How do I randomize soapboxes and boxes?

[danoah 1]

Hello, how do I randomize soabbox sets and box sets? I have ten boxes in the set, but it only pulls up the last two (I have it set to two max). I want it to always put two random boxes into those spots. Is this possible? Thanks! Dan

[Kate 3]

HI Dan, I'm sure you could do it by modifying that section. You would have to modify the query_posts call to use "orderby=rand". Are you familiar with PHP and/or modifying sections? I haven't tried it, but I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work. Here's some additional info on random posts: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/how-to-get-random-post The other option is to use a plugin that can query custom post types. Then you could place the shortcode inside of the box.

[danoah 1]

Hey Kate, thanks for the info! I have no idea how PHP works or where I'd edit that. What file would that be?

[kastelic 6]

I do know that in section.boxes.php on line 239 you can change it from "id" to "rand" but I don't know how to filter or override that function in the child theme. Changing core files in not recommended so use this method at your own risk.

[danoah 1]

I see. I think it would only be helpful to me in child themes as I don't want it to always be random.

[catrina 103]

If you have PlatformBase, please make sure it's activated and copy that file into the platformbase folder so you can edit it accordingly.