Header Builder
The Header Builder allows you to create custom layouts for branding and navigation of your WordPress site. Instead of relying on default theme templates, you can design and assign your own:
Accessing the Header Builder
Go to CodexShaper Framework >> Theme Builder. After Click Add New Theme Builder you should see an interface like below.
| Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
Type | Header | Template type. |
Display Location | Specific Pages / Posts | Where you want to show your template. |
Select Post | - | Only for Specific Pages / Posts. |
Types:
Header
- Purpose: The Header template typically contains your site’s logo, navigation menu, and other important links.
- Usage: Create multiple header designs for different pages or conditions (e.g., one for your homepage, another for landing pages).
Display Location:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
All Archives | This refers to all types of archive pages, including category archives, tag archives, date-based archives, author archives, and custom post type archives. (e.g., archive.php, category.php, tag.php, taxonomy.php, author.php, date.php). |
All Singular | This represents all single post or page views, including custom post types. (e.g., singular.php, single.php, page.php, single-{post_type}.php). |
Entire Website | This means every page of the website, covering archives, singular posts, custom post types, and error pages. (e.g., search.php, 404.php). |
All Pages | This refers specifically to WordPress pages (not posts or archives). (e.g., page.php, page-{slug}.php, page-{ID}.php). |
404 Page | This is the error page displayed when a requested page is not found. (e.g., 404.php). |
Author Archive | This page displays posts by a specific author. (e.g., author.php, archive.php). |
Date Archive | Displays posts grouped by date (year, month, day). (e.g., date.php, archive.php). |
Front Page | This is the homepage of the website. (e.g., front-page.php, home.php). |
Search Page | Displays search results for a user query. (e.g., search.php). |
Specific Pages / Posts | Custom templates for individual pages or posts. (e.g., page-{slug}.php, page-{ID}.php, single-{post_type}.php). |
{post_type}s Archive | The archive page for a custom post type. (e.g., archive-{post_type}.php). |
{post_type}s Singular | The single view for a custom post type. (e.g., single-{post_type}.php). |
{post_type}s Singulars | Likely refers to all singular views of a specific custom post type. (e.g., single-{post_type}.php, singular.php). |
IMPORTANT
Make sure to carefully set these conditions to ensure your new template appears where you expect.
Select Post
After selecting Display Location to Specific Pages / Posts, you will be able to to select multiple Specific Post or Specific Page.