pods_clean_name
(Since 1.2.0) -- Return a lowercase alphanumeric name (with underscores)
function pods_clean_name($name)
Takes an input string and cleans it to be suitable as a Pod, Template, or Helper name.
- All spaces or dashes are converted to underscores
- All non-alphanumeric characters (except for underscores) are removed
- The string is converted to lowercase
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| $name | STRING | the string to be formatted |
Examples
<?php
echo pods_clean_name('THE *string* is (properly) formatted!');
// Returns: "the_string_is_properly_formatted"
?>