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Can not access page template for custom post archives

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ccowell    0

ccowell
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Hi, I created a custom post type named "Podcast". I noticed that this created a "Podcast Archive" template in Pagelines' Drag N Drop. After configuring the new template, I tried to create a new page with the "Podcast Archive" template but it does not show up in the dropdown. How can I assign the "Podcast Archive" template to a new page? Thanks.

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Rob    547

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Hi,

 

An archive template is a special page template and is thus not assignable.  It is picked up dynamically when an archived post is called by a browser for viewing. It works in the background.

 

Anything you might add to the Archive Template may also be added to one of the assignable templates (Default, Templates 1 to 5). By doing this, the posts or pages you have will look exactly the same when fresh as they are when archived.  I'd recommend simply setting up both the archive template and one of the standard templates to match.

Former PageLines Moderator, Food Expert and Raconteur

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ccowell    0

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Maybe I am approaching this incorrectly, but how can I setup a custom template that will use "The Loop" to display latest "Podcast" along with pagination?

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Rob    547

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Hi,

On Dashboard > PageLines > Drag & Drop > Page Templates you can add any sections that are full-width or rather page-width. You'll have the Content section there. Don't remove it from the template selected.

 

Click next on Content Area, you'll see PostLoop, which is "the Loop". You can add any section available here, above or below the postloop that will be within the space next to the sidebars.

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Hi there, if you follow the guide here http://www.pagelines.com/wiki/How_to_Create_a_Custom_Page_Template this will allow you to set up a custom template in the drag and drop that you can assign to static pages :-)

 

However, if you're looking to use the loop to display posts based on a specific category like 'podcast' it sounds like you'd be better off using a standard category page and editing the setup/adding sections via the drag and drop to the category template.

 

If you do want to make your own custom template and then use a plugin/section to call in the loop I'd suggest looking at the follow which could help you

 

http://www.pagelines.com/store/sections/anyloop/

http://www.pagelines.com/store/sections/catloop/

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/special-recent-posts/

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Kindly search the forum and read the documentation before posting. It will help you resolve many issues.

For CSS help be sure to check out W3Schools first and be sure to download FireBug for FireFox for troubleshooting.

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Thanks for your help, I mistakenly purchased Catloop instead of Anyloop. :( Catloop does not handle custom post types. I hope Pagelines will honor their refund policy. #crossingmyfingers

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I recommend emailing the help desk at [email protected] for any account questions so they can help you out :)

Mackenzie - PageLines Help Desk

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