What FIFU plugin adds to WP Database

  • Hi!

    First of all, i’d like to say, you’ve done amazing work. The plugin really helps and does A LOT for a wordpress user.

    Still I have a question about how it could work:

    Right now each photo is saved on wp_post_meta table, in the field “fifu_image_url” ALSO in wp_post table as an “attachment” post_type.

    Is there any way to not touch the “WP_Post” Table? Just add it (for example) as a thumbnail or an image in wp_post_meta table?

    Kindest regards.

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  • Plugin Author Marcel

    (@marceljm)

    Hi, @pocomaxa.

    Is there any way to not touch the “WP_Post” Table?

    No, because INTERNAL images write on wp_posts. Then themes and plugins may read from that. So FIFU only can be compatible with those themes and plugins writing on wp_posts as well.

    Thread Starter pocomaxa

    (@pocomaxa)

    It’s totally OK, it works with my theme very well, i just wanted to keep wp_posts just for posts/pages, several things, to that the base won’t grow very fast and very big.

    I’m seeking for some way to keep it as post_meta stuff.

    Thanks for your answer. Best regards.

    Plugin Author Marcel

    (@marceljm)

    I understand, @pocomaxa.

    However FIFU needs to follow WordPress architecture. If WordPress changes in the future, FIFU changes as well. This is how the things work.

    Thread Starter pocomaxa

    (@pocomaxa)

    One more question..
    What if I turn your great plugin ON.
    And then just additional field “fifu_image_url” with my IMGUR image link.
    I mean without adding that link to “FIFU widget”.

    Will it work – will it add an image to the post?

    Plugin Author Marcel

    (@marceljm)

    Will it work – will it add an image to the post?

    No, @pocomaxa. “fifu_image_url” isn’t enough. Some additional metadata needs to be created. What WordPress makes for internal images FIFU makes for external images, except that FIFU doesn’t save the image in the media library. But the database registers created are the same.

    Plugin Author Marcel

    (@marceljm)

    By the way, if you want to automate the things, take a look at FIFU Settings:
    – WP All Import tab
    – REST API tab
    – Metadata tab > Schedule Metadata Generation <– With that enabled, “fifu_image_url” would be enough

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