Custom Post Type Management (Pro)

PRO FEATURE

The Pro version includes a built-in “Locations” custom post type that’s specifically designed for managing map locations. This provides a user-friendly way to create and organize locations without needing any third-party plugins.

Enabling the Locations CPT

1. Navigate to TC Locations → Settings in WordPress admin
2. Click the Locations CPT tab
3. Add Display Name
4. Add Slug
5. Click Creat Location CPT

CPT Configuration Options

CPT Name

Customize the display name of the custom post type. Default is “Locations”.

Examples:

• Stores
• Offices
• Properties
• Branches

CPT Slug

The URL-friendly version of the name. Default is “locations”.

Example URLs:

yoursite.com/locations/london-office
yoursite.com/stores/manchester-branch

CPT Icon

Choose a custom Dashicon for the admin menu. Available options include:

• dashicons-location (default – map pin)
• dashicons-location-alt (alternative pin)
• dashicons-admin-site (building)
• dashicons-store (storefront)

View all Dashicons at: developer.wordpress.org/resource/dashicons

Creating a Location

Once the CPT is enabled:

1. Click Your New CPT → Add New in WordPress admin
2. Enter a title (e.g., “London Office”)
3. Optionally add content, featured image, or excerpt
4. Scroll down to the Location Coordinates metabox
5. Set the location coordinates (see Location Metabox section)
6. Click Publish

Managing Locations

Location List View

The locations list includes a custom “Coordinates” column that shows:

• Location pin icon if coordinates are set
• Latitude and longitude values
• Quick link to view on Google Maps

Supported Features

The Locations CPT supports:

• Title and editor (description)
• Featured image
• Excerpt
• Custom fields via metabox
• Gutenberg block editor
• Public archive pages

Using with Elementor

To display locations on a map:

1. Add the TC Locations Pro widget to your page
2. Set Location Source to Posts
3. Set Post Type to Locations
4. Field names auto-populate to _lmfe_latitude and _lmfe_longitude
5. Your locations appear on the map automatically!

Disabling the CPT

If you no longer need the built-in CPT:

1. Navigate to TC Locations → Settings → Locations CPT
2. Uncheck Enable Built-in Locations CPT
3. Click Save Changes