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How does ACF format values in the database?
Each value saved in the database is given a ‘reference’ of the field’s key. This allows ACF to connect a value with its field. ACF does this so it can format values when loaded based of the field type and settings.
Can a sub admin page edit an ACF field?
The options page feature provides a set of functions to add extra admin pages to edit ACF fields! Each admin page can be fully customized (see code examples below), and sub admin pages can be created too! All data saved on an options page is global. This means it is not attached to any particular post or page, but is saved in the wp_options table.
What is the date format in ACF date picker?
The date format that is displayed when selecting a date. The date format that is returned when loading the value. Please note that the value is always saved as Ymd (YYYYMMDD) in the database. Specifies the day to start the week on.
How to update the post ID in ACF?
$post_id (mixed) (Optional) The post ID where the value is saved. Defaults to the current post. (bool) True on successful update, false on failure. This example shows how to update the value of a field called ‘views’ on the current post being viewed.
How does ACF create reference to a field?
This helps ACF create the correct ‘reference’ between the value and the field’s settings. Each value saved in the database is given a ‘reference’ of the field’s key. This allows ACF to connect a value with its field. ACF does this so it can format values when loaded based of the field type and settings.
How to add fields values to newly inserted post?
After clicking “Update” to post, above starts working fine. From what I noticed it does not create post key if I use Update field and backoffice save creates them. How to add value programmatically to newly added post? It would seem like i have to create key for field in post. No idea how.