Custom template tags

[Butch Roy]

I want to create a template tag for the Week view that counts how many events are in a given day. Where can I declare that function so it is upgrade-proof?

[Geoff]

Hi there, Brian! Thanks for getting in touch.

Good question. We recommend using template overrides when customizing calendar templates. By placing copies of the templates in your theme (or child theme) folder, you are ensuring that your work will not be overwritten when the plugin is updated.

The detailed steps for template overrides are outlined in our Themer’s Guide. I’d suggest checking this out to see all the available options you have for customizing the plugin without touching core files.

Cheers!
Geoff

[Butch Roy]

OK if I were to copy the Week template tags file (specifically public/template-tags/week.php) where would I put it in the “tribe-events” folder in my theme?

Can I declare new template tag functions in my theme’s “functions.php” file?

[Geoff]

Ah, I see what you’re saying. Thanks for clarifying. 🙂

Yes, it would be better to define those functions on your own in your theme’s functions.php file. Unfortunately, theme overrides are limited to views. which don’t include template tags.

Cheers!
Geoff

[Geoff]

Awesome, thanks for following up and marking the answer, Brian!

I’ll go ahead and close this thread, but please feel free to hit us up with a new thread if any other questions pop up. We’d be happy to help. 🙂

Cheers!
Geoff

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