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[Resolved] Using Toolset Blocks

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Last updated by laraC-2 4 years, 6 months ago.

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#1922177

I have just purchased Toolset and am struggling to get going.
I am following these instructions https://toolset.com/lesson-placement/lesson-placements-1622879-1808797/

I have created custom post type, Custom taxonomies and some custom posts, custom fields.
I am now trying to set up a page at the front end to display the custom posts.
When I create a new page, it doesn't use Toolset Blocks, it uses WPBakery PageBuilder (I also have the plugin Page Builder by Site Origin). How should I best use the different page builder tools?

If I deactivate both PageBuilder by Site Origin and WPBakery Page Builder, Toolset Blocks does work - but I'm not sure I want to relearn a different system?

Site is still 'under construction'.

#1922229

When I create a new page, it doesn't use Toolset Blocks, it uses WPBakery PageBuilder (I also have the plugin Page Builder by Site Origin). How should I best use the different page builder tools?
Hello, Toolset Blocks is integrated with the native WordPress Block Editor but not closely integrated with other page building systems, so you won't have access to some of the Toolset Block functionality offered if you choose to use WPBakery Page Builder, since Toolset's Blocks are not available as widgets within the WPBakery page builder system. You'll have to decide which page building system you prefer, and weigh some limitations in either case. You won't have access to some WPBakery features if you choose to use Toolset Blocks, and you won't have access to some Blocks features if you choose WPBakery. We do not recommend mixing page builder systems, for compatibility reasons.

If you prefer WPBakery, some Toolset features are available to implement as shortcodes. For example, you can insert Types custom field values in any WPBakery text editor widget using Types field shortcodes. You can create Views using the legacy Views editing experience, and include those Views in a WPBakery text editor widget using shortcodes. You can also use Toolset Forms to create front-end Forms for publishing posts, and insert those using shortcodes.

Some Toolset Blocks, like the Image Slider block, are not available for use as shortcodes, so that feature is limited to designs created with Toolset Blocks.

#1930479

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!