We can create Meta Box Custom fields as cloneable (repeatable) to enhance their functionality. This will create a repeater of the field. The Ultimate CSV Importer can now import cloneable fields. Click on the Meta box – Custom Field section and create a Custom post. Under this, we can see the option called ‘Cloneable’. Click on the checkbox to enable this.
The multiple values are separated using pipeline (|) separator. Let’s consider that we created a text field with a cloneable option. Then the values should be like this in CSV file – Text1|Text2|Text3 Number field – 123|435|904 Create a Checkbox list with size like S,M,L,XL For multiples values use comma (,) separator and for clone field values use Pipeline (|) separator. Checkbox list – S,L|XL|M,L
Importing Meta Box Field clone #
Step 1: Create new custom fields in Meta Box. Click on the “Add New” at the top of the page to create a field.
Step 2: Create a CSV file containing the Meta Box fields details.
Step 3: Import a CSV file from the dashboard using WP Ultimate CSV importer. Choose the post type under ‘import each record as’.
Step 4: Map the required fields in the mapping section.
Step 5: The next step is media handling. Depending on your requirements, configure the options.
Step 6: Run the ‘import’ to finish the process. After import the result will be display as,
When we create a Meta Box Field, we need to give the location where these fields are displayed. For this, Go to the Meta Box field we created where we can see the option “Settings”. Mention the location using the dropdown arrow. we can select one location at a time.
We can add Meta Box fields to posts,pages,custom posts,woocommerce products, etc.
Meta Box Group #
Meta Box Group allows for the creation of a set of subfields. For this, you need to download and install the Meta Box Group plugin orelse you should have Meta Box AIO. The Ultimate CSV Importer Pro can now import Meta Box Group fields. Once the plugin is installed click on the Custom Field tab in Meta Box and create a group field and Click on publish/update to add respective fields in the post/custom posts.
Once we select the type as Group we can see the new option called ‘sub field’, where we can create a no. of sub-fields by add field.
Create a CSV file with Meta Box Group field values and import them using WP Ultimate CSV Importer. In the mapping section, map the required fields in the Meta Box Group field. And run the import. After Import the result will be display as,
Meta Box Group – Subfield Cloneable #
WP ultimate CSV importer can import any Meta Box Group values and also can create a cloneable option in subfields. For this option, we have to enable the cloneable option in the subfield. To create a CSV file check the following. We need to add the required field names as a column in the CSV file. For Group subfields, use the Comma (,) separator for multiple values and Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. For E.g. let’s create a group field with Text (Mobile Name) & Radio button (Ram – 12GB or 6GB) as a subfield.
- Samsung – 12GB
- iPhone – 12GB
- Moto – 6GB
Along with your post details add two additional columns in your CSV file – one for Mobile Name(Text – Cloneable) & other for Ram (Radio button – cloneable). Now mention the values with Arrow (->) separator.
- Mobile Name – Samsung->iphone->Moto
- Ram – 12GB->12GB->6GB
CSV values for Meta Box Group – Subfield clone
| WP Fields | Description and CSV value | Sample value in CSV file |
| Text | Add your single line text Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | Mobile,MacBook->Cars->Bikes |
| Text Area | Add your paragraph with multiple lines Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | Find the latest smartphones and feature phones launched across the world->Check the upcoming cars and bikes |
| Number | Mention the number for a product. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | 387489->423321->89420 |
| Radio Button | Specify the Radio button value. 12GB:12gb 6GB:6gb Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | 12gb->6gb |
| URL | Specify the url Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | https://www.smackcoders.com; https://www.smackcoders.com/wp-ultimate-csv-importer-pro.html |
| Select | Specify the select fields value. red:Red black:Black Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | Black->Red |
| Select Advanced | We can select mutiple values in the select field. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | Red->White->Blue |
| Password | Mention the password Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | adhjj@4798->ahjdkk1211 |
| Checkbox | To enable the checkbox, mention the value as 1. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | 1->0->1 |
| Checkbox list | Specify the values for the checkbox field. choose1:Choose1 choose 2:Choose 2 For multiple values use comma (,) separator and Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | Choose1,Choose2->Choose1->Choose2 |
| Button Group | Specify the value for the button field. E.g: 1,2,3 Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | 2->3->1 |
| Image Select | Specify the image url. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | https://cdn.smackcoders.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/wordpress_export_as_csv.webp->https://cdn.smackcoders.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/update_export_images_with_metadata_using_csv_importer_pro.webp |
| oEmbed | Specify the Video URL. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields. | https://youtu.be/4wA2r_yqGKk->https://youtu.be/6NqFduZUmHI |
| Text List | Mention the values for multiple text fields. Use the Arrow (->) separator for cloneable fields and Comma (,) separator for multiple values. | text1,text2->text3->text4,text5 |
| Date picker | Mention the date in this format(mm/dd/yyyy). | 7/19/2022->9/12/2022->5/9/2022 |
| Time Picker | Mention the time in the following format (hh:mm:ss) | 12:45:32->3:52:20->10:05:02 |
After creating the CSV file, Import the CSV file using WP Ultimate CSV importer. In the mapping section, we have to check all the required fields that we created in the custom fields will be shown in Meta Box Group Field.
