Mashup Template PHP Syntax

[dan1]

I’ve been digging through the documentation and forum but I can’t find anything explaining how to use php to display a mashup query in a template. Besides using the combination of php and shortcodes.

The goal is to dynamically generate a mashup map of dealerships (custom post type) by state (category).

Example: If I want to show all dealerships in Florida, this combination of php and shortcode, added to a template works perfectly.

echo do_shortcode
('
 [mashup query=
   "dealership_state=florida&
   posts_per_page=-1"
 ]
');

Is there a way to show Arizona, California, or another state without creating indivual static pages?

Assuming I’ve found the current state (category) with something like:

$current_dealership_state=
strip_tags(
  get_the_term_list( 
    $post->ID, 'dealership_state'
  )
);

Is there a way to php code this into a template replacing florida with $current_dealership_state?

[Chris]

Hi,

You just need to include your variable(s) in the query:

echo do_shortcode
('
 [mashup query=
   "dealership_state=' . $current_dealership_state . '&
   posts_per_page=-1"
 ]
');

[dan1]

Chris – Thanks again.

That’s 2 days in row you’ve answered my threads and solved my problems.

Now that I see the potential of your plugin, I look forward to using it on my live sites.

On a side note. You should upload a picture of yourself or your logo or something, instead of using the blank avatar on your own site.

[dan1]

No offense intended.

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