[Resolved] Page Default: WordPress Editor Usage

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[randiT]

I am using the ToolSet Child Theme and need to know how to a create pages using the default WordPress editor without having to create a layout.

Thank you.

[Beda]

Do you mean, you want to have the Layouts Plugin installed and active, and maybe use some Layouts on some content but not on others?

Then you need to edit the Theme's loop for the Template in question.

The way how Toolset Starter Works is thought to be for using Layouts if active.
In Toolset > Settings > Layouts you have a choice what to output if no Layouts is assigned to your content but with Toolset Starter theme this won't work as that theme has NO default Loop and therefore always at least a default layout must be used.

So you will need to customise the Theme's loop with this (similar) code.
Example of page.php:

if ( defined( 'WPDDL_VERSION' ) && is_ddlayout_assigned() ) : // if Layouts Plugin is active and a layout is assigned
  get_header( 'layouts' );
  the_ddlayout( 'page-default' ); // Loads 'page-default' layout by default
  get_footer( 'layouts' );
else: // if not use the normal WP loop
  get_header();
  //A basic WordPress Loop: https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop
  get_sidebar();
  get_footer();
endif; // IF Layouts are enabled

[randiT]

Thanks for the response.

I created a page.php file and added the above code to themes/toolset-starter-child and that did not do the trick.....

[Beda]

Yes, because above code is a guideline and not a ready to go code.

If you need assistance in PHP, our certified partners are the correct address to ask.
At this point I would suggest you consider contacting one of our certified partners from this link:
https://toolset.com/consultant/

You will get the custom assistance you need to get on with your project.

The Toolset Starter Theme is designed to work wit Layouts OR Views OR both, by default.

Every customization of this behaviour such as adding a Custom WordPress Loop and a dynamic Layout usage requires Custom Code.

I can help by showing you a Theme that does this out of the box.
It has a native WordPress Loop, AND can use Layouts dynamically.
When you download it, have a look at its templates (like page.php) to see how it's done.
I created the Theme especially for this purpose.
It's fully Toolset compatible.
Feel free to use it as you want.
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