FAQs

Why is HTML being escaped when using Drupal tokens?

HTML is escaped when using Drupal tokens in Site studio as a security measure, this follows Drupal core.

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 is my cohesion_layout_revision table so large?

Cohesion layout revisions are created at the same time as node revisions, but not always deleted at the same time.

How can I prevent the revisions table cohesion_layout from growing too large?

Use the "Node Revision Delete" contributed module to manage your node and associated cohesion_layout revisions.

How can I remove orphaned Cohesion Layout Revision entities?

Use the tools included in the "Entity Reference Revisions" contributed module.

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 revision my templates, styles and components?

Yes. You should revision your Site Studio assets like other configuration using a service like Git.

Can I use react components in Site Studio?

Yes, you can render react components.

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.