Installation
The download contains the version that is compatible with both the EE3 and EE4. Older versions are available on Github: EE2 and EE1.
ExpressionEngine 3 & 4
- Download and unzip the latest version of Low Random.
- Copy the
low_random folder to your /system/user/addons directory.
- In your Control Panel, go to the Add-on Manager and install Low Random.
- All set!
File tag
Parameters for {exp:low_random:file} tag
| Parameter |
Description |
folder |
Either the server path of the folder, or the numeric Upload Destination id. Required. |
filter |
Any number of sub strings the file name should contain, separated by vertical bars. |
{exp:low_random:file folder="/some/path/to/images" filter="masthead|.jpg"}
{exp:low_random:file folder="3" filter=".pdf"}
Item tag
Parameters for {exp:low_random:item} tag
| Parameter |
Description |
items |
Any number of items, separated by vertical bars. |
{exp:low_random:item items="cat|dog|ferret|raptor"}
{exp:low_random:item items="Yes|No|Maybe|Try again later|You're kidding, right?"}
Items tag
Parameters for {exp:low_random:item} tag
| Parameter |
Description |
separator |
Character used to separate values. Defaults to new line. |
trim |
Set to “no” if you don’t want the tagdata to be stripped of white space at the beginning and end. |
{exp:low_random:items}
Cat
Dog
Ferret
Raptor
{/exp:low_random:items}
{exp:low_random:items separator=","}
Cat, Dog, Ferret, Raptor
{/exp:low_random:items}
Letter tag
Parameters for {exp:low_random:letter} tag
| Parameter |
Description |
from |
Letter to start the range with, defaults to a. |
to |
Letter to end the range with, defaults to z. |
Note: this tag returns a letter in the same case as the given parameters.
{exp:low_random:letter}
{exp:low_random:letter from="A" to="F"}
Number tag
Parameters for {exp:low_random:number} tag
| Parameter |
Description |
from |
Number to start the range with, defaults to 0. |
to |
Number to end the range with, defaults to 9. |
{exp:low_random:number}
{exp:low_random:number from="100" to="999"}