AI 對話紀錄 March 22, 2025
Q: I think I will use "pull-section.php". For what you said in "Dynamic vs. Static Content", I think what I want is to replace the heading and content with the corresponding heading/content from the web_content table for EACH of the two test sections "WelcomeMessage" and "VideoTestimonial01" (And you may note from https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php that sections are separated by a static button and a separator).
In other words, what I want is:-- WelcomeMessage --
-- VideoTestimonial01 --
Do you think our single "pull-section.php" can achieve this?
A: Thank you for clarifying your requirements! I understand that you want to replace the static heading and content in your index.php file with dynamic content from the web_content table for the WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01 sections, while keeping the static button and separator between sections. You’ve confirmed that you’ll use pull-section.php, and I’ve reviewed the live page at https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php to understand the structure (noting the static button and separator between sections). Let’s break this down and update pull-section.php to achieve your desired output.
Desired Output
Based on your description, you want the following layout:
WelcomeMessage Section:
Heading: 三月籌款開始喇! (Dynamic, from web_content.title)
Content: 多得好多人撐我哋... (Dynamic, from web_content.content, plus the centered image)
Static Elements:
Button (Static, e.g., 了解更多)
Separator (Static, e.g.,
VideoTestimonial01 Section:
Heading: —— 院牧部有咩用? (Dynamic, from web_content.title)
Content: 作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!... (Dynamic, from web_content.content)
Video Embed: (Dynamic, from web_content.video_embed, e.g., )
Static Elements:
Button (Static)
Separator (Static)
Current index.php Snippet
From your previous snippet, the static content looks like this:
html
<div class="content__entry">
<div><?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?></div>
<h1 id="san-yue-chou-kuan-kai-shi-la" class="align-center">三月籌款開始喇!</h1>
<p class="align-center">多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!<br><br>所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返<br>病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。<br><br>可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,<br>而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!</p>
</div>
From the live page (https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php), I can infer the static button and separator are likely something like:
html
<div class="content__buttons">
<a class="btn btn--primary" href="#">了解更多</a>
</div>
<hr class="content__separator">
Goal
Replace the static
with dynamic content from web_content for each section.
Keep the static button and separator between sections.
Ensure pull-section.php handles both sections (WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01) in a single loop, outputting the dynamic content while preserving the static elements between sections.
Can pull-section.php Achieve This?
Yes, a single pull-section.php can achieve this! Here’s how:
Dynamic Content: pull-section.php will loop through the web_content table to fetch sections for the current-campaign page. We’ll modify it to output the title, content, and additional fields (image for WelcomeMessage, video_embed for VideoTestimonial01) for each section, replacing the static
.
Static Elements: We’ll include the static button and separator in pull-section.php as part of the loop, so they appear between sections automatically.
Structure: We’ll wrap each section in a
Challenges
Static Elements Placement: Since the static button and separator need to appear between sections, we’ll include them in pull-section.php’s loop, ensuring they’re output after each section.
Dynamic Replacement: We’ll remove the static
from index.php and let pull-section.php handle the dynamic content for both sections.
Updated Setup
Step 1: Update index.php in Publii
To replace the static content with dynamic content, we need to remove the static
from the index.php file and let pull-section.php handle the sections, including the static button and separator.
In Publii’s block editor:
Remove the static heading (
多得好多人撐我哋...
).Add a Raw HTML block with the following content to include the dynamic sections and static elements:
html
<?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>
We’ll let pull-section.php handle the entire structure, including the static button and separator between sections.
Step 2: Update pull-section.php
We’ll modify pull-section.php to:
Output each section (WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01) with its dynamic title, content, and additional fields (image or video_embed).
Include the static button and separator after each section, except the last one (to avoid an extra separator at the end).
Updated pull-section.php (place in Web/nlhcm/public/):
php
<?php
require_once '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
$conn = new mysqli(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
echo "Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error;
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier, since the file is index.php
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="btn btn--primary" href="#">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="content__separator">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated in pull-section.php
Dynamic Content:
Outputs the title as an
Outputs the content in a
For WelcomeMessage, includes the centered image.
For VideoTestimonial01, includes the iframe video embed.
Static Elements:
Structure:
Wraps each section in
Ensures the static button and separator appear between sections.
CSS (Updated)
Update the CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) to style the dynamic sections consistently with your theme:
css
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.btn.btn--primary {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
padding: 0.5em 1em;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
What’s Updated:
Added styles for .welcome-content, .video-content, and .generic-content to ensure centered text.
Added basic styles for the static button (.btn.btn--primary) and separator (.content__separator) to match a typical Publii theme.
Test Data in web_content
Update the test records in AppGini to match your desired content:
id
page
section
title
content
image
video_embed
position
status
date_edited
edited_by
1
current-campaign
WelcomeMessage
三月籌款開始喇!
多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!
所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返
病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。
可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,
而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!
a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg
NULL
1
Show
2025-03-22 10:00:00
pastor
2
current-campaign
VideoTestimonial01
—— 院牧部有咩用?
作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!...
NULL
2
Show
2025-03-22 10:05:00
pastor
Testing the Setup
Publii:
Remove the static
from the page in the block editor.
Add a Raw HTML block with <?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>.
Regenerate the site (Publii > Render Website).
Rename the generated index.html to index.php in the output folder.
Upload to Web/nlhcm/public/ (e.g., index.php, assets/ folder).
QNAP:
Place pull-section.php in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Place config.php in Web/nlhcm/.
Ensure the virtual host points https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/ to Web/nlhcm/public/ so the page is accessible at https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/index.php.
AppGini:
Add the test records above.
Ensure hooks/web_content.php is uploaded (it’s already correct from previous messages).
Test:
Verify the output matches your desired structure:
WelcomeMessage:
Centered image
Static button (了解更多)
Separator (
VideoTestimonial01:
Embedded video
Static button (了解更多)
Separator (
Final Thoughts
Single pull-section.php: Yes, a single pull-section.php can achieve your desired output by looping through the sections, outputting dynamic content, and including static elements (button and separator) between sections.
Dynamic Replacement: The static
have been replaced with dynamic content from web_content, and the static button and separator are now part of the loop in pull-section.php.
Styling: The CSS ensures the dynamic sections align with your theme’s centered style.
You’re ready to test this setup! Let me know if you encounter any issues or want to adjust the layout further (e.g., styling the button differently).
Q: Wow! Exciting!! I want to use my custom CSS for two sizes of buttons. The big one will be for my manual adding. Please also modify the styles so that the button text won't be underlined. I want the button to look different when on hover and pressed without changing the text effect. You may decide on what looks good!
A: I’m glad you’re excited to move forward with your CMS project! Let’s integrate your custom CSS for the two button sizes (myButtonBig and myButton) into the pull-section.php output, ensuring the static buttons between sections use these styles. We’ll also modify the styles to remove the underline from the button text (which is already handled in your CSS with text-decoration: none), and enhance the hover and pressed states with visual effects that don’t alter the text, focusing on background, border, and shadow changes for a polished look.
Step 1: Integrate Custom Button Classes into pull-section.php
You’ve specified that the big button (myButtonBig) will be used for your manual additions, which I interpret as meaning you’ll manually add these buttons in Publii for other parts of the site. For the static buttons between sections in pull-section.php, we’ll use the smaller button (myButton) to maintain consistency with the dynamic sections.
Updated pull-section.php
Here’s the updated pull-section.php with the static buttons using the myButton class:
php
<?php
require_once '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
$conn = new mysqli(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
echo "Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error;
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier, since the file is index.php
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="#">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="content__separator">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Changed the button class from btn btn--primary to myButton to use your custom smaller button style for the static buttons between sections.
Kept the rest of the structure (dynamic sections, separator) unchanged.
Note on myButtonBig
Since you mentioned that myButtonBig is for manual additions, I’ve used myButton for the buttons in pull-section.php. If you want to use myButtonBig for these static buttons instead, simply replace myButton with myButtonBig in the echo '了解更多'; line.
Step 2: Modify the Button Styles
Your current CSS for the buttons (myButtonBig and myButton) already has text-decoration: none, which ensures the button text isn’t underlined. We’ll enhance the hover and pressed states with visual effects that don’t affect the text, focusing on background, border, and shadow changes. I’ll also ensure the styles integrate well with the rest of the page.
Updated CSS
Add this updated CSS to Publii (Settings > Custom CSS), combining your button styles with the existing styles for the dynamic sections:
css
/*
* Custom CSS for NLT Chaplaincy CMS
*/
/* Button Styles */
.myButtonBig {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 21px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 24px 42px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButtonBig:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButtonBig:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.myButton {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 17px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 16px 31px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButton:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButton:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Dynamic Section Styles */
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
What’s Updated in the CSS
Text Underline: Your original CSS already has text-decoration: none, so the button text isn’t underlined. I’ve kept this to ensure consistency.
Hover Effects (for both myButtonBig and myButton):
Added a darker border color (border-color: #137c21) to give a subtle outline change.
Added a box shadow (box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)) for a slight lift effect on hover.
Kept the background gradient swap (#5cbf2a to #44c767) for a smooth color transition.
Added transition: all 0.3s ease to make the hover effects smooth.
Pressed (Active) Effects:
Kept the top: 1px shift to simulate a press.
Added a darker gradient (#3ba052 to #4aa62b) to indicate the press.
Changed the border color to a darker shade (#0f5c18) for contrast.
Added an inset shadow (box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) to give a pressed-in effect.
Text Effects: The text (color, shadow, font) remains unchanged on hover and press, as requested, ensuring the focus is on the button’s background, border, and shadow.
Dynamic Sections: The styles for .welcome-content, .video-content, etc., remain unchanged to ensure the dynamic sections (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) are styled consistently.
Why These Changes Look Good
Hover: The combination of a gradient swap, darker border, and subtle shadow gives the button a “lifted” effect, making it feel interactive without altering the text.
Pressed: The darker gradient, inset shadow, and slight downward shift (top: 1px) simulate a physical press, providing clear feedback to the user.
Consistency: The effects are applied to both myButtonBig and myButton, ensuring a cohesive look across your site.
Testing the Updated Setup
Publii:
Ensure the page content in the block editor only contains the Raw HTML block with <?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>.
Add the updated CSS to Settings > Custom CSS.
Regenerate the site (Publii > Render Website).
Rename the generated index.html to index.php.
Upload to Web/nlhcm/public/ (e.g., index.php, assets/ folder).
QNAP:
Place the updated pull-section.php in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Ensure config.php is in Web/nlhcm/.
AppGini:
Ensure the test records are in the web_content table (from previous messages):
id
page
section
title
content
image
video_embed
position
status
date_edited
edited_by
1
current-campaign
WelcomeMessage
三月籌款開始喇!
多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!
所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返
病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。
可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,
而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!
a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg
NULL
1
Show
2025-03-22 10:00:00
pastor
2
current-campaign
VideoTestimonial01
—— 院牧部有咩用?
作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!...
NULL
2
Show
2025-03-22 10:05:00
pastor
Test:
Verify:
The WelcomeMessage section displays the dynamic heading, content, and image.
The VideoTestimonial01 section displays the dynamic heading, content, and video embed.
The static button between sections uses the myButton style, with no text underline.
On hover, the button shows a gradient swap, darker border, and shadow.
On press, the button shifts down, darkens, and shows an inset shadow.
Final Thoughts
Custom Buttons: The static buttons between sections now use your myButton class, with myButtonBig available for your manual additions elsewhere.
No Text Underline: The text-decoration: none ensures the button text isn’t underlined, as requested.
Hover and Pressed Effects: The updated hover and pressed states use background, border, and shadow effects to provide visual feedback without altering the text, creating a clean and interactive look.
You’re all set to test this updated setup! Let me know if you’d like to tweak the button styles further or if you encounter any issues during testing.
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Q: Oh thanks! The sections are now showing successfully, except that the YouTube video part is showing the following inside a black box :
An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser.The video embed code in web_content is:The field it is in ("video_embed") is a Text view and a text area is used for the UI.
A: I’m glad to hear that the sections are now displaying successfully on your page! The issue with the YouTube video embed showing the error "An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser" inside a black box indicates a problem with how the YouTube iframe is being rendered. Let’s break this down and fix the issue step-by-step.
Step 1: Analyze the Issue
Observations
YouTube Embed Code: The video_embed field in the web_content table contains the following iframe:
html
<iframe sandbox width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
This is a standard YouTube embed code, and the video ID (d1RNS4vlBvY) and parameters (e.g., ?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO) look correct.
The allow attributes and referrerpolicy are also standard for YouTube embeds.
Error Message: The error "An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser" typically indicates one of the following:
JavaScript Issue: YouTube embeds require JavaScript to load the video player. If JavaScript is disabled in the browser, this error appears. However, since your site is likely a modern web page, JavaScript is probably enabled.
Sandbox Attribute: The sandbox attribute on the iframe is restricting the video from loading. By default, an iframe with the sandbox attribute enables a very restrictive set of permissions, which can block scripts (including YouTube’s player scripts) unless explicitly allowed.
Content Security Policy (CSP): Your site might have a CSP that blocks the YouTube domain (https://www.youtube.com) or its scripts.
Network or Browser Restrictions: The browser or network might be blocking access to YouTube (e.g., due to ad blockers, privacy extensions, or regional restrictions).
Rendering Issue: The iframe might not be rendering correctly due to how the video_embed field is output in pull-section.php.
How pull-section.php Outputs the Video
In pull-section.php, the VideoTestimonial01 section outputs the video_embed field directly:
php
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
The video_embed field is stored as a text string in the database, and we’re echoing it directly into the HTML.
Since the field contains HTML (
Step 2: Fix the YouTube Embed Issue
1. Remove or Adjust the sandbox Attribute
The sandbox attribute on the iframe is likely the culprit. When an iframe has the sandbox attribute without any values, it applies the most restrictive settings, which include:
Blocking scripts (which YouTube needs to load the video player).
Blocking same-origin access, forms, and other features.
YouTube embeds require scripts to run, so we need to either remove the sandbox attribute or add the necessary permissions.
Option 1: Remove the sandbox Attribute: Since the video_embed field is a text area in AppGini, you can edit the record directly to remove the sandbox attribute.
Update the web_content Record: In AppGini, edit the VideoTestimonial01 record for the current-campaign page and update the video_embed field to:
html
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Option 2: Add Permissions to sandbox: If you need the sandbox attribute for security reasons, you can add permissions to allow scripts and other necessary features. Update the video_embed field to:
html
<iframe sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Added allow-scripts to enable JavaScript (required for YouTube).
Added allow-same-origin to allow the iframe to access its own origin (useful for YouTube’s player).
Added allow-presentation to support fullscreen mode.
Recommendation: For simplicity, I recommend Option 1 (removing the sandbox attribute) unless you have specific security requirements that necessitate it. YouTube embeds are generally safe, and the allow and referrerpolicy attributes already provide some security.
2. Check for Content Security Policy (CSP) Issues
A Content Security Policy (CSP) on your site might be blocking the YouTube iframe. Since you’re using Publii and a QNAP server, a CSP could be set in:
Publii’s generated HTML (e.g., a tag in the
).The QNAP server’s configuration (e.g., in Apache/Nginx settings).
Check for CSP:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/index.php and look for a tag like:
html
<meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'; frame-src 'self';">
If present, the frame-src directive might be restricting iframes to 'self' (the same origin), which would block https://www.youtube.com.
Fix CSP:
If a CSP is present, update the frame-src and script-src directives to allow YouTube:
html
<meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com; frame-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com;">
Alternatively, in Publii, go to Settings > Security and check if there’s a CSP setting. Add https://www.youtube.com to the allowed sources for frame-src and script-src.
