[Resolved] GenerateBlocks + Import/Export approach…. is this ok?

[Henry]

I really like the GenerateBlocks plugin and direction, it’s a really excellent idea.

Here’s my question…

I am using GeneratePress Pro. If I create a local installation of GP Pro with a starter theme, can I save some of the blocks that I like for design and then import those into my main site?

In other words, I am asking if it is possible to cherry-pick certain blocks that I think would work in my design.

I have a feeling that this might not be possible b/c the CSS of the starter theme is inherent right?

I guess I could reverse engineer the blocks but that sounds like a ton of work…

Thanks!

[David]

Hi there,

for the time being you can copy blocks ( Select Block > CTRL C ) from one site and Paste ( CTRL -V ) to another.

The other method is to Convert the Block to a Re-useable block. Which can be export / imported to other sites where you can convert them back to a Regular block.

In the future Pro version of GenerateBlocks we will be looking at template libraries to make this sort of thing easier.

[Henry]

Thanks David – so, would I export a JSON file from site A and import the JSON (JavaScript GenerateBlock) block?

Just want to be 100% clear, thanks

[David]

The Gutenberg editor allows you export Re-usable Blocks as a JSON file.
Unless you’re using a plugin there is no JSON export for content from with the editor.
If you view the editor in Code View you can copy and paste the JSON/HTML it displays.

[Henry]

Thanks – and great to hear.

Out of interest, does the JSON contain the CSS styling?

[David]

The JSON contains the Block settings, which in turn the plugin generates the CSS for.

[Henry]

Thanks, David, as ever 10/10 support!

[David]

Happy to hear that

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