I am adding custom fields and have assigned these to a Settings Page. However, when the number of custom fields exceed (say) 48-50, the configuration of Custom Fields -> Settings -< Locatoin is reset automtically.
With this issue, from the desired Location of Settings page - Settings About, the config goes back to default and I lose all the display on the frontend. I then have to manually update the config.
I am not sure that link you shared about WordPress Custom Fields Not Saving? Increase max_input_vars! is relevant.
Actually, the fields save okay but the Location attribute is reset when the number of fields go above 50 or so. Location is reset to Posts - Post. Please refer to the screenshot here - https://imgur.com/a/gXa4rqD
To fix this, I have to manually re-select the appropriate CPT. But after adding one or more fields, the error recurs.
Do you think its an issue with the PHP max_input-vars ? Or am I missing something?
In the interet of time for my client, to bypass this limitation, I simply created a separate (part II) set of custom fields. It works this way and so I can clearly see the reasoning / logic you offered.
PS: I will try increasing the PHP max_input_vars value next time.
@David, I haven't had a chance to try this again, yet. In the interest of time for my client, I simply split the total by creating a second and a third set of custom fields to keep the total below 50 (per set).
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