Server-Side CSP:
If the CSP is set on the QNAP server (e.g., in Apache/Nginx), you’ll need to update the server configuration. For example, in Apache, you might find a Header directive in the virtual host config:
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'; frame-src 'self';"
Update it to:
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com; frame-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com;"
Restart the web server after making changes.
3. Ensure JavaScript Is Enabled
The error message mentions enabling JavaScript, but this is likely a generic message triggered by the sandbox issue. However, let’s confirm:
Open https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php in your browser.
Open the browser’s developer tools (F12) and go to the Console tab.
Check for errors like "JavaScript is disabled" or "Refused to execute script from 'https://www.youtube.com'".
If JavaScript is disabled in your browser, enable it (this is rare, as most modern browsers have JavaScript enabled by default).
4. Test the Video URL Directly
To rule out issues with the video itself:
Visit https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO directly in your browser.
If the video plays, the issue is with the iframe embedding on your site.
If the video doesn’t play, there might be a regional restriction or the video might be private/deleted. In that case, replace it with a different YouTube video ID for testing.
5. Update CSS for the Video Embed
The black box around the error message suggests that the .video-embed container is styled with a background color. Let’s ensure the CSS for .video-embed is correct and doesn’t interfere with the iframe.
Updated CSS (in Publii, Settings > Custom CSS):
css
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
background: none; /* Remove any background color */
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
border: 0; /* Ensure no border */
}
What’s Updated:
Added background: none to remove any background color (e.g., the black box).
Added border: 0 to the iframe to ensure no border is applied (in case the frameborder="0" attribute isn’t respected).
Step 3: Test the Fix
Update the video_embed Field:
In AppGini, edit the VideoTestimonial01 record for the current-campaign page and update the video_embed field to remove the sandbox attribute:
html
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Update CSS:
Test the Page:
Visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/test-pull.php to confirm the video displays in the VideoTestimonial01 section.
Visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php to confirm the full page (including the video) renders correctly.
Check for Errors:
Open the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Console) and look for errors related to the iframe or YouTube.
If you see errors like "Refused to display 'https://www.youtube.com' in a frame...", it’s likely a CSP issue, and you’ll need to update the CSP as described above.
Step 4: Additional Considerations
If the Issue Persists
CSP Check: If removing the sandbox attribute doesn’t fix the issue, double-check for a CSP blocking YouTube. Look for errors in the browser console like "Refused to frame 'https://www.youtube.com' because it violates the following Content Security Policy directive...".
Ad Blockers/Privacy Extensions: If you’re using an ad blocker or privacy extension (e.g., uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger), it might be blocking YouTube. Test in a different browser or in incognito mode with extensions disabled.
Regional Restrictions: If the video is unavailable in your region, you’ll need to use a different video ID. Test with a known public video (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ—a popular test video).
Future Improvement: Sanitize video_embed Output
Since the video_embed field contains HTML, we’re echoing it directly, which is fine for now because you control the input via AppGini. However, for security, you might want to sanitize the input to prevent XSS attacks in the future. You can use PHP’s htmlspecialchars() or a library like HTMLPurifier to sanitize the iframe code. For now, since the input is trusted, this isn’t urgent.
Final Thoughts
Root Cause: The sandbox attribute on the iframe was likely blocking YouTube’s scripts, causing the error. Removing it should resolve the issue.
CSS Update: The updated CSS ensures the video embed displays correctly without a black background.
Next Steps: If the video still doesn’t play, check for CSP issues or browser/network restrictions.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you see any new errors in the browser console!
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Q: Since adding "!important" got the problem fixed without changing pull-section.php I will keep that for simplicity. I also found I sometimes tend to call it "pull-contents.php". Let's change it! When the donation details page is ready later, I think I will update "pull-contents.php" to hardcode the page link, if no better but still simple ways to achieve that. One thing I want to change is can we have a relative URL for the images instead of "https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/"?
A: I’m glad to hear that adding !important to the CSS fixed the underline issue for the myButton class! Keeping the solution in the CSS without modifying pull-section.php is indeed a simple and maintainable approach. Let’s address your requests step-by-step:
Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php:
Update the Image URL to Use a Relative Path:
Future Plan for Hardcoding the Donation Details Page Link:
Let’s tackle these changes now.
Step 1: Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php
Rename the File
On your QNAP server, navigate to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Rename the file pull-section.php to pull-contents.php.
Update the Reference in index.php
The index.php file currently includes pull-section.php. We need to update it to include pull-contents.php instead.
Updated index.php:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/index.php in a text editor.
Find the line:
php
<?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>
Replace it with:
php
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
Example index.php (for reference):
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<main>
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</main>
<footer>
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</footer>
</body>
</html>
Update test-pull.php (if still in use)
If you’re still using test-pull.php for testing, update it as well:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/test-pull.php.
Change:
php
<?php
include 'pull-section.php';
?>
To:
php
<?php
include 'pull-contents.php';
?>
Step 2: Update the Image URL to Use a Relative Path
Currently, pull-section.php (soon to be pull-contents.php) uses an absolute URL for images in the WelcomeMessage section:
php
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
You’d like to change this to a relative URL. Since pull-contents.php is located in Web/nlhcm/public/, and the images are in Web/nlhcm/public/images/, we can use a relative path.
Determine the Relative Path
File Location: pull-contents.php is in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Image Location: The images are in Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
Relative Path: From public/ to images/, the relative path is simply images/.
So, the image URL should be:
php
$image_url = 'images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
Update pull-contents.php
Here’s the updated pull-contents.php with the relative image URL and the separator change you previously made (separator separator--dots):
Updated pull-contents.php:
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="#" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Renamed the file to pull-contents.php.
Changed the image URL from https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/ to images/.
Kept the separator as
Kept the button as since the CSS fix with !important is working.
Verify Image Path
Ensure the images/ directory exists at Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
Confirm that the image file (e.g., a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg from the web_content table) is in Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
If the images are in a different location (e.g., Web/nlhcm/images/), adjust the relative path to ../images/ instead.
Step 3: Plan for the Donation Details Page Link
You mentioned that when the donation details page is ready, you’d like to update pull-contents.php to hardcode the page link for the button (currently 了解更多). Hardcoding the link is a simple solution, but there are alternative approaches that might be more flexible and maintainable. Let’s explore both options.
Option 1: Hardcode the Link in pull-contents.php
This is the simplest approach. Once the donation details page is ready (e.g., donation-details.php), you can update the button’s href attribute in pull-contents.php.
Example Update (when the page is ready):
php
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="donation-details.php" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
Pros:
Very simple to implement.
No additional setup required.
Cons:
If the donation details page URL changes (e.g., renamed to donate.php or moved to a subdirectory), you’ll need to update pull-contents.php manually.
If you have multiple pages using pull-contents.php with different links, hardcoding becomes less flexible.
Option 2: Store the Link in the Database (More Flexible)
A more flexible approach is to store the button link in the web_content table, so you can manage it dynamically via AppGini without modifying pull-contents.php. This would allow you to have different links for different sections or pages.
Step 1: Add a button_link Column to web_content:
In AppGini, open the web_content table.
Add a new field:
Name: button_link
Type: Text
Description: "Link for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., donation-details.php)"
Optional: Yes (so existing records don’t require a value)
Step 2: Update the Query in pull-contents.php: Modify the SQL query to fetch the button_link field:
php
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
Step 3: Update the Button Output: Use the button_link field for the href attribute, with a fallback to # if no link is provided:
php
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
Step 4: Update the Record in AppGini:
In AppGini, edit the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page.
Set the button_link field to donation-details.php (or the appropriate URL).
Pros:
Flexible: You can set different links for different sections or pages via AppGini.
Maintainable: No need to modify pull-contents.php if the URL changes.
Cons:
Requires a small database schema change.
Slightly more setup than hardcoding.
Recommendation
For Now: Since the donation details page isn’t ready yet, I recommend keeping the href="#" placeholder. When the page is ready, you can hardcode the link (Option 1) for simplicity, as it’s a one-time change.
For the Future: If you anticipate needing to manage multiple links or expect the URL to change frequently, consider implementing Option 2 (storing the link in the database). This would make the site more dynamic and easier to maintain.
Step 4: Test the Changes
Upload the Updated Files:
Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php and upload the updated version to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Update index.php to include pull-contents.php and upload it to Web/nlhcm/public/.
If using test-pull.php, update it to include pull-contents.php.
Verify the Image Path:
Check the WelcomeMessage section and confirm that the image (a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg) loads correctly with the relative URL images/a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg.
If the image doesn’t load, inspect the element in the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Elements) and check the src attribute. If the path is incorrect, adjust the relative path in pull-contents.php (e.g., to ../images/ if the images are in Web/nlhcm/images/).
Confirm the Button and Separator:
Confirm that the "了解更多" button still has no underline (thanks to the !important CSS rule).
Confirm that the separator between sections is a dotted separator (separator separator--dots).
Final Thoughts
File Rename:
Relative Image URL:
Donation Details Page Link:
Next Steps:
If the image doesn’t load with the relative path, let me know the exact location of the images/ directory, and we can adjust the path.
When the donation details page is ready, let me know if you’d like to revisit the link management approach.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to make any other changes!
Q: The images are actually in "Web/nlhcm/images/" because if you remember the user will be uploading the image at the web_content table. All AppGini generated apps uses the /images folder at the root directory. I love your additional button_link field for the link. If so, I'd want to add also a "button_text" field for the button text for more flexibility. Since pull-contents.php is now pulling sections based on the position value and the page name, can I say the section names have become optional, just for the user's convenience?
A: Thank you for the additional details! Let’s address each of your requests and observations step-by-step, ensuring everything aligns with your setup and preferences.
Step 1: Update the Image Path for AppGini’s Directory Structure
You’ve clarified that the images are stored in Web/nlhcm/images/, not Web/nlhcm/public/images/, because AppGini-generated apps (like yours) typically store uploaded images in the /images/ folder at the root directory (Web/nlhcm/images/). Since pull-contents.php is located in Web/nlhcm/public/, we need to adjust the relative path to point to the parent directory’s images/ folder.
Adjust the Relative Path
File Location: pull-contents.php is in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Image Location: Images are in Web/nlhcm/images/.
Relative Path:
From Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/images/, you need to go up one directory (../) and then into the images/ folder.
Therefore, the relative path is ../images/.
Update pull-contents.php
Let’s update the image URL in pull-contents.php to use the correct relative path.
Updated pull-contents.php (image path only):
php
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
What’s Updated:
Verify the Image Path
Ensure the image file (e.g., a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg) exists in Web/nlhcm/images/.
After updating pull-contents.php, visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php and confirm that the image in the WelcomeMessage section loads correctly with the src="../images/a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg" attribute.
If the image doesn’t load, inspect the element in the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Elements) and check the src attribute. If needed, adjust the path further (e.g., if AppGini’s /images/ folder is elsewhere).
Step 2: Add button_link and button_text Fields to web_content
You love the idea of adding a button_link field to the web_content table to dynamically manage the button’s href value, and you’d also like to add a button_text field to make the button text (currently hardcoded as "了解更多") configurable. This is a great idea, as it adds flexibility and allows you to manage both the link and the text via AppGini without modifying pull-contents.php.
Step 1: Add the Fields in AppGini
Open AppGini:
Add button_link Field:
Add a new field:
Name: button_link
Type: Text
Description: "Link for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., donation-details.php)"
Optional: Yes (so existing records don’t require a value)
Add button_text Field:
Add another new field:
Name: button_text
Type: Text
Description: "Text for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., 了解更多)"
Optional: Yes (with a fallback to "了解更多" if not set)
Generate and Upload:
Save the changes in AppGini and regenerate the application.
Upload the updated AppGini files to your QNAP server (e.g., Web/nlhcm/) to apply the database schema changes.
Step 2: Update the Test Data
Add values for button_link and button_text to the existing records in the web_content table for testing:
Edit the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page:
button_link: donation-details.php (or a placeholder like # if the page isn’t ready)
button_text: 了解更多
Step 3: Update pull-contents.php to Use the New Fields
Modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the button_link and button_text fields in the SQL query.
Use these fields for the button’s href and text, with fallbacks if they’re not set.
Updated pull-contents.php (with button_link and button_text support):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link, button_text
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Added button_link and button_text to the SQL query: SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link, button_text.
Set $button_link to the value of $row['button_link'] (if set) or fallback to #.
Set $button_text to the value of $row['button_text'] (if set) or fallback to 了解更多.
Updated the button output to use $button_link and $button_text.
Step 3: Are Section Names Optional?
You’ve observed that pull-contents.php pulls sections based on the position value and the page name (current-campaign), and you’re wondering if the section names (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) have become optional and are just for the user’s convenience. Let’s analyze this.
How pull-contents.php Uses the section Field
The section field is used in a switch statement to determine how to render each section:
php
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
// Render WelcomeMessage section
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
// Render VideoTestimonial01 section
break;
default:
// Render generic section
break;
}
The query orders sections by position (ORDER BY position ASC), so the sections are displayed in the correct order regardless of their section name.
The section name determines the specific rendering logic (e.g., showing an image for WelcomeMessage, a video for VideoTestimonial01).
Are Section Names Optional?
Technically, Yes: The section field could be empty or any value, and pull-contents.php would still work because:
The query doesn’t filter by section (it filters by page and status).
If the section doesn’t match WelcomeMessage or VideoTestimonial01, it falls back to the default case, which renders a generic section with a title and content.
Practically, No: The section names are not just for convenience—they determine the specific rendering logic:
WelcomeMessage includes an image ($row['image']).
VideoTestimonial01 includes a video embed ($row['video_embed']).
The default case only shows the title and content, without an image or video.
If you set the section name to something else (e.g., MyCustomSection), it will render as a generic section, which might not be what you want if the section needs an image or video.
Recommendation
Keep Section Names for Specific Rendering:
The section field should be used to indicate the type of section (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) so that pull-contents.php can apply the correct rendering logic.
For example, if a section needs an image, its section name should be WelcomeMessage. If it needs a video, it should be VideoTestimonial01.
Optional for Generic Sections:
User Convenience:
Optional Improvement: Make section More Generic
If you want to make the section field truly optional and not tied to specific names, you could modify pull-contents.php to render based on whether image or video_embed fields are set, rather than the section name. For example:
Alternative pull-contents.php (rendering based on fields, not section names):
php
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
What’s Changed:
Removed the switch statement and the dependency on specific section names.
Always render the title and content.
If an image is set, render the image.
If a video_embed is set, render the video.
Pros:
Cons:
You lose the ability to apply specific styling or logic to different section types (e.g., different CSS classes for WelcomeMessage vs. VideoTestimonial01).
The admin might find it less clear which fields (image, video_embed) are used for rendering.
Recommendation: For now, I recommend keeping the current approach with specific section names (WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01), as it provides clarity and allows for tailored rendering logic. If you find that you don’t need specific rendering for different section types, you can switch to the field-based approach above.
Step 4: Test the Changes
Update the Database:
Add the button_link and button_text fields to the web_content table in AppGini.
Update the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page:
button_link: donation-details.php (or # as a placeholder)
button_text: 了解更多
Upload the Updated pull-contents.php:
Test the Page:
Check the Image:
Check the Button:
Confirm that the button between sections uses the button_link and button_text values from the database (e.g., 了解更多).
If the fields are not set, it should fall back to href="#" and text 了解更多.
