Author: Nazmul HA
Overview
The MultiPost PDF Uploader plugin for WordPress is designed to simplify uploading multiple PDFs, creating posts with inline embedding, and managing post categories. This plugin allows users to upload PDFs and an optional featured image and select various categories for the posts. The plugin also includes a sticky panel with author details that can be collapsed to save space.
Key Features
- Upload Multiple PDFs: This option allows you to upload multiple PDF files at once, which will be automatically embedded in the corresponding WordPress posts.
- Featured Image Upload: Optional field to upload a featured image for the posts.
- Category Selection: Ability to select multiple categories for the posts from your existing WordPress categories.
- Sticky Author Panel: An author panel appears on the bottom right of the screen with a button to collapse or expand the panel.
- Dashboard Access: The plugin’s dashboard can be easily accessed from the sticky panel or the menu in WordPress.
How to Use the MultiPost PDF Uploader Plugin
1. Accessing the Plugin Dashboard
- To start using the plugin, navigate to the WordPress admin dashboard.
- From the left sidebar, go to Posts and then click on MultiPost PDF. This will open the MultiPost PDF Uploader page, where you can upload your PDFs and featured images and select categories.
2. Uploading PDFs and Creating Posts
On the plugin page, you’ll see the following options:
- Upload PDFs:
- Click the Choose Files button to select multiple PDF files from your computer.
- While selecting files, you can select multiple files at a time by holding down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key.
- PDF files will be uploaded and attached to the posts automatically.
- Upload Featured Image (Optional):
- You can upload a featured image for your post by clicking the Choose File button.
- This is optional but recommended for better post-presentation.
- Select Categories:
- You can select one or multiple categories from the Select Categories dropdown for your post.
- To select multiple categories, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key while clicking on categories.
- The post will be created under the default category if no categories are selected.
- Submit the Form:
- Once you’ve selected your PDFs, uploaded your image (if desired), and chosen the categories, click the Upload PDFs & Create Posts button to submit the form.
3. Sticky Author Panel
The Sticky Author Panel provides details about the plugin and the author, along with quick links to the dashboard.
- *Hide the Sticky Panel: To hide the sticky panel and free up space on your screen, click the *Hide* button in the sticky panel.
- Show the Sticky Panel: If the panel is hidden, a small icon (↔) will appear at the bottom right of the screen. Clicking this icon will bring the panel back into view.
Instructions for Using the Sticky Panel
- *Navigating to the Dashboard: The sticky panel contains a *Go to Dashboard button. Click this to be redirected to the plugin’s main dashboard page.
- *Contact Information: If you have questions or need a custom plugin, the panel includes a *contact link redirecting you to the plugin’s contact page.
Troubleshooting
- PDF Upload Issues:
- Ensure that your PDF files are within the maximum allowed size for uploads.
- Try uploading one file at a time if you experience issues with bulk uploads.
- Categories Not Showing:
- If no categories appear in the selection dropdown, ensure that categories have been created in your WordPress site.
- Go to Posts → Categories to add or manage your categories.
- Plugin Not Working Properly:
- Ensure that your WordPress installation is up to date.
- Deactivate all other plugins and test the functionality of the MultiPost PDF Uploader to check for conflicts with them.
- If the issue persists, contact support for further assistance.
Plugin Customization and Support
- *Customization: The MultiPost PDF Uploader plugin allows you to upload PDFs, create posts, and manage categories, all without any code customization. However, please get in touch with the plugin page if you need further custom features or tweaks.
- Support: If you encounter issues or have any questions about the plugin’s functionality, you can contact support on the plugin’s support page or through the contact link in the sticky panel.
Additional Notes
- Security: Always use trusted PDF files. The plugin allows only PDFs to be uploaded to prevent malicious files from being added to your posts.
- Performance: Depending on your server configuration, uploading large files can take time. We recommend keeping the file sizes reasonable to avoid long processing times.
Conclusion
The MultiPost PDF Uploader plugin is a powerful tool for managing PDF uploads and post creation on your WordPress site. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to handle multiple PDF files, select categories, and easily upload featured images. The sticky panel feature adds convenience by providing quick access to the plugin’s features while saving space on your screen.
If you need any additional help or customization, don’t hesitate to use the contact information provided in the sticky panel.
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