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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.