Check the Separator:
Final Thoughts
Image Path:
Button Link and Text:
Added button_link and button_text fields to the web_content table, allowing you to manage the button’s href and text dynamically via AppGini.
The fallback values (# for the link, 了解更多 for the text) ensure the button works even if the fields are not set.
Section Names:
The section names are not strictly optional because they determine the rendering logic (WelcomeMessage for images, VideoTestimonial01 for videos). However, for generic sections (title and content only), the section name can be anything, as it will fall back to the default case.
If you prefer a more field-based rendering approach (making section truly optional), we can switch to the alternative pull-contents.php logic discussed above.
Next Steps:
If the image doesn’t load, double-check the images/ directory location and adjust the path if needed.
If you’d like to make section names fully optional, let me know, and we can implement the field-based rendering approach.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to make any additional changes!
Q: Wonderful! I supposed entering "donation-details.php" as button link will link to donation-details.php. I will try and see if such flexibility will bring advantages over the hard-code simplicity.
Regarding section names, you've reminded me each name actually implies a "content model" where WelcomeMesage is using a "text plus image" model and a video testimonial is using another model. Since the website layout is hardcoded in Publii for the best presentation of a fund-raising campaign, it's okay to keep the present design to hide the content model from the users (it's implemented in the pull-contents codes) so that the user will be clear about what "content type" they are editing.
To make things a bit more sophisticated but not too complex, I may want to add a content_model table that defines what sections are using which models (title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video). Then, pull-contents.php can just parse the content model and decide what elements to show. This way, web_content can remain simple and flexible without worrying users about the content model.
A: I’m glad the changes are working well for you! You’re absolutely right that entering donation-details.php as the button_link in the web_content table will link the button to donation-details.php. This flexibility allows you to manage links dynamically via AppGini, which can be advantageous over hardcoding, especially if you need to update the link later or use different links for different sections. You can test this approach and see if the flexibility outweighs the simplicity of hardcoding—it's a great way to evaluate what works best for your workflow.
Your thoughts on section names and content models are spot-on, and I love the idea of adding a content_model table to define the relationship between sections and their models (e.g., title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video). This approach will make pull-contents.php more dynamic and decouple the rendering logic from hardcoded section names, while keeping the web_content table simple and user-friendly. Let’s implement this in a way that’s sophisticated but not overly complex.
Step 1: Recap of Current Design and Goals
Current Design
Section Names and Content Models:
The section field in web_content (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) determines the "content model":
WelcomeMessage uses a title-text-image model (title, content, and image).
VideoTestimonial01 uses a title-text-video model (title, content, and video embed).
The default case uses a title-text model (title and content only).
The rendering logic is hardcoded in pull-contents.php using a switch statement based on the section name.
User Experience:
Goals
Introduce a content_model Table:
Define content models (title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video) and map them to sections.
This allows pull-contents.php to determine the rendering logic dynamically based on the content model, rather than hardcoded section names.
Simplify web_content:
The web_content table can remain simple, with the section field being a user-friendly label (not tied to rendering logic).
Users don’t need to worry about content models—they just enter the section name, and the system maps it to the appropriate model.
Keep It Simple:
Step 2: Design the content_model Table
Let’s create a new table in AppGini to define content models and map them to sections.
Table Structure: content_model
Field Name
Type
Description
Optional
Notes
id
Int
Primary key (auto-increment)
No
Auto-generated
section_name
Text
The section name (e.g.,
WelcomeMessage
)
No
Matches
web_content.section
model
Text
The content model (e.g.,
title-text-image
)
No
Defines the rendering logic
description
Text
Description of the model for admin reference
Yes
For user clarity in AppGini
Example Data for content_model
id
section_name
model
description
1
WelcomeMessage
title-text-image
Title, text, and image
2
VideoTestimonial01
title-text-video
Title, text, and video embed
3
GenericSection
title-text
Title and text only (default model)
Create the Table in AppGini
Open AppGini:
Add a New Table:
Name: content_model
Add the fields as described above:
id: Primary key, auto-increment.
section_name: Text, required.
model: Text, required.
description: Text, optional.
Generate and Upload:
Save the changes and regenerate the application.
Upload the updated AppGini files to your QNAP server (Web/nlhcm/) to apply the database schema changes.
Add Test Data:
Step 3: Update pull-contents.php to Use the content_model Table
We’ll modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the content model for each section by joining the web_content table with the content_model table.
Render the section based on the model value, rather than the section name.
Updated pull-contents.php
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated
SQL Query:
Added a LEFT JOIN with the content_model table to fetch the model for each section:
sql
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
The LEFT JOIN ensures that sections without a matching content_model record will still be fetched (with cm.model as NULL).
Rendering Logic:
Removed the dependency on specific section names (WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01).
Used the model value to determine the rendering logic:
title-text-image: Renders title, content, and image.
title-text-video: Renders title, content, and video embed.
title-text (or default): Renders title and content only.
Added a fallback: $model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; ensures that if no content model is defined, it defaults to the title-text model.
Kept Existing Features:
The image path remains ../images/.
The button uses button_link and button_text with fallbacks.
The separator remains
Benefits of This Approach
Decoupled Rendering Logic:
The rendering logic is now based on the model value from the content_model table, not hardcoded section names.
You can add new section names in web_content (e.g., IntroSection, Testimonial02) and map them to a model in content_model without modifying pull-contents.php.
User-Friendly:
Users only need to enter a section name in web_content (e.g., WelcomeMessage), and the system maps it to the appropriate content model.
The description field in content_model can help admins understand what each model does (e.g., "Title, text, and image").
Flexible and Maintainable:
Step 4: Test the Changes
Update the Database:
Create the content_model table in AppGini and add the test data:
section_name: WelcomeMessage, model: title-text-image
section_name: VideoTestimonial01, model: title-text-video
section_name: GenericSection, model: title-text
Ensure the web_content table has the button_link and button_text fields, and the test data is set:
Upload the Updated pull-contents.php:
Test the Page:
Check the WelcomeMessage Section:
Check the VideoTestimonial01 Section:
Check the Button:
Test a Generic Section:
Add a new record in web_content with section = GenericSection, page = current-campaign, status = Show, position = 3.
Confirm it renders with just the title and content (using the title-text model).
Step 5: Future Considerations
Adding New Content Models
If you want to add a new content model (e.g., title-text-image-video for sections with both an image and a video), you can:
Add a new record in content_model:
section_name: CombinedSection
model: title-text-image-video
description: Title, text, image, and video embed
Update pull-contents.php to handle the new model:
php
case 'title-text-image-video':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
User Interface in AppGini
To make it even easier for users, you could enhance the AppGini interface:
Dropdown for section in web_content:
In AppGini, set the section field in web_content to use a lookup from the content_model table:
Data type: Lookup
Lookup table: content_model
Lookup field: section_name
Display field: section_name (or description for more clarity)
This way, users can select from a dropdown of predefined section names, ensuring they match the content_model table.
Validation:
Final Thoughts
Image Path:
Button Link and Text:
Content Models:
The new content_model table decouples the rendering logic from hardcoded section names, making the system more flexible.
Users can now enter any section name in web_content, and as long as it’s mapped to a model in content_model, pull-contents.php will render it correctly.
The section names still provide clarity for users by indicating the content model (e.g., WelcomeMessage implies title-text-image), but the rendering logic is now driven by the model value.
Next Steps:
Test the new setup to ensure the sections render as expected with the correct content models.
If you’d like to add more content models or enhance the AppGini interface (e.g., with a dropdown for section), let me know!
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional improvements!
Q: Now, pull-content.php is lining up sections by page name and position. I'm think whether we can adopt a hybrid approach where the web page template contains both static and dynamic contents. One way to achieve that is to add a hidden <div id=1, 2, 3...> tags at places for dynamic contents. Whenever the program sees this tag, it will fill in contents with the same position number from web_content. With this design users will be able to focus on changing information like event highlights. Fixed information can remain on the template for stability. Of course, the disadvantage will be that the user will need to load the website to read through the entire flow of contents. How do you think?
A: Your idea of adopting a hybrid approach for the CMS, where the web page template contains both static and dynamic content, is a practical and user-friendly enhancement. By using hidden
Step 1: Understanding the Hybrid Approach
Current Design
Dynamic Content:
pull-contents.php fetches all sections from the web_content table for a given page (e.g., current-campaign), ordered by position.
It renders each section dynamically, including a button and separator between sections (except the last one).
The entire content of the
Static Content:
Proposed Hybrid Approach
Static and Dynamic Mix:
The web page template (index.php) will contain static content (e.g., fixed text, images, or layout elements) that doesn’t change frequently.
Hidden
pull-contents.php will fetch content from web_content, match it to the position numbers in the
User Focus:
Users (e.g., the pastor) can focus on updating dynamic content (e.g., event highlights, campaign updates) in AppGini without worrying about the static parts of the page.
Fixed information (e.g., the chaplaincy’s mission statement, a static call-to-action) remains in the template for stability.
Trade-Off:
Pros of the Hybrid Approach
Separation of Concerns:
Static content (e.g., a fixed mission statement, a hero image) remains stable in index.php, reducing the risk of accidental changes by users in AppGini.
Dynamic content (e.g., event highlights, testimonials) can be updated easily via AppGini, focusing the user’s attention on what changes frequently.
User-Friendly:
Flexibility in Layout:
Maintainability:
Cons of the Hybrid Approach
Visibility of the Full Flow:
Complexity in pull-contents.php:
Position Management:
My Thoughts
The hybrid approach is a great idea and strikes a good balance for the chaplaincy’s needs. The pastor likely has a mix of content that changes frequently (e.g., campaign updates, event highlights) and content that remains stable (e.g., the chaplaincy’s mission, a static donate button). By keeping static content in the template, you ensure stability and reduce the risk of accidental changes, while allowing dynamic content to be managed easily via AppGini. The trade-off of needing to view the website to see the full flow is manageable, especially if you provide clear documentation in AppGini (e.g., labeling each position with its purpose, like "Position 1: Campaign Highlight").
To mitigate the visibility issue, we could also add a preview feature in AppGini (e.g., a button to view the full page in a new tab), but for now, let’s implement the hybrid approach and see how it works in practice.
Step 2: Implement the Hybrid Approach
Step 1: Update index.php with Static Content and Placeholders
We’ll modify index.php to include static content and add hidden
position 1: A campaign highlight (dynamic, title-text-image model).
position 2: A video testimonial (dynamic, title-text-video model).
Static content: A mission statement and a static call-to-action between the dynamic sections.
Updated index.php:
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<main>
<!-- Static Content: Mission Statement -->
<section class="static-section">
<h1 class="align-center">我們的使命</h1>
<p class="align-center">我們致力於為病人、醫護人員及家屬提供心靈支持,與他們同行,帶來希望與安慰。</p>
</section>
<!-- Placeholder for Dynamic Content: Position 1 (e.g., Campaign Highlight) -->
<div id="1" style="display: none;"></div>
<!-- Static Content: Call-to-Action -->
<section class="static-section">
<div class="content__buttons">
<a class="myButton" href="donate.php" role="button">立即捐款支持我們!</a>
</div>
<hr class="separator separator--dots">
</section>
<!-- Placeholder for Dynamic Content: Position 2 (e.g., Video Testimonial) -->
<div id="2" style="display: none;"></div>
</main>
<footer>
<h2>仲唔幫我支持我哋?</h2>
<p>捐款要點、人份心、神聖喜悅!如我你希望有希望者,包包里唔希望由出錢出立,可亂幫我手動新出用PayPal捐款,全由創,又支持,個人用</p>
<p>捐款方法及政府經費:<br>網上捐款 (PayPal 連結)<br>銀行戶號:戶口號碼XXXXXX<br>支持經費:按經費 [XXXX年按經費]</p>
</footer>
<!-- Include pull-contents.php to populate dynamic content -->
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</body>
</html>
What’s Updated:
Added static content: A mission statement section (我們的使命) and a static call-to-action button (立即捐款支持我們!).
Added placeholders:
for position 1 and for position 2.The style="display: none;" ensures the placeholders don’t affect the layout until they’re populated with content.
Moved the <?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?> to the bottom of the page, as it will now inject content into the placeholders using JavaScript.
Step 2: Update pull-contents.php to Populate Placeholders
We’ll modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the sections from web_content as before.
Generate the HTML for each section.
Use JavaScript to insert the generated HTML into the corresponding
Updated pull-contents.php:
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Query: Added wc.position to the SELECT statement to ensure we have the position value.
Sections Array: Stored sections in an associative array $sections[$row['position']], using the position as the key.
JavaScript Output:
Instead of echoing the HTML directly, pull-contents.php now generates JavaScript that populates the placeholders.
For each section, it generates the HTML (title, content, image/video, button, separator) as before.
It then uses JavaScript to insert the HTML into the
Button Logic:
Error Handling:
Step 3: Ensure CSS Supports the Hybrid Layout
The existing CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) should work, but let’s ensure the static sections are styled appropriately.
Updated Custom CSS (in Publii, Settings > Custom CSS):
css
/* Ensure myButton overrides theme styles */
.content__buttons a.myButton {
text-decoration: none !important;
}
/* Fallback style for separator--dots */
.separator.separator--dots {
border: none;
height: 10px;
background: none;
text-align: center;
margin: 2em 0;
}
.separator.separator--dots::before {
content: "···";
font-size: 24px;
color: #ccc;
letter-spacing: 5px;
}
/* Existing myButton styles */
.myButton {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 17px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 16px 31px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButton:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButton:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Existing myButtonBig styles */
.myButtonBig {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 21px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 24px 42px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButtonBig:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButtonBig:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Existing styles for dynamic sections */
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%;
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
background: none;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
border: 0;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
/* Styles for static sections */
.static-section {
text-align: center;
margin: 2em 0;
}
.static-section h1 {
font-size: 2em;
margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.static-section p {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
font-size: 1.1em;
}
What’s Added:
Step 3: Test the Hybrid Approach
Update the Files:
Upload the updated index.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Upload the updated pull-contents.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Update the custom CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) and regenerate the site.
Verify the Content:
Check Static Content:
Check Dynamic Content:
Confirm that the WelcomeMessage section (position 1) appears in the
Confirm that the VideoTestimonial01 section (position 2) appears in the
Check Layout:
Test Edge Cases:
Missing Position: Add a section in web_content with position 3 (no corresponding
Missing Content: Remove the position 1 section from web_content. The
Step 4: Address the Visibility Challenge
To mitigate the disadvantage you mentioned—that users need to load the website to see the entire flow of content—we can enhance the AppGini interface to provide more context:
Option 1: Add Descriptions in AppGini
In AppGini, update the web_content table’s position field:
This gives users a hint about where each position appears in the template.
Option 2: Add a Preview Link in AppGini
In AppGini, add a computed field to the web_content table:
Name: preview_link
Type: Computed
Formula: 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-' + position
Display As: Link
This will display a clickable link in the web_content table (e.g., https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-1) that takes the user directly to the relevant section on the website, making it easier to preview the full flow.
Final Thoughts
Hybrid Approach:
The hybrid approach successfully combines static and dynamic content, allowing the pastor to focus on updating changing information (e.g., event highlights) while keeping fixed information stable in the template.
The use of
User Experience:
Flexibility:
Next Steps:
Test the hybrid approach to ensure the static and dynamic content integrate seamlessly.
If the visibility challenge becomes a significant issue for the pastor, we can implement the preview link in AppGini or explore other ways to provide a preview within the AppGini interface.
I think this hybrid approach is a practical and effective enhancement to the CMS, balancing stability and flexibility while keeping the user experience manageable. Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional improvements!
