How to add new layout in Magento

Many times we need to add new layout skeleton rather then 2colums-left, 2columns-right, 1column and 3columns. Here is the way how we can add more layout structures.


You can make modification directly in app/code/core/Page/etc/config.xml but if you don’t want to touch core file, I recommend you to follow these steps:

Create config.xml under app/code/local/Magestore/Page/etc

0.1.0






3 columns for cms page

page_three_columns_cms

Now, open app/etc/modules and create file Magestore_Page.xml

true
local

You have to create a file named '3columns-cms.phtml' under app/design/frontend/[YOUR_PACKAGE]/[YOUR_THEME]/template/page.

Now, log in your admin, go to Cms -> Manage pages, click Add new page. In Custom Design tab, you can find new layout you just created: