Call product through a custom field

[zac]

Any thoughts how I could have the product info called through a custom field ? Because of the way I am trying to design the template, this would be ideal for me as I want the products to not be a part of the_content. I just tried something like

<?php if ( get_post_meta($post->ID, ‘productOne’, true) ) { ?>

<?php echo get_post_meta($post->ID, “productOne”, $single = true); ?>”>

<?php } ?>

with this as the field : [wp_eStore:product_id:2:end]

but it didnt work.. any way I could accomplish this ? Thanks.

[amin007]

@Zac, the shortcodes work on wordpress post or page not on template files. So you need to call the PHP appropriate PHP file to create the Add to Cart button. Have a look at the available PHP function in the PHP function references list:

http://www.tipsandtricks-hq.com/ecommerce/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wp-estore-shortcodes.pdf

Or you can use the do_shortcode() function and pass the shortcode through it.

[zac]

Thank you for the reply. Not quite what I need but closer… would it be possible you think for me to use the custom field just to put in the product id? Something like:

<?php if ( get_post_meta($post->ID, ‘productOne’, true) ) { ?>

<?php echo get_button_code_for_product(<?php echo get_post_meta($post->ID, “productOne”, $single = true); ?>”>); ?>

<?php } ?>

Then the custom field the client could just enter their product number.. would this work ??

… well I know that doesnt work… but something like that.. I am not sure how to write the php… or if it is possible ??

[amin007]

Yep, something like this should definitely work.. do a test like the following:

<?php

if (get_post_meta($post->ID, 'productOne', true))

{

//first check to make sure you are getting the product id of the product

$product_id = get_post_meta($post->ID, 'productOne', true);

echo $product_id;



//then pass the product id to the function

echo get_button_code_for_product($product_id); ?>

}

?>

This way you will be able to see which part isn’t working

Another related post:

https://support.tipsandtricks-hq.com/forums/topic/custom-fields-within-php-shortcodes

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