11 Dec 2014
Framework 2.0.6 Release Notes
After constant development and testing we're very excited to release our Framework 2.0.6 update. It's built to improve your experience, focusing on the framework and Builder to make sure themes load faster. We've also made some key changes to the Builder to ensure ease of use when creating columns. It is recommended to upgrade your current version to get the best experience. Below are the details of the changes in the release.
Changes & Improvement
- Sub-Rows and 6-Column
The Builder now allows you create sub-rows which can configure up to 6-columns per row, instead of just 4-columns in the past. We've also changed how you create columns.
Instead of dragging the column dragger left/right to arrange the column layouts, now you can select one of the prebuilt column layouts. - Column Gutter Width
Each row (including sub-rows) allows you to set the gutter width. Gutter width is the vertical spacing in between columns. Now you can set columns with default gutter width, narrow, or none. - Post Date Format
Now the post date and comment date format automatically pulls from your WordPress Settings => Date Format and Time Format. This allows you to customize the date format without any custom function. - Improved Builder Performance
The Builder core code has been refractored for better performance. - Improved Image Script Performance
The img.php script has been refractored as well. Unfortunately, the retina image option has been removed to ensure optimal performance. The retina image feature takes some time to generate the @2x images, increasing load times when displayed on devices with retina display. The image generation process also causes some delays which is more noticeable on slow performance servers. Thus the retina image option has been removed in this release. - Improved Demo Import
The Demo Import has improved to work better with slow performance servers. - Basic / Advanced Customize Panel
Many users have complained that the Customize panel was too overwhelming (ie. too many options). Now there is Basic and Advanced tabs in the Customize panel. The Basic tab loads faster which provides the most commonly used styling options. The Advanced tab gives you all the avaiable options as before. You can toggle between Basic/Advanced at any time without having to worry about your data changing.
Dec 11, 2014 @ 23:48
Really grateful for that!
Dec 12, 2014 @ 07:25
Very good. exactly what we’ve been waiting for. It would also be good if soon user permissions could be developed. Thank you, great work.
Dec 12, 2014 @ 07:26
well done guys, with these features it’s really cool!
Dec 12, 2014 @ 07:29
Looks really good, how do we upgrade?
Dec 17, 2014 @ 21:58
You can update this via the Themify panel. For more details, please refer to: https://themify.me/docs/upgrading.
Dec 12, 2014 @ 07:38
The new column feature looks great. Was really missing something like this. thanks
Dec 12, 2014 @ 08:16
Thanks for your work.
Dec 12, 2014 @ 10:03
I’m sorry…How can I update? I tryed to download plugin-builder but it’s v.1.2.4? where is 2.0.6? thank you
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:04
The Builder plugin is managed separately. To update the Builder plugin, go to the Builder Settings page (more info here: https://themify.me/docs/builder-plugin#update-builder).
Dec 12, 2014 @ 10:32
oh finally :) The sub row feature is what I am looking forward to.
Dec 12, 2014 @ 11:05
When will these changes be incorporated in builder plugin ??
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:06
It has been released in the Builder 1.2.5 as well. Please update your Builder plugin (more info: https://themify.me/docs/builder-plugin#update-builder).
Dec 12, 2014 @ 12:13
Love It! Great Work!
Dec 12, 2014 @ 12:40
The builder plugin will be updated to have the same options?
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:07
These features are available in the Builder plugin v1.2.5 as well.
Dec 12, 2014 @ 15:42
Can’t wait ti try this out!
Dec 13, 2014 @ 01:51
Will this be available for the themify builder (standalone) too?
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:07
These features are available in the Builder plugin v1.2.5 as well.
Dec 13, 2014 @ 05:25
I earlier requested the 6 column layout. Wow I am impressed, thanks for hearing my request. One other thing can you give us the ability to control the gutter spacing by entering own pixels? That would be awesome. Thanks again
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:10
For responsive design reasons, the gutter spacing does not work with pixel (px) value. Entering custom gutter spacing value might break the column layouts, thus we offer presets instead.
Dec 13, 2014 @ 08:17
Nice one. You guys rock.
Waiting to see you release an agency theme that can easily display phone number and email address at the top of the header area.
Keep up the good work.
Dec 17, 2014 @ 22:11
You can do this by dropping a Text widget in the Social Links widget area or use the Hook Content to add the text in the header area: https://themify.me/docs/hook-content.
Dec 13, 2014 @ 11:49
how do i up date?
Dec 13, 2014 @ 17:38
This is great, but I’ve been posting in support forums that it’s not working for me. And I need someone to look into this like, soon. Without the manual ability to change sizing, I’m stuck. Also, the change of retina display is fine… but I think we all need to know these things before you update so we can update our media gallery. Once this is debugged, it will greatly enhance this already outstanding building tool! Thank you.
Dec 17, 2014 @ 21:54
We’ve worked very hard on this release to improve the performance and stability. Hope it works better on your site.
Dec 14, 2014 @ 10:57
Good work guys!
Dec 15, 2014 @ 02:13
how do i get this update?
Dec 17, 2014 @ 21:52
You can update this via the Themify panel. For more details, please refer to: https://themify.me/docs/upgrading.
Dec 16, 2014 @ 16:48
Nice to see, that you are updating themify!
But the date format would not taken from the wordpress settings.
Dec 17, 2014 @ 21:52
Which theme are you using? Please note that some themes that have special date styling (eg. Music, Corporate, ThemeMin, Pinshop, etc.) do not use the WP Settings because they require extra HTML markups.
Jan 08, 2015 @ 10:45
Hi , what happens with retina-ready themes such as Shopo, if the new framework is applied?
And which themes have the special date styling? I already had to add a function on some sites because of this (and it was not clearly stated in the manual).
I think you should give more in-depth explanations when you changhe so much a component behaviour; it would be useful to have a comparison table with every theme where you show the differences and what settings to keep or modify not to screw the front end :)