How do I limit the number of characters outputted by Ditto

I have a need to limit the number of characters outputted by Ditto to 85 for a front page section. I read the wiki info on using phx but I can’t seem to implement it. Has anyone done this and can you explain it.

Thanks

Please show us your tpl.

[+content:limit=`85`+]

but better [+content:notags:limit=`85`+] which also strips out HTML.

RASC

This is what I’m using now. Let me note: I want to limit the characters outputted in the intro section.



I’d like to limit these sections to 100 characters.

Marc
Works like a dream. Now, what code do I need to get the ’Read More ..’ link to show?

I appareciate the help.
J

Is the default I think.

Now, what code do I need to get the ’Read More ..’ link to show?

That way you always get the read more link.

<p class="ditto_link">[+link+]</p>

will only display if summary extension is enabled. But it would be difficult to "match" the parameters of the ditto call. So if there is always a read more link use my code. Otherwise ask again.

MadeMyDay
Thanks for the help. Solved.
Jack