HTML Markup in Fred Elements
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Learn moreFred Elements are made of HTML with specific attributes. The markup can be enhanced using Twig and Element Settings.
Custom Tags¶
themplate.theme_dir¶
To make themes more portable {{template.theme_dir}}
can be used in an element as a dynamic placeholder reference to the template's theme directory (e.g. '/assets/theme/default/'.)
Markup Examples¶
<!-- Simple Element -->
<div class="panel">
<p data-fred-name="header_text">Default Value</p>
<img
src="http://via.placeholder.com/450x150"
data-fred-name="header_image"
/>
</div>
<!-- Enhanced Element -->
<div class="panel {{ panel_class }}">
<p data-fred-name="panel_text">Default Value</p>
{% if cta_link %}
<a class="btn {{ cta_class }}" href="{{ cta_link }}">{{ cta_text }}</a>
{% endif %}
</div>
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