[Resolved] GenerateBlocks vs. Elements Module

[Janine]

Just to clarify, the Elements modules allows a user to create design elements that they can include or exclude anywhere on their site. In a sense, can we say that they are global?

On the other hand, blocks are more local?

I can create a footer section using both. But with Elements, I can place it anywhere I want on the site. Am I understanding the distinction?

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With GenerateBlocks, will users be able to convert the blocks they create into elements that they can include or exclude anywhere on their site?

I guess I am trying to figure out if and where these tools overlap.

Thank you.

[Leo]

Hi there,

I’m not sure what you are asking here but it sounds like there are some misunderstanding.

Hook element – this allows you to add content using any GP hooks in the old code editor.

Block element – this allows you to add content using any GP hooks in the Gutenberg editor.

GenerateBlocks – this plugin enhances the default Gutenberg editor and gives more blocks to build the layout you desire, it can be used in a block element if you wish.

Documentation: http://docs.generatepress.com/
Adding CSS: http://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-css/

[Janine]

Thanks, Leo.

Still not quite following it. I think that it may be just my lack of web development knowledge. I have been using GP Premium for 3 years. I would love to re-do my site and use your latest tools, so I am trying to understand them.

In any case, I think that they may be a developer’s dream, but not so much for a lay person such as I. I think I need more knowledge of some kind before I can use them.

Anyhoo, thank you and BE SAFE.

[Leo]

No problem 🙂

Documentation: http://docs.generatepress.com/
Adding CSS: http://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-css/

[Janine]

Leo, I figured it out. And now your explanation makes perfect sense to me. Thank you.

[Leo]

No problem 🙂

Documentation: http://docs.generatepress.com/
Adding CSS: http://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-css/

[Rekindle]

Hi Leo,

Hook element – this allows you to add content using any GP hooks in the old code editor.

Block element – this allows you to add content using any GP hooks in the Gutenberg editor.

I think these couple of lines should go into the documentation. I wasn’t clear about how Block Element > Hook was different from the Hook Element itself till I read this.

[Janine]

Hi, Rekindle.

Thanks for this clarification.😊

[Leo]

Thanks for the suggestion!

Documentation: http://docs.generatepress.com/
Adding CSS: http://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-css/

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