Q: Thanks for this great implementation plan. I think at the beginning I will keep static content only at the beginning and end of the template, and I will create say 10 hidden sections on the web page template so in practise things will work as before, but accommodating flexibility in layout in the future.
A: That’s a smart approach! Starting with static content at the beginning and end of the template, while reserving space for dynamic content with 10 hidden sections in between, keeps the implementation simple and practical for now. It maintains the current workflow (where pull-contents.php renders sections sequentially) while providing the flexibility to add static content between dynamic sections in the future. This setup ensures a smooth transition and allows you to experiment with more complex layouts as needed. Let’s implement this plan, focusing on keeping static content at the beginning and end, and creating 10 hidden
Step 1: Plan the Template Structure
Structure Overview
Static Content:
Beginning: A static header or introduction section (e.g., the hero section, a mission statement).
End: The existing footer with static donation information.
Dynamic Content:
10 hidden
pull-contents.php will populate these placeholders with content from the web_content table based on the position field.
Future Flexibility:
Practical Workflow
For now, the dynamic sections will render sequentially (positions 1 through 10), similar to the current behavior, since there’s no static content between them.
The pastor can continue managing content in AppGini as before, focusing on the web_content table, and the 10 placeholders ensure there’s room for up to 10 dynamic sections.
In the future, you can insert static content between the placeholders to create a more complex layout without changing the underlying logic.
Step 2: Update index.php with Static Content and 10 Placeholders
We’ll modify index.php to include:
A static section at the beginning (e.g., the hero section and a mission statement).
10 hidden
A static footer at the end (already present).
Updated index.php:
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Static Content: Beginning -->
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<section class="static-section">
<h1 class="align-center">我們的使命</h1>
<p class="align-center">我們致力於為病人、醫護人員及家屬提供心靈支持,與他們同行,帶來希望與安慰。</p>
</section>
<!-- Main Content: Placeholders for Dynamic Sections -->
<main>
<!-- Hidden placeholders for dynamic content (positions 1 to 10) -->
<div id="1" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="2" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="3" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="4" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="5" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="6" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="7" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="8" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="9" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="10" style="display: none;"></div>
</main>
<!-- Static Content: End (Footer) -->
<footer>
<h2>仲唔幫我支持我哋?</h2>
<p>捐款要點、人份心、神聖喜悅!如我你希望有希望者,包包里唔希望由出錢出立,可亂幫我手動新出用PayPal捐款,全由創,又支持,個人用</p>
<p>捐款方法及政府經費:<br>網上捐款 (PayPal 連結)<br>銀行戶號:戶口號碼XXXXXX<br>支持經費:按經費 [XXXX年按經費]</p>
</footer>
<!-- Include pull-contents.php to populate dynamic content -->
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</body>
</html>
What’s Updated:
Static Beginning: Kept the header.hero section and added a static mission statement section (我們的使命) as before.
Dynamic Placeholders: Added 10 hidden
Static End: The footer remains unchanged as the static content at the end.
Structure: The layout ensures static content is only at the beginning and end, with all dynamic content in the middle, maintaining the current sequential rendering behavior.
Notes
The style="display: none;" on each
The
Step 3: Verify pull-contents.php Compatibility
The pull-contents.php script we updated in the previous message is already designed to populate
Current pull-contents.php (from the previous message):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
Compatibility Check
Sequential Rendering:
The script fetches sections ordered by position (ORDER BY wc.position ASC) and populates the corresponding
Since the placeholders are sequential (1 through 10) with no static content between them, the rendering will look the same as before: sections will appear in order from position 1 to the highest position used.
10 Placeholders:
The script will populate any placeholder that has a matching position in web_content. If a position (e.g., 3) has no content, the
The script supports up to 10 sections (positions 1 to 10), matching the placeholders in index.php.
Button and Separator:
Minor Adjustment
The script is already well-suited for this setup, but let’s add a small improvement to provide feedback if a position value in web_content doesn’t have a corresponding placeholder (e.g., a section with position 11, but the template only has placeholders up to 10).
Updated pull-contents.php (with position validation):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Check if the position is within the valid range (1 to 10)
if ($position < 1 || $position > 10) {
echo "console.warn('Section with position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ") cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10.');\n";
continue;
}
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "} else {\n";
echo " console.warn('No placeholder found for position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ").');\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Position Validation: Added a check to ensure the position is between 1 and 10 (matching the placeholders in index.php). If a section has an invalid position (e.g., 11), a warning is logged to the console.
Placeholder Check: Added a console warning if a placeholder for a given position isn’t found (though this shouldn’t happen with the current index.php).
Why This Matters:
Step 4: Test the Implementation
Update the Files:
Upload the updated index.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Upload the updated pull-contents.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Ensure the custom CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) is up to date (it should already be correct from the previous message).
Verify the Content:
Check Static Content:
Check Dynamic Content:
Confirm that the WelcomeMessage section (position 1) appears in the
Confirm that the VideoTestimonial01 section (position 2) appears in the
Confirm that placeholders 3 through 10 remain hidden (display: none;) since there’s no content for those positions.
Check Layout:
Test Edge Cases:
Invalid Position: Add a section in web_content with position 11 (beyond the 10 placeholders). Check the browser console (F12 > Console) for a warning like: Section with position 11 (section: TestSection) cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10..
Missing Content: Remove the position 2 section from web_content. The
Step 5: Enhance AppGini for Better User Experience
To make it easier for the pastor to understand the layout and manage content, let’s add some enhancements to the AppGini interface, as discussed previously.
Add Descriptions in AppGini
In AppGini, update the web_content table:
Edit the position field.
Set the Description to:
Position number for dynamic sections (1 to 10). Sections will appear between the static mission statement and footer on the website. View the full layout at https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php.
This provides context for the pastor, explaining where the dynamic sections will appear and linking to the website for a full preview.
Add a Preview Link in AppGini
Add a computed field to the web_content table:
Name: preview_link
Type: Computed
Formula: 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-' + position
Display As: Link
This adds a clickable link in the web_content table (e.g., https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-1) that takes the pastor directly to the relevant section on the website.
Final Thoughts
Implementation:
The updated index.php with static content at the beginning and end, and 10 hidden
pull-contents.php works as before, rendering sections sequentially (positions 1 to 10), but now populates placeholders, ensuring compatibility with the current workflow while allowing future flexibility.
Flexibility for the Future:
You can add static content between the placeholders later (e.g., between
The 10 placeholders provide ample room for dynamic content, and the position validation in pull-contents.php ensures users don’t accidentally use invalid positions.
User Experience:
Next Steps:
Test the updated setup to ensure the static and dynamic content render correctly.
If you decide to add static content between the dynamic sections later, you can simply update index.php by inserting static sections between the placeholders.
This implementation keeps things practical and familiar for now, while setting the stage for more sophisticated layouts in the future. Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional enhancements!
Q: Very good!! There are two exceptions I want to make sure that we handle properly. First, what if the user has entered two identical position numbers? It will be the best if I can prevent this somehow from the UI. And if a placeholder has no relevant section the code should skip it, which I think should have been catered for.
A: Great points! Let’s address the two exceptions you’ve raised to ensure the system handles them properly. We’ll tackle each one systematically:
Handling Duplicate Position Numbers:
If the user enters two identical position numbers in the web_content table (e.g., two sections both with position 1), the current pull-contents.php script will overwrite the content in the placeholder (e.g.,
To prevent this, we’ll add a constraint in AppGini to ensure the position field is unique for a given page, and we’ll also add a fallback in pull-contents.php to handle duplicates gracefully by logging a warning and displaying only one of the sections.
Skipping Placeholders with No Relevant Section:
You’re correct that the current code already handles this case: if a placeholder (e.g.,
We’ll verify this behavior and ensure it’s working as expected, with a small tweak to log a message for clarity if a placeholder is skipped.
Let’s implement these changes and test them to ensure the system behaves as expected.
Step 1: Prevent Duplicate Position Numbers in AppGini
To prevent the user from entering duplicate position numbers for the same page in the web_content table, we can enforce uniqueness at the database level and provide feedback in the AppGini UI.
Step 1.1: Add a Unique Constraint in the Database
We’ll modify the web_content table to enforce that the combination of page and position is unique. This ensures that for a given page (e.g., current-campaign), each position can only be used once.
In AppGini:
Open your AppGini project and navigate to the web_content table.
Unfortunately, AppGini doesn’t directly support adding composite unique constraints (on multiple fields like page and position) through its UI. We’ll need to apply this constraint directly to the database.
Direct Database Modification:
Connect to your MySQL database (e.g., using phpMyAdmin or a MySQL client on your QNAP server).
Run the following SQL command to add a unique constraint on the page and position columns:
sql
ALTER TABLE web_content ADD UNIQUE (page, position);
Note: If there are already duplicate position values for the same page in your web_content table, this command will fail with an error (e.g., "Duplicate entry"). You’ll need to resolve the duplicates first by updating the position values in the table. For example:
sql
SELECT page, position, COUNT(*) as count
FROM web_content
GROUP BY page, position
HAVING count > 1;
Effect:
Step 1.2: Improve the AppGini UI with Validation
While the database constraint will prevent duplicates, the error message might not be user-friendly. We can enhance the AppGini UI by adding a custom validation rule to check for duplicates before the record is saved, providing a clearer error message.
Add Custom Validation in AppGini:
Open the AppGini project and go to the web_content table.
Generate the application to ensure all files are up to date.
Open the generated hooks/web_content.php file in a text editor (located in Web/nlhcm/hooks/ on your QNAP server).
Add a before_insert and before_update hook to check for duplicate position values for the same page.
Updated hooks/web_content.php:
php
<?php
// For most hooks, the parameters are automatically passed by AppGini
// $data: array of the data being inserted/updated
// $memberInfo: array of the current user's info
// $args: array of additional arguments (if any)
function web_content_init(&$options, $memberInfo, &$args) {
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_header($contentType, $memberInfo, &$args) {
$header = '';
switch($contentType) {
case 'tableview':
$header = '';
break;
case 'detailview':
$header = '';
break;
case 'tableview+detailview':
$header = '';
break;
case 'print-tableview':
$header = '';
break;
case 'print-detailview':
$header = '';
break;
case 'filters':
$header = '';
break;
}
return $header;
}
function web_content_footer($contentType, $memberInfo, &$args) {
$footer = '';
switch($contentType) {
case 'tableview':
$footer = '';
break;
case 'detailview':
$footer = '';
break;
case 'tableview+detailview':
$footer = '';
break;
case 'print-tableview':
$footer = '';
break;
case 'print-detailview':
$footer = '';
break;
case 'filters':
$footer = '';
break;
}
return $footer;
}
function web_content_before_insert(&$data, $memberInfo, &$args) {
// Check if the position is already used for this page
$page = sqlValue("SELECT page FROM web_content WHERE page='" . makeSafe($data['page']) . "' AND position='" . makeSafe($data['position']) . "'");
if ($page) {
$args['error_message'] = "The position {$data['position']} is already used for the page '{$data['page']}'. Please choose a different position.";
return FALSE;
}
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_before_update(&$data, $selectedID, $memberInfo, &$args) {
// Check if the position is already used for this page by another record
$page = sqlValue("SELECT page FROM web_content WHERE page='" . makeSafe($data['page']) . "' AND position='" . makeSafe($data['position']) . "' AND id != '" . makeSafe($selectedID) . "'");
if ($page) {
$args['error_message'] = "The position {$data['position']} is already used for the page '{$data['page']}'. Please choose a different position.";
return FALSE;
}
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_after_insert($data, $memberInfo, &$args) {
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_after_update($data, $memberInfo, &$args) {
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_before_delete($selectedID, &$skipChecks, $memberInfo, &$args) {
return TRUE;
}
function web_content_after_delete($selectedID, $memberInfo, &$args) {
}
function web_content_dv($selectedID, $memberInfo, &$html, &$args) {
}
function web_content_csv($query, $memberInfo, &$args) {
return $query;
}
function web_content_batch_actions(&$args) {
return [];
}
?>
What’s Added:
before_insert Hook:
Checks if the position for the given page already exists in the web_content table.
If a duplicate is found, it sets an error message and prevents the insert.
before_update Hook:
Similar to before_insert, but excludes the current record (id != $selectedID) when checking for duplicates.
Prevents the update if the new position is already used by another record for the same page.
Effect:
When the pastor tries to save a record with a duplicate position for the same page, she’ll see a clear error message like: "The position 1 is already used for the page 'current-campaign'. Please choose a different position."
This prevents duplicates at the UI level, making the system more user-friendly than relying solely on the database constraint.
Step 1.3: Fallback in pull-contents.php for Duplicates
Even with the unique constraint and UI validation, it’s good to have a fallback in pull-contents.php to handle duplicates gracefully (e.g., if the constraint is removed or data is imported manually). We’ll modify the script to log a warning if duplicates are detected and use only the last section with that position.
Updated pull-contents.php (with duplicate handling):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
$position_counts = []; // Track the count of each position to detect duplicates
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$position = $row['position'];
// Track the number of sections for each position
if (!isset($position_counts[$position])) {
$position_counts[$position] = 0;
}
$position_counts[$position]++;
// Store the section (last one wins if there are duplicates)
$sections[$position] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
// Log warnings for duplicate positions
foreach ($position_counts as $position => $count) {
if ($count > 1) {
echo "console.warn('Duplicate position $position found ($count sections). Only the last section will be displayed.');\n";
}
}
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Check if the position is within the valid range (1 to 10)
if ($position < 1 || $position > 10) {
echo "console.warn('Section with position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ") cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10.');\n";
continue;
}
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "} else {\n";
echo " console.warn('No placeholder found for position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ").');\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Duplicate Detection:
Added a $position_counts array to track how many sections exist for each position.
If a position has more than one section (e.g., two sections with position 1), a warning is logged to the console: Duplicate position 1 found (2 sections). Only the last section will be displayed..
The script uses the last section for that position (since $sections[$position] overwrites previous entries), ensuring the placeholder is populated with only one section.
Why This Matters:
Step 2: Verify Handling of Placeholders with No Relevant Section
You’re correct that the current code already handles placeholders with no corresponding section by leaving them hidden (display: none;). Let’s verify this behavior and add a small improvement to log a message for clarity.
Current Behavior
In index.php, we have 10 placeholders:
In pull-contents.php, the script loops through the sections in $sections and only populates placeholders for positions that exist in web_content.
If a placeholder (e.g.,
Add Logging for Skipped Placeholders
To make this behavior more explicit and help with debugging, we can add a JavaScript loop to check all placeholders (1 to 10) and log a message if a placeholder is skipped.
Updated pull-contents.php (with logging for skipped placeholders):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
$position_counts = []; // Track the count of each position to detect duplicates
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$position = $row['position'];
// Track the number of sections for each position
if (!isset($position_counts[$position])) {
$position_counts[$position] = 0;
}
$position_counts[$position]++;
// Store the section (last one wins if there are duplicates)
$sections[$position] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
echo "<script>\n";
if (!empty($sections)) {
// Log warnings for duplicate positions
foreach ($position_counts as $position => $count) {
if ($count > 1) {
echo "console.warn('Duplicate position $position found ($count sections). Only the last section will be displayed.');\n";
}
}
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Check if the position is within the valid range (1 to 10)
if ($position < 1 || $position > 10) {
echo "console.warn('Section with position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ") cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10.');\n";
continue;
}
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "} else {\n";
echo " console.warn('No placeholder found for position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ").');\n";
echo "}\n";
}
} else {
echo "console.log('No sections found for this page.');\n";
}
// Log skipped placeholders (for positions 1 to 10 that have no content)
for ($i = 1; $i <= 10; $i++) {
if (!isset($sections[$i])) {
echo "console.log('No content found for position $i. Placeholder remains hidden.');\n";
}
}
echo "</script>\n";
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Logging Skipped Placeholders:
Added a loop at the end of the JavaScript block to check positions 1 to 10.
