How do I set a custom page template for a custom post type?

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I need to set a custom template for a custom post type with standard wordpress functionality like this: Creating_Your_Own_Page_Templates

I found these: 1 – custom post template , 2 – single post template , but its not working for a custom post type and this works only for built-in wordpress posts.

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  1. I went through the same problem a few months back. After several different ways I finally found a way that worked. Try adding this to your themes functions.php file (be sure to replace both instances of portfolio to match the actual names you use):

    <?php
add_action("template_redirect", 'your_cust_pt_redir');
function your_cust_pt_redir() {
   global $wp;
   global $wp_query;
   if ($wp->query_vars["post_type"] == "portfolio") { // Change Portfolio to your Post Type
      if (have_posts())   {
         include(TEMPLATEPATH . '/portfolio.php'); // The Custom Template
         die();
      } else {
         $wp_query->is_404 = true;
      }
   }
}
?>