Adding Extra Sidebars

[ZAAAX]

Hi there, I'm trying to add an extra Primary sidebar, or at least another sidebar so I can select different sidebars for different pages / post.

I found the primary sidebar making code in Genesis: Sidebar (sidebar.php) as per below

//* Output primary sidebar structure
genesis_markup( array(
	'html5'   => '<aside %s>',
	'xhtml'   => '<div id="sidebar" class="sidebar widget-area">',
	'context' => 'sidebar-primary',
) );

So I figure if I add the same code slightly edited, there should be another sidebar appearing named secondary .... right?

Code would be .....

//* Output secondary sidebar structure
genesis_markup( array(
	'html5'   => '<aside %s>',
	'xhtml'   => '<div id="sidebar-secondary" class="sidebar widget-area">',
	'context' => 'sidebar-secondary',
) );

Can someone please let me know if I'm on the right track?

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Crisp!

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[nunotmp]

The code you created above is not for a sidebar this is a genesis function to output proper HTML for HTML5 sites. You need to use this

genesis_register_sidebar( array(
	'id'          => 'sidebar-id',
	'name'        =>  'Sidebar Name'),
	'description' =>  'This is the description.',
) );

Paste this into your functions.php file and edit it to fit your needs.

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[Lauren @ OnceCoupled]

If you're still having trouble, it might be more helpful for you to post what you're trying to achieve. Then we can let you know if there's a better way to go about this in the first place. 🙂

Best,
Lauren

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[ZAAAX]

Ok tried that code and replaced some bits to suit ... like this

genesis_register_sidebar( array(
	'id'          => 'sidebar-secondary',
	'name'        =>  'Sidebar Secondary'),
	'description' =>  'This is the description.',
) );

And then got a parse error with no site displaying at all.

I placed the code into the functions.php of the theme Executive Pro. So what did I do wrong?

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Crisp!

ZAAAX Design

[ZAAAX]

Hi Lauren, thanks.
Just wanting to add an extra sidebar so I can use the simple sidebar plugin to allocate which sidebar to display with different pages.

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Crisp!

ZAAAX Design

[nunotmp]

Sorry about that. On the line that says 'name' => 'Sidebar Secondary') there is a parenthesis. Removed below

genesis_register_sidebar( array(
	'id'          => 'sidebar-secondary',
	'name'        =>  'Sidebar Secondary',
	'description' =>  'This is the description.',
) );

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[ZAAAX]

Ok looks like that code worked @nunotmp

Only problem is now tho, when I go to a page from Admin to edit or select the sidebar with simple sidebar plugin there's no other sidebar option to select except the primary one.

I've linked an image for you to check out if you want.

Image Of No Sidebar Options in Simple Sidebar

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Crisp!

ZAAAX Design

[ZAAAX]

LOLOL, ok maybe I'm one of those people who calls Microsoft Support moaning about how the computer doesn't work even tho there's a power outage and I'm told to pack it back into the box cos I'm too dumb to own one, is possible I guess.

I say this cos I just found the Simple Sidebar plugin creator which I didn't see before under the Genesis tab in the Admin Menu.

Sheesh, talk about embarrassment & my face is red!

😉

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Crisp!

ZAAAX Design

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