FAQs

Why is my component not available in the sidebar browser?

Your component maybe restricted by entity type or the Component isn't available for selection.

Does Site Studio work with the Lightning Distribution?

Yes. You can use the Lightning distribution with Site Studio. However, there are some modules which are not yet compatible.

Can I translate a Site Studio website into another language?

Yes. You can translate a Site Studio website into another language.

Why is my Site Studio interface running slow?

This is likely a browser extension, we have found that the LastPass extension can cause performance issues whilst using Site Studio.

Why are my base styles are affecting the Drupal administration menu?

Unordered list base styles can effect the Drupal admin menu. To resolve this, add modifiers to your base styles and apply styles to those to keep them from affecting your Drupal admin menu.

Why is my page all black with dark grey text?

You probably have Bartik set as your active theme. This has a dark background to the page. To change this, set Site Studio minimal as your default theme.

Why does it say 'Layout canvas' above the paragraph?

You have the Layout canvas field label set to be visible.

Why is there a heading title at the top of the page?

This is because you have the page title block in the content region.

Can I personalize content in Site Studio?

Yes, you can personalize content within Site Studio using the context module.

Why can't I select my block within the block element?

Your block must be within a Drupal region to appear within the select on the Block element.

Can I use the Entity clone module with Site Studio?

Yes. There is some configuration that's required for the Entity clone module to work with Site Studio.

What is the Site Studio hidden region?

The Site Studio hidden region is a useful holder for blocks that you want to render using the Site Studio block element.

Can I add Javascript libraries to my website?

Yes. You would add any custom Javascript libraries to your sub-theme.

Can I use Drupal image styles?

Yes. Acquia Cohesion image and picture elements make use of Drupal image styles.

Where is the CSS and Twig stored?

The CSS and Twig is stored within your website files.

Does Site Studio interfere with Drupal rendering?

No. Site Studio does not interfere with Drupal rendering and uses its own field formatter for the Layout canvas.

Can I add SEO schema meta-data?

Yes. There are SEO fields on each Site Studio element.

Can I add triggers for Google analytics?

Yes. Each element has some analytics settings where events and triggers can be setup.

Can I interact with the data layer for Google?

Yes. You can add data layer attributes to an Element.

Are the styles and templates stored remotely?

No. Styles and templates are stored within your website file system.