[Resolved] Create a separate custom post page based on custom fields in a post

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[ryanE-5]

I have a scenario where I have custom post types and I'd like to have a listing view that displays some of the post information. I've created this here: hidden link

However, I'd also like to be able to create various views based on each custom post. What I mean is I'd like to have individual post pages that contain select information based on custom fields for each post. Basically, something similar to how you get to choose what fields you want to add in the "Loop Editor".

But I want to be able to select only some fields and create an individual page (single template) for an individual custom post (rather than the archive/listings template used in the link above)

Is there a way to accomplish this with an archive/layout of some kind such that the pages are created in an archive (much in the same way WP archive pages work). Or, do I need to separately create individual posts in this case?

Basically, I want to create an archive page like this (only I want to substitute the post body/description for various custom fields, similar to what you see in the first link provided above): hidden link

Thanks,
Austin

[Shane]

Hi Ryan,

Correct me if i'm wrong, so essentially you want a listing that is prefiltered based on a custom field value correct?

Please let me know.
Thanks,
Shane

[ryanE-5]

I'd like for each custom post I create to have a single page that displays certain post content. I'm guessing this would need to be something like how the typical single.php works, but instead of just the post body, I'd like to choose certain custom fields to display.

In the screenshot, it shows what my custom post type looks like. You'll see there are a couple groups of fields. I need to create a single page for each post that only shows certain custom fields based on those groups you see in the screenshot. For example, a single post page that shows the title of the post and only the "Vendor Contact Information" fields.

Alternatively, I suppose I could create a new custom post type that is essentially a duplicate of the posts, and repeat certain custom post type information in the body. But these would be much more work.

Ultimately, I'll need the ability to edit the single post view and/or create an alternative single post view. Unless, that is, something like this can be achieved by creating an archive/single post view with the Toolset plugin?

Does this explanation help?

Thanks,
Austin

[Shane]

Hi Ryan,

I believe I explained how to do this here https://toolset.com/forums/topic/custom-layout-for-wp-archive-pages-for-custom-post-type/#post-1076490

With the content template.

Thanks,
Shane