[Resolved] Adding custom fields to hook element

[Margaret]

Hello,

I am trying to add a “summary” paragraph to the top of each blog post.

I created a custom field called “summary,” inserted the paragraph, and saved the post.

I created a hook with the following code:

<div class="blog_post_summary">
	<p>
<b>Summary: </b>{{custom_field.summary}}
	</p>
</div>

Under settings, I set to “generate_before_content.” I enabled “Execute Shortcodes” and “Execute PHP.”

Under Display Rules, I set to display on all Posts.

However, on the actual post, it is displaying as “Summary: {{custom_field.summary}}” and is not populating the custom field.

Thanks,
Margaret

[Elvin]

Hi Margaret,

{{custom_field.summary}} is a pattern used for template tags which only works on Header Elements.

For Hook elements, you’ll have to enable “Execute PHP” and fetch the field using PHP codes.

Example:

<div class="blog_post_summary">
	<p>
<b>Summary: </b><?php get_post_meta(get_the_ID(),'summary');  ?>
	</p>
</div>

[Margaret]

Hi Elvin, thanks so much for your help. I added that code to the Hook element and made sure “Execute PHP” is enabled.

It is displaying as just “Summary: ” but the Value I entered in the Post Custom Fields isn’t displaying.

[David]

Hi there,

try changing:

<?php get_post_meta(get_the_ID(),'summary'); ?>

to:

<?php get_post_meta( get_the_ID(),'summary', true ); ?>

[Margaret]

Hi David, thanks for your help. I updated the PHP code as you suggested above but I’m still getting the same result. At the top of the post, it says “Summary: ” but the Value from the Custom Field isn’t displaying.

Best,
Margaret

[David]

Could we get temporary admin access to the site ?

[Margaret]

Yes, credentials are in the private information below. Thanks so much.

[David]

Try this instead:

<?php $summary = get_post_meta( get_the_ID(),'summary', true ); ?>
<div class="blog_post_summary">
	<p><b>Summary: </b><?php echo $summary; ?></p>
</div>

[Margaret]

That worked perfectly! Thanks for all the help.

[David]

Glad to hear that!

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