FAQs

Are there any CSS selectors I cannot use?

No, you can use any CSS selector within Site Studio.

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.

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.

What are style guides?

Style guides provide site builders with the tools to create theme-specific settings which affect the style and layout of a website.

Can I use Site Studio to style more than one theme on a website?

Yes. You can use style guides to create theme-specific styles.

What does the 'Edited' tag mean in the style guide form?

The 'Edited' tag shows that the value of the field has been edited.

How do I create style guides?

To create style guides go to Site Studio > Style guides

Can I use my own SCSS variables in Site Studio?

No, you cannot use SCSS variables in your codebase inside the Site Studio interface.

Why is the preview in the Style builder not updating?

The style preview may not be updated because the refresh icon hasn't been toggled to the active state.

How do I use an SCSS variable in my styles?

To use an SCSS variable, enter your chosen variable into the appropriate CSS property.

How can I style tables/forms in Site Studio?

You can style tables or forms through the use of base or custom styles.

Can I use react components in Site Studio?

Yes, you can render react components.

Can I use CSS grid with Site Studio?

You can use CSS grid-based properties within Site Studio by using the custom CSS property option in the style builder.

Why are my base styles are affecting the Drupal administration menu?

Unordered list base styles can effect the Drupal admin menu. To resolve this, add modifiers to your base styles and apply styles to those to keep them from affecting your Drupal admin menu.