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Hiya testers!
We are glad to present the first part of our theme builder: Elementor v2.0.0
Please go over each new feature detailed below, and test it out on your own local website.
This version does not yet include the extension beyond the page level, but we see it as a huge milestone that will set the stage for the next generation of our visual editor.
This version is the core for all the upcoming releases of Elementor 2.0, so stay tuned. We have a series of Elementor Pro releases planned, with countless improvements and new abilities coming your way.
Blocks
Our design team have been working hard on this release for many weeks. Blocks are pre-designed section templates that can be easily combined to create a complete & beautiful website or landing page in minutes.
Click 'Add template' to open the library modal and choose the new Blocks tab. You get over 250 Blocks to start you off, spread across 15 different categories: CTA, hero, stats, contact and more. Blocks brings forth a new, more flexible workflow for creating websites.
Document Type
We re-wrote the entire template code architecture, enabling us to develop new kinds of Elementor documents with elaborate settings and conditions.
For example, if you open a "Section" template, the document settings will not show the body style settings, just the setting for the content. This feature lets us introduce new types of documents to our editor like header or footer.
We also added a new template modal that pops up when you add a new template from the dashboard. Through this modal, you can choose the type of template you want to create (page or section) and give your template a name.
Featured Image
We added the option to set a featured image through the document settings, thus removing the need to go back to the dashboard to set a featured image for a post. This feature is available for every CPT that supports featured images.
Editor Tweaks
We reduced the 10% columns width limitation to 2%, allowing you to create a large number of narrow columns in each section. This is especially useful for areas like headers, where you might need to include several elements like logo, menu and search bar all in one row.
We also reduced the minimum height default settings for sections, to prevent display differences between preview and live mode.
Developer Documentation
This version introduces a complete code reference for all of Elementor's PHP functions and classes. With this reference, you can get exact info regarding what every function does. It also including an elaborate documentation for all Elementor hooks.
In addition, we are in final steps releasing a complete area for developers, where you will be able to read tutorials on how to extend Elementor with new widgets and controls.
We’ll have updates concerning developer resources in the next few weeks, so stay tuned.
Other improvements
- Tweak: Added inline view for icon-list widget
- Tweak: Match HTML tags for the section and the column
- Tweak: Slick.js v1.8.1 Updated
- Tweak: Updated eicons to v3.0
- Tweak: Updated select2 to v4.0.5
What next?
In the next weeks, we'll be releasing a beta version for THE FULL Elementor Pro 2.0, where you will find the other pieces of the puzzle like header, footer and other theme building parts. Elementor Pro 2.0 beta will only work with Elementor 2.0 and above.
In the meantime we invite you to go through all the new features and test them out, making sure there are no conflicts with other plugins or themes. We'd really appreciate it if you make as many tests as possible, since this helps us release a much more stable version when we go out of beta.
How to Install Beta Version
If you still haven't enabled beta testing in Elementor, please follow these steps:
- Go to Elementor > Tools > Versions
- Enable the beta tester feature
- Go to Dashboard > Updates and update to the latest beta version.
This will get you testing the new Elementor 2.0.0 Beta 4. You can also download the new version here: https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/elementor.2.0.0-beta4.zip
Stable release: March 20, 2018 (Estimated)
Many thanks for your support and help!
For bugs and remarks, please reply with a comment below!
Elementor Beta - Sign Up Now For Our Elite Group Of Early Access Testers
Cheers,
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Hiya testers!
We are glad to present the first part of our theme builder: Elementor v2.0.0
Please go over each new feature detailed below, and test it out on your own local website.
This version does not yet include the extension beyond the page level, but we see it as a huge milestone that will set the stage for the next generation of our visual editor.
This version is the core for all the upcoming releases of Elementor 2.0, so stay tuned. We have a series of Elementor Pro releases planned, with countless improvements and new abilities coming your way.
Blocks
Our design team have been working hard on this release for many weeks. Blocks are pre-designed section templates that can be easily combined to create a complete & beautiful website or landing page in minutes.
Click 'Add template' to open the library modal and choose the new Blocks tab. You get over 250 Blocks to start you off, spread across 15 different categories: CTA, hero, stats, contact and more. Blocks brings forth a new, more flexible workflow for creating websites.
Document Type
We re-wrote the entire template code architecture, enabling us to develop new kinds of Elementor documents with elaborate settings and conditions.
For example, if you open a "Section" template, the document settings will not show the body style settings, just the setting for the content. This feature lets us introduce new types of documents to our editor like header or footer.
We also added a new template modal that pops up when you add a new template from the dashboard. Through this modal, you can choose the type of template you want to create (page or section) and give your template a name.
Featured Image
We added the option to set a featured image through the document settings, thus removing the need to go back to the dashboard to set a featured image for a post. This feature is available for every CPT that supports featured images.
Editor Tweaks
We reduced the 10% columns width limitation to 2%, allowing you to create a large number of narrow columns in each section. This is especially useful for areas like headers, where you might need to include several elements like logo, menu and search bar all in one row.
We also reduced the minimum height default settings for sections, to prevent display differences between preview and live mode.
Developer Documentation
This version introduces a complete code reference for all of Elementor's PHP functions and classes. With this reference, you can get exact info regarding what every function does. It also including an elaborate documentation for all Elementor hooks.
In addition, we are in final steps releasing a complete area for developers, where you will be able to read tutorials on how to extend Elementor with new widgets and controls.
We’ll have updates concerning developer resources in the next few weeks, so stay tuned.
Other improvements
What next?
In the next weeks, we'll be releasing a beta version for THE FULL Elementor Pro 2.0, where you will find the other pieces of the puzzle like header, footer and other theme building parts. Elementor Pro 2.0 beta will only work with Elementor 2.0 and above.
In the meantime we invite you to go through all the new features and test them out, making sure there are no conflicts with other plugins or themes. We'd really appreciate it if you make as many tests as possible, since this helps us release a much more stable version when we go out of beta.
How to Install Beta Version
If you still haven't enabled beta testing in Elementor, please follow these steps:
This will get you testing the new Elementor 2.0.0 Beta 4. You can also download the new version here: https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/elementor.2.0.0-beta4.zip
Stable release: March 20, 2018 (Estimated)
Many thanks for your support and help!
For bugs and remarks, please reply with a comment below!
Elementor Beta - Sign Up Now For Our Elite Group Of Early Access Testers
Cheers,