FAQs

How do I add custom functionality to my Acquia website?

Yes, you can add custom functionality to your site through the use of custom Drupal modules, sub-themes, and custom elements.

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.

Can I develop my own custom elements?

Yes. If you're a developer you can create your own custom elements. These will appear within the 'Custom element' category in the Sidebar browser.

Can I use custom elements inside Components?

Yes. If you develop your own Custom elements you can use them within Components and make their fields editable within your them.

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.