Add image size array to a portfolio thumbnail in combination with Masonry Jquery Plugin

Question

add_image_size( 'category-thumb', 250, 9999 ); //300 pixels wide (and unlimited height)

I am using the above code within my functions.php file, to generate various thumbnail sizes for my masonry portfolio theme.

<?php the_post_thumbnail(); ?>

Can the above take an array of images within this to randomise the images that is displayed within the grid?

Thanks Kirsty

Answer 1

the_post_thumbnail() only retrieves the specified thumbnail size for the current post. You'll need to write a conditional function or use a custom query to randomize the posts shown or thumbnail sizes from your theme's loop.

If you are familiar with where your loop starts, then:

$tile_sizes = array('small','medium','category-thumb');

LOOP STARTS

$random_size = rand(0,2);
$chosen_size = $tile_sizes[$random_size];
the_post_thumbnail($chosen_size);

LOOP ENDS