A client side scripting language useful for making interactive web sites
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What is the preferred way to add custom javascript files to the site?
I've already added my scripts, but I wanted to know the preferred way.
I just put a <script> tag directly in the header.php of my template.
Is there a preferred method of inserting external or ...
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votes
1answer
256 views
Is it possible to reuse wp.media.editor Modal for dialogs other than media
To expand: I'd like to utilize the same Modal code/appearance ( as used in wp.media.Modal, wp.media.FocusManager ) to open a modal of my own custom dialog, not the Media Editor. In the past, I've ...
12
votes
2answers
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Trigger refresh for new media manager in 3.5
I'm trying to figure out how it's possible to 'refresh' the media library in the new media dialogue in 3.5. I'm adding images from an external image library to the WordPress library (via a tab/iFrame ...
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votes
1answer
1k views
How to use wordpress default Password Strength Meter script
I have enqueued wordpress default password strength meter but don't know how to use it. Currently the codex page doesn't give any link to its documentation. Does any one have any links to its demo ...
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2answers
770 views
pass object/JSON to wp_localize_script
I've got a working piece of javascript that contains an object literal.
But I need to localize it, and I'm ytrying to figure out how to rewrite it so that I can get wp_localize_script() to accet it, ...
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Can WordPress be made to support websockets?
Websockets are a cool, cutting-edge technology wrapped into HTML5. Basically, you can open a websocket to enable persistent, 2-way communication with a web server. The client (user interface) can ...
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2answers
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Does the functions.php file ever get called during an AJAX call? Debug AJAX
Trying to figure out an issue a fellow programmer is having. I was wondering if the functions.php file get called at all when you do admin side AJAX? I know that when you do an AJAX call a part of ...
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Could the WP script/style loader be used to concatenate and gzip scripts and styles in the front-end?
WP has a nice javascript loader included in wp-admin:
http://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/3.0.4/wp-admin/load-scripts.php
and a CSS loader:
...
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Loading scripts only if a particular shortcode or widget is present
I needed a way to filter a page/posts content before it was loaded so I could add scripts to the header if a specific shortcode was present. After much searching I came across this on ...
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Validating Custom Meta Box Values & Required Fields
Something which I have never seen covered is the best way to validate that specific form fields are filled out correctly for custom post type meta boxes.
I am looking to get expert opinions on how ...
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8answers
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What does l10n.js do in WordPress 3.1? And how do I remove it?
I just installed WP 3.1 Beta 2 on my test server. I noticed that it ships with a new l10n.js file that gets automatically inserted into the header.
I did a bit of digging and it has something to do ...
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How to enqueue scripts on custom post add/edit pages?
I'm trying to enqueue a JS script only when someone is adding or editing a custom post type I created called "recipes". Currently the script works ok when I do this:
if (is_admin()){
...
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How to use Head JS with all enqueued scripts?
I want to load head js first and then all enqueued scripts into it's function. Like so...
<script src=">/js/head.load.min.js" type="text/javascript" charset="UTF-8"></script>
...
6
votes
4answers
2k views
Solutions for generating dynamic javascript / CSS
Let's say you need to generate javascript or CSS code that depends on the current context.
For example you have a form on the homepage that fires an ajax request on submit, and a different form on ...
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votes
1answer
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How to configure Wordpress to be able to use <script> tag inside posts?
I'm looking for a solution that would allow me to write tags inside posts and be sure that the visual editor or wordpress will not alter them.
The same problem can apply for other specific HTML code ...
6
votes
1answer
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API to trigger prompt on leaving page
I have a proprietary plugin that creates a metabox on the edit-post page. When the data managed by the plugin is edited and the user navigates away then we would like the user to be prompted as ...
5
votes
2answers
771 views
Test to see if jQuery or Prototype is queued by another plugin?
In my plugin, I want to test to see if jQuery or Prototype (or both) are going to be loaded by another plugin. So, have wp_enqueue_script('jquery') or wp_enqueue_script('prototype') has already been ...
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2answers
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How to dequeue a script?
