vc_map_update()

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 ); ?>

Parameters

$shortcode

• Type - String
• Description - Shortcode base. For [my_shortcode] shortcode base is my_shortcode. For default "Message box" element, base is vc_message.
• Example:

$shortcode = 'my_shortcode';

$settings

• Type - String
• Description - Array with list of settings that should be updated for desired content element. List of settings that can be changed.
• Example:

$settings = [
    'name' => __( 'New Name', 'my-text-domain' ),
    'description' => __( 'New description for the content element.', 'my-text-domain' ),
];

Example

How to change default name and category values for "Message box" content element.

<?php
$settings = [
    'name' => __( 'Mew 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
?>