magento get attribute value for multi select attibute

Question

i want to get attribute value for multi select attribute,

below is code that work if it is just text field or drop down , but for multi select it does not work , please guide way to fix it

$_product->getMetal();

works for text attibute for not for multiselect attibutes.

I am using above code on product listing page.

sample snap from where $_product comes:

<?php foreach ($_productCollection as $_product): ?>

• Vishal: Use this code also $_product->getData('attribute_code_here')

Answer 1

This should give you what you need

$_product->getAttributeText('attribute_code_here');

If you are using this from a collection, make sure the attribute you use is marked as "Used in product listing" and that you rebuilt the indexes.

• mcoder: it does not give any output , metal is multiselect dropdown attribute , and using this code on product listing page
• Marius: but does $_product->getMetal() output something?
• mcoder: no but $_product->getPrice() and weight works fine
• Marius: in this case, it depends on the context. If $_product comes from a product collection, maybe the attribute metal is not added to the collection. You should add more info in your question. Provide the context that uses this.
• mcoder: added that code is used on product listing page