After vc_map() function call all mapping data is stored in memory, if you need to modify one of the existing parameters you can use vc_map_update()function to do that. This is useful if you want to make a simple change to the existing content elements. For example: Change content element name.
<?php vc_map_update( $shortcode, $settings ); ?>
Params
Param name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| $shortcode | String | Shortcode base. For [my_shortcode] shortcode base is my_shortcode. For default “Message box” element, base is “vc_message” |
| $settings | Array | Array with list of settings that should be updated for desired content element. List of settings that can be changed |
Example
How to change default name and category values for “Message box” content element.
<?php $settings = array ( 'name' => __( 'new name', 'my-text-domain' ), 'category' => __( 'New category name', 'my-text-domain' ) ); vc_map_update( 'vc_message', $settings ); // Note: 'vc_message' was used as a base for "Message box" element ?>