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Adjust a Repeater Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In this tutorial, we will use a \u201cRepeater\u201d field with two subfields: \u201cCountry\u201d and \u201cCity.\u201d You can find these settings by proceeding to the WordPress Dashboard > JetEngine > Post Types <\/em><\/strong>directory, opening the needed post type, and scrolling down to the Meta Fields<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is necessary to have the Save as separate fields<\/strong> toggle activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"repeater<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more about this toggle in the How to Save and Query Repeater Fields as Separate Fields<\/strong><\/a> tutorial.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Re-Save Repeater Field Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Once you’ve added your posts, make sure that the values are resaved in your \u201cRepeater\u201d fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you previously filled out the repeaters, make sure to open each post and click \u201cSave<\/strong>\u201d <\/strong>to ensure the values are correctly stored in the database.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Warning<\/div>

This step is essential for the data to be recognized and displayed properly on the front end.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\"save<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Create a Search Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s create a filter now. Proceed to the Word<\/em><\/strong>P<\/em><\/strong>ress Dashboard > Smart Filters > Add New<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the Filter Name<\/strong> and pick the Filter Type<\/strong> (\u201cSearch\u201d in this case).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the \u201cBy Custom Field (from Query Variable)<\/strong>\u201d option in the Search by <\/strong>field. The Placeholder <\/strong>field can be set up according to your needs; we leave its default setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in the Query Variable<\/strong> field, we put the repeaters\u2019 field names in the following way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

repeater-name_sub-field-name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
So, in our case, it is set up like this: \u201cclients_info_country\u201d, where \u201cclients_info\u201d is the repeater\u2019s name, and \u201ccountry\u201d is a subfield\u2019s name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we\u2019re searching by two subfields of the repeater, we separate field keys with a comma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"search<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Place the Filter and Its Provider on a Page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now, we can display the items on the website. It can be done with a Listing Grid<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>widget\/block\/element, so that a Listing Template<\/strong><\/a> should be built beforehand. You can check other filter providers<\/strong><\/a> to select the most suitable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Listing Grid <\/strong>and Search Filter <\/strong>should be placed on the needed page or template in the Elementor, WordPress block editor, or Bricks editor. In the How to Use Filters with the Listing Grid Widget<\/strong><\/a> tutorial, you can find out how to apply a filter to the Listing Grid <\/strong>widget correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"search<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, we assigned the Search Filter<\/strong> to the Listing Grid<\/strong> with the help of the Query IDs<\/strong>. To learn more about it, please check our How to Assign a Filter Widget to a Specific Listing Grid<\/strong><\/a> tutorial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are ready with the settings, click the \u201cPublish<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check the Result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now, the filter is ready for use. Open the page on the front end to test how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we search by country (\u201cItaly\u201d, for example), we get the correct results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"listing<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
In the same way, the filter works when we search by city (\u201cParis\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"listing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s it. Now you know how to use a JetEngine\u2019s <\/em>\u201cRepeater\u201d subfield as a source for the Search Filter <\/strong>for posts from the JetSmartFilters <\/em>plugin for WordPress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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