Using Page template for custom post type

Typically, the archives for a given post type use archive.php or archive-$post_type_slug.php files. However, I think you mean the template dropdown like you get with pages, where you can specify a very specific template file to use. For that I’d recommend checking out https://make.www.ads-software.com/core/2016/11/03/post-type-templates-in-4-7/ for how to set that up.

For the second part, do you mean like customized metaboxes or something from Advanced Custom Fields? If the first part, you’ll need to customize the code to be loaded for the given post types, and if the ACF setup, then the fields logic for display will need to be updated to match.

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your reply.

You were correct, I meant the template for the individual posts – and the info on the link you provided worked great thanks!

For the second part, yes, I mean custom meta boxes provided by the theme, e.g.:
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The template I’m using for the individual posts looks for the parameters set in this meta box. Is there a way I can get that to show up for the custom post type posts..?

Thanks,
Luther

You’ll need to locate and edit settings appropriately where those metaboxes are being created at, to include them in your post types. That’s not something we can handle within CPTUI itself.

Ok thanks, I’ll have a look in the theme files or reach out to the developer

Sounds good. Welcome.