=== Advanced Views Lite - Display Posts, WooCommerce, ACF, MetaBox and Pods fields ===
Contributors: wplakeorg
Tags: WooCommerce, ACF, Meta Box, Posts, Query
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 3.3.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Smart templates to display your content with built-in post queries and automated template generation.

== Description ==

Smart Templates that enhance the development process without sacrificing creative freedom.

Display your content with built-in post queries and automated template generation. These Templates accelerate the process and handle routine tasks efficiently. Develop quickly, and maintain flexibility.

Smart templates with features for [devs](https://wplake.org/advanced-views-lite/dev-features/) and [non-devs](https://wplake.org/advanced-views-lite/non-dev-features/).

== 🌟 One Tool. Endless ways to display ==

Advanced Views plugin can pull data from multiple sources.

Out-of-the-box, the plugin supports **over 130 field types** from 5 different data vendors:

* Native WordPress fields of Posts, Terms, Users, Menus
* [WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/) Product fields
* Meta fields from the [Advanced Custom Fields](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) (ACF) plugin
* Meta fields from the [MetaBox](https://wordpress.org/plugins/meta-box/) plugin
* Meta fields from the [Pods](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pods/) plugin

See a detailed list [here](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/supported-data-vendors).

== 🛸 Development without hassle ==

**💡 Automatic Data retrieval and Template generation**

Focus on critical aspects of your project rather than grappling with data conversions and extensive documentation. [Read more](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/introduction/key-aspects#id-3.-view-component)

**📢 Templates that are always up-to-date**

Advanced Views maintains a seamless connection between fields in your database and their usage within templates. Templates can be stored in the database or the [file system](https://docs.acfviews.com/templates/file-system-storage). Read more about the seamless connection [here](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/introduction/key-aspects#id-3.3-seamless-data-connection)

**⚙️ UI for WP_Query construction**

Master WP_Query instances effortlessly with the UI for argument names complete with clear descriptions. [Read more](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/introduction/key-aspects#id-4.-card-component)

**🎯 Adherence to Best Practices**

Advanced Views comes prepackaged with best practices to ensure that your projects are developed correctly without the need for extensive initial setup. [Read more](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/introduction/key-aspects#id-5.-modular-approach)

== 📚 Extensive Docs and Friendly Support ==

See the [official plugin documentation](https://docs.acfviews.com) for step-by-step guides and information about customization.
Questions about the Advanced Views Lite are handled through the [support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/acf-views/).

== 🔗 Get more with the Pro version ==

Build Advanced layouts without Complexity. [Read more](https://wplake.org/acf-views-pro/)

== Screenshots ==

1. Views list management via the familiar interface.
2. Get a basic setup in seconds with Demo import.
3. Assign multiple fields within your View.
4. The generated template can easily be customized.
5. Display a set of posts with a Card.
6. Posts can be filtered, sorted and styled.
7. Import and Export Tool helps with site migration.

== Installation ==

**Installation for Advanced Views Lite**

From your WordPress dashboard:

1. Visit the Plugins list, click "Add New"
2. Search for "Advanced Views Lite"
3. Click "Install" and "Activate" Advanced Views Lite
4. Visit the new menu item "Advanced Views" to create your first View

See our [plugin documentation](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/introduction) for step-by-step tutorials.

**Installation for Advanced Views Pro**

To purchase a Pro license key click [here](https://wplake.org/acf-views-pro/).
After payment you'll receive an email with your license key which includes the Advanced Views Pro plugin archive.

1. Visit the Plugins list, click "Add New", then click "Upload Plugin"
2. Click on "Choose File" and locate the downloaded Advanced Views Pro package, then click "Open"
3. Click on "Install Now" and wait for the package to upload and install, then click "Activate Plugin"
   Note: Advanced Views Lite will automatically be deactivated. You can safely delete Advanced Views Lite from the Plugins list. (Don't worry, deleting the Advanced Views Lite plugin won't delete your data.)
4. In the Plugins list for Advanced Views Pro click "Activate your Pro license"
5. Copy and paste your Pro License Key, then click "Activate"

Enjoy all the features and settings Advanced Views Pro has to offer with automatic updates.
Customers with an active Pro license have personal support via our [support form](https://wplake.org/acf-views-support/).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I display fields from user profile, taxonomy term or options page? =

Advanced Views supports all the field sources provided by your chosen meta vendor.

For example, if you're using ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), you can access fields from option pages, user profiles, terms, comments, and menus.

You can refer to the [documentation](https://docs.acfviews.com/getting-started/supported-data-vendors) for the specific list of supported field sources for your meta vendor.

= Can I display fields inside the Gutenberg Query Loop? =

You can use the View shortcode inside the Gutenberg Query Loop element.

Please make sure you've added it via the built-in Shortcode block, as it won't work properly with other block types, like Code or Custom HTML.

== Changelog ==

= 3.3.2 (2024-02-25): =
- Added compatibility with the 'Plain' permalink structure
- Added 6 translations (ES, DE, IT, FR, RU, JA)

= 3.3.0 (2024-02-22): =
- Updated codebase to the WordPress coding standards
- Introduced logging (the Debugging tab in the Settings)
- View & Card: added the 'shadow-dom' option to the [web component setting](https://docs.acfviews.com/templates/css-and-js#web-components-for-js-code)

= 3.2.3 (2024-02-10): =
- Internal improvements
- Fixed the pre-publish popup styles bug

= 3.2.0 (2024-02-08): =
- Improved compatibility with the WordFence plugin
- Removed auto-converting new-lines to br for the wysiwyg field
- Added workaround for the 'uncode' theme post_content corrupting bug
- Improved View/Card edit screen loading speed

= 3.1.2 (2024-01-31): =
- Shortcode: fixed object-id argument bug for websites with 'index.php' in permalinks
- Internal improvements
- List table: added the 'FS only' tab (for items present in the FS storage only)
- List table: added the 'Bulk validation' tab

= 3.1.1 (2024-01-29): =
- Select field: added 'choices' property
- Comment content field: auto converting '\n' to 'br'
- Plugin nav: fixed Docs link on localhost
- Date field: added 'timestamp' property
- FS storage: added permission issue warning

= 3.1.0 (2024-01-25): =
- Added Pods fields support

= 3.0.3 (2024-01-22): =
- WP Taxonomy term field: fixed field-related bug

= 3.0.2 (2024-01-19): =
- ACF: Textarea field improvement

= 3.0.1 (2024-01-18): =
- Fixed a shortcode bug in the Gutenberg query loop in the block template

= 3.0.0 (2024-01-17): =
- Removed 'ACF' dependency
- Added [file system option](https://docs.acfviews.com/templates/file-system-storage) for template storage
- Added MetaBox fields support
- Added a [native way to render](https://docs.acfviews.com/shortcode-attributes/common-arguments#id-2.-using-advanced-views-class) Views and Cards in PHP