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Scheduled Publication of Events

Christian Rochford 25 Apr 2020 10:17 question, complete

I'm displaying a list of upcoming events, quite standard, using a single low-events field to output a list. Given that I have show_future_entries="yes" to display upcoming events I'm wondering how I can schedule event entries for publication, I was hoping to be able the use the entry_date field for this but it looks like the display of events is still dependent upon the entry_date and not solely on the low_events field, any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks!

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  1. Low 27 Apr 2020 07:04

    Try setting show_future_entries="no".

    The entry and expiration date of entries are considered to be part of metadata; when an entry is published on the site.

    The dates given in a Low Events field can be considered part of the content of that entry. You don't need to set show_future_events="yes" in order to see the entry on the front-end, given that you haven't set the 'Overwrite entry date' setting to Yes in the field's settings.

    In short, use entry/expiration dates to determine whether the entry is published or not; use the Low Events dates to set the start/end dates of the event.

  2. Christian Rochford 27 Apr 2020 20:34

    Thanks, that's sorted it! :)