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I want to show Element (Block, Content Template) into a custom_template(.php)
3 replies · Started by Ashia on January 11, 2023
Can someone help me with this following issue I have been facing. I am using GP premium, Generateblocks pro, also with a Generatepress child theme. I have created a template named custom-template1.php in GP theme root folder where single.php, page.php available. I copied codes from page.phpfrom header to footer and saved it in that custom tempalte. When I am using the custom template on some specific url using some codes that is working fine.
After all that, I created an Element (Element Type: Block) as Content Template and designed it for only Custom-template1.php`. I do not know how to apply that Block element I created in Custom-template1.php file.
Please help me how I can apply that <strong>Content Template Element</strong> to that Custom-template1.php, so whenever I update that Element the Custom-template1.php also get updated.
Hi there,
there are no display rules in elements for selecting a custom page template, there are ways around that, and the simplest one would be to add a custom hook inside your custom template.
Here for example:
<?php
/* Template Name: Custom Page */
if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}
get_header(); ?>
<div <?php generate_do_attr( 'content' ); ?>>
<main <?php generate_do_attr( 'main' ); ?>>
<?php
/**
* generate_before_main_content hook.
*
* @since 0.1
*/
do_action( 'generate_before_main_content' );
if ( generate_has_default_loop() ) {
while ( have_posts() ) :
the_post();
// replace GP function
// generate_do_template_part( 'page' );
// with a custom hook
do_action('custom_page_template_content');
endwhile;
}
/**
* generate_after_main_content hook.
*
* @since 0.1
*/
do_action( 'generate_after_main_content' );
?>
</main>
</div>
<?php
/**
* generate_after_primary_content_area hook.
*
* @since 2.0
*/
do_action( 'generate_after_primary_content_area' );
generate_construct_sidebars();
get_footer();
Its a copy of the GP page.php, and for my tests i saved it as 'custom-page.phpnot that it matters, and this will register a Custom Template calledCustom Page`
In the code above you will see:
// replace GP function
// generate_do_template_part( 'page' );
// with a custom hook
do_action('custom_page_template_content');I commented out, but you cab remove the generate_do_template_part( 'page' ) function.
And in its place add your own custom hook eg. do_action('custom_page_template_content');
Then in your GP Element, do not use Content Template, use a Block Element - Hook, and in the Hook list select Custom and add the name of your custom hook eg. custom_page_template_content
Further Notes: the template, like the GP Page template includes the header and footer callbacks, so there is no need to add them in the template.
It's working!
Thanks a lot David, this is 100% what I wanted, You made my day, Thanks.
Awesome - glad to be of help!