How can I set the page template of a new custom post type post?

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I'd like to pre-define page_template choice in the page attributes when creating a new post in a custom post type.

Found lots to do with adding parents defaults, but stuck getting past that.

lky · Accepted Answer · 2017-07-17 12:07:34Z

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You need to create the template files within your theme using the correct naming.

Please see:

answered Jul 17, 2017 at 12:07

lky

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I guess I wasn't clear - I want the template auto selected when I add a new post / page / custom post type. So under page attributes, my client doesn't have to keep selecting page template and selecting the custom template from the drop down box.
– Simon Forster
Commented Jul 17, 2017 at 12:37
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Please take a look at: wordpress.stackexchange.com/questions/204657/…
– lky
Commented Jul 17, 2017 at 12:48

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Chris Cox · Accepted Answer · 2017-07-17 12:00:02Z

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It's in the filename. single-$posttype.php, archive-$posttype.php

answered Jul 17, 2017 at 12:00

Chris Cox

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maybe I wasn't too clear - I want the custom template, using the newer method of template identification that heady12 references above, auto selected when I click new page (or new custom post type)
– Simon Forster
Commented Jul 17, 2017 at 12:36
How many different templates do you need per post type (foo)? If it's one, call it single-foo.php, if it's more than one call the default single-foo.php and use the Template Post Type header in the others.
– Chris Cox
Commented Jul 17, 2017 at 13:01

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Simon Forster · Accepted Answer · 2017-07-17 13:06:31Z

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As heady12 pointed out

With some modifications to conditions this worked.

answered Jul 17, 2017 at 13:06

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