How do I make my CPT searchable on the front end?

Hi there,

to include the CPT in the search results, add this PHP Snippet to your site:

function include_cpt_search( $query ) {
    if ( $query->is_search ) {
	$query->set( 'post_type', array( 'post', 'page', 'custom_post_type' ) );
    }
    return $query;
}
add_filter( 'pre_get_posts', 'include_cpt_search' );

Where you see custom_post_type - replace that with the name of your CPT.

For the menus - if you're not seeing them in Appearance > Menus, click the Screen Options tab ( top right corner ) and make sure the post type is checked.