Save image metadata (id, url ..) in a custom meta data field after post creation

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dashaluna
Member

Hello,

I'd like to save image metadata (id, url, title, description) into a custom metadata fields after a form has been submitted and a post has been created.

I figured out that I have to use gform_after_submission hook, so I can see the value per image with all the required data that looks like
http://example.com/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/2-f3d72372c784de1b17f8507432c30d29/2013/03/image_file.jpg|:|FF S4 Image 1|:||:|FF S4 Image 1 Descr|:|117

Is there a GF function I should use to extract that data (in case there is one, so it will be compatible with any future changes).

OR do I have to do it myself something like:
list($url, $title, $caption, $description) = explode("|:|", $value);

Just wanted to make sure to use native way, to make sure it's more robust for future changes if any.

Many thanks, Dasha

Posted 11 years ago on Friday March 15, 2013 | Permalink
Chris Hajer
Key Master
From the code in entry_list.php:
```
[php]case "post_image" :
    list($url, $title, $caption, $description) = rgexplode("|:|", $value, 4);
```
You have it exactly right. I would use rgexplode as shown there, with the 3rd parameter, but otherwise I don't see any other native functions to handle this.
Posted 11 years ago on Sunday March 17, 2013 | Permalink
dashaluna
Member

Hello Chris,

Thanks very much for letting me know to use rgexplode. Works well for extracting img meta data to store it in custom meta fields.

Dasha

Posted 11 years ago on Monday March 18, 2013 | Permalink
Chris Hajer
Key Master

You're welcome.

Posted 11 years ago on Monday March 18, 2013 | Permalink

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