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User Guide for PDF Post Creator Plugin

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the PDF Post Creator plugin. It focuses on the plugin’s features and functionality, helping you upload PDFs, create posts, and organize content efficiently.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to the Plugin
  2. How to Install the Plugin
  3. How to Use the Plugin
  • Uploading PDFs
  • Creating Posts
  • Assigning Categories
  1. Troubleshooting Common Issues
  2. Contact Support

1. Introduction to the Plugin

The PDF Post Creator plugin allows you to:

  • Upload multiple PDF files at once.
  • Automatically create WordPress posts from the PDFs.
  • Use the PDF filename as the post title (with spaces instead of - or _).
  • Generate a featured image from the first page of the PDF.
  • Add a Download PDF button to the post content.
  • Organize posts into categories with a hierarchical (parent-child) structure.

2. How to Install the Plugin

Step 1: Download the Plugin

  • Download the plugin files from the provided source (e.g., WordPress repository or your developer).

Step 2: Install the Plugin

  1. Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
  3. Upload the pdf-post-creator.zip file.
  4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Step 3: Verify Installation

  • After activation, you should see a new menu item called PDF Post Creator in the WordPress admin sidebar.

3. How to Use the Plugin

Step 1: Access the Plugin

  1. Go to PDF Post Creator in the WordPress admin sidebar.
  2. You will see the plugin’s upload form.

Step 2: Upload PDFs

  1. Click the Choose File button to select one or more PDF files from your computer.
  2. You can upload multiple PDFs at once by holding Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while selecting files.

Step 3: Select Categories

  1. On the right side of the form, you’ll see a list of categories organized in a parent-child hierarchy.
  2. Select the categories you want to assign to the posts created from the uploaded PDFs.

Step 4: Create Posts

  1. Click the Upload PDFs and Create Posts button.
  2. The plugin will:
  • Create a post for each PDF.
  • Use the PDF filename as the post title (with spaces instead of - or _).
  • Generate a featured image from the first page of the PDF.
  • Add a Download PDF button to the post content.

Step 5: View Posts

  1. Go to Posts in the WordPress admin sidebar.
  2. You’ll see the newly created posts with the PDF filenames as titles.
  3. Each post will have:
  • A featured image (generated from the PDF).
  • A Download PDF button in the content.

4. Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. PDF Upload Fails

  • Ensure the PDF files are not corrupted.
  • Check your server’s file upload limit. If the PDFs are too large, increase the upload_max_filesize and post_max_size in your php.ini file.

2. Featured Image Not Generated

  • Ensure the Imagick extension is enabled on your server. Contact your hosting provider if it’s not installed.

3. Categories Not Displaying

  • Ensure you have created categories in WordPress before using the plugin.
  • Go to Posts > Categories to add or edit categories.

4. Download Button Not Working

  • Ensure the PDF file URL is correct. Edit the post and check the link in the content.

5. Contact Support

If you need any assistance or custom plugin development, feel free to contact the developer:

Conclusion

The PDF Post Creator plugin simplifies the process of uploading PDFs and creating posts. By following this guide, you can easily manage your PDF content and organize it into categories.

If you have any questions or need further customization, don’t hesitate to reach out to the developer. Happy posting! 😊

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