. Example:

#cn-list span.postal-code,
#cn-list span.locality {
  font-size: 24px;
}

I’ll send the invoice in a few days, thanks!

[Steven Zahm]

@ Rich

Hmmm, 1.2 is the latest. It’s really odd that it is picking up a post ID. Actually it should not be possible. The core logic that Connections uses is it’ll use the current page’s ID or the directory home page ID, which, depends on context.

My best guess is that a plugin is messing with the core WP post query object which is causing the incorrect page ID to be returned from WordPress when Connections asks for it.

So the first thing to try is deactivating all plugins bu Connections and its extensions to see if the issue persists. If it doesn’t then it is one of the deactivated plugins. You’ll have to activate one at a time until the issue returns to identify which one.

To eliminate the theme … is that the standard TwentyFourteen theme? No changes or is it a child theme with changes?

[Steven Zahm]

@ gerald

re: Installing Plugin from uploaded file: connections_csv.php
No, you have to install the zip file that you downloaded. Do not unzip it first and try to upload just the files … WordPress does not support that.

[Steven Zahm]

@ Ed

Could you describe more by what you mean that; “nothing is working“. Perhaps also provide a link to your directory page?

The near_addr shortcode option has never been implemented, so you can remove it. WordPress will strip it anyway.

TIP: You do not need to add the default options to the shortcode.

TIP: If you have a responsive theme you really should not use the width shortcode option and that will remove the responsive support built into Connections and cMap.

TIP: If you’ve activated the cMap template on the Connections : Templates admin page you do not need to add the template shortcode option.

With the above said, you can use a thinned done shortcode:

`[connections category='4' map_frame_height=300 latitude='30.241524' longitude='-97.76877' radius='60']

[Steven Zahm]

@ Rich

On the Plugins admin page.

Is that just some random post or is it in someway connected to your directory? Are the widgets placed in an actual sidebar, meaning, are you using a plugin that lets you use a widget in a post?

[Steven Zahm]

Here’s the link to the installation instructions.

The third screen capture looks a little different now in WP 4..0 … I need to update it but the instructions are still good.

Tip, searching only searches for free plugins on wordpress.org, not premium plugins and extensions like the CSV Import. That goes for any plugin you may buy.

Hope that helps!

[Steven Zahm]

re: Chris

The correct URL for the submit link should be:
http://209.35.52.135/~gcba/?page_id=5924&cn-view=submit

It is missing the page_id=5924 part.

Did you set the Directory Home Page option on the Connections : Settings admin page under the General tab?

[Steven Zahm]

@ Christoph

re: Can I update from version 1.x to 2.x without any problems?
Shouldn’t. The shortcode options are no longer officially supported. There is backward support for most options but not all, like changing the bio and note field title and disabling the RTE for those fields. So if you’re using any of the shortcode options, I suggest removing them. They can now, and more, can be set on the Connections : Settings admin page under the Form tab.

re: Please give me the direction for Form 2.x.

1. Go to the Plugins admin page
2. Click Deactivate.
3. Click Delete.
4. Follow the Form installation instructions. Skip the instructions about the support license key. You purchase occurred before they were implemented.

No, If you’re only accepting “Organization” entry types, they org name will be required by default. But if you allow the “Individual” entry type, then that field is optional. You will have to edit Form to make it required. To do that:

1. Open the connections_form.php file.
2. Go to line 1448.
3. Change FALSE to TRUE.
4. Save.

That should do the trick.

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