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.

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.

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

This is due to a Drupal core bug.

What's the difference between mobile first and desktop first?

In mobile first, your styles will inherit upwards from the smallest media query, whereas in desktop first they will inherit down from the largest media query.

What does the breakpoint indicator do?

The breakpoint indicator shows you which breakpoint you're viewing your website at in the bottom left of the browser.

How do I turn off the breakpoint indicator?

Go to Extend > Uninstall and search for Site Studio Breakpoint indicator.

How do I get custom code onto my page/template?

If you want to add custom code to your website you can use Field formatters, Blocks and Custom Site Studio elements.

How is information transmitted and stored?

No site specific data is stored on the API.

What information is transmitted to the API?

Drupal content field data is NOT transmitted to the API. Only the underlying JSON schema and any information hard coded into templates and styles is transmitted.

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.

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.

Can I use react components in Site Studio?

Yes, you can render react components.

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.