Beaver Builder 2.4 Alpha

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The 2.4 Alpha is now available. We have some exciting things in this release that we hope you will enjoy. Remember, this is Alpha. Please do not use this on a Production environment as there are bugs and features could be changed or even removed based on testing and feedback.

Note: We are in the process of switching documentation systems so I’m afraid there are no docs yet. We are hopeful they will be ready for Alpha 2.

2.4 Alpha 1 - March 26, 2020

Enhancements

  • NEW: List Module
  • NEW: Search Module
  • NEW: Login Module
  • NEW: Button Group Module
  • NEW: Integration with Assistant
  • Video Module: Add new options to show video in a Lightbox, hide player settings, and sticky positioning
  • Row Backgrounds: Now you can use embed codes. Use html to embed videos from other sources or show sliders from other plugins using shortcodes
  • Subscribe Module: Added GroundHogg integration. GroundHogg WP Plugin required to use.
  • When using layout shortcodes, move the css needed to the head instead of the body to avoid validation errors.
  • Update editor used for code editing

Bug Fixes

  • Fix form fields not showing correct responsive editing device
  • Fix row background custom position fields not toggling properly
  • Fix callout module links not properly showing as nofollow when selected
  • Fix callout link text alignment
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Thanks, Jamie,

That’s great . All is very clear except this one line for me:

Also if you want to take bug reports here can I offer this:

Image 2020-03-29 at 1.18.06 PM

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Cheers @waumsley … ive added that to the ticket, the login module is very much a WIP

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We use the Ace editor script for our areas where you can add code. We’ve updated that.

Thanks for testing!

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Ace Editor latest version 1.4.8?
Vs 1.2.2 currently in BB 2.3.2.5 (not sure of the exact versions)?
Just to see what’s been added to Ace between BB 2.3 and 2.4.

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2.4 Alpha 2 - April 30 2020

Enhancements
  • BB Lite now has 3 additional modules: Button, Heading & Icon as well as a select few pre-made page Templates.
  • The same new templates that were added to Lite are available in all paid versions
  • Responsive Editing/Preview: In global settings, you can toggle to use your actual settings for responsive editing & preview instead of the default fixed width. The breakpoint width is also displayed during Responsive Editing/Preview
  • Add attachments to our link field search
  • Subscribe Module: Using terms and conditions check box now activates the Sendy GDPR flag for the contact
  • Add post classes to Post Slider and Post Carousel Modules so they are consistent with the Post Module
  • Countdown Module: Update to use a date picker and add field connection for Themer
  • Debug Mode: Add content of child theme functions.php to debug output and allow editing of Layout CSS/JS and Global JS/CSS in WP Admin if debug is enabled
  • Accessibility: Remove blank lines from Callout Module
  • Accessibility: Add screen reader only text option to Icons
  • Accessibility: Add for labels to Subscribe Module
  • Accessibility: Allow choice of placeholders, labels or both for form elements and allow spacebar and enter to submit the form in the Contact Module
  • Accessibility: Testimonials Module - flip controls so markup matches display
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed using Template in BB Categories causing Saved Templates item not to show in content panel
  • Fix column and row text color settings overriding module set text colors
  • Fix color picker order not being saved after publish
  • Fix conflict with Pop-up Builder plugin and Text Editor module
  • Fix Post Slider text background color not displaying
  • Fix typos/capitalization issues in some strings
  • Fix MSWord quotes replaced with escaped single quote in importer.
  • Fixed login module button colors and added security checks for login and logout functions.
  • Search module: Fix various issues and add dutotone Icon support
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Thanks Jamie,

Nice update. New responsive previews and accessibility are great.

Will the BB lite version updates only be available on the WordPress repository when 2.4 goes live?

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I find the new responsive view option pretty limited and would dream of an interactive view adjustable by dragging or by typing a width value in a field… like Chrome Dev tools responsive view.

I know, sorry, never happy users! :sweat_smile:

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Replied on Facebook but for others, you can test BB Lite Alpha 2 here:

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