FAQs

Is it safe to run 'composer update' on my Lightning and Site Studio site?

Running the composer update command will update any composer packages that have newer versions available.

Why I am getting 503 console errors when using the Site Studio admin interface?

This is due to a Drupal core bug.

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.

Do component content entities have view modes?

No. Component content entities do not have view modes.

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.

Why do I have to upload a JSON file with my icon fonts?

You have to upload a JSON file to provide the index of the icons within your chosen icon font.

Can I use Drupal Fields?

Yes, you can use Drupal fields in certain parts of Site Studio.

Should I use Drupal fields or tokens?

It depends on the use case. For fields and their field formatters use a 'Field' element, for data without field formatters, use a token.

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.

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.