[user_meta] shortcode Displays user meta data in a user-defined template Note that the Formidable Pro plugin also has a [user_meta] that is internal to set the default value of a field. The user metadata is stored in the “wp_usermeta” table – this is a standard WP table, but any amount of user data can be… Read more »
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Event management
The plugin is Events Manager Pro and more documentation is available on their site Events are submitted via InsideLaw by anyone. Unless submitted by someone with “event_publish” permissions, the event is placed in “pending” awaiting approval. General information about tagging and categorizing can be found in our Best Practices. Note that “College Events” is intended only for… Read more »
Hiding pages from search results
Hiding pages from search results On InsideLaw, pages can be hidden from appearing in the built-in WordPress search results by adding the id# of the page/post to a comma-separated list in the site settings. First, you need the post number (post=####) that can be found in the URL of the edit page for that post…. Read more »
embed_menu
Places a navigation menu anywhere on a page. You can specify a menu by it’s name or ID number: [embed_menu] [embed_menu menu=”my_menu”] [embed_menu menu=13] ID number can be seen by going to “Appearance” -> “Menus” -> “Select a menu to edit:” and check the /” dummy=”menu=## in the address [embed_menu] without specifying which one shows… Read more »
Groups File Access
Groups File Access WordPress Plugin www.itthinx.com SEE: http://www.itthinx.com/documentation/groups-file-access/ Groups File Access WordPress plugin Copyright (c) www.itthinx.com LICENSE RESTRICTIONS This plugin is provided subject to the license granted. Unauthorized use and distribution is prohibited. See COPYRIGHT.txt and LICENSE.txt. This plugin relies on code that is NOT licensed under the GNU General Public License. Files licensed under… Read more »
Document Repository management
Document management is difficult, and past strategies (de facto, not well-thought-out) have not worked for more than about 3 years at a time. To avoid future problems: Use PDF files only when: the document is intended to be printed, and the printed version needs to be in the same layout format as the original document, or, the document… Read more »
Move a site . sql
UPDATE `wp_site` SET `domain`=REPLACE(`domain`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_sitemeta` SET `meta_value`=REPLACE(`meta_value`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_options` SET `option_value`=REPLACE(`option_value`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_3_options` SET `option_value`=REPLACE(`option_value`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_4_options` SET `option_value`=REPLACE(`option_value`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_blogs` SET `domain`=REPLACE(`domain`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_posts` SET `post_content`=REPLACE(`post_content`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_3_posts` SET `post_content`=REPLACE(`post_content`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE `wp_4_posts` SET `post_content`=REPLACE(`post_content`, ‘insidelaw’, ‘lawmaint’); UPDATE… Read more »
Externships system
WordPress Externships system Working version now at https://insidelaw.gsu.edu/externships/ Admin page “Externships” on dashboard, allows “Bulk Actions” of “Edit” to set (but not reset[a]!?!) categories, type and semesters. Bulk edit can also place selected Externships into “Draft” status to hide from listings Two complete systems – the “default” posts listings and the “shortcode-implemented” “selector” Opportunities listing. Default system:… Read more »
Rackspace Export redirection list
Rackspace Export redirection list The Redirection plugin on RackSpace is version 2.2.13 (as of May 22, ‘14) which has a bug in the export routine. Use the URL below: http://law.gsu.edu/wp-admin/tools.php?page=tools.php?page=redirection.php/” dummy=”sub=csv/” dummy=”module=1/” dummy=”token=
Manually add new users
How to manually add new Campus ID users to InsideLaw and LawMedia. Separate instructions are used to add existing users to sub-sites. Users without Campus IDs are to be discouraged on InsideLaw as this presents security risks to the FERPA-protected data therein. Other CoL WordPress instances are less likely to have FERPA data, so a… Read more »