AdvancedCustomFields / AdvancedCustomFields/acf

Conditionally adjust fields depending on the current ACF block

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Description

Hey @lgladdy

I wondering if there is an ACF build in way to determine if a field group is currently loaded in a specific block type?

I want to hide specific fields if the field group is used in specific block types. But to do this, we have to know what is the current block type, e.g. using a filter like acf/prepare_field.

Is custom javascript the only solution here, to hide fields on block context?

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Research direction

Start with the acf/prepare_field filter named in the issue and trace how field groups are loaded for block types. Determine whether the current block type is available at that entry point and define what support would be needed to conditionally hide fields without custom JavaScript.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, php
Domain
backend, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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