Introduction #

So, you’ve got your WordPress site all set up with the WooCommerce Wishlist plugin, and now you want to Customize PDF output to match your site’s style or just to make it look a bit more personalized. No worries, we’ve got you covered! With a few simple filters and a bit of code magic, you can customize the PDF output in no time. Let’s dive in:

Step 1: Locate Your Functions.php File #

First things first, you’ll need to find your functions.php file in your WordPress theme. If you’re using a child theme, you should edit the functions.php file of your child theme. However, if you’re not using a child theme, you must add these customizations to your theme’s functions.php directly.

Editing the child theme’s functions.php file is recommended over directly editing the parent theme’s functions.php. (Here’s why)

Alternative Method: Using a PHP Editor Plugin #

If you prefer not to directly edit the functions.php file, you can use a PHP editor plugin available in the WordPress repository. These plugins provide a user-friendly interface for adding custom PHP code snippets to your site. Simply install the plugin of your choice, navigate to its settings or editor, and input the filter functions provided in this guide.

Step 2: Add Filter Functions #

Now that you’ve got your functions.php file open, it’s time to add some filter functions to customize the PDF output. You’ll be using the add_filter() function along with the specific filter hooks provided by the Wishlist plugin.

Customize Wishlist Title #

Let’s start with the Wishlist title. If you want to change the title displayed on your wishlist PDF, you can use the wlfmc_wishlist_title filter. Here’s how:

add_filter('wlfmc_wishlist_title', 'customize_wlfmc_wishlist_title');
function customize_wlfmc_wishlist_title() {
return 'Your New Wishlist Title';
}

Adjust Product Name Heading #

If you want to adjust the heading for the product names displayed in the PDF, use the wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_name_heading filter:

Modify Product Price Heading #

To modify the heading for the product prices shown in the PDF, you can use the wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_price_heading filter:

add_filter('wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_price_heading', 'wlfmc_customize_price_heading');
function wlfmc_customize_price_heading() {
return 'Custom Product Price Heading';
}

Change Product Quantity Heading #

To change the heading for the product quantities listed in the PDF, utilize the wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_quantity_heading filter:

add_filter('wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_quantity_heading', 'wlfmc_customize_quantity_heading');
function wlfmc_customize_quantity_heading() {
return 'Custom Product Quantity Heading';
}

Customize Stock Status Heading #

If you want to customize the heading for the product stock status displayed in the PDF, you can use the wlfmc_wishlist_pdf_view_stock_heading filter:

Modify No Product Message #

Lastly, if you want to modify the text displayed when there are no products in the wishlist, you can use the wlfmc_no_product_in_wishlist_message filter:

Step 3: Save the Settings #

Once you’ve added your desired filter functions to the functions.php file, don’t forget to save your changes. Now, when you generate a PDF of your wishlist, you’ll see your customizations reflected in the output!

Why Edit the Child Theme’s Functions or the Theme’s Functions.php? #

Editing the child theme’s functions.php file is recommended over directly editing the parent theme’s functions.php. Here’s why:

1. Preservation of Customizations: If you ever update your parent theme, any customizations made directly to the functions.php file will be lost. By using a child theme, your customizations remain intact even after updating the parent theme.
2. Organizational Benefits: Keeping custom code separate in a child theme’s functions.php file helps in maintaining a cleaner and more organized codebase, making it easier to manage and debug.
3. Prevention of Theme Breakage: Directly modifying the parent theme’s files can lead to potential issues or theme breakage, especially if you’re not careful. Using a child theme provides a safe environment for making customizations without risking the stability of your site.

Conclusion #

That’s it! You’ve successfully customized the PDF output of your Wishlist plugin to better suit your site’s needs.

Feel free to explore these settings and tailor the PDF to your specific requirements. If you have any further questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team for help.