All content created with the Sparky Page Builder in Joomla articles, custom modules, product pages, etc, is a valid HTML. You can also edit it with other HTML editors (such as TinyMCE or CodeMirror that are included in Joomla).
Sparky Page Builder "converts" a page HTML into a JavaScript object that can be manipulated. In order to create such an object, the HTML must be in a specific format that our page builder will recognize. Therefore, in Sparky Page Builder it's not possible to edit pages that are not created with it.
If you downloaded a template that's powered by Sparky Page Builder (its demo content is created with it), and if you installed this template with demo data (HotStart installation), then you don't need to install the Sparky Page Builder package because it's included in the HotStart package. For example, the Hot Quattro is the first of such templates. There will be more Joomla templates powered by Sparky Page Builder in the future.
However, if you want to use a template that's not powered by Sparky Page Builder (its demo content is NOT created with it), then you will need to install the page builder plugins package separately. That's also true for our templates based on the Sparky Framework (Joomla template framework).
Yes, you can!
Sparky Page Builder lets you create a layout for your page quickly, move elements, duplicate elements, edit elements quickly and visually, and more. Imagine how complex it will be to create a simple page layout with 2 columns in TinyMCE or CodeMirror? Or to add the third column? Or to move the content from the first column to the second column? How about duplicating an image and quickly select a new image? And, so on...
These are just basic examples where page builder is superior against the built-in Joomla editor. In creating complex pages or making edits to existing ones, the advantages are even more significant.
This block lets you select and include any Joomla module available on your Joomla site. The login form, search box, newsflash... you can include any module to your Joomla page.
For users who are experienced in HTML, this block allows adding an HTML code snippet and achieving some advanced functionalities that are not possible with basic blocks.
This is probably the simplest block, yet it's very useful sometimes. It allows you to add some vertical spacing between blocks. You can set the spacing size.
Separator block lets you add a horizontal ruler (line) that separates two blocks. You can change the line color and thickness.
Using the Iframe block, you can include an external web page into your Joomla page. In the block settings, you can control the iframe's dimensions and alignment.
Include a locally hosted audio (song, podcast, etc...) into Joomla pages easily with the audio block. Select one or more audio formats to maximize compatibility with browsers.
Include a locally hosted video into Joomla pages easily with the video block. Select one or more video formats to maximize compatibility with browsers.
Using this block, you can add a set of icons with links to your profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and 40 more popular social networks.
This plugin contains the Sparky Page Builder's code used to properly display the actual content of Joomla pages edited in the page builder.
This plugin contains the Sparky Page Builder's code used to edit Joomla pages.
After the installation procedure, Sparky Page Builder is still not active on your Joomla site. You will need to activate your new Sparky editor.
Blocks are the cells of your content. Each block contains a different piece of content for your page. A block can be a paragraph of text. A block can be a heading. A block can be a button or an image. However, a block can also be a Joomla module or custom code.
Powered by the popular FontAwesome icon set (which is also integrated into Joomla), this block allows you to insert any icon from this collection and style it (1,600+ icons available).
Unordered and ordered lists with options for font style, similar as in paragraph block. You can use regular bullet styles or select custom bullet images.
Buttons are often used to navigate visitors to the sections of a website. "Call to action" buttons lead visitors to make an action (subscribe, open a link, buy...). You can use this block to create and style such buttons.
We did our best to document all features of our framework. If you find any errors in the text or want to propose a new feature, please don't hesitate to post on our support forum. The developers of the Sparky Page Builder will be happy to consider your feedback.
Professional support, as well as a large collection of Joomla templates, is also available for all premium members. Please consider joining our template club today to support our future development of the Sparky Page Builder!
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