[Resolved] Problems creating child theme

[Joni]

I duplicated the GP theme folder to a new folder called GP-Idylwood. I put this line at the top of the stylesheet.

 Theme Name:   Idylwood Custom
 Theme URI:    https://generatepress.com
 Description:  Custom Idylwood Child Theme
 Author:       Pixelita Designs
 Author URI:   https://pixelita.com
 Template:     generatepress
 Version:      1.0.0

The functions.php file for the child theme is empty.

And the child theme appears and I can make *some* modifications to it. However a lot of the functionality (typography, layout, menus, etc.) is gone. And GeneratePress settings no longer appear under the Appearance section. The plugin is present and activated.

Also, on the site itself, the front end, there is the dread white screen of death.

What did I do wrong?

Developing here: http://wordpress.mytestbed.com

[Joni]

The reason for creating the child theme is because I am converting this site from Genesis Streamline Pro and there is a three-widget box on the home page which is using a featured page widget. I would prefer not to hard-code this as these items change periodically. I also want a different sidebar for pages than for posts. Is there some other way to achieve these two things?

[Joni]

I found the blank child theme here:
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/using-child-theme/

So I am off to play with that. Genesis better watch out. GP is giving them a run for their money. This will be the FOURTH Genesis to GP conversion I’ve undertaken!

[Leo]

Glad you found the solution 🙂

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