Custom Feild URL not linking out correctly

Hi AmandaBergsma,

Hope you are using Types and WordPress latest. Please share the code that you are using for listing URL values.

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I think the simple question is: How to make the link open in a new window automatically, using the standard target=”_blank” code.

For example, how would I assure that your string opens the following output in a new window (because it doesn’t):

<?php echo(types_render_field("sitio", array("show_name"=>"true","output"=>"html"))); ?>

Thanks.

Hi mangoman,

Sorry this feature is not supported in Types. We are considering it in futures.

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Hello

I have set up a Custom Post type “Business Directory”

In that, I have a Custom Field I am using the “URL” one and attaching to it to see in a “Business Directory”.

In the template I am using the following code:

<b>Web:</b> <?php echo(types_render_field("website", array())); ?><br/>

I can get the like to show up and link, but like before it is already adding my domain in front of theirs.

“https://greaterthoroldbusinesscouncil.com/www.cibc.com”
instead of
“https://www.cibc.com”

I have the exact same set up for the email, and that works with no problems.

Hello

I figured out the problem. In the field, they where not adding the ” https://” in front of the “www.etc.com” Therefor it was not linking out correctly.

Is there a way to update the code so the display name can be different then the link?

Actually, when the https:// is in the field, it functions but it still doesn’t open in a new tab/window. ??

Something this standard should be the default functionality (as well as auto-detecting if https:// is present or not). I tried several ‘external links’ plugins – but they didn’t work with Types, so if you know how to modify the code to achieve this “target=_blank” behavior in the links, please let me/us know!

Thanks!

Hi AmandaBergsma & Mangoman,

We will try to incorporate this features in upcoming version. Thanks your feedback.

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That would be great!

Meanwhile, I installed & tested the WP External Links plugin to achieve the <target=”_blank”> function. That plugin is available here:
https://www.freelancephp.net/wp-external-links-plugin/

Thanks again for your support.

Hi Mangoman,

Thank you for the updates. You are welcome.

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Thanks.

I recommend using the WP External Links plugin until they include this feature. ??