If a position has no corresponding section in $sections, a console log message is output: No content found for position 3. Placeholder remains hidden..
Why This Matters:
Verify Behavior
The placeholder
If there’s no section with position 3 in web_content, the JavaScript never touches that placeholder, so it remains hidden.
The new logging confirms this behavior with a message in the console.
Step 3: Test the Changes
Apply the Unique Constraint:
Run the SQL command to add the unique constraint on page and position:
sql
ALTER TABLE web_content ADD UNIQUE (page, position);
If there are duplicates, resolve them first by updating the position values in web_content.
Update the AppGini Hook:
Upload the updated hooks/web_content.php to Web/nlhcm/hooks/.
In AppGini, try to add two sections with the same position for the same page (e.g., two sections with position 1 for page = current-campaign).
You should see an error message: "The position 1 is already used for the page 'current-campaign'. Please choose a different position."
Upload the Updated pull-contents.php:
Test Duplicate Positions:
Temporarily remove the unique constraint to test the fallback behavior:
sql
ALTER TABLE web_content DROP INDEX page_position;
Add two sections in web_content with position 1 for page = current-campaign (e.g., one with section = WelcomeMessage, another with section = TestSection).
Check the browser console (F12 > Console) for a warning: Duplicate position 1 found (2 sections). Only the last section will be displayed..
Confirm that only the last section with position 1 (e.g., TestSection) is displayed in
Reapply the unique constraint after testing:
sql
ALTER TABLE web_content ADD UNIQUE (page, position);
Test Skipped Placeholders:
Ensure web_content has sections only for position 1 (WelcomeMessage) and position 2 (VideoTestimonial01).
Check the browser console for messages like: No content found for position 3. Placeholder remains hidden. (for positions 3 to 10).
Confirm that placeholders 3 to 10 remain hidden (display: none;).
Final Thoughts
Duplicate Position Numbers:
The unique constraint on page and position in the database prevents duplicates at the data level.
The AppGini hook (before_insert and before_update) provides a user-friendly error message, stopping the pastor from saving a duplicate position for the same page.
The fallback in pull-contents.php ensures that if duplicates somehow exist, the system doesn’t break—it logs a warning and displays only the last section for that position.
Skipped Placeholders:
The system correctly skips placeholders with no corresponding section, leaving them hidden (display: none;).
The new logging in pull-contents.php makes this behavior explicit, helping the pastor debug issues by checking the console for messages like No content found for position 3. Placeholder remains hidden..
User Experience:
The pastor can now manage content confidently, knowing that duplicates are prevented and skipped placeholders are handled gracefully.
The descriptions and preview link in AppGini (from the previous message) further enhance the user experience by providing context about the layout.
This implementation addresses both exceptions effectively, ensuring a robust and user-friendly CMS. Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional improvements!
Q: I think I will use "pull-section.php". For what you said in "Dynamic vs. Static Content", I think what I want is to replace the heading and content with the corresponding heading/content from the web_content table for EACH of the two test sections "WelcomeMessage" and "VideoTestimonial01" (And you may note from https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php that sections are separated by a static button and a separator).
In other words, what I want is:-- WelcomeMessage --
-- VideoTestimonial01 --
Do you think our single "pull-section.php" can achieve this?
A: Thank you for clarifying your requirements! I understand that you want to replace the static heading and content in your index.php file with dynamic content from the web_content table for the WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01 sections, while keeping the static button and separator between sections. You’ve confirmed that you’ll use pull-section.php, and I’ve reviewed the live page at https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php to understand the structure (noting the static button and separator between sections). Let’s break this down and update pull-section.php to achieve your desired output.
Desired Output
Based on your description, you want the following layout:
WelcomeMessage Section:
Heading: 三月籌款開始喇! (Dynamic, from web_content.title)
Content: 多得好多人撐我哋... (Dynamic, from web_content.content, plus the centered image)
Static Elements:
Button (Static, e.g., 了解更多)
Separator (Static, e.g.,
VideoTestimonial01 Section:
Heading: —— 院牧部有咩用? (Dynamic, from web_content.title)
Content: 作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!... (Dynamic, from web_content.content)
Video Embed: (Dynamic, from web_content.video_embed, e.g., )
Static Elements:
Button (Static)
Separator (Static)
Current index.php Snippet
From your previous snippet, the static content looks like this:
html
<div class="content__entry">
<div><?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?></div>
<h1 id="san-yue-chou-kuan-kai-shi-la" class="align-center">三月籌款開始喇!</h1>
<p class="align-center">多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!<br><br>所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返<br>病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。<br><br>可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,<br>而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!</p>
</div>
From the live page (https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php), I can infer the static button and separator are likely something like:
html
<div class="content__buttons">
<a class="btn btn--primary" href="#">了解更多</a>
</div>
<hr class="content__separator">
Goal
Replace the static
with dynamic content from web_content for each section.
Keep the static button and separator between sections.
Ensure pull-section.php handles both sections (WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01) in a single loop, outputting the dynamic content while preserving the static elements between sections.
Can pull-section.php Achieve This?
Yes, a single pull-section.php can achieve this! Here’s how:
Dynamic Content: pull-section.php will loop through the web_content table to fetch sections for the current-campaign page. We’ll modify it to output the title, content, and additional fields (image for WelcomeMessage, video_embed for VideoTestimonial01) for each section, replacing the static
.
Static Elements: We’ll include the static button and separator in pull-section.php as part of the loop, so they appear between sections automatically.
Structure: We’ll wrap each section in a
Challenges
Static Elements Placement: Since the static button and separator need to appear between sections, we’ll include them in pull-section.php’s loop, ensuring they’re output after each section.
Dynamic Replacement: We’ll remove the static
from index.php and let pull-section.php handle the dynamic content for both sections.
Updated Setup
Step 1: Update index.php in Publii
To replace the static content with dynamic content, we need to remove the static
from the index.php file and let pull-section.php handle the sections, including the static button and separator.
In Publii’s block editor:
Remove the static heading (
多得好多人撐我哋...
).Add a Raw HTML block with the following content to include the dynamic sections and static elements:
html
<?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>
We’ll let pull-section.php handle the entire structure, including the static button and separator between sections.
Step 2: Update pull-section.php
We’ll modify pull-section.php to:
Output each section (WelcomeMessage and VideoTestimonial01) with its dynamic title, content, and additional fields (image or video_embed).
Include the static button and separator after each section, except the last one (to avoid an extra separator at the end).
Updated pull-section.php (place in Web/nlhcm/public/):
php
<?php
require_once '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
$conn = new mysqli(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
echo "Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error;
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier, since the file is index.php
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="btn btn--primary" href="#">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="content__separator">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated in pull-section.php
Dynamic Content:
Outputs the title as an
Outputs the content in a
For WelcomeMessage, includes the centered image.
For VideoTestimonial01, includes the iframe video embed.
Static Elements:
Structure:
Wraps each section in
Ensures the static button and separator appear between sections.
CSS (Updated)
Update the CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) to style the dynamic sections consistently with your theme:
css
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.btn.btn--primary {
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
padding: 0.5em 1em;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
What’s Updated:
Added styles for .welcome-content, .video-content, and .generic-content to ensure centered text.
Added basic styles for the static button (.btn.btn--primary) and separator (.content__separator) to match a typical Publii theme.
Test Data in web_content
Update the test records in AppGini to match your desired content:
id
page
section
title
content
image
video_embed
position
status
date_edited
edited_by
1
current-campaign
WelcomeMessage
三月籌款開始喇!
多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!
所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返
病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。
可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,
而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!
a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg
NULL
1
Show
2025-03-22 10:00:00
pastor
2
current-campaign
VideoTestimonial01
—— 院牧部有咩用?
作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!...
NULL
2
Show
2025-03-22 10:05:00
pastor
Testing the Setup
Publii:
Remove the static
from the page in the block editor.
Add a Raw HTML block with <?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>.
Regenerate the site (Publii > Render Website).
Rename the generated index.html to index.php in the output folder.
Upload to Web/nlhcm/public/ (e.g., index.php, assets/ folder).
QNAP:
Place pull-section.php in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Place config.php in Web/nlhcm/.
Ensure the virtual host points https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/ to Web/nlhcm/public/ so the page is accessible at https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/index.php.
AppGini:
Add the test records above.
Ensure hooks/web_content.php is uploaded (it’s already correct from previous messages).
Test:
Verify the output matches your desired structure:
WelcomeMessage:
Centered image
Static button (了解更多)
Separator (
VideoTestimonial01:
Embedded video
Static button (了解更多)
Separator (
Final Thoughts
Single pull-section.php: Yes, a single pull-section.php can achieve your desired output by looping through the sections, outputting dynamic content, and including static elements (button and separator) between sections.
Dynamic Replacement: The static
have been replaced with dynamic content from web_content, and the static button and separator are now part of the loop in pull-section.php.
Styling: The CSS ensures the dynamic sections align with your theme’s centered style.
You’re ready to test this setup! Let me know if you encounter any issues or want to adjust the layout further (e.g., styling the button differently).
Q: Wow! Exciting!! I want to use my custom CSS for two sizes of buttons. The big one will be for my manual adding. Please also modify the styles so that the button text won't be underlined. I want the button to look different when on hover and pressed without changing the text effect. You may decide on what looks good!
A: I’m glad you’re excited to move forward with your CMS project! Let’s integrate your custom CSS for the two button sizes (myButtonBig and myButton) into the pull-section.php output, ensuring the static buttons between sections use these styles. We’ll also modify the styles to remove the underline from the button text (which is already handled in your CSS with text-decoration: none), and enhance the hover and pressed states with visual effects that don’t alter the text, focusing on background, border, and shadow changes for a polished look.
Step 1: Integrate Custom Button Classes into pull-section.php
You’ve specified that the big button (myButtonBig) will be used for your manual additions, which I interpret as meaning you’ll manually add these buttons in Publii for other parts of the site. For the static buttons between sections in pull-section.php, we’ll use the smaller button (myButton) to maintain consistency with the dynamic sections.
Updated pull-section.php
Here’s the updated pull-section.php with the static buttons using the myButton class:
php
<?php
require_once '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
$conn = new mysqli(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
echo "Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error;
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier, since the file is index.php
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="#">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="content__separator">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Changed the button class from btn btn--primary to myButton to use your custom smaller button style for the static buttons between sections.
Kept the rest of the structure (dynamic sections, separator) unchanged.
Note on myButtonBig
Since you mentioned that myButtonBig is for manual additions, I’ve used myButton for the buttons in pull-section.php. If you want to use myButtonBig for these static buttons instead, simply replace myButton with myButtonBig in the echo '了解更多'; line.
Step 2: Modify the Button Styles
Your current CSS for the buttons (myButtonBig and myButton) already has text-decoration: none, which ensures the button text isn’t underlined. We’ll enhance the hover and pressed states with visual effects that don’t affect the text, focusing on background, border, and shadow changes. I’ll also ensure the styles integrate well with the rest of the page.
Updated CSS
Add this updated CSS to Publii (Settings > Custom CSS), combining your button styles with the existing styles for the dynamic sections:
css
/*
* Custom CSS for NLT Chaplaincy CMS
*/
/* Button Styles */
.myButtonBig {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 21px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 24px 42px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButtonBig:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButtonBig:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.myButton {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 17px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 16px 31px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButton:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButton:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Dynamic Section Styles */
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
What’s Updated in the CSS
Text Underline: Your original CSS already has text-decoration: none, so the button text isn’t underlined. I’ve kept this to ensure consistency.
Hover Effects (for both myButtonBig and myButton):
Added a darker border color (border-color: #137c21) to give a subtle outline change.
Added a box shadow (box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)) for a slight lift effect on hover.
Kept the background gradient swap (#5cbf2a to #44c767) for a smooth color transition.
Added transition: all 0.3s ease to make the hover effects smooth.
Pressed (Active) Effects:
Kept the top: 1px shift to simulate a press.
Added a darker gradient (#3ba052 to #4aa62b) to indicate the press.
Changed the border color to a darker shade (#0f5c18) for contrast.
Added an inset shadow (box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) to give a pressed-in effect.
Text Effects: The text (color, shadow, font) remains unchanged on hover and press, as requested, ensuring the focus is on the button’s background, border, and shadow.
Dynamic Sections: The styles for .welcome-content, .video-content, etc., remain unchanged to ensure the dynamic sections (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) are styled consistently.
Why These Changes Look Good
Hover: The combination of a gradient swap, darker border, and subtle shadow gives the button a “lifted” effect, making it feel interactive without altering the text.
Pressed: The darker gradient, inset shadow, and slight downward shift (top: 1px) simulate a physical press, providing clear feedback to the user.
Consistency: The effects are applied to both myButtonBig and myButton, ensuring a cohesive look across your site.
Testing the Updated Setup
Publii:
Ensure the page content in the block editor only contains the Raw HTML block with <?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>.
Add the updated CSS to Settings > Custom CSS.
Regenerate the site (Publii > Render Website).
Rename the generated index.html to index.php.
Upload to Web/nlhcm/public/ (e.g., index.php, assets/ folder).
QNAP:
Place the updated pull-section.php in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Ensure config.php is in Web/nlhcm/.
AppGini:
Ensure the test records are in the web_content table (from previous messages):
id
page
section
title
content
image
video_embed
position
status
date_edited
edited_by
1
current-campaign
WelcomeMessage
三月籌款開始喇!
多得好多人撐我哋,舊年我哋第一次有盈餘呀!
所以今年我哋增聘人手,撐返
病人、醫護、家屬,做返未完成嘅工作。
可惜我哋只係夠錢出一年人工,
而且仲有好多全新事工需要你嘅支持!
a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg
NULL
1
Show
2025-03-22 10:00:00
pastor
2
current-campaign
VideoTestimonial01
—— 院牧部有咩用?
作用就大喇!我哋聽吓HA黃醫生佢點講,絕對無做馬嫁!...
NULL
2
Show
2025-03-22 10:05:00
pastor
Test:
Verify:
The WelcomeMessage section displays the dynamic heading, content, and image.
The VideoTestimonial01 section displays the dynamic heading, content, and video embed.
The static button between sections uses the myButton style, with no text underline.
On hover, the button shows a gradient swap, darker border, and shadow.
On press, the button shifts down, darkens, and shows an inset shadow.
Final Thoughts
Custom Buttons: The static buttons between sections now use your myButton class, with myButtonBig available for your manual additions elsewhere.
No Text Underline: The text-decoration: none ensures the button text isn’t underlined, as requested.
Hover and Pressed Effects: The updated hover and pressed states use background, border, and shadow effects to provide visual feedback without altering the text, creating a clean and interactive look.
You’re all set to test this updated setup! Let me know if you’d like to tweak the button styles further or if you encounter any issues during testing.
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Q: Oh thanks! The sections are now showing successfully, except that the YouTube video part is showing the following inside a black box :
An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser.The video embed code in web_content is:The field it is in ("video_embed") is a Text view and a text area is used for the UI.
A: I’m glad to hear that the sections are now displaying successfully on your page! The issue with the YouTube video embed showing the error "An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser" inside a black box indicates a problem with how the YouTube iframe is being rendered. Let’s break this down and fix the issue step-by-step.