Wordpress has wp_enqueue_script() but not a wp_dequeue_script() function, so what would be the best way to dequeue a script? I'm using LAB.js to load all of my scripts rather than enqueueing them ...
5
votes
1answer
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How to add defer=“defer” tag in plugin javascripts?
I couldn't add defer tag in plugin javascripts. Google developer pagespeed test suggests me to add defer tag in contact form 7 javascripts.
This is how contact form 7 includes javascript in header.
...
5
votes
1answer
1k views
Register and enqueue conditional (browser-specific) javascript files?
The WP.SE community has always advised the use of wp_register_script and wp_enqueue_script for adding scripts in a theme/template (and likewise, wp_register_style and wp_enqueue_style for ...
5
votes
2answers
420 views
Modifying a JS file with data from plugin settings
I have a plugin that, among other things, has a javascript file that requires a few user specific settings. What would be the best way to get those settings into javascript from the plugin's settings ...
5
votes
1answer
539 views
How to provide translations for a WordPress TinyMCE plugin?
I know that I can get my translations into JavaScript doing:
$MyTranslations = array(
'translation1' => __("Some String 1", "MyTranslations"),
'translation2' => __("Some ...
5
votes
1answer
198 views
What does wp-list.js do?
Pretty straightforward question!
What does wp-list.js do?
It's listed in the wp_enqueue_script codex page as one of the WP included javascript libraries.
Thanks!
5
votes
1answer
539 views
Wordpress Admin Bar pushed Sticky Footer off the bottom of the page
I've implemented Ryan Fait's oh-so-common sticky footer in a custom Wordpress theme. I've noticed now if I implement the Wordpress Admin Bar into my pages, which is 28px high (in current Wordpress ...
5
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1answer
104 views
WP 3.5 media manager - how to create a working gallery frame
i am writing a plugin and after hours and hours of searching for any documentation on WP 3.5 media manager i managed to create my custom media frame that is being called when a user clicks on a custom ...
5
votes
1answer
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wp_enqueue_scripts, wp_register_scripts, wp_print_scripts: i'm confused
I've been reading up a bit on this subject, but the more I read - the more confused I get.
Can someone explain to me in short what's the exact difference between wp_enqueue_scripts, ...
5
votes
1answer
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Display attachments by ID in a wp.media frame
I'm trying to use the new wp.media uploader frame for an app I'm building. I've read up a lot on other questions, blog posts, etc etc.
The code I pasted below is working already quite fine and even ...
4
votes
2answers
3k views
Enable Submit Comment Without Page Reload (Using Ajax)?
When user writes a comment and hits the submit button, WordPress reloads the page, before the comment is shown to the user.
Is there an Ajax-based solution that allows users to submit questions ...
4
votes
1answer
416 views
Automatically decrease font size for long words
I am working on an e-commerce site in which post and product titles will need to be displayed in fairly narrow divs. I would like to set a specific font size for words which can naturally fit in the ...
4
votes
1answer
157 views
Want image captions to be from img ALT tags not title tags
Okay,here's my challenge. My client doesn't like how when you roll over an image in the gallery a tooltip shows up with the image's descritpion, which is taken from it's title tag. But he still wants ...
4
votes
2answers
3k views
Infinite scroll / lazy loading with NextGen Gallery
I'm working on a project for a friend that involves a massive page with 3,000+ photos. See: http://www.thepurplepixie.com/projects/purple-pixies-people-project/
Currently, I have pagination set to 50 ...
3
votes
2answers
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What are the benefits of using wp_enqueue_script?
Is there any real benefit to using wp_enqueue_script on small self-managed sites? For instance, Modernizr, why enqueue it through a function rather than call it directly inside the document head?
I ...
3
votes
2answers
441 views
jQuery in header or footer
From my reading it seems there is a good case for loading scripts like jquery and dependencies into the footer as a preference if possible; however 2 things confuse me which. Firstly the default for ...
