FAQs

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

How do I use the style guides?

If your website uses style guides, you can use them on the theme setting page.

Can style guides use theme inheritance?

Yes. If you have a theme and sub-theme using style guides, the sub-theme will inherit values from the parent theme.

How do I use theme inheritance with Site Studio?

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

Where can I see the Site Studio API status?

You can see the current and past Site Studio API status at https://status.cohesiondx.com/

What happens if the Site Studio API isn't accessible?

Your website will continue to run as usual, but you will not be able to create or edit content or configuration that relies on Site Studio.

What happens if I remove my Site Studio API key?

Your website will continue to run as usual, but you will not be able to create or edit content or configuration that relies on the Site Studio API.

Why aren't my color tags being applied?

After entering a tag, you must press Return on your keyboard.

How do I add tags to my colors?

Below the color you want to tag, type the name of the tag and press return.

Can I use custom styles in my custom code?

Yes. Custom styles generate CSS classes which you can use within your custom code.

Can I import my Sketch files into Site Studio?

No. You cannot import Sketch files into Site Studio.

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.

What’s the best value to use with Line heights?

We recommend using decimals e.g. 1.3 as this makes the line height relate to your font size.

If I change a Helper layout, will it change where it's used?

No. Helpers are coupled with the page once placed. Changes to the Helper layout will not affect existing instances.

If I delete a component type, will it delete my content?

Yes. If you delete a component type, then all instances of the component on the layout canvas will be removed, along with their content.