Can you provide Demo CSS/JS/Base Images AND a clean set (no demo files)

5 replies · opened Jul 2, 2023

CcarabsJul 2, 2023

Would your company consider offering both a "demo" set of files and a clean set of files?

Each time I download the theme I have to copy out some of it before generating my distribution. For example:

  • css
  • gulpfile.js
  • images (just files, not the directories)
  • js
  • package.json
  • sass
  • style.css
  • style.css.map
  • style-rtl.css
  • style.scss

I never want to include demo images or demo files when generating my own distro. So I must do this by hand. And one time, many years ago, I copied in the wrong files and committed them. Was frustrating to have to remove everything again.

SSemicolon WebSTAFFJul 4, 2023

Hello,

Apologies but we are not very sure about this since this will make the Package very confusing. Currently, everything that are displayed on the Live Previews are provided as-it-is with the Package and not everyone uses Build Tools, so this might make it confusing for many users.

Using Github might be the best solution for now. It would be also be great if you can consider providing us with the Folder Structure (Clean Set of Files) you are looking for so that we can try checking out the possibilities. Thanks for your Patience.

Meanwhile, do let us know if we can help you with anything else or if you find any further issues with Canvas.

CcarabsJul 4, 2023

Thank you for the reply. I now see the confusion it may cause. That does make sense and is something I had not considered.

As for my specific structure, it is what I noted above. I can only assume what I need to copy over. Other folks may be doing the same. All I want is the minimal images, styling, and JS that I can add to my project to allow any of your base example pages to work. No demo files. No demo images. No demo, anything.

What do I need from images/? Are there any files I do not need, but the base design will still load properly? That directory alone is 325 MB.

Do I need everything in js/? These files are smaller and do not mind pulling everything that your main JS needs to run. But is there any code there specific to a demo?

Do I need all your styling? I use your sass dir and style files.

My request is challenging to answer since it goes against your goals. You want to give everything in 1 bundle, 100% working and hope folks use it properly. I understand and appreciate that.

I do not know the minimal files I need to extract by hand with every single update you put out. I copy files out from your download by hand, I may bring more than I need. If I write a script to do it, I may miss something new. Good example is when you moved your modules JS files into their own directory. I had missed the update that noted that.

SSemicolon WebSTAFFJul 6, 2023

Hello,

Thanks for the detailed reply. Actually, we do have a solution for this as we provide a Package Generator: https://docs.semicolonweb.com/docs/getting-started/installation/#docs-section-package-generator which generates Files based on the HTML Files you select for your Project. So, no bulky Downloads, no extra Files in the images/ Folder, just the Files you need for the Project. However, as a precaution, we provide all the CSS/JS Files untouched with the Custom Package. Then you can simply use the Latest Codes from Github to update specific files based on your requirements.

However, based on your use-case, we will definitely try working on a Custom CSS/JS Solution which will generate only the CSS/JS Codes you will need for your Projects. This will come by next month as we are working on some Demos and new features this month.

Thanks for your Patience.

Meanwhile, do let us know if we can help you with anything else or if you find any further issues with Canvas.

CcarabsJul 6, 2023

You guys and gals are the best. I will keep an eye out for this.

I have not checked in some time, but have you created a base Canvas page that displays information about a specific Place/location? For example, a Hotel? It may include:

  • Nice header photo
  • Location details (and map)
  • COntact Information (phone/websites/social)
  • Description(s)
  • Amenities
SSemicolon WebSTAFFJul 7, 2023

Hello,

Very Happy to Help! :)

Please consider checking this Template: https://canvastemplate.com/demo-real-estate-single-property.html . Let us know if you are looking for something more specific and we will definitely include them in the upcoming updates. Thanks for your Patience.

Meanwhile, do let us know if we can help you with anything else or if you find any further issues with Canvas.

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