RocketStang Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Why isn't there a custom widget block for adding random things to your sidebar like HTML and text? I was able to add a plugin to do it but I really think this should be a core feature. I don't have Pages so I am not able to use page builder widgets either. rodege5389, Luuuk, ptprog and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel F Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, RocketStang said: Why isn't there a custom widget block for adding random things to your sidebar like HTML and text? I was able to add a plugin to do it but I really think this should be a core feature. I don't have Pages so I am not able to use page builder widgets either. There’s one as part of the IP. Pages application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketStang Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Daniel F said: There’s one as part of the IP. Pages application. I know, but I don't have IP.Pages and really don't have a need for it right now, but I could really use the random widget block! 13. and Luuuk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Rex Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) @RocketStang There is an addon that provides this: Edited August 6, 2020 by Joy Rex heavyweight1h and Ibai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketStang Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Joy Rex said: @RocketStang There is an addon that provides this: I got it...just wish there was a core feature for that exact same thing. I try to keep my forum running with as little3rd party plugins as possible to make it easier to upgrade but it is getting harder and harder because there are so many cool plugins and apps that I want to run! rodege5389, Ibai and 13. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13. Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 +1 for moving this feature into the core. In our case, we don't need pages app at all. Just one widget is not a good reason to buy something you don't need. ptprog, rodege5389, ZLTRGO and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfarber Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 The Pages application is designed to allow you an easier way to create custom pages, layouts, blocks and so on. If you need more advanced widgets to build out your pages, then the Pages application is probably what you should look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13. Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bfarber said: The Pages application is designed to allow you an easier way to create custom pages, layouts, blocks and so on. We know, and we don't need it all. At all 🙂 The only thing we need is a widget where we could use HTML. It has to be a core functionality. It's logical and obvious. It's a weird way to try selling the "Pages" app. It causes distrust and disappointment, not sales. 😥 Please, discuss it internally. I'm sure the Pages app will not suffer from moving such a small feature to a more logical place - the core. Edited August 7, 2020 by Mr 13 Luuuk, Ibai, rodege5389 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyweight1h Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 8/6/2020 at 11:32 PM, Joy Rex said: @RocketStang There is an addon that provides this: A little bit too late to this topic, but is there a way to have this on 4.6.8? I don't see it in the marketplace and in the link you posted it says it is not compatible with 4.6 and there's no link to download it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IveLeft... Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) On 8/7/2020 at 4:12 PM, bfarber said: The Pages application is designed to allow you an easier way to create custom pages, layouts, blocks and so on. If you need more advanced widgets to build out your pages, then the Pages application is probably what you should look at. @bfarber Are you just a client and not IPS team member now ?...... Edited November 6, 2021 by Muddy Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Calvert Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Brandon has been gone since around April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyweight1h Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Does anyone know if there's a plan to update the compatibility of this to work with 4.6.8? Currently there's no option to install it... Edited November 7, 2021 by heavyweight1h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP V0RT3X Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, heavyweight1h said: Does anyone know if there's a plan to update the compatibility of this to work with 4.6.8? You should ask the author directly, only he will know that We have an updated version of the old PHP & TXT Widget, but that won't come to the Marketplace in the near future. heavyweight1h, jackflash, Ibai and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyweight1h Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Darth Vortex said: We have an updated version of the old PHP & TXT Widget, but that won't come to the Marketplace in the near future. Thank you so much! WP V0RT3X and Luuuk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 17 hours ago, Darth Vortex said: You should ask the author directly, only he will know that We have an updated version of the old PHP & TXT Widget, but that won't come to the Marketplace in the near future. THANK YOU so very much! It's an awesome plugin. Where can I donate for this? WP V0RT3X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP V0RT3X Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 You're welcome. If you really want to, you can send me some bucks via PayPal. Jimi Wikman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toprobroy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 This does look useful. I went to your link and it was in German. I'm on 4.6.8 so I wouldn't mind giving this a try. Will it be English and how is it downloaded to install on the latest version. It's been a while since I installed a plugin. Thanks Robert WP V0RT3X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP V0RT3X Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 As seen on the other link it is a very old plugin. I updated it last year for 4.5 but it should work on 4.6 too. It is in english, when you download it you get the xml file and can import it here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toprobroy Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Thanks. I've downloaded this now. How is it used. Is it just for Admin as well? Robert I have this showing. Edited November 8, 2021 by toprobroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP V0RT3X Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 After the installation click on the pencil and activate the plugin. Then open the sidebar in the frontend and search for PHP & TXT Widget. It contains two cards you can drag and drop in the availiable positions of your page. Now simply click on edit and enter whatever you want. That's all, see screenshot ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toprobroy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Thanks, but I don't get the CrossHair on the Block to drag it on to the Forums. I think it's something to do with my my image says Custom? It says it's active and enabled? Perhaps it doesn't work on 4.6.8 after all? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WP V0RT3X Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 For the screenshot I installed it on our main live site which is running the latest 4.6.8 and all my plugins there are "custom" 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyweight1h Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, toprobroy said: Thanks, but I don't get the CrossHair on the Block to drag it on to the Forums. I think it's something to do with my my image says Custom? It says it's active and enabled? Perhaps it doesn't work on 4.6.8 after all? Any thoughts? It works on my 4.6.8 WP V0RT3X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toprobroy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Thanks Guys. That was really helpful. It works now. I can see the parts below the heading now, which I didn't before. Brilliant help here. Thanks Robert WP V0RT3X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luuuk Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 @Darth Vortex Is this normal that I have the Visibility tab totally blank? I just upgraded to 4.6.8 and installed the plugin XML from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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