Vertex Gallery
Comprehensive guide to using Vertex Gallery shortcodes with images from images/vertex folder
Example 1: Basic Folder-Based Gallery
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex"}
Explanation: Basic folder-based shortcode with default settings.
What it does:
- Loads all images from the
images/vertexfolder - Uses default grid layout
- Auto-generates categories from folder name ("Vertex")
- Shows filter buttons
- Enables modal lightbox
Example 2: Folder with Masonry Layout
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" layout="masonry"}
Explanation: Folder-based with masonry (Pinterest-style) layout.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Uses masonry layout for Pinterest-style arrangement
- All other settings use plugin defaults
Example 3: Folder with Custom Columns
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" columns="4"}
Explanation: Fixed 4-column grid layout.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Displays in 4-column grid
- All other settings use defaults
Example 4: Responsive Columns
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" columns="1,2,4"}
Explanation: Responsive column configuration. Format: "mobile,tablet,desktop".
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - 1 column on mobile devices
- 2 columns on tablets
- 4 columns on desktop
- Automatically adapts to screen size
Example 5: Custom Gap Between Images
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" gap="24"}
Explanation: Custom gap of 24 pixels between gallery items.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - 24px gap between images (instead of default 16px)
- All other settings use defaults
Example 6: Individual Images (First 5)
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Manually specified individual images using comma-separated list.
What it does:
- Loads only the 5 specified images
- Displays them in the order listed
- Uses default settings for layout and modal
Example 7: Individual Images with Masonry
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg" layout="masonry"}
Explanation: Individual images with masonry layout.
What it does:
- Loads 5 specific images
- Arranges them in masonry layout
- All other settings use defaults
Example 8: Disable Filter Buttons
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" show_filter="0"}
Explanation: Folder-based gallery with filter buttons disabled.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Hides filter buttons
- All images displayed without category filtering option
Example 9: Disable Modal/Lightbox
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" enable_modal="0"}
Explanation: Gallery without lightbox modal functionality.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Images are not clickable (no modal)
- Images display in gallery only
Example 10: Light Theme Modal
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" modal_theme="light"}
Explanation: Gallery with light theme modal instead of default dark.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Modal uses light theme (white background)
- All other settings use defaults
Example 11: Combined Settings - Masonry with Custom Gap
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" layout="masonry" gap="20"}
Explanation: Multiple customizations combined - masonry layout with custom gap.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Masonry layout
- 20px gap between items
- All other settings use defaults
Example 12: Grid with Responsive Columns and Custom Gap
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" layout="grid" columns="2,3,5" gap="18"}
Explanation: Multiple customizations: grid layout, responsive columns, custom gap.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Grid layout
- 2 columns on mobile, 3 on tablet, 5 on desktop
- 18px gap between items
Example 13: First 10 Images Only
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-6-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-7-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-8-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-9-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-10-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Individual images - first 10 images only.
What it does:
- Loads only images 1-10
- Displays them in specified order
- Uses default settings
Example 14: Last 10 Images Only
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-11-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-12-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-13-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-14-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-15-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-16-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-17-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-18-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-19-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-20-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Individual images - last 10 images (11-20).
What it does:
- Loads only images 11-20
- Displays them in specified order
- Uses default settings
Example 15: All 20 Images with Custom Settings
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-6-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-7-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-8-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-9-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-10-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-11-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-12-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-13-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-14-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-15-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-16-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-17-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-18-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-19-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-20-large.jpg" layout="masonry" columns="auto" gap="16"}
Explanation: All 20 images explicitly listed with custom settings.
What it does:
- Loads all 20 images in specified order
- Masonry layout
- Auto-calculated columns
- 16px gap (default)
Example 16: Even Numbered Images Only
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-6-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-8-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-10-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-12-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-14-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-16-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-18-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-20-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Selective display - only even-numbered images.
What it does:
- Loads only even-numbered images (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20)
- 10 images total
- Uses default settings
Example 17: Odd Numbered Images Only
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-7-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-9-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-11-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-13-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-15-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-17-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-19-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Selective display - only odd-numbered images.
What it does:
- Loads only odd-numbered images (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19)
- 10 images total
- Uses default settings
Example 18: Custom Selection - First 5 and Last 5
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery images="images/vertex/image-1-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-2-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-3-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-4-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-5-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-16-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-17-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-18-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-19-large.jpg,images/vertex/image-20-large.jpg"}
Explanation: Custom curated selection showing first 5 and last 5 images.
What it does:
- Loads first 5 images (1-5) and last 5 images (16-20)
- Total of 10 images
- Uses default settings
Example 19: Maximum Customization
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" layout="masonry" columns="1,2,4" gap="20" show_filter="1" enable_modal="1" modal_theme="light"}
Explanation: Comprehensive example showing most available options combined.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - Masonry layout
- Responsive: 1 column (mobile), 2 (tablet), 4 (desktop)
- 20px gap
- Filter buttons enabled
- Modal enabled with light theme
Example 20: Minimal Gallery (No Modal, No Filter)
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Shortcode Used
{vertexgallery folder="images/vertex" show_filter="0" enable_modal="0"}
Explanation: Minimal gallery setup with no filter buttons and no modal.
What it does:
- Loads all images from
images/vertexfolder - No filter buttons
- No modal/lightbox
- Simple grid display only