[Resolved] Code editor for archive page

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[AndrewL2119]

I'm trying to create an archive page within the custom template section in the dashboard, but it just shows me straight text, rather than the code block editor like I did with the general template. Any thoughts How i can create the wordpress archive loop?

[Nigel]

It looks like you created a custom archive using Blocks, and now it is trying to edit that with the legacy editor.

Did you add the Classic Editor plugin to disable Gutenberg? That appears to be why the block editor for archives is broken.

Rather than using that plugin, you can go to Toolset > Post types and for each post type disable/enable the block editor or classic editor according to your preference.

[AndrewL2119]

Nigel,

No matter what I try and switch (block, classic) it still shows up as the screenshot I sent. I am able to use the block editor for the custom template, just not the archive.

if I gave you my wordpress credentials, could you take a look at it please?

I'm guessing that since I can't edit the archives template, i can't see the event text here?
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This is the last piece of the puzzle, altho, I'll need to figure out how to create a search at the top of the listing pages, ugh.

Thanks,
Andy

[Shane]

Hi Andrew,

I'm not able to see the credentials that you provided to nigel.

However what I can do is to re-enable the private fields for your next response so that you can resend them.

Thanks,
Shane

[Shane]

Hi Andrew,

As Nigel had suspected you do have the classic editor plugin installed and was active. See Screenshot

I've disabled this and it should now be funcitoning.

Thanks,
Shane

[AndrewL2119]

That's weird, because I did the same thing and it didn't work for me. Oh well, thank you for the fix.

For Sorting and Filter issues:

I have this page that lists out all my events:
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I guess I was able to add sorting by date (not sure what that does), but is there also a way to sort by Event Category (tag)?

And then a filter reset button?

Are you able to set that up for me on my website, so that I can then learn by seeing it in action?

Much appreciated.
Andy

[Shane]

Hi Andrew,

There was also a setting in Divi that enabled the classic editor, as I believe the divi builder requires this.

I guess I was able to add sorting by date (not sure what that does), but is there also a way to sort by Event Category (tag)?
Given that Event Category is a taxonomy you are not able to sort by this.

I've added the reset but, you should see "× Clear all filters" on the view now.

Thanks,
Shane

[AndrewL2119]

IF I set up the event categories as a field in the post type, can I then sort by category?

Are you able to set this up for me if this is possible, just with 1 event category?

[Shane]

Hi Andrew,

If you do set it up as a custom field then yes you will be able to do this.

Similar to how you've setup your Post Date filter you can add the custom field filter option by clicking on "New Option" in order to add the custom field sort option. See Screenshots

You also have the option to search by slug for your custom field that you want to use.
Thanks,
Shane

[AndrewL2119]

Maybe I didn't explain things correctly. Any chance to make it look like the attached image?

Having it lay out in a horizontal row, then sort by a specific category, by date?

Thanks for all of your help so far!

[Shane]

Hi Andrew,

Ok so from your screenshot your category seems to be a Filter and not a Sorting.

Secondly yes you can have it look like this but you will need to use css to achieve this.

Right now we have resolved the original issue of this thread so I would recommend opening a new ticket with this issue for you to get assistance with setting up your filters in this fashion.

This is to help keep our forums streamline so that other users with similar issues can get assistance from these resolved threads.

Thanks,
Shane

[AndrewL2119]

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!