=== Easy Architect === Contributors: juergen74 Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SQH5ZTLK3RY7Q Tags: custom post type, meta, custom fields, templates, block bindings Tested up to: 6.8 Stable tag: 1.1.2 Requires at least: 6.7 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPL-2.0-or-later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Visually build custom post types, meta fields, and dynamic templates—no code. Advanced block editor integration and dynamic icons. == Description == **Easy Architect** lets you visually build custom post types, meta fields, and dynamic templates—right in the WordPress admin, no coding needed. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to organize content, connect meta fields to any block, and design flexible templates in the block editor. Advanced blocks like Easy Icon and Easy Date & Time provide unique controls for dynamic layouts and smart formatting. Drag-and-drop meta field ordering, visual indicators, and automatic hiding of empty fields keep your templates clean and adaptable. Whether for a movie database, portfolio, or any custom content, Easy Architect gives you powerful, code-free control over your site’s structure and display. **Key Features:** * Visual creation and management of custom post types and meta fields * Dynamic template building with the block editor—no PHP required * Universal meta field connections: bind any block to meta fields, with real-time sync and visual indicators * Advanced Easy Icon block: morph icons with curvature, repeat, partial fill, and color controls * Easy Date & Time block: flexible formatting, relative time, and meta field binding * Drag & drop meta field ordering and intuitive admin UI * Enhanced Group block: hide groups if meta fields are empty for dynamic layouts * Full compatibility with WordPress core blocks and block bindings * Clean, minimal, and fast—feels like a native part of WordPress == Workflow Example == 1. **Create a Post Type** (e.g., "Movie") in the admin. 2. **Add Meta Fields** (e.g., "Director", "Release Date", "Rating") via the Meta submenu. 3. **Design a Template** in the block editor: - Insert Easy Icon blocks for ratings, Easy Date & Time for release dates, and connect Paragraph/Heading blocks to meta fields. - Use the Group block’s "Hide if Meta is empty" option for dynamic sections. 4. **Edit Content**: Fill in meta fields in the sidebar or directly in the editor. 5. **Frontend**: Your template displays only the fields with content, keeping layouts clean and dynamic. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I use meta fields in the block editor? = Yes! All registered meta fields are available in the block editor and can be bound to core blocks or Easy blocks. = How does the curvature system work in Easy Icon? = The curvature slider morphs icons from geometric to organic shapes, giving you infinite design options from a single icon. == Screenshots == 1. Add a new custom post type with the visual Dashicon picker. 2. Manage meta fields in the admin or block editor sidebar. 3. Connect blocks to meta fields and see real-time sync and visual indicators. 4. Use Easy Icon blocks for ratings or progress bars with advanced shape control. 5. Design dynamic templates that adapt to your content. == Changelog == = 1.1.2 = * Fixed: Meta fields now display in correct position order in sidebar * Fixed: Image block properly shows connected meta field label in connection status = 1.1.1 = * Enhanced: Developer-friendly meta connection system - blocks can now opt into meta field connections via block.json configuration * Improved: Cleaner, more maintainable codebase with better documentation and component organization * Fixed: Various UI improvements and connection stability enhancements = 1.1.0 = * NEW: Easy Icon block with advanced curvature transformation and dynamic features and meta field integration * NEW: Easy Date & Time block with intelligent formatting and meta field integration * NEW: Easy Number block with calculator and meta field integration * NEW: Easy Image block with meta field integration * NEW: Meta field connection system for WordPress core blocks like paragraph and header * Enhanced: Visual connection indicators, real-time sync, and improved UI = 1.0.0 = * Initial release