3
votes
2answers
597 views
Correct place to register and enqueue scripts
I'm queueing several scripts in my themes Functions.php:
if ( ! function_exists('b99_init_scripts') ) :
function b99_init_scripts(){
if ( !is_admin()){
...
3
votes
2answers
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How-to implement admin Ajax inside an admin WP_List_Table?
I am new to WordPress if someone will help me I will be very appreciate.
There is parameter ajax "true" but in docs. wasn't said how to implement Ajax using WP_List_Table Class?
parent::__construct( ...
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votes
2answers
494 views
How to disable 3.3 Tooltips?
I find the 3.3 Tooltips annoying when I'm upgrading many live and dev sites. How do I disable them via functions.php? Unenqueue wp-includes/js/wp-pointer.js ?
3
votes
1answer
161 views
Force core to use .dev JavaScript files
I was wondering if there's some constant telling WordPress not to use the minified versions of scripts but instead load .dev ones. Already tried define('SCRIPT_DEBUG', true); but it only turned off ...
3
votes
2answers
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How to prevent text modified using gettext filter being stomped (presumably) by updateText() js function within a CPT's edit screen
First a teeny bit of background... I have a custom post type where I'd like to use custom post statuses. Since custom post statuses (stati/status/whatever), have not been fully implemented within the ...
3
votes
2answers
112 views
Pass custom fields values to Google Maps
I am using this script on display google maps on my wordpress site:
<head>
<script>
function initialize()
{
var mapProp = {
center:new ...
3
votes
3answers
134 views
How can I reduce the amount of files loaded/included per plugin?
I have a Wordpress site that uses several plugins, namely 8. Most of these plugins include a lot of their own JS and CSS files, some even include so much as 3 separate CSS files. One can imagine that ...
3
votes
1answer
785 views
single page wordpress
I like wordpress as a CMS and I think it's got a lot there with it's vast plugin library however the front end, dare I say it is a bit out of date.
I don't like the system of old going page-to-page ...
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votes
3answers
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trying to enqueue script in wordpress
I've read the codex section on wp-enqeue, but am still struggling.
Basically, I would like to get the following to display properly in my theme's widget area (on every page):
<link ...
3
votes
4answers
1k views
js error on post editing page
I'm getting a Javascript error on the wp-admin/post.php page
which prevents me from adding tags/editing the post's link.. pretty much everything with JS... anyway, the error is:
> Error: ...
3
votes
1answer
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What is the best practice for customizing a plugin's JavaScript/jQuery?
Most well written plugins support a safe means for a developer to customize/theme the plugin by copying PHP files to the theme directory and modifying the copies rather than the original plugin file. ...
3
votes
4answers
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jQuery UI Datepicker not working
i want to add a datepicker on a custom page but i doesn not work. WP version is 3.2.1.
Those are the init string i used on wp code:
wp_enqueue_script('jquery');
wp_enqueue_script('jquery-ui-core');
...
3
votes
2answers
585 views
Defer Parsing of Scripts
this is my first time to try this "Defer Parsing" thing, and I don't really have an idea how to do it.
Using PageSpeed tool, I found out that one of the reason why my page is loading too slow ...
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Block metabox - No expanding, no moving around
I would like to make metaboxes as fixed elements, removing the expand function and the drag-and-drop function.
Any ideas?
3
votes
1answer
2k views
Add custom shortcode button to Editor
Before the new version of Wordpress 3.0 came out I was using this jQuery code below to add custom buttons for my own shortcodes to the editor toolbar in the admin panel, it worked great. However with ...
3
votes
1answer
609 views
Loading Javascript Only When Specific Content Existing in a Post?
I'm trying to add Javascript for my "PrettyPhoto" plugin to pages only when their content contains rel='prettyPhoto'. This looks very simple to me but all solutions I've found on the internet doesn't ...
3
votes
1answer
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Localhost load-scripts.php Error 500 in Dashboard [closed]
I cloned a remote site on my local MAMP. I fixed pretty much all isues like permission issues and timthumb cache issue used by my Woothemes Fresh News theme. The only issue now is that the backend is ...
