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Sydney Changelog

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March 20, 2023

Version 2.20

  • AddedAdded hundreds of automated tests to check for PHP errors, styling issues, and theme options.
  • AddedThe Mobile Menu can now work in sticky mode. Activation from Customize > Header > Mobile Header.
  • ChangedMobile menu behavior changed to allow automatic closing when clicking on same-page links.
  • ChangedChange Front Page template to Sydney Canvas.
  • AddedPost tags are now available in the blog archive meta elements.
  • ChangedPost tags are now available in the blog archive meta elements.
  • AddedBack to top offset distance can now be controlled through a CSS variable.
  • FixedFixed preview issue with header sortable elements option.
  • ChangedAdded labels to some of the layout options in the Customizer.
March 2, 2023

Version 2.19

  • ChangedLive preview or partial refresh for the majority of the Customizer options.
  • FixedFixed main header border in contained mode.
  • FixedFixed pagination color issue.
February 7, 2023

Version 2.18

  • AddedTestimonials carousel speed option
  • AddedFull content option on blog archives
  • AddedAdded missing modules in theme dashboard.
  • ChangedChanged menu color option to include default menus.
  • ChangedRemoved offcanvas menu defaults.
  • ChangedRemoved top margin from paragraphs.
  • ChangedReorganized theme dashboard features into sections.
  • FixedFixed deprecated Elementor code.
  • FixedUpdated WooCommerce template overrides.
November 28, 2022

Version 2.17

  • AddedAdded Sydney Studio, a section importer for Elementor with a growing collection of sections. Edit any Elementor page to see the Sydney Studio button.
  • FixedAdded some missing Siteorigin styles.
  • ChangedImproved accessibility in the header area by adding screen reader text to some elements.
  • ChangedRemoved some outdated sites from the importer plugin.
November 17, 2022

Version 2.16

  • FixedFixed issue with menu disappearing on some Woo pages.
November 15, 2022

Version 2.15

  • FixedFixed compatibility issue with Elementor Pro.
  • FixedFixed responsive issue with Customizer controls that have multiple devices support.
  • FixedDisable old Woocommerce icons from the header if the new header is in use.
  • FixedVarious small fixes.
October 20, 2022

Version 2.14

  • ChangedA more user-friendly way of presenting the slider options, resulting in a faster slider setup time.
  • AddedOption to disable Google Fonts preconnect for theme loaded fonts.
  • AddedDetection of popular local fonts plugin in order to automatically disable preconnect.
  • FixedVarious small fixes.
October 5, 2022

Version 2.13

  • AddedAdded container layout and size options.
  • AddedAdded text color option for header in sticky mode.
  • AddedTransparent header option with diplay locations.
  • AddedAdded boxed content options.
  • ChangedRegenerated pot file.
  • FixedFix social profile widget bug.
  • FixedFixed max. width for input fields.
  • FixedFixed RTL issue in header.
  • FixedFixed dynamic styles load order.
September 20, 2022

Version 2.12

  • ChangedReverted back the color changes from the previous update.
September 13, 2022

Version 2.11

  • ChangedCSS code cleanup and main stylesheet minification by default.
  • ChangedUpdated normalize framework.
  • ChangedUpdated the theme's base layout and the colors to a lighter scheme.
  • FixedFixed an issue with missing H1 title.
  • FixedRetested theme options and fixed a series of minor bugs that resulted from this.
March 20, 2023

Version 3.1.13

  • AddedAdded hundreds of automated tests to check for PHP errors, styling issues, and theme options.
  • AddedThe Mobile Menu can now work in sticky mode. Activation from Customize > Header > Mobile Header.
  • ChangedMobile menu behavior changed to allow automatic closing when clicking on same-page links.
  • ChangedChange Front Page template to Sydney Canvas.
  • AddedPost tags are now available in the blog archive meta elements.
  • ChangedPost tags are now available in the blog archive meta elements.
  • AddedBack to top offset distance can now be controlled through a CSS variable.
  • FixedFixed preview issue with top bar and header sortable elements option.
  • ChangedAdded labels to some of the layout options in the Customizer.
March 2, 2023

Version 3.1.12

  • ChangedLive preview or partial refresh for the majority of the Customizer options.
  • ChangedBetter handling of meta query for regular headers in the templates builder.
  • AddedAdded extra div and span option for the slider title HTML tag.
  • FixedFixed main header border in contained mode.
  • FixedFixed pagination color issue.
  • AddedNew Yoga demo.
February 8, 2023

Version 3.1.11

  • FixedFixed issue with activation for some of the modules.
February 7, 2023

Version 3.1.10

  • AddedPre-built headers & footers are now available through Sydney Studio.
  • AddedTestimonials carousel speed option
  • ChangedChanged menu color option to include default menus.
  • ChangedRemoved offcanvas menu defaults.
  • ChangedRemoved top margin from paragraphs.
  • ChangedReorganized theme dashboard features into sections.
  • FixedFixed deprecated Elementor code.
  • FixedUpdated WooCommerce template overrides.
  • FixedFixed double header issue when using the overlay post header mode.
January 10, 2023

Version 3.1.9

  • AddedAdded new Live Chat module with support for WhatsApp. Learn more here
  • AddedAdded MailChimp widget for Elementor. You can use it to build a customizable newsletter subscription form. Learn more here
  • AddedAdded Advanced Carousel widget for Elementor. Works with images, videos, custom code, or templates. Learn more here
  • FixedFixed small issues.
December 19, 2022

Version 3.1.8

  • AddedAdded new Elementor Tools module, a collection of features that extend Elementor's capabilities. Read the documentation to learn more: https://docs.athemes.com/article/elementor-toolbox-module/
  • FixedFixed issues with alternative styling for employees Siteorigin widget.
November 28, 2022

Version 3.1.7

  • AddedAdded Sydney Studio, a section importer for Elementor with a growing collection of sections. Edit any Elementor page to see the Sydney Studio button.
  • FixedImproved responsiveness for the top bar.
  • FixedAdded some missing Siteorigin styles.
  • ChangedImproved accessibility in the header area by adding screen reader text to some elements.
  • ChangedRemoved some outdated sites from the importer plugin.
November 16, 2022

Version 3.1.6

  • FixedFix for isolated menu issue.
  • FixedUpdated WooCommerce overridden templates to latest versions.
November 15, 2022

Version 3.1.5

  • AddedAdded support in the Customizer for Adobe Fonts.
  • AddedAdded support in Elementor for Adobe Fonts loaded from the theme options.
  • AddedModal popup with cookie support and other settings.
  • ChangedDelete option now present for all Quick Links items without refresh.
  • FixedFixed compatibility issue with Elementor Pro.
  • FixedFixed responsive issue with Customizer controls that have multiple devices support.
  • FixedDisable old Woocommerce icons from the header if the new header is in use.
  • FixedVarious small fixes.
October 20, 2022

Version 3.1.4

  • ChangedA more user-friendly way of presenting the slider options, resulting in a faster slider setup time.
  • AddedNew options for the hero slider.
  • AddedNew custom sidebars option.
  • AddedOption to disable Google Fonts preconnect for theme loaded fonts.
  • AddedDetection of popular local fonts plugin in order to automatically disable preconnect.