Storing a dynamic array within an array in Wordpress

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So I have a custom meta box which I'm trying to pull dynamic content through. I need to be able to loop through some posts pull that info and then store it into an array and then place those arrays within the options array shown below.

This is where I am at so far..

array(
        'label' => 'Overseeing Pastor',
        'id'    => $prefix.'pastor',
        'type'  => 'select',
        'options' => array (
            $args = array('post_type' => 'employee', 'position' => 'pastor');   
            $pastorList = new WP_Query($args); while ($pastorList->have_posts()) : $pastorList->the_post();
                array (
                    'label' => get_the_title(),
                    'value' => get_the_ID()
                ),
            endwhile; wp_reset_postdata();
        )
),

The options part is what I need help with. I understand that this obviously won't work. Is there a way to store the array as a varibale elsewhere then call for it in the options array? Appreciate any help, I'm ripping my hair out on this one.

Rob · Accepted Answer · 2013-01-24 21:48:59Z

1

Something like this?

$options = array();
$pastors = get_posts($args);

foreach ($pastors as $post) {
    $options[] = array(
        'label' => $post->post_title,
        'value' => $post->ID,
    );
}

or like this?

foreach ($pastors as $post) {
    $options[$post->post_title] = $post->ID;
}

answered Jan 24, 2013 at 21:48

Rob

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souporserious Over a year ago

Thanks this worked perfect for what I need. Appreciate your help.

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