automatic_template_assignment
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Name: Automatic Template Assignment
Type: String
Default: sibling (MODX 3.0+; was parent in earlier 2.x defaults)
Choose how templates are assigned to new Resources on creation:
- system — default template from System Settings
- parent — inherit the parent Resource template
- sibling — inherit the most used sibling template
See also System Settings changes in 3.0.
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