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[Resolved] How to customise the child post fields shown on a parent edit screen

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Problem:
On the post edit screen of a parent post type where child posts can be added and edited, how is it possible to control which fields of the child post are shown?

Solution:
Choose and edit the parent post type from the list of post types at Toolset > Post Types.

At the bottom where the child post types are set, use the "Select fields" link to choose the fields of the child post that will be shown on the parent post edit screen.

Relevant Documentation:
https://toolset.com/documentation/user-guides/creating-post-type-relationships/

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Last updated by Akhil 7 years ago.

Assisted by: Nigel.

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#587757

Perfect, just one last question. can i use multi select / checkboxes for this Development Details custom field group ?

#587760

Nigel
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I know there are some restrictions on using complex fields (e.g. wysiwyg) in this area where you add child posts, and the only way to be sure is to try it and see.

If you find it is not possible I don't think there is any point in requesting that it be added, as with the work proceeding rapidly on the new version of Types, this will all change fairly soon in any case.

#587762

yes i understand the new version of type with pro post relationship is coming soon but its going to be in Beta still, then to stable version im estimating a generous 2-3 months to release final stable version ?

read too that it could preserve all current post relationship custom fields and convert into new types.

#587780

Nigel
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I wouldn't like to speculate about the final release date, but there will be a migration tool to update whatever you do now so that it is consistent with the new system. You don't need to worry about losing the work you do currently setting this up.

#587784

ok. thanks for the confirmations. ! cheers