Posted 2 years ago #
Hello folks,
I'm trying to get my theme to display a different sidebar on one page, and have tried the following code:
<?php if (is_page(36)) {include (’sidebar2.php’); }
else {include (’sidebar1.php’); }
?>Although the code parses without any error, none of the two sidebars appears on the page. You can see the result at this url: http://really-valid-info.com/blog/
Can anyone help and advise why this is not working, or suggest an alternative method?
Many thanks,
Myles
include(TEMPLATEPATH . '/sidebar1.php');
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi, thanks for the response.
I've been playing around with this a bit and have modified my code.
I now have two sidebars called sidebar.php and sidebar2.php
Have tried the following code without success -
<?php get_header(); ?>
<?php
if (is_page('36')) {
include(TEMPLATEPATH . '/sidebar2.php');
} else {
get_sidebar();
}
?>My code for sidebar2 is as follows
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<h2>Archives</h2>
<?php wp_get_archives('type=monthly'); ?>
<!-- end #sidebar2 --></div>I don't seem to be able to get sidebar2 which shows the archive to display. I've tried (is_page('36') without the quotes around the number, but that doesn't seem to work either!
Not sure where I'm going wrong?
Would be grateful for any advice.
Myles
Posted 2 years ago #
I've also tried using a conditional statement just in the one sidebar as follows:
<?php
if (is_page ('News')) { ;?>
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<h2>Archives</h2>
<?php wp_get_archives('type=monthly'); ?></div>
<?php } else { ?>
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
<?php } ?>
<!-- end #sidebar --></div>That doesn't seem to have any affect either!
Anyone got any ideas on why my code isn't working?
Posted 2 years ago #
I just tested this, and it worked:
<?php if ( is_page('36') ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar.php');?>
<?php } ?>Hope it helps!
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi buddha trance,
Thanks for the help. I've tried that code, but it still doesn't seem to display sidebar2.php for some reason. I can't see where I'm going wrong.
My index.php is as follows:
<?php get_header(); ?>
<?php if ( is_page('36') ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar.php');?>
<?php } ?>
<div id="mainContent" class="column">
<?php if (have_posts()): ?><?php while(have_posts()):the_post(); ?>
<div class="post" id="post-<?php the_id(); ?>">
<h2><a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to <?php the_title_attribute(); ?>"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h2>
<div class="entry">
<?php the_content(); ?>
<p class="postmetadata">
<?php _e('Filed under:'); ?> <?php the_category(', ') ?> <?php _e('by'); ?> <?php the_author(); ?><br />
<?php comments_popup_link('No Comments »', '1 Comment »', '% Comments »'); ?> <?php edit_post_link('Edit', ' | ', ''); ?>
</p>
</div>
</div>
<?php endwhile; ?>
<div class="navigation">
<?php posts_nav_link('','Previous page','Next page'); ?>
</div>
<?php else: ?>
<div class="post">
<h2><?php_e('not_found'); ?></h2>
</div>
<?php endif; ?>
<!-- end #mainContent --></div>
<!-- This clearing element should immediately follow the #mainContent div in order to force the #container div to contain all child floats --><br class="clearfloat" />
<?php get_footer(); ?>Code for sidebar.php is -
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
<!-- end #sidebar --></div>And sidebar2.php is as follows -
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<h2>Archives</h2>
<?php wp_get_archives('type=monthly'); ?>
<!-- end #sidebar2 --></div>When uploaded, only sidebar appears to be showing on the News page -
http://really-valid-info.com/blog/?page_id=36
I can't see why this is not working?
Posted 2 years ago #
I am not sure if this makes a difference, but the way I tested it, was by editing sidebar.php, and not index.php
Try this way:
Keep index.php as it was originally, it will call for the sidebar the usual way <?php get_sidebar(); ?>
Make a copy of sidebar.php, and rename it sidebar1.php
Edit sidebar.php and just use that code, except that now you want to call sidebar1.php (instead of sidebar.php) and sidebar2.php
<?php if ( is_page('36') ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar1.php');?>
<?php } ?>The content of your sidebars is in sidebar1 and sidebar2, while sidebar.php has the conditional code (which I tested to work). See if it works that way.
Posted 2 years ago #
This isn't working for me for some reason.
I've only got six templates currently in the theme. Index.php footer.php header.php sidebar.php sidebar1.php and sidebar2.php
The index now shows <?php get_sidebar(); ?>
sidebar.php code is -
<?php if ( is_page('36') ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar1.php');?>
<?php } ?>sidebar1.php code is -
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
<!-- end #sidebar --></div>and sidebar2.php code is -
<div id="sidebar1" class="column">
<ul id="navlist" class="backgroundbullet">
<?php wp_list_pages('sort_column=menu_order&title_li='); ?>
</ul>
</div>
<div>
<h2>Archives</h2>
<?php wp_get_archives('type=monthly'); ?>
<!-- end #sidebar2 --></div>Have no idea why this is not working for me.
Posted 2 years ago #
O.K. I've played around with this and discovered that I can get the sidebar2.php showing on any page except the "News" page.
In my Admin settings I have the static page set as - Front page: Home and Posts page: News
So I suppose this is what is causing the problem. However, I need the archive to show on the "News" page, so not sure how to get around this problem.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Many thanks,
Myles
Posted 2 years ago #
All right, that was important info.
Since the News page is where your main loop is, then you have to use is_home, instead of is_page. That should make it work
<?php if ( is_home() ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar1.php');?>
<?php } ?>Let us know!
Posted 2 years ago #
Hooray, it works! Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.
It's a bit confusing though, setting it to "is_home" as it doesn't actually go to the home page. Is that because the "Home page" has been set as static and therefore doesn't contain a loop?
Posted 2 years ago #
Right. The static "Home page" is actually your "Front page" [is_front_page()], and 'home' is where the loop is, that is, your 'News' page [is_home()]. Let's say it has been promoted from just a regular page, to the main page.
Posted 2 years ago #
Hi buddha trance,
Thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated.
I've had a play around with the code and the following also works on the index page.
<?php if ( is_home() ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar2.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php get_sidebar(); ?>
<?php } ?>I think I'm starting to get the hang of this php with WordPress stuff! lol.
Posted 2 years ago #
Hello, I'm pretty new to WordPress and I'm having some issues displaying 2 sidebars as well, I think my main problem is that I'm not sure where to set which page is the home page, My homepage right now will be the index but i wanted to see If someone would check out my code and point me in the right direction, so far I think I did the same as MagicalWonders and Buddha Trance but not quite sure where I'm going Wrong. Cheers and Many Thanks, here is my code.
index.php
<?php get_header(); ?>
<div id="sub_container">
<?php get_sidebar(); ?>
<div id="sub_main">
<div id="sub_main_pic_top"></div>
<div id="sub_main_pic">
<img src="wp-content/themes/whiteboard/images/xsub_main_01.jpg" alt="Main Chapter Image" />
</div>
<div id="sub_main_pic_bott"></div>
<h3 id="titl_seven">Seven Extraordinary Things</h3>
<div id="sub_main_curv_top"></div>
<div id="sub_main_mid">
<h3>Welcome</h3>
<p>Seven Extraordinary Things is free online graphic novel written and illustrated by <a href="#">Doug Lefler</a>. New panels are added daily. If you miss any, go to <a href="#">Chapters</a>. If you want to get an idea where the story is headed, who is in it, or where it all takes place, check out <a href="#">Gallery</a>, <a href="#">Characters</a> and <a href="#">Locations</a>. If you’re curious what the Seven Extraordinary Things are, they can be found on <a href="#">The List</a>.</p>
</div>
<div id="sub_main_curv_bott"></div>
<div id="sub_main_curv_top_out"></div>
<div id="sub_main_mid_bg">
<!-- POST INFORMATION -->
<div class="post">
<?php if (have_posts()) : while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>
<h2><a href="<?php the_permalink() ?>" rel="bookmark"><?php the_title(); ?></a></h2>
<p>Written on <?php the_time('F j, Y'); ?> at <?php the_time() ?>, by <?php the_author() ?></p>
<?php the_content(__('Read more'));?>
<div class="postmeta">
<p><?php comments_popup_link('No Comments', '1 Comment', '% Comments'); ?></p>
<p>Category <?php the_category(', ') ?> | Tags: <?php the_tags(' ', ',', ' '); ?></p>
</div><!-- end .postmeta -->
<?php endwhile; else: ?>
<p><strong>There has been a glitch in the Matrix.</strong><br />
There is nothing to see here.</p>
<p>Please try somewhere else.</p>
<?php endif; ?>
<div class="postnavigation">
<p><?php next_posts_link('« Older Entries') ?><?php previous_posts_link(' | Newer Entries »') ?></p>
</div> <!-- end .postnavigation -->
</div> <!-- end .post -->
</div>
<div id="sub_main_curv_bott_out"></div>
</div>
<?php get_sidebar(); ?>
</div>
<?php get_footer(); ?>sidebar.php
<?php if ( is_home() ) { ?>
<?php include(TEMPLATEPATH.'/sidebar_left.php');?>
<?php } else { ?>
<?php get_sidebar(); ?>
<?php } ?>sidebar_left.php
<div id="sub_sidebar_left">
<h3 id="titl_chapters">Chapters</h3>
<ul>
<li><a id="chapter_01" title="Chapter 01" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Chapter 01</a></li>
<li><a id="chapter_02" title="Chapter 02" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Chapter 02</a></li>
<li><a id="chapter_03" title="Chapter 03" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Chapter 03</a></li>
<li><a id="chapter_04" title="Chapter 04" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Chapter 04</a></li>
</ul>
<div id="sub_sidebar_bott"></div>
</div>sidebar_right.php
<div id="sub_sidebar_right">
<h3 id="titl_characters">Characters</h3>
<ul>
<li><a id="character_01" title="Greg" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Greg</a></li>
<li><a id="character_02" title="Claire" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Claire</a></li>
<li><a id="character_03" title="Nina" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Nina</a></li>
<li><a id="character_04" title="Harlan" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Harlan</a></li>
<li><a id="character_05" title="Janis" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Janis</a></li>
<li><a id="character_06" title="Minor" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Minor</a></li>
<li><a id="character_07" title="Sheppard" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Sheppard</a></li>
<li><a id="character_08" title="Ken" href="http://www.sevenextraordinarythings.com/">Ken</a></li>
</ul>
<div id="sub_sidebar_bott"></div>
</div>Any help is greatly appreciated
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