Can I copy custom fields from one CPT to another

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
Can I copy/assign custom fields from one custom field group to multiple post types.

Solution:
You can assign single custom field group to multiple post types.

You can find the proposed solution in this case with the following reply:
https://toolset.com/forums/topic/can-i-copy-custom-fields-from-one-cpt-to-another/#post-2295089

Relevant Documentation:
- https://toolset.com/course-lesson/creating-custom-fields/

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This topic contains 4 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by janeC-2 2 years, 9 months ago.

Assisted by: Minesh.

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February 16, 2022 at 6:51 am #2293717

janeC-2

I created a lot of custom fields for a CPT called 'entries'

Now I am creating another CPT called 'finalists' for the same website and I would like to use the same custom fields.
Is there a way to duplicate them?

Or do I need to create them again?

February 16, 2022 at 1:22 pm #2294137

Minesh

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Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

When you try to add new custom field and click on "Add New Field" button from your custom field group, it will offer you popuip what type of field you want to create, with that popup you will see a button "Choose from previously created fields" from where you can add the existing fields you created.

Please check the following screenshot:
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February 16, 2022 at 10:52 pm #2294727

janeC-2

No that's not what I was looking for.

I created about 50 custom fields and I would like to copy the whole Field Set to a new CPT

February 17, 2022 at 5:58 am #2295089

Minesh

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So, Lets say you created a Custom Field Group namely "ABC" that holds those 50 fields.

Now, you can edit your custom field group "ABC" and from the settings section available at top, you should click on "Edit" button and you can assign the same field group "ABC" to multiple post types as desired. Please check the following screenshot:
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February 17, 2022 at 7:18 am #2295169

janeC-2

Ah! that's it! Thank you

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!