[Support request] Custom Post Archive grid layout with Elements Content Block

[Len]

How is a multiple column layout created for a custom taxonomy or custom post type archive with the Elements Content Block.

I cannot find any help for this. If a layout is created at 50% width, how will that repeat horizontally?

I have done a single column layout which works fine assigned to my CPT archives etc.

Thanks, LenW

[David]

Hi there,

the Block Element Content Template only replaces the content template in the post loop.
Today you still need to define the Column requirements in the Customizer > Layout > Blog.

However by default the columns options only work with standard post types.
To enable columns on a CPT you would need a little PHP:

add_filter( 'generate_blog_columns', function( $columns ) {
    if ( 'your_cpt_slug' === get_post_type() && ! is_singular() ) {
        return true;
    }

    return $columns;
} );

We’re working on new archive grid options for a future update.

[Len]

David

Thanks, this works – as long as the following is done:

The content template is set to full width as a design for the block, this code then reduces the width to that of the column.
If I start off with a 50% block in the content template editor, I end up with a 25% column if columns set to 2.

So template design a little tricky.

LenW

[David]

You can set the elements Editor Width in the sidebar settings – see here, in the example i have set it to 320px wide:

https://www.screencast.com/t/pKagnV1BS

This will allow you to create your design at a size that is representative of the front end display.

[Len]

David, thanks for that suggestion, its a good help.
LenW

[David]

Glad yo be of help!

[Dan]

Hi David,
is there an update regarding this:

We’re working on new archive grid options for a future update.

or should we still stick to the filter

add_filter( 'generate_blog_columns', function( $columns ) {
    if ( 'your_cpt_slug' === get_post_type() && ! is_singular() ) {
        return true;
    }

    return $columns;
} );

Thanks
Dan

[Ying]

Hi Dan,

Currently this is still the one to use 🙂

[Dan]

Thanks Ying for the quick answer.

Dan

[Ying]

No problem 🙂

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