[Resolved] Inserting Hook into the Query Loop block

[Erika]

Hi there,

is there a way to insert a hook (just like a subtitle) into the post template of the Query Loop block?

It should look like in the link, the element is created as a block element –> type:hook, inserted under the entry title. However, I´d like to have it in the Query Loop block unter the entry title.

Thanks, Erika

[David]

Hi there,

you can try creating a hook within a shortcode with this PHP Snippet:

function db_hook_inside_shortcode($atts, $content = null) {
      ob_start();
      do_action('db_inside_post_loop');
      return ob_get_clean();
}
add_shortcode('hooky_shortcode', 'db_hook_inside_shortcode');

This creates a shortcode called: [hooky_shortcode] which you can add inside a Headline block.
That then creates a hook called: db_inside_post_loop

I haven’t tested this…

[Erika]

Sorry, I did not fully get it.
I created a snippet in Code snippet with the above code.
Then I go to a) Elements > the block-element I created –> insert short code? or b) I go to the Query Loop block and insert the short code there?
How does this function get the custom field content from the post?

[David]

How does this function get the custom field content from the post?

How id this added ?

If its just a straight forward custom field, then you don’t need a hook or any of the above.

1. Add a Headline Block.
2. Enable its Dynamic Data options
3. Set these options
Data Source: Post
Content Source: Post Meta
Post meta field: enter the name of your custom field

[Erika]

I´ll go crazy. It was exactly what I was doing originally, but I forgot to press ENTER after entering the name of the custom field. So let´s keep it that simple.

[David]

Glad to hear its working 🙂

[Ron]

Using the dynamic data works great.
Question: how do I turn the text link into an external link icon?

[Fernando]

Hi Ron,

You can add an icon and “remove the text”. Relevant article: https://docs.generateblocks.com/article/icon-overview/

[Ron]

I tried that and it hides the text in the editor, but not in the cpt archive page.
I did a workaround and used a button w/ icon and used Hide text. Same issue, so I used css to hide the button link text.

[Fernando]

I see. Glad you found a workaround.

If you’ll need further assistance regarding this, kindly open a new topic.

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