If you want Microsoft Word to fetch and display an image dynamically from a URL each time the document updates, follow these steps: Step-by-Step Instructions Open a MS Word document and save it, naming it as required. Where you want the image to appear in the MS Word document, press Ctrl + F9 to insert […]
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Supporting HTML in email preambles
We have implemented some changes so that BDP better supports HTML in email preamble, having a consistent approach in the following widgets: Business Rules (automated emails) Email Templates Multi Property Email Property Detail Email The following table outline the HTML tags supported. HTML Trigger Event Target Example Preamble <div> A block-level container for other HTML […]
ESPC BLM WordPress Plugin
The ESPC-BLM WordPress plugin provides a simple way to list and format properties on your WordPress website. It uses the BLM property feed provided by ESPC to show properties currently active in your BDP account live, from the BLM file provided. “BLM” is a simple file format, quite similar to a CSV file, that is […]
BDP for Elementor
Form Action Types The BDP id should be inserted into the form as a hidden field. The ID is available in the post metadata as '_reference_number': Home Report Request Field names required: bdp_id – the bdp property id, as a hidden field in the form message – a free text message first_name last_name tel – […]
BDP for Contact Form 7 (CF7)
Install the plugin. This will be supplied to you in a zip file by BDP support. Once installed, future updates can be made through the WordPress Plugins dashboard. Configure the environments. The BDP-for-CF7 plugin requires that you define the BDP setup in a global variable, in wp-config.php. Add environments you would like to connect to […]
Setting up the BDP property ID with PropertyHive.
First of all, make sure that the bdp_id is available in the Contact Form 7 (CF7) definition as a hidden field: [hidden bdp_id default:shortcode_attr] This CF7 tag copies a bdp_id attribute from the CF7 shortcode into the form data. So the next step is to add the bdp_id attribute to the CF7 shortcode where the […]
BDP and PropertyHive Integration
Any web site can be integrated with BDP using the existing API. However, one approach that has been historically popular with our clients is to use WordPress as a web content management solution, and to integrate with BDP via existing data import/export routes that are already supported by this third party plugin. Additional features unique […]
Business rules walkthrough for ESPC Booking Calendar
Before setting your own business rules to manage the Booking Calendar we strongly suggest that you become familiarised with being able to create business rules by reading this help article: BDP Command – Business rules walkthrough We recommend that these are initially set-up in the BDP training environment and NOT in the live environment, please […]
Configuring the email provider
BDP primarily uses a bulk email service provider; you can also enter your own mail server details. The provider is Mandrill, owned by Mailchimp. We would highly recommend using Mandrill, as this service is integrated with our servers and will give your mail the best possible chance of reaching its destination. The email provider can […]
Configuring the Property Details widget
The exact contents of the Property Details widget can be controlled through the “Attributes Manager” section in the left-hand Configuration menu, available to Administrators only. The Attributes Manager is divided into Sales and Lettings. Select the category of interest and drill down into each section by expanding it using the small arrow. The Property Details category […]