Select Multiple Custom Post Type on Posts Module

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Hi,

I just want to ask if you guys have an option o workaround on how I can make multiple selection of Custom Post Types on the Posts Module.

I would like to call posts from 5 custom post types from a certain category.

Kind regards,
Lyn

2

Hey Lyn,

Do they really need to be CPTs? The only thing I can think of is instead of it being CPTs, just assign them to different categories? Will that work for you?

Ben

3

Hi Ben,

Thanks for the fast reply, It’s a bit more complicated because those 5 CPTs has 3 more taxonomies each and a lot more children under those taxonomies.

The easiest way to make a Featured Post for all of those is to create a specific category that can be used on all of the CPTs. That is why I need the multi select function of custom post type on the Posts Module.

Is there a way to make it happen? maybe we can override the posts module for this functionality?

I also tried some plugins like Ultimate post Widget and Flexible Post widget, but they are both not working fine with the builder.

regards,
Lyn

4

Hey Lyn.

Thanks for reaching out with your question!

Currently, you can only select one CPT for the posts module. Being able to select multiple would be a great feature request. If you have a minute, would you please add this on our user voice page?

https://wpbeaverbuilder.uservoice.com/

You can also override the posts module in your theme and write in the functionality yourself. Here’s a link to our knowledge base with more information on that:

http://forum.wpbeaverbuilder.com/custom-module-documentation/#override-built-in

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Hi Rob,

Good day, I tried to figure out on overriding built in modules but it seems like there are changes on the folder structure I can’t find the /plugins/fl-builder/ I think it is changed to /plugin/bb-plugin/ do I need to name the folder to be created on my child theme same as the new structure?

Then, back to the original question, I just found a workaround by making a shortcode to apply a query for what I need.

Thanks guys…

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Hey Lyn,

Right, the Custom Module docs were created pre-BB. We’re gonna have to fix that, thanks for the heads up!

And glad you found a workaround! Have fun with BB! :slight_smile:

Ben