Program Planner DOCS & HELP

Shortcode Generator

Nobody has to memorize shortcode parameters: the shortcode generator under Events → Settings → Shortcode Generator builds every snippet with drop-downs and checkboxes and shows it ready to copy.

The “Shortcode Generator” tab: pick the type at the top, set the options below – the finished shortcode is written live underneath.

Four steps to your snippet

  1. 1
    Choose the type

    Main calendar, single event card (compact card), timetable, live ticker or speaker directory. The add-on adds room monitor and monitor hub.

  2. 2
    Narrow down the content

    Choose the main event (empty = all sessions), optionally venue, category, start date or – for the single card – the session from the list.

  3. 3
    Set the display

    Initial view, items per page, pagination, “Slim mode” (no search and filter bar), hidden icons and much more – only the fields that fit the type appear.

  4. 4
    Copy and paste

    The code updates with every change. “Copy” puts it on the clipboard; “Reset” starts over.

Also for authors and editors

The “Shortcode Generator” tab, the “About” tab and the help are available to every role that may edit sessions – not only administrators.

Using it in page builders and the block editor

  • Block editor (Gutenberg): Click +, choose the Shortcode block (or type /shortcode) and paste the code.
  • Elementor: Drag the Shortcode widget into the column and paste the code.
  • WPBakery, Divi, Beaver Builder, Betheme: Use the builder’s text or shortcode module. The plugin loads its styles and scripts when the snippet is rendered, even if the builder stores the code in fields of its own.
Which snippet goes where?

An overview with example pages is in the Quick setup article; all parameters are in the articles on the individual views.