After import the CSV file, the result will display as,
Meta Box Group Clone #
The clone field works as a repeater field. We can repeat an entire group field using this Cloneable option. For this, we need to enable the ‘Cloneable’ checkbox while creating a group field.
The cloneable subfield values has multiple choices that are separated using Comma (,) separator Cloneable subfields are separated by Arrow (->) separator and Group cloneable values are separator using pipeline (|) separator. E.g.: Group field with repeater of group field Mobile Name (Text) – Samsung, iPhone, Moto OS (radio button – cloneable) – Android,ios. After adding your necessary post information, add values in your CSV,
- OS – Android,ios|ios,ios
- Mobile – Samsung->iphone|moto->Samsung
CSV value for Group clone,
When enabling this Cloneable option, we can also select the maximum no. of clones (Minimum Value – 2) If we mention the value in this field, we can add the field till the specified no. of times by an ‘add more’ button under the field.
Meta Box Relationships #
We can create a relationship between Post, Custom Post, Pages and WooCommerce Products. For E.g. we create a relationship between two custom posts ‘Players’ and ‘Matches’. If it is for custom posts we need to make sure that the Custom Posts are already created with data. To create a Relationship in the Meta box, Go to the Meta box plugin from the Dashboard, select Relationship.
Specify the Name for relationship field and also in Meta box Title. Specify the post type in the From and To section under settings.
After specified the necessary fields, click on the Publish button. After creating the CSV file, import it using WP ultimate CSV importer. In the mapping section, map the required fields and meta box relation fields.
Then configure the option and continue to import. Now, we can see the relationship option in custom post type.
To create a CSV file with Meta Box relationship, add two field columns for relationship data with other data.
CSV value for Meta Box Relationship
| WP Fields | Description and CSV value | Sample value in CSV file |
| mb_relation_to | Specify the post type name. Use comma (,) separator for multi values | Players,Events |
| mb_relation_from | Specify the post type name. Use comma (,) separator for multi values | Matches,Location |
Meta Box Custom Table #
We can create a Custom table to store the database. We are giving support to this function also. To enable this option Go to Meta Box -à Custom Field à Settings Here, we can see the option ‘save data in custom table’. Enable this by clicking on the checkbox.
Then specify the name for the custom table in the “Table Name’ field. This feature stores the custom field data into a created Custom table rather than a WordPress default meta table. We also have an option called ‘create table automatically’. By enabling this option the plugin will create a table for our database automatically.
It helps to store the data in one place, so we can easily check and import/export it.
Export #
You can export Meta Box field data along with Posts, Pages, or Custom Posts data export. To export,
- Move to the Export tab and select the post type which can be Posts, or Custom Posts.
- If you select Custom Posts, select one Custom Post name from beside the dropdown.
- Give a name for the file to export and select one file type.
- Set up filters with advanced filter options and export specific records. Refer to export with CSV Importer documentation to know how to configure the filter options.
- Click Export.
- After the file is ready to export. Click download to save the backup on your local desktop.
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