I’ve got a custom post type that has an ACF meta box set up for it. On the CPT’s archive page, I would like to retrieve all possible options for a few specific fields. For example, one field is a radio list with 5 options for the number of employees. I know how to get the answer of the field for each post, but I’m wondering how I can get specify a field and get all of the possible options outside of the loop. Then display that data in a sidebar.
The whole purpose for this is to allow some simple filtering, but I can’t figure out how to pull back the data I want.
Any help appreciated, thanks!
I think you need to use get_field_object but don’t quote me – I’m learning as well. 🙂
$choices = get_field_object('yourFieldKey');
http://www.advancedcustomfields.com/resources/functions/get_field_object/
Hi @cmegown
Yes, just use the get_field_object to find the $field array. Within that array you will see the field’s choices.
This function uses a $field_name parameter, but you may also need to specify a $post_id parameter of a post where this field has saved a value. If this is not possible, please use the $field_key instead of the $field_name.
Thanks
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Thanks @Will and @elliot, both answers solved my issue!
