[Resolved] Using Views with Divi for multiple column layouts
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The site structure is fairly simple: CPT1 = Person, CPT2 = Product. People recommend products. The Person page shows all the products they recommend by category. The Product page shows all the people that recommend it.
However, I can't figure out how to create a multi-column view with Divi in a way that looks decent.
B. I have tried using a view with "Table-based grid". However, (1) it isn't responsive, (2) if I set it up for 4 columns and only have 2 items in the view, it shows 2 columns with 50% width instead of 2 items in 25% columns, and 2 "blank place holders" for 2 remaining 25%
C. Just to confirm I'm not crazy, every time I use the "loop wizard" and make a change + save, the divi content template I created for the loop resets [and I have to re-do everything, which is a little annoying]... is that the correct behavior?
On a related note, was there any followup to this statement "We are in discussion with Elegant Themes about them adopting the former, and are hopeful we can avoid the latter, but at the moment we don't have an answer and are unable to say when it will be fixed, I'm sorry to say." from https://toolset.com/forums/topic/divi-theme-compatibility-with-toolset-bootstrap-css/
If you are using the latest version of Toolset views then you should have the integration for your divi builder enabled. You should be able to build out your view using the divi builder.
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Notice you will see a button to the right to enable the divi builder.
Unfortunately, this didn't address my issue(s). I am using the divi builder. I think I need greater understanding on how the Divi builder interacts with the Loop in the View.
Assumption: Content is created [correctly for my needs] in the Divi Builder using Toolset shortcode. The content is a "loop entity". Based on that...
B. I have tried using a view with "Table-based grid". However, (1) it isn't responsive, (2) if I set it up for 4 columns and only have 2 items in the view, it shows 2 columns with 50% width instead of 2 items in 25% columns, and 2 "blank place holders" for 2 remaining 25%
C. Just to confirm I'm not crazy, every time I use the "loop wizard" and make a change + save, the divi content template I created for the loop resets [and I have to re-do everything, which is a little annoying]... is that the correct behavior?
I'm not 100% clear on the issue. You simply want to use our Views plugin to create a multi column display of your items correct?
Because our views plugin requires bootstrap to do the columns you will need to enable bootstrap loading. This setting can be found in Toolset -> Settings -> Bootstrap loading
yes, I am trying to accomplish a simple grid-based, multi-column view similar to hidden link ... image, title, and data (not the sliders).
I have enabled Bootstrap... but I have been in a stalemate for the past week trying to get Divi to work correctly... and have been waiting on support responses for days about that.
