How to use Elementor Canvas
How to setup Elementor Canvas
In this article, we will cover the basic setup on how to get Elementor Canvas working on your Knowledge Base.
Activate Current Theme
First, you will need to switch to the Current Template option if you have not done so.
If you do not know how to switch to this template. Click here.
Three Areas to Setup
Now you have 3 areas to setup for your elementor Canvas.
Note: these steps are identical to setup elementor templates.
Main Page Setup
Edit Knowledge Base Main Page
For the main page to use Elementor Canvas first go to the Edit page.
Note: Make sure your on the Knowledge Base Main page
Choose Elementor Canvas Knowledge Base Main Page
On the right sidebar:
- Go to Page Attributes and on Template Choose: Elementor Canvas
- Then click Update at the top.
Now your KB Main Page will be using Elementor Canvas.
Article Page Setup
Create New Template
The next step is to go to the Elementor Templates section. Note you need Elementor Pro for you to have Templates.
- Click on Templates
- Click on Saved Templates
- Click on Add New
Choose Template Type
- Type of Template: Choose Single Post.
- Template Name: Enter your template name.
- Create Template: Click the button when ready.
Skip Library
In this example to keep things simple close the library option.
Drop Widgets
Once again to keep this example simple and to get your Canvas working. Drop in the Post Title Widget and Post Content Widget.
Note: You can always go further here and style each widget and add more widgets as you wish.
Publish
Once done click on the Publish button.
Choosing KB Article Post Type
Now you need to target the KB Article Post Type.
- In the Dropdown choose your Knowledge base. The other drop-down should say " All"
- Click Save and Close.
Choose Page Layout
Now you need to choose the Elementor Canvas
- Click on the gear on the icon.
- Page Layout: Choose Elementor Canvas
- Click on the Update button.
Category Page Setup
Create New Template
Go to the Elementor Templates section. Note you need Elementor Pro for you to have Templates.
- Click on Templates
- Click on Saved Templates
- Click on Add New
Choose Template Type
- Type of Template: Choose Archive
- Template Name: Enter your template name.
- Create Template: Click the button when ready.
Skip Library
In this example to keep things simple close the library option.
Drop Widgets
Once again to keep this example simple and to get your Canvas working.
- Drop in the Archive Title Widget
- Drop in the ArchiveContent Widget.
- Drop in the Text Editor widget and some text to test this out.
Note: You can always go further here and style each widget and add more widgets as you wish.
Publish
Once done click on the Publish button.
Choosing KB Article Post Type
Now you need to target the KB Categories Post Type.
- In the Dropdown choose your Knowledge base
- Choose Categories under the Knowledge Base
- The other drop-down should say " All"
- Click Save and Close.
Choose Page Layout
Now you need to choose the Elementor Canvas
- Click on the gear on the icon.
- Page Layout: Choose Elementor Canvas
- Click on the Update button.
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