Step 1: Analyze the Issue
Observations
YouTube Embed Code: The video_embed field in the web_content table contains the following iframe:
html
<iframe sandbox width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
This is a standard YouTube embed code, and the video ID (d1RNS4vlBvY) and parameters (e.g., ?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO) look correct.
The allow attributes and referrerpolicy are also standard for YouTube embeds.
Error Message: The error "An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser" typically indicates one of the following:
JavaScript Issue: YouTube embeds require JavaScript to load the video player. If JavaScript is disabled in the browser, this error appears. However, since your site is likely a modern web page, JavaScript is probably enabled.
Sandbox Attribute: The sandbox attribute on the iframe is restricting the video from loading. By default, an iframe with the sandbox attribute enables a very restrictive set of permissions, which can block scripts (including YouTube’s player scripts) unless explicitly allowed.
Content Security Policy (CSP): Your site might have a CSP that blocks the YouTube domain (https://www.youtube.com) or its scripts.
Network or Browser Restrictions: The browser or network might be blocking access to YouTube (e.g., due to ad blockers, privacy extensions, or regional restrictions).
Rendering Issue: The iframe might not be rendering correctly due to how the video_embed field is output in pull-section.php.
How pull-section.php Outputs the Video
In pull-section.php, the VideoTestimonial01 section outputs the video_embed field directly:
php
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
The video_embed field is stored as a text string in the database, and we’re echoing it directly into the HTML.
Since the field contains HTML (
Step 2: Fix the YouTube Embed Issue
1. Remove or Adjust the sandbox Attribute
The sandbox attribute on the iframe is likely the culprit. When an iframe has the sandbox attribute without any values, it applies the most restrictive settings, which include:
Blocking scripts (which YouTube needs to load the video player).
Blocking same-origin access, forms, and other features.
YouTube embeds require scripts to run, so we need to either remove the sandbox attribute or add the necessary permissions.
Option 1: Remove the sandbox Attribute: Since the video_embed field is a text area in AppGini, you can edit the record directly to remove the sandbox attribute.
Update the web_content Record: In AppGini, edit the VideoTestimonial01 record for the current-campaign page and update the video_embed field to:
html
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Option 2: Add Permissions to sandbox: If you need the sandbox attribute for security reasons, you can add permissions to allow scripts and other necessary features. Update the video_embed field to:
html
<iframe sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Added allow-scripts to enable JavaScript (required for YouTube).
Added allow-same-origin to allow the iframe to access its own origin (useful for YouTube’s player).
Added allow-presentation to support fullscreen mode.
Recommendation: For simplicity, I recommend Option 1 (removing the sandbox attribute) unless you have specific security requirements that necessitate it. YouTube embeds are generally safe, and the allow and referrerpolicy attributes already provide some security.
2. Check for Content Security Policy (CSP) Issues
A Content Security Policy (CSP) on your site might be blocking the YouTube iframe. Since you’re using Publii and a QNAP server, a CSP could be set in:
Publii’s generated HTML (e.g., a tag in the
).The QNAP server’s configuration (e.g., in Apache/Nginx settings).
Check for CSP:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/index.php and look for a tag like:
html
<meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'; frame-src 'self';">
If present, the frame-src directive might be restricting iframes to 'self' (the same origin), which would block https://www.youtube.com.
Fix CSP:
If a CSP is present, update the frame-src and script-src directives to allow YouTube:
html
<meta http-equiv="Content-Security-Policy" content="default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com; frame-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com;">
Alternatively, in Publii, go to Settings > Security and check if there’s a CSP setting. Add https://www.youtube.com to the allowed sources for frame-src and script-src.
Server-Side CSP:
If the CSP is set on the QNAP server (e.g., in Apache/Nginx), you’ll need to update the server configuration. For example, in Apache, you might find a Header directive in the virtual host config:
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'; frame-src 'self';"
Update it to:
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com; frame-src 'self' https://www.youtube.com;"
Restart the web server after making changes.
3. Ensure JavaScript Is Enabled
The error message mentions enabling JavaScript, but this is likely a generic message triggered by the sandbox issue. However, let’s confirm:
Open https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php in your browser.
Open the browser’s developer tools (F12) and go to the Console tab.
Check for errors like "JavaScript is disabled" or "Refused to execute script from 'https://www.youtube.com'".
If JavaScript is disabled in your browser, enable it (this is rare, as most modern browsers have JavaScript enabled by default).
4. Test the Video URL Directly
To rule out issues with the video itself:
Visit https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO directly in your browser.
If the video plays, the issue is with the iframe embedding on your site.
If the video doesn’t play, there might be a regional restriction or the video might be private/deleted. In that case, replace it with a different YouTube video ID for testing.
5. Update CSS for the Video Embed
The black box around the error message suggests that the .video-embed container is styled with a background color. Let’s ensure the CSS for .video-embed is correct and doesn’t interfere with the iframe.
Updated CSS (in Publii, Settings > Custom CSS):
css
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 aspect ratio */
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
background: none; /* Remove any background color */
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
border: 0; /* Ensure no border */
}
What’s Updated:
Added background: none to remove any background color (e.g., the black box).
Added border: 0 to the iframe to ensure no border is applied (in case the frameborder="0" attribute isn’t respected).
Step 3: Test the Fix
Update the video_embed Field:
In AppGini, edit the VideoTestimonial01 record for the current-campaign page and update the video_embed field to remove the sandbox attribute:
html
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1RNS4vlBvY?si=pRsnanOVpEBQ5PDO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Update CSS:
Test the Page:
Visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/test-pull.php to confirm the video displays in the VideoTestimonial01 section.
Visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php to confirm the full page (including the video) renders correctly.
Check for Errors:
Open the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Console) and look for errors related to the iframe or YouTube.
If you see errors like "Refused to display 'https://www.youtube.com' in a frame...", it’s likely a CSP issue, and you’ll need to update the CSP as described above.
Step 4: Additional Considerations
If the Issue Persists
CSP Check: If removing the sandbox attribute doesn’t fix the issue, double-check for a CSP blocking YouTube. Look for errors in the browser console like "Refused to frame 'https://www.youtube.com' because it violates the following Content Security Policy directive...".
Ad Blockers/Privacy Extensions: If you’re using an ad blocker or privacy extension (e.g., uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger), it might be blocking YouTube. Test in a different browser or in incognito mode with extensions disabled.
Regional Restrictions: If the video is unavailable in your region, you’ll need to use a different video ID. Test with a known public video (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ—a popular test video).
Future Improvement: Sanitize video_embed Output
Since the video_embed field contains HTML, we’re echoing it directly, which is fine for now because you control the input via AppGini. However, for security, you might want to sanitize the input to prevent XSS attacks in the future. You can use PHP’s htmlspecialchars() or a library like HTMLPurifier to sanitize the iframe code. For now, since the input is trusted, this isn’t urgent.
Final Thoughts
Root Cause: The sandbox attribute on the iframe was likely blocking YouTube’s scripts, causing the error. Removing it should resolve the issue.
CSS Update: The updated CSS ensures the video embed displays correctly without a black background.
Next Steps: If the video still doesn’t play, check for CSP issues or browser/network restrictions.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you see any new errors in the browser console!
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Q: Since adding "!important" got the problem fixed without changing pull-section.php I will keep that for simplicity. I also found I sometimes tend to call it "pull-contents.php". Let's change it! When the donation details page is ready later, I think I will update "pull-contents.php" to hardcode the page link, if no better but still simple ways to achieve that. One thing I want to change is can we have a relative URL for the images instead of "https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/"?
A: I’m glad to hear that adding !important to the CSS fixed the underline issue for the myButton class! Keeping the solution in the CSS without modifying pull-section.php is indeed a simple and maintainable approach. Let’s address your requests step-by-step:
Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php:
Update the Image URL to Use a Relative Path:
Future Plan for Hardcoding the Donation Details Page Link:
Let’s tackle these changes now.
Step 1: Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php
Rename the File
On your QNAP server, navigate to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Rename the file pull-section.php to pull-contents.php.
Update the Reference in index.php
The index.php file currently includes pull-section.php. We need to update it to include pull-contents.php instead.
Updated index.php:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/index.php in a text editor.
Find the line:
php
<?php include 'pull-section.php'; ?>
Replace it with:
php
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
Example index.php (for reference):
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<main>
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</main>
<footer>
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</footer>
</body>
</html>
Update test-pull.php (if still in use)
If you’re still using test-pull.php for testing, update it as well:
Open Web/nlhcm/public/test-pull.php.
Change:
php
<?php
include 'pull-section.php';
?>
To:
php
<?php
include 'pull-contents.php';
?>
Step 2: Update the Image URL to Use a Relative Path
Currently, pull-section.php (soon to be pull-contents.php) uses an absolute URL for images in the WelcomeMessage section:
php
$image_url = 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
You’d like to change this to a relative URL. Since pull-contents.php is located in Web/nlhcm/public/, and the images are in Web/nlhcm/public/images/, we can use a relative path.
Determine the Relative Path
File Location: pull-contents.php is in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Image Location: The images are in Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
Relative Path: From public/ to images/, the relative path is simply images/.
So, the image URL should be:
php
$image_url = 'images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
Update pull-contents.php
Here’s the updated pull-contents.php with the relative image URL and the separator change you previously made (separator separator--dots):
Updated pull-contents.php:
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = 'images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="#" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Renamed the file to pull-contents.php.
Changed the image URL from https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/images/ to images/.
Kept the separator as
Kept the button as since the CSS fix with !important is working.
Verify Image Path
Ensure the images/ directory exists at Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
Confirm that the image file (e.g., a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg from the web_content table) is in Web/nlhcm/public/images/.
If the images are in a different location (e.g., Web/nlhcm/images/), adjust the relative path to ../images/ instead.
Step 3: Plan for the Donation Details Page Link
You mentioned that when the donation details page is ready, you’d like to update pull-contents.php to hardcode the page link for the button (currently 了解更多). Hardcoding the link is a simple solution, but there are alternative approaches that might be more flexible and maintainable. Let’s explore both options.
Option 1: Hardcode the Link in pull-contents.php
This is the simplest approach. Once the donation details page is ready (e.g., donation-details.php), you can update the button’s href attribute in pull-contents.php.
Example Update (when the page is ready):
php
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="donation-details.php" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
Pros:
Very simple to implement.
No additional setup required.
Cons:
If the donation details page URL changes (e.g., renamed to donate.php or moved to a subdirectory), you’ll need to update pull-contents.php manually.
If you have multiple pages using pull-contents.php with different links, hardcoding becomes less flexible.
Option 2: Store the Link in the Database (More Flexible)
A more flexible approach is to store the button link in the web_content table, so you can manage it dynamically via AppGini without modifying pull-contents.php. This would allow you to have different links for different sections or pages.
Step 1: Add a button_link Column to web_content:
In AppGini, open the web_content table.
Add a new field:
Name: button_link
Type: Text
Description: "Link for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., donation-details.php)"
Optional: Yes (so existing records don’t require a value)
Step 2: Update the Query in pull-contents.php: Modify the SQL query to fetch the button_link field:
php
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
Step 3: Update the Button Output: Use the button_link field for the href attribute, with a fallback to # if no link is provided:
php
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">了解更多</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
Step 4: Update the Record in AppGini:
In AppGini, edit the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page.
Set the button_link field to donation-details.php (or the appropriate URL).
Pros:
Flexible: You can set different links for different sections or pages via AppGini.
Maintainable: No need to modify pull-contents.php if the URL changes.
Cons:
Requires a small database schema change.
Slightly more setup than hardcoding.
Recommendation
For Now: Since the donation details page isn’t ready yet, I recommend keeping the href="#" placeholder. When the page is ready, you can hardcode the link (Option 1) for simplicity, as it’s a one-time change.
For the Future: If you anticipate needing to manage multiple links or expect the URL to change frequently, consider implementing Option 2 (storing the link in the database). This would make the site more dynamic and easier to maintain.
Step 4: Test the Changes
Upload the Updated Files:
Rename pull-section.php to pull-contents.php and upload the updated version to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Update index.php to include pull-contents.php and upload it to Web/nlhcm/public/.
If using test-pull.php, update it to include pull-contents.php.
Verify the Image Path:
Check the WelcomeMessage section and confirm that the image (a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg) loads correctly with the relative URL images/a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg.
If the image doesn’t load, inspect the element in the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Elements) and check the src attribute. If the path is incorrect, adjust the relative path in pull-contents.php (e.g., to ../images/ if the images are in Web/nlhcm/images/).
Confirm the Button and Separator:
Confirm that the "了解更多" button still has no underline (thanks to the !important CSS rule).
Confirm that the separator between sections is a dotted separator (separator separator--dots).
Final Thoughts
File Rename:
Relative Image URL:
Donation Details Page Link:
Next Steps:
If the image doesn’t load with the relative path, let me know the exact location of the images/ directory, and we can adjust the path.
When the donation details page is ready, let me know if you’d like to revisit the link management approach.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to make any other changes!
Q: The images are actually in "Web/nlhcm/images/" because if you remember the user will be uploading the image at the web_content table. All AppGini generated apps uses the /images folder at the root directory. I love your additional button_link field for the link. If so, I'd want to add also a "button_text" field for the button text for more flexibility. Since pull-contents.php is now pulling sections based on the position value and the page name, can I say the section names have become optional, just for the user's convenience?
A: Thank you for the additional details! Let’s address each of your requests and observations step-by-step, ensuring everything aligns with your setup and preferences.
Step 1: Update the Image Path for AppGini’s Directory Structure
You’ve clarified that the images are stored in Web/nlhcm/images/, not Web/nlhcm/public/images/, because AppGini-generated apps (like yours) typically store uploaded images in the /images/ folder at the root directory (Web/nlhcm/images/). Since pull-contents.php is located in Web/nlhcm/public/, we need to adjust the relative path to point to the parent directory’s images/ folder.
Adjust the Relative Path
File Location: pull-contents.php is in Web/nlhcm/public/.
Image Location: Images are in Web/nlhcm/images/.
Relative Path:
From Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/images/, you need to go up one directory (../) and then into the images/ folder.
Therefore, the relative path is ../images/.
Update pull-contents.php
Let’s update the image URL in pull-contents.php to use the correct relative path.
Updated pull-contents.php (image path only):
php
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
What’s Updated:
Verify the Image Path
Ensure the image file (e.g., a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg) exists in Web/nlhcm/images/.
After updating pull-contents.php, visit https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php and confirm that the image in the WelcomeMessage section loads correctly with the src="../images/a0735fe966d60ff51.jpg" attribute.
If the image doesn’t load, inspect the element in the browser’s developer tools (F12 > Elements) and check the src attribute. If needed, adjust the path further (e.g., if AppGini’s /images/ folder is elsewhere).
Step 2: Add button_link and button_text Fields to web_content
You love the idea of adding a button_link field to the web_content table to dynamically manage the button’s href value, and you’d also like to add a button_text field to make the button text (currently hardcoded as "了解更多") configurable. This is a great idea, as it adds flexibility and allows you to manage both the link and the text via AppGini without modifying pull-contents.php.
Step 1: Add the Fields in AppGini
Open AppGini:
Add button_link Field:
Add a new field:
Name: button_link
Type: Text
Description: "Link for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., donation-details.php)"
Optional: Yes (so existing records don’t require a value)
Add button_text Field:
Add another new field:
Name: button_text
Type: Text
Description: "Text for the 'Learn More' button (e.g., 了解更多)"
Optional: Yes (with a fallback to "了解更多" if not set)
Generate and Upload:
Save the changes in AppGini and regenerate the application.
