[Resolved] Dynamic Layouts Theme integration

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[FedericoI4663]

I am trying to integrate Layouts as described in you page https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/layouts-theme-integration/

But the code in my theme page index.php includes category.php where the 'while ( have_posts() ' executes more than 100 lines of code. So my impression is that replacing this will screw the theme.
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Could you please help ?
Many thanks - federico

[Beda]

Integrating Layouts to your Theme the way elaborated in the DOC you link to, will remove the Theme's Loop and let you customise the Theme with Layouts ONLY.
You will not be able to view the customised Template anymore with your Theme's Loop.

I rather suggest an Agile approach.

This will allow you to use EITHER Layouts OR your theme's Loop.

For this to work, we need a little more effort in PHP and check if Layouts Plugin is active, and if a layout is assigned to your Post Type.

The Function that does this looks like this:

//If Layouts is active and an Layout is assigned to a Post Type (rendered by this template), use Layouts
if ( defined( 'WPDDL_VERSION' ) && is_ddlayout_assigned() ) {
  get_header( 'layouts' ); //Optional call to a header-layouts.php template
    the_ddlayout( 'page-default' ); // Loads the 'page-default' layout by default(can be empty)
  get_footer( 'layouts' ); //Optional call to a footer-layouts.php template
}
    
// if not, use the normal WP/Theme loop
else {
//Here goes your Current Theme's Loop
}; // If Layouts are enabled (close the IF)

This is a more advanced approach but much more flexible and clean.

[FedericoI4663]

Thanks Beda,

it works but does not solve my issue, i found other problems with this theme and i am evaluating to change it for something more compatible with Toolset