This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.
Problem:
I am trying to create a combined listing with the union of both post types, a custom field belongs to two different field groups / post types. Should I just include both of them in the Loop Wizard and use conditional tags in the Content Template to avoid empty areas?
Solution:
The specific field can be used with multiple post types, if the custom image field "thumbnail" are using the same field slug, then you just need one Types field shortcode.
Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/customizing-sites-using-php/functions/#image
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Last updated by 6 years, 6 months ago.
Assisted by: Luo Yang.
Tell us what you are trying to do? I have two custom post types: a Student Project and Student Thesis. I'd like to create a view that displays a grid / index of all Student Project and Student Thesis posts. I understand how to create a single indexical listing of just one post type, but two is out of my grasp. In mathematical terms, I am trying to create a combined listing with the union of both post types, and order them based on a shared field.
Is there any documentation that you are following? No.
Is there a similar example that we can see? Please refer to student-work-index.png.
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Luo, thanks for your reply.
I think the place I'm hung up on is in the Loop Wizard. I know that the Post Title can be displayed in the loop (WP will pull the post title from both custom page types), but I want to also show a field named Index Thumbnail. See attached screenshot. This field belongs to two different field groups / post types. Should I just include both of them in the Loop Wizard and use conditional tags in the Content Template to avoid empty areas?
Here's some pseudo code demonstrating my proposal:
[post title and url]
<if there's a project thumbnail>[project thumbnail]</if>
<if there's a thesis thumbnail>[thesis thumbnail]</if>
(I don't understand how to reference a field inside a view that isn't shared between two different custom posts.)
