Adding 'category' to 'new listings' display

**Chaslie** · (#1)

On the front page of our site, I am using 'function.new_listings.php' to generate a display on new listings.

I'm looking to add a 'category' field (column) to that display.

Have worked out the field name 'section' will generate the category ID. Now I need to convert that ID into the actual name of the category. A hyperlink is not required - just the category name only.

Any ideas guys?

manilaboy · (#2)

Sorry Chaslie I am not a techie but I like the total of members and entries display on your site.

Is that a code I can easily get from one of the tech guys here?

Thanks,
Mike D.
Designer 3.1.5

**Chaslie** · (#3)

No worries - simply copy and paste this into layout.tpl.php anywhere you wish.

Quote:

There are {total_users} Registered users<br /> and a total of {total_listings} entries.

**Chaslie** · (#4)

bump - anyone have an idea how?

[quote]On the front page of our site, I am using 'function.new_listings.php' to generate a display on new listings.

I'm looking to add a 'category' field (column) to that display.

Have worked out the field name 'section' will generate the category ID. Now I need to convert that ID into the actual name of the category. A hyperlink is not required - just the category name only.

Any ideas guys?

**juven14** · (#5)

Yes, you have to edit the new listings plugin and then fetch the category name. I've edited the file, let me know and I'll send it via email.