FAQs

Can I create a component that renders a Drupal view and exposes a contextual filter to the component form?

Yes, this is possible by creating a custom element.

Can I apply custom styles to content in the WYSIWYG?

Yes. As long as you are using the Site Studio text format you will see two new menus ‘Element styles’ and ‘Inline styles’. Use these to apply custom styles.

How do I set the width of a Youtube video embed element?

The Youtube video embed is responsive so it should expand to the width of its parent. If you do need to set a width you can apply the Width CSS property through the Style Builder.

Why, when I add a block quote via the WYSIWYG, is the text size different to what I’ve set in my Block quote style?

The WYSIWYG (ckeditor) adds a paragraph tag around the text within the block quote. This causes it to inherit the text size of your paragraph base style.

If I use a Drupal block in a component, can I expose the block settings in the component form?

No. You cannot expose block forms or settings in Site Studio component forms.

Can I use Drupal blocks on the layout canvas?

Yes. You can add Drupal blocks to the layout canvas using the block element.

Can I filter the list of blocks in the block element?

No. Drupal provides the list of blocks to the block element.

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.