Upload the updated AppGini files to your QNAP server (e.g., Web/nlhcm/) to apply the database schema changes.
Step 2: Update the Test Data
Add values for button_link and button_text to the existing records in the web_content table for testing:
Edit the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page:
button_link: donation-details.php (or a placeholder like # if the page isn’t ready)
button_text: 了解更多
Step 3: Update pull-contents.php to Use the New Fields
Modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the button_link and button_text fields in the SQL query.
Use these fields for the button’s href and text, with fallbacks if they’re not set.
Updated pull-contents.php (with button_link and button_text support):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position
$stmt = $conn->prepare("SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link, button_text
FROM web_content
WHERE page = ? AND status = ?
ORDER BY position ASC");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="welcome-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="video-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
default:
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Added button_link and button_text to the SQL query: SELECT section, title, content, image, video_embed, button_link, button_text.
Set $button_link to the value of $row['button_link'] (if set) or fallback to #.
Set $button_text to the value of $row['button_text'] (if set) or fallback to 了解更多.
Updated the button output to use $button_link and $button_text.
Step 3: Are Section Names Optional?
You’ve observed that pull-contents.php pulls sections based on the position value and the page name (current-campaign), and you’re wondering if the section names (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) have become optional and are just for the user’s convenience. Let’s analyze this.
How pull-contents.php Uses the section Field
The section field is used in a switch statement to determine how to render each section:
php
switch ($row['section']) {
case 'WelcomeMessage':
// Render WelcomeMessage section
break;
case 'VideoTestimonial01':
// Render VideoTestimonial01 section
break;
default:
// Render generic section
break;
}
The query orders sections by position (ORDER BY position ASC), so the sections are displayed in the correct order regardless of their section name.
The section name determines the specific rendering logic (e.g., showing an image for WelcomeMessage, a video for VideoTestimonial01).
Are Section Names Optional?
Technically, Yes: The section field could be empty or any value, and pull-contents.php would still work because:
The query doesn’t filter by section (it filters by page and status).
If the section doesn’t match WelcomeMessage or VideoTestimonial01, it falls back to the default case, which renders a generic section with a title and content.
Practically, No: The section names are not just for convenience—they determine the specific rendering logic:
WelcomeMessage includes an image ($row['image']).
VideoTestimonial01 includes a video embed ($row['video_embed']).
The default case only shows the title and content, without an image or video.
If you set the section name to something else (e.g., MyCustomSection), it will render as a generic section, which might not be what you want if the section needs an image or video.
Recommendation
Keep Section Names for Specific Rendering:
The section field should be used to indicate the type of section (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) so that pull-contents.php can apply the correct rendering logic.
For example, if a section needs an image, its section name should be WelcomeMessage. If it needs a video, it should be VideoTestimonial01.
Optional for Generic Sections:
User Convenience:
Optional Improvement: Make section More Generic
If you want to make the section field truly optional and not tied to specific names, you could modify pull-contents.php to render based on whether image or video_embed fields are set, rather than the section name. For example:
Alternative pull-contents.php (rendering based on fields, not section names):
php
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
What’s Changed:
Removed the switch statement and the dependency on specific section names.
Always render the title and content.
If an image is set, render the image.
If a video_embed is set, render the video.
Pros:
Cons:
You lose the ability to apply specific styling or logic to different section types (e.g., different CSS classes for WelcomeMessage vs. VideoTestimonial01).
The admin might find it less clear which fields (image, video_embed) are used for rendering.
Recommendation: For now, I recommend keeping the current approach with specific section names (WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01), as it provides clarity and allows for tailored rendering logic. If you find that you don’t need specific rendering for different section types, you can switch to the field-based approach above.
Step 4: Test the Changes
Update the Database:
Add the button_link and button_text fields to the web_content table in AppGini.
Update the WelcomeMessage record for the current-campaign page:
button_link: donation-details.php (or # as a placeholder)
button_text: 了解更多
Upload the Updated pull-contents.php:
Test the Page:
Check the Image:
Check the Button:
Confirm that the button between sections uses the button_link and button_text values from the database (e.g., 了解更多).
If the fields are not set, it should fall back to href="#" and text 了解更多.
Check the Separator:
Final Thoughts
Image Path:
Button Link and Text:
Added button_link and button_text fields to the web_content table, allowing you to manage the button’s href and text dynamically via AppGini.
The fallback values (# for the link, 了解更多 for the text) ensure the button works even if the fields are not set.
Section Names:
The section names are not strictly optional because they determine the rendering logic (WelcomeMessage for images, VideoTestimonial01 for videos). However, for generic sections (title and content only), the section name can be anything, as it will fall back to the default case.
If you prefer a more field-based rendering approach (making section truly optional), we can switch to the alternative pull-contents.php logic discussed above.
Next Steps:
If the image doesn’t load, double-check the images/ directory location and adjust the path if needed.
If you’d like to make section names fully optional, let me know, and we can implement the field-based rendering approach.
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to make any additional changes!
Q: Wonderful! I supposed entering "donation-details.php" as button link will link to donation-details.php. I will try and see if such flexibility will bring advantages over the hard-code simplicity.
Regarding section names, you've reminded me each name actually implies a "content model" where WelcomeMesage is using a "text plus image" model and a video testimonial is using another model. Since the website layout is hardcoded in Publii for the best presentation of a fund-raising campaign, it's okay to keep the present design to hide the content model from the users (it's implemented in the pull-contents codes) so that the user will be clear about what "content type" they are editing.
To make things a bit more sophisticated but not too complex, I may want to add a content_model table that defines what sections are using which models (title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video). Then, pull-contents.php can just parse the content model and decide what elements to show. This way, web_content can remain simple and flexible without worrying users about the content model.
A: I’m glad the changes are working well for you! You’re absolutely right that entering donation-details.php as the button_link in the web_content table will link the button to donation-details.php. This flexibility allows you to manage links dynamically via AppGini, which can be advantageous over hardcoding, especially if you need to update the link later or use different links for different sections. You can test this approach and see if the flexibility outweighs the simplicity of hardcoding—it's a great way to evaluate what works best for your workflow.
Your thoughts on section names and content models are spot-on, and I love the idea of adding a content_model table to define the relationship between sections and their models (e.g., title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video). This approach will make pull-contents.php more dynamic and decouple the rendering logic from hardcoded section names, while keeping the web_content table simple and user-friendly. Let’s implement this in a way that’s sophisticated but not overly complex.
Step 1: Recap of Current Design and Goals
Current Design
Section Names and Content Models:
The section field in web_content (e.g., WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01) determines the "content model":
WelcomeMessage uses a title-text-image model (title, content, and image).
VideoTestimonial01 uses a title-text-video model (title, content, and video embed).
The default case uses a title-text model (title and content only).
The rendering logic is hardcoded in pull-contents.php using a switch statement based on the section name.
User Experience:
Goals
Introduce a content_model Table:
Define content models (title-text, title-text-image, title-text-video) and map them to sections.
This allows pull-contents.php to determine the rendering logic dynamically based on the content model, rather than hardcoded section names.
Simplify web_content:
The web_content table can remain simple, with the section field being a user-friendly label (not tied to rendering logic).
Users don’t need to worry about content models—they just enter the section name, and the system maps it to the appropriate model.
Keep It Simple:
Step 2: Design the content_model Table
Let’s create a new table in AppGini to define content models and map them to sections.
Table Structure: content_model
Field Name
Type
Description
Optional
Notes
id
Int
Primary key (auto-increment)
No
Auto-generated
section_name
Text
The section name (e.g.,
WelcomeMessage
)
No
Matches
web_content.section
model
Text
The content model (e.g.,
title-text-image
)
No
Defines the rendering logic
description
Text
Description of the model for admin reference
Yes
For user clarity in AppGini
Example Data for content_model
id
section_name
model
description
1
WelcomeMessage
title-text-image
Title, text, and image
2
VideoTestimonial01
title-text-video
Title, text, and video embed
3
GenericSection
title-text
Title and text only (default model)
Create the Table in AppGini
Open AppGini:
Add a New Table:
Name: content_model
Add the fields as described above:
id: Primary key, auto-increment.
section_name: Text, required.
model: Text, required.
description: Text, optional.
Generate and Upload:
Save the changes and regenerate the application.
Upload the updated AppGini files to your QNAP server (Web/nlhcm/) to apply the database schema changes.
Add Test Data:
Step 3: Update pull-contents.php to Use the content_model Table
We’ll modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the content model for each section by joining the web_content table with the content_model table.
Render the section based on the model value, rather than the section name.
Updated pull-contents.php
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
$sections = [];
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[] = $row;
}
// Loop through sections and output each one
$total_sections = count($sections);
foreach ($sections as $index => $row) {
echo '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
echo '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
echo '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
echo '</div>';
// Add static button and separator after each section, except the last one
if ($index < $total_sections - 1) {
echo '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
echo '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
echo '</div>';
echo '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
}
} else {
echo '<p>No sections found for this page.</p>';
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated
SQL Query:
Added a LEFT JOIN with the content_model table to fetch the model for each section:
sql
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
The LEFT JOIN ensures that sections without a matching content_model record will still be fetched (with cm.model as NULL).
Rendering Logic:
Removed the dependency on specific section names (WelcomeMessage, VideoTestimonial01).
Used the model value to determine the rendering logic:
title-text-image: Renders title, content, and image.
title-text-video: Renders title, content, and video embed.
title-text (or default): Renders title and content only.
Added a fallback: $model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; ensures that if no content model is defined, it defaults to the title-text model.
Kept Existing Features:
The image path remains ../images/.
The button uses button_link and button_text with fallbacks.
The separator remains
Benefits of This Approach
Decoupled Rendering Logic:
The rendering logic is now based on the model value from the content_model table, not hardcoded section names.
You can add new section names in web_content (e.g., IntroSection, Testimonial02) and map them to a model in content_model without modifying pull-contents.php.
User-Friendly:
Users only need to enter a section name in web_content (e.g., WelcomeMessage), and the system maps it to the appropriate content model.
The description field in content_model can help admins understand what each model does (e.g., "Title, text, and image").
Flexible and Maintainable:
Step 4: Test the Changes
Update the Database:
Create the content_model table in AppGini and add the test data:
section_name: WelcomeMessage, model: title-text-image
section_name: VideoTestimonial01, model: title-text-video
section_name: GenericSection, model: title-text
Ensure the web_content table has the button_link and button_text fields, and the test data is set:
Upload the Updated pull-contents.php:
Test the Page:
Check the WelcomeMessage Section:
Check the VideoTestimonial01 Section:
Check the Button:
Test a Generic Section:
Add a new record in web_content with section = GenericSection, page = current-campaign, status = Show, position = 3.
Confirm it renders with just the title and content (using the title-text model).
Step 5: Future Considerations
Adding New Content Models
If you want to add a new content model (e.g., title-text-image-video for sections with both an image and a video), you can:
Add a new record in content_model:
section_name: CombinedSection
model: title-text-image-video
description: Title, text, image, and video embed
Update pull-contents.php to handle the new model:
php
case 'title-text-image-video':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
echo '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
if ($row['video_embed']) {
echo '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
User Interface in AppGini
To make it even easier for users, you could enhance the AppGini interface:
Dropdown for section in web_content:
In AppGini, set the section field in web_content to use a lookup from the content_model table:
Data type: Lookup
Lookup table: content_model
Lookup field: section_name
Display field: section_name (or description for more clarity)
This way, users can select from a dropdown of predefined section names, ensuring they match the content_model table.
Validation:
Final Thoughts
Image Path:
Button Link and Text:
Content Models:
The new content_model table decouples the rendering logic from hardcoded section names, making the system more flexible.
Users can now enter any section name in web_content, and as long as it’s mapped to a model in content_model, pull-contents.php will render it correctly.
The section names still provide clarity for users by indicating the content model (e.g., WelcomeMessage implies title-text-image), but the rendering logic is now driven by the model value.
Next Steps:
Test the new setup to ensure the sections render as expected with the correct content models.
If you’d like to add more content models or enhance the AppGini interface (e.g., with a dropdown for section), let me know!
Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional improvements!
Q: Now, pull-content.php is lining up sections by page name and position. I'm think whether we can adopt a hybrid approach where the web page template contains both static and dynamic contents. One way to achieve that is to add a hidden <div id=1, 2, 3...> tags at places for dynamic contents. Whenever the program sees this tag, it will fill in contents with the same position number from web_content. With this design users will be able to focus on changing information like event highlights. Fixed information can remain on the template for stability. Of course, the disadvantage will be that the user will need to load the website to read through the entire flow of contents. How do you think?
A: Your idea of adopting a hybrid approach for the CMS, where the web page template contains both static and dynamic content, is a practical and user-friendly enhancement. By using hidden
Step 1: Understanding the Hybrid Approach
Current Design
Dynamic Content:
pull-contents.php fetches all sections from the web_content table for a given page (e.g., current-campaign), ordered by position.
It renders each section dynamically, including a button and separator between sections (except the last one).
The entire content of the
Static Content:
Proposed Hybrid Approach
Static and Dynamic Mix:
The web page template (index.php) will contain static content (e.g., fixed text, images, or layout elements) that doesn’t change frequently.
Hidden
pull-contents.php will fetch content from web_content, match it to the position numbers in the
User Focus:
Users (e.g., the pastor) can focus on updating dynamic content (e.g., event highlights, campaign updates) in AppGini without worrying about the static parts of the page.
Fixed information (e.g., the chaplaincy’s mission statement, a static call-to-action) remains in the template for stability.
Trade-Off:
Pros of the Hybrid Approach
Separation of Concerns:
Static content (e.g., a fixed mission statement, a hero image) remains stable in index.php, reducing the risk of accidental changes by users in AppGini.
Dynamic content (e.g., event highlights, testimonials) can be updated easily via AppGini, focusing the user’s attention on what changes frequently.
User-Friendly:
Flexibility in Layout:
Maintainability:
Cons of the Hybrid Approach
Visibility of the Full Flow:
Complexity in pull-contents.php:
Position Management:
My Thoughts
The hybrid approach is a great idea and strikes a good balance for the chaplaincy’s needs. The pastor likely has a mix of content that changes frequently (e.g., campaign updates, event highlights) and content that remains stable (e.g., the chaplaincy’s mission, a static donate button). By keeping static content in the template, you ensure stability and reduce the risk of accidental changes, while allowing dynamic content to be managed easily via AppGini. The trade-off of needing to view the website to see the full flow is manageable, especially if you provide clear documentation in AppGini (e.g., labeling each position with its purpose, like "Position 1: Campaign Highlight").
To mitigate the visibility issue, we could also add a preview feature in AppGini (e.g., a button to view the full page in a new tab), but for now, let’s implement the hybrid approach and see how it works in practice.
Step 2: Implement the Hybrid Approach
Step 1: Update index.php with Static Content and Placeholders
We’ll modify index.php to include static content and add hidden
position 1: A campaign highlight (dynamic, title-text-image model).
position 2: A video testimonial (dynamic, title-text-video model).
Static content: A mission statement and a static call-to-action between the dynamic sections.
