How to create a resuable block that can accept text changes?

Support
#1

I do not understand how to create a reusable template that can accept changes in some areas.

For example, I want to create a reusable page hero. I only want to create it ONCE and I want to change the hero text depending on the page i insert it in.

I have tried doing this but I can not get it to work the way I need - I have only been able to insert a non-editable block (global block). Which does not solve my problem because the text is the same on every page. I need editable text areas, like a template, but with the ability for me to change the design of the template in just one location, so I only need to create it once, so at a later time if I want to change the hero style I just have to change it in one template.

Is this possible in X theme Pro ?

#2

Hi @ianizaguirre,

The closest thing we can have is still the GLOBAL BLOCK plus the use of ACF PRO. Add ACF PRO fields either on POST and PAGES. Then you can call it on the GLOBAL BLOCK. See the Cornerstone/Content Builder Integration part on the documentation. The fields can the be edited per page or post basis. The design of the block can be change on GLOBAL BLOCK.

Hope this helps.

#3

@Lely Awesome, thank you. I got that to work but noticed something odd…

When I go make a global block and add a field like {{acf:field_name}} , I can use that field in the location I specify just fine BUT the edit page for that global block does not show any default text when I insert {{acf:field_name}} so its very hard for me to understand where I have these labels in my design when I am editing or making a global block since no text field defaults show in these locations I add {{acf:field_name}} on the global block editor view. … They show just fine when I publish a page I just have no way of easily knowing in the global block editor where i added these short codes

#4

Hi @ianizaguirre,

Sorry that you’re having that issue, we’ve added this as a feature request so it can be taken into consideration for future development.

In the meantime, when working with global block dynamic content, you need to pay attention on the layout panel (left panel) of the builder.

Thank you for understanding,

#6

This topic was automatically closed 10 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.