Re-use slugs of deleted fields

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Tagged: Setting up custom fields, Types plugin

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Last updated by maxfieldB 5 years, 4 months ago.

Assisted by: Nigel.

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September 29, 2019 at 10:28 pm #1351263

maxfieldB

I am trying to:
Use the slug of a test custom post that was deleted

Link to a page where the issue can be seen:
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I expected to see:
The ability to use whatever slug I want.

Instead, I got:
Certain slugs (of deleted custom post fields), such as "cost" as unavailable. Instead, I am asked to use a different slug "such as, 'Cost 2,' Instead of 'Cost'"

September 30, 2019 at 6:45 am #1351423

Nigel

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If you go to Toolset > Custom Fields you'll see a button at the bottom, "Post Field Control".

That gives you more control over the custom fields created with Types as well as those found scanning the database.

You should be able to locate the old field and permanently delete it from there which would free up the slug for re-use.

Could you try that and let me know?

October 1, 2019 at 3:26 am #1352177

maxfieldB

My issue is resolved now. Thank you! I really appreciate this help.