Updated index.php:
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<main>
<!-- Static Content: Mission Statement -->
<section class="static-section">
<h1 class="align-center">我們的使命</h1>
<p class="align-center">我們致力於為病人、醫護人員及家屬提供心靈支持,與他們同行,帶來希望與安慰。</p>
</section>
<!-- Placeholder for Dynamic Content: Position 1 (e.g., Campaign Highlight) -->
<div id="1" style="display: none;"></div>
<!-- Static Content: Call-to-Action -->
<section class="static-section">
<div class="content__buttons">
<a class="myButton" href="donate.php" role="button">立即捐款支持我們!</a>
</div>
<hr class="separator separator--dots">
</section>
<!-- Placeholder for Dynamic Content: Position 2 (e.g., Video Testimonial) -->
<div id="2" style="display: none;"></div>
</main>
<footer>
<h2>仲唔幫我支持我哋?</h2>
<p>捐款要點、人份心、神聖喜悅!如我你希望有希望者,包包里唔希望由出錢出立,可亂幫我手動新出用PayPal捐款,全由創,又支持,個人用</p>
<p>捐款方法及政府經費:<br>網上捐款 (PayPal 連結)<br>銀行戶號:戶口號碼XXXXXX<br>支持經費:按經費 [XXXX年按經費]</p>
</footer>
<!-- Include pull-contents.php to populate dynamic content -->
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</body>
</html>
What’s Updated:
Added static content: A mission statement section (我們的使命) and a static call-to-action button (立即捐款支持我們!).
Added placeholders:
for position 1 and for position 2.The style="display: none;" ensures the placeholders don’t affect the layout until they’re populated with content.
Moved the <?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?> to the bottom of the page, as it will now inject content into the placeholders using JavaScript.
Step 2: Update pull-contents.php to Populate Placeholders
We’ll modify pull-contents.php to:
Fetch the sections from web_content as before.
Generate the HTML for each section.
Use JavaScript to insert the generated HTML into the corresponding
Updated pull-contents.php:
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Query: Added wc.position to the SELECT statement to ensure we have the position value.
Sections Array: Stored sections in an associative array $sections[$row['position']], using the position as the key.
JavaScript Output:
Instead of echoing the HTML directly, pull-contents.php now generates JavaScript that populates the placeholders.
For each section, it generates the HTML (title, content, image/video, button, separator) as before.
It then uses JavaScript to insert the HTML into the
Button Logic:
Error Handling:
Step 3: Ensure CSS Supports the Hybrid Layout
The existing CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) should work, but let’s ensure the static sections are styled appropriately.
Updated Custom CSS (in Publii, Settings > Custom CSS):
css
/* Ensure myButton overrides theme styles */
.content__buttons a.myButton {
text-decoration: none !important;
}
/* Fallback style for separator--dots */
.separator.separator--dots {
border: none;
height: 10px;
background: none;
text-align: center;
margin: 2em 0;
}
.separator.separator--dots::before {
content: "···";
font-size: 24px;
color: #ccc;
letter-spacing: 5px;
}
/* Existing myButton styles */
.myButton {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 17px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 16px 31px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButton:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButton:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Existing myButtonBig styles */
.myButtonBig {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #44c767 5%, #5cbf2a 100%);
background-color: #44c767;
border-radius: 28px;
border: 1px solid #18ab29;
display: inline-block;
cursor: pointer;
color: #ffffff;
font-family: Arial;
font-size: 21px;
font-weight: bold;
padding: 24px 42px;
text-decoration: none;
text-shadow: 0px 1px 0px #2f6627;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.myButtonBig:hover {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #5cbf2a 5%, #44c767 100%);
background-color: #5cbf2a;
border-color: #137c21;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.myButtonBig:active {
position: relative;
top: 1px;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #3ba052 5%, #4aa62b 100%);
background-color: #3ba052;
border-color: #0f5c18;
box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
/* Existing styles for dynamic sections */
.welcome-content, .video-content, .generic-content {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto;
max-width: 800px;
}
.welcome-image {
max-width: 100%;
height: auto;
margin: 1em auto;
display: block;
}
.video-embed {
position: relative;
padding-bottom: 56.25%;
height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
margin: 1em auto;
max-width: 800px;
background: none;
}
.video-embed iframe {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
border: 0;
}
.content__buttons {
text-align: center;
margin: 1em 0;
}
.content__separator {
border: 0;
border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
margin: 2em 0;
}
/* Styles for static sections */
.static-section {
text-align: center;
margin: 2em 0;
}
.static-section h1 {
font-size: 2em;
margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}
.static-section p {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
font-size: 1.1em;
}
What’s Added:
Step 3: Test the Hybrid Approach
Update the Files:
Upload the updated index.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Upload the updated pull-contents.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Update the custom CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) and regenerate the site.
Verify the Content:
Check Static Content:
Check Dynamic Content:
Confirm that the WelcomeMessage section (position 1) appears in the
Confirm that the VideoTestimonial01 section (position 2) appears in the
Check Layout:
Test Edge Cases:
Missing Position: Add a section in web_content with position 3 (no corresponding
Missing Content: Remove the position 1 section from web_content. The
Step 4: Address the Visibility Challenge
To mitigate the disadvantage you mentioned—that users need to load the website to see the entire flow of content—we can enhance the AppGini interface to provide more context:
Option 1: Add Descriptions in AppGini
In AppGini, update the web_content table’s position field:
This gives users a hint about where each position appears in the template.
Option 2: Add a Preview Link in AppGini
In AppGini, add a computed field to the web_content table:
Name: preview_link
Type: Computed
Formula: 'https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-' + position
Display As: Link
This will display a clickable link in the web_content table (e.g., https://admin.nlt-chaplaincy.org/public/index.php#position-1) that takes the user directly to the relevant section on the website, making it easier to preview the full flow.
Final Thoughts
Hybrid Approach:
The hybrid approach successfully combines static and dynamic content, allowing the pastor to focus on updating changing information (e.g., event highlights) while keeping fixed information stable in the template.
The use of
User Experience:
Flexibility:
Next Steps:
Test the hybrid approach to ensure the static and dynamic content integrate seamlessly.
If the visibility challenge becomes a significant issue for the pastor, we can implement the preview link in AppGini or explore other ways to provide a preview within the AppGini interface.
I think this hybrid approach is a practical and effective enhancement to the CMS, balancing stability and flexibility while keeping the user experience manageable. Let me know the results of the test, or if you’d like to explore additional improvements!
Q: Thanks for this great implementation plan. I think at the beginning I will keep static content only at the beginning and end of the template, and I will create say 10 hidden sections on the web page template so in practise things will work as before, but accommodating flexibility in layout in the future.
A: That’s a smart approach! Starting with static content at the beginning and end of the template, while reserving space for dynamic content with 10 hidden sections in between, keeps the implementation simple and practical for now. It maintains the current workflow (where pull-contents.php renders sections sequentially) while providing the flexibility to add static content between dynamic sections in the future. This setup ensures a smooth transition and allows you to experiment with more complex layouts as needed. Let’s implement this plan, focusing on keeping static content at the beginning and end, and creating 10 hidden
Step 1: Plan the Template Structure
Structure Overview
Static Content:
Beginning: A static header or introduction section (e.g., the hero section, a mission statement).
End: The existing footer with static donation information.
Dynamic Content:
10 hidden
pull-contents.php will populate these placeholders with content from the web_content table based on the position field.
Future Flexibility:
Practical Workflow
For now, the dynamic sections will render sequentially (positions 1 through 10), similar to the current behavior, since there’s no static content between them.
The pastor can continue managing content in AppGini as before, focusing on the web_content table, and the 10 placeholders ensure there’s room for up to 10 dynamic sections.
In the future, you can insert static content between the placeholders to create a more complex layout without changing the underlying logic.
Step 2: Update index.php with Static Content and 10 Placeholders
We’ll modify index.php to include:
A static section at the beginning (e.g., the hero section and a mission statement).
10 hidden
A static footer at the end (already present).
Updated index.php:
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="zh">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Current Campaign Test</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="assets/css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Static Content: Beginning -->
<header class="hero">
<h1>Current Campaign Test</h1>
</header>
<section class="static-section">
<h1 class="align-center">我們的使命</h1>
<p class="align-center">我們致力於為病人、醫護人員及家屬提供心靈支持,與他們同行,帶來希望與安慰。</p>
</section>
<!-- Main Content: Placeholders for Dynamic Sections -->
<main>
<!-- Hidden placeholders for dynamic content (positions 1 to 10) -->
<div id="1" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="2" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="3" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="4" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="5" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="6" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="7" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="8" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="9" style="display: none;"></div>
<div id="10" style="display: none;"></div>
</main>
<!-- Static Content: End (Footer) -->
<footer>
<h2>仲唔幫我支持我哋?</h2>
<p>捐款要點、人份心、神聖喜悅!如我你希望有希望者,包包里唔希望由出錢出立,可亂幫我手動新出用PayPal捐款,全由創,又支持,個人用</p>
<p>捐款方法及政府經費:<br>網上捐款 (PayPal 連結)<br>銀行戶號:戶口號碼XXXXXX<br>支持經費:按經費 [XXXX年按經費]</p>
</footer>
<!-- Include pull-contents.php to populate dynamic content -->
<?php include 'pull-contents.php'; ?>
</body>
</html>
What’s Updated:
Static Beginning: Kept the header.hero section and added a static mission statement section (我們的使命) as before.
Dynamic Placeholders: Added 10 hidden
Static End: The footer remains unchanged as the static content at the end.
Structure: The layout ensures static content is only at the beginning and end, with all dynamic content in the middle, maintaining the current sequential rendering behavior.
Notes
The style="display: none;" on each
The
Step 3: Verify pull-contents.php Compatibility
The pull-contents.php script we updated in the previous message is already designed to populate
Current pull-contents.php (from the previous message):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
Compatibility Check
Sequential Rendering:
The script fetches sections ordered by position (ORDER BY wc.position ASC) and populates the corresponding
Since the placeholders are sequential (1 through 10) with no static content between them, the rendering will look the same as before: sections will appear in order from position 1 to the highest position used.
10 Placeholders:
The script will populate any placeholder that has a matching position in web_content. If a position (e.g., 3) has no content, the
The script supports up to 10 sections (positions 1 to 10), matching the placeholders in index.php.
Button and Separator:
Minor Adjustment
The script is already well-suited for this setup, but let’s add a small improvement to provide feedback if a position value in web_content doesn’t have a corresponding placeholder (e.g., a section with position 11, but the template only has placeholders up to 10).
Updated pull-contents.php (with position validation):
php
<?php
// Enable error reporting for debugging
ini_set('display_errors', 1);
ini_set('display_startup_errors', 1);
error_reporting(E_ALL);
// Check if config.php exists and load it
$config_path = '../config.php'; // Path from Web/nlhcm/public/ to Web/nlhcm/config.php
if (!file_exists($config_path)) {
die("Error: config.php not found at $config_path");
}
require_once $config_path;
// Check if AppGini config variables are defined
if (!isset($dbServer) || !isset($dbUsername) || !isset($dbPassword) || !isset($dbDatabase)) {
die("Error: AppGini database variables (dbServer, dbUsername, dbPassword, dbDatabase) are not defined in config.php");
}
// Use AppGini variables to connect to the database
$conn = new mysqli($dbServer, $dbUsername, $dbPassword, $dbDatabase, $dbPort ?: 3306);
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
} else {
// Use "current-campaign" as the page identifier
$current_page = 'current-campaign';
// Fetch all sections for the current page, ordered by position, and join with content_model
$stmt = $conn->prepare("
SELECT wc.section, wc.title, wc.content, wc.image, wc.video_embed, wc.button_link, wc.button_text, wc.position, cm.model
FROM web_content wc
LEFT JOIN content_model cm ON wc.section = cm.section_name
WHERE wc.page = ? AND wc.status = ?
ORDER BY wc.position ASC
");
if (!$stmt) {
die("Prepare failed: " . $conn->error);
}
$status = 'Show';
$stmt->bind_param("ss", $current_page, $status);
$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
// Store sections in an array to process later
$sections = [];
if ($result->num_rows > 0) {
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
$sections[$row['position']] = $row;
}
}
// Generate JavaScript to populate the placeholders
if (!empty($sections)) {
echo "<script>\n";
foreach ($sections as $position => $row) {
// Check if the position is within the valid range (1 to 10)
if ($position < 1 || $position > 10) {
echo "console.warn('Section with position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ") cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10.');\n";
continue;
}
// Generate the HTML for this section
$html = '<div class="content__entry">';
// Always display the title and content
$html .= '<h1 class="align-center">' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '</h1>';
$html .= '<div class="generic-content align-center">' . $row['content'] . '</div>';
// Render additional elements based on the content model
$model = $row['model'] ?? 'title-text'; // Fallback to 'title-text' if no model is defined
switch ($model) {
case 'title-text-image':
if ($row['image']) {
$image_url = '../images/' . htmlspecialchars($row['image']);
$html .= '<img src="' . $image_url . '" alt="' . htmlspecialchars($row['title']) . '" class="welcome-image">';
}
break;
case 'title-text-video':
if ($row['video_embed']) {
$html .= '<div class="video-embed">' . $row['video_embed'] . '</div>';
}
break;
case 'title-text':
default:
// No additional elements for title-text model
break;
}
$html .= '</div>';
// Add button if not the last section
$total_sections = count($sections);
if ($position < max(array_keys($sections))) {
$html .= '<div class="content__buttons">';
$button_link = !empty($row['button_link']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_link']) : '#';
$button_text = !empty($row['button_text']) ? htmlspecialchars($row['button_text']) : '了解更多';
$html .= '<a class="myButton" href="' . $button_link . '" role="button">' . $button_text . '</a>';
$html .= '</div>';
$html .= '<hr class="separator separator--dots">';
}
// Escape the HTML for JavaScript
$html = addslashes($html);
$html = str_replace("\n", " ", $html);
// Output JavaScript to populate the placeholder
echo "var placeholder = document.getElementById('$position');\n";
echo "if (placeholder) {\n";
echo " placeholder.innerHTML = '$html';\n";
echo " placeholder.style.display = 'block';\n";
echo "} else {\n";
echo " console.warn('No placeholder found for position $position (section: " . htmlspecialchars($row['section']) . ").');\n";
echo "}\n";
}
echo "</script>\n";
} else {
echo "<script>console.log('No sections found for this page.');</script>\n";
}
$stmt->close();
$conn->close();
}
?>
What’s Updated:
Position Validation: Added a check to ensure the position is between 1 and 10 (matching the placeholders in index.php). If a section has an invalid position (e.g., 11), a warning is logged to the console.
Placeholder Check: Added a console warning if a placeholder for a given position isn’t found (though this shouldn’t happen with the current index.php).
Why This Matters:
Step 4: Test the Implementation
Update the Files:
Upload the updated index.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Upload the updated pull-contents.php to Web/nlhcm/public/.
Ensure the custom CSS in Publii (Settings > Custom CSS) is up to date (it should already be correct from the previous message).
Verify the Content:
Check Static Content:
Check Dynamic Content:
Confirm that the WelcomeMessage section (position 1) appears in the
Confirm that the VideoTestimonial01 section (position 2) appears in the
Confirm that placeholders 3 through 10 remain hidden (display: none;) since there’s no content for those positions.
Check Layout:
Test Edge Cases:
Invalid Position: Add a section in web_content with position 11 (beyond the 10 placeholders). Check the browser console (F12 > Console) for a warning like: Section with position 11 (section: TestSection) cannot be displayed. Valid positions are 1 to 10..
Missing Content: Remove the position 2 section from web_content. The
Step 5: Enhance AppGini for Better User Experience
To make it easier for the pastor to understand the layout and manage content, let’s add some enhancements to the AppGini interface, as discussed previously.
Add Descriptions in AppGini
In AppGini, update the web_content table:
Edit the position field.
Set the Description to: