The Loops

FAQ

How to use?

Click on the \’Loops\’ link in the \’Appearance\’ menu, click \’Add New\’ to
add a new loop. Use the shortcode provided or go to the widgets screen
to add the loop to a sidebar.

How to add custom templates?

Copy a default template file from the directory \’tl-templates\’ in the
plugin directory to your theme directory. Then feel free to modify it to
your liking!

Copy a default template file from the directory \’tl-templates\’ in the
plugin directory to your theme directory. Then feel free to modify it to
your liking!

The template\’s header must contain the line:
* The Loops Template: List of excerpts

How to add register custom templates directories ?

Use a function hooked on filter \”tl_templates_directories\” eg.

add_filter(\'tl_templates_directories\',my_plugin_tl_templates_directory);

function my_plugin_tl_templates_directory($directories){
    $directories[]=MYPLUGIN_ABSOLUTE_DIR; //change this to the absolute directory you want to be checked for templates
    return $directories;
}

The Loops will then check in MYPLUGIN_ABSOLUTE_DIR if there is valid templates which it can use; and they will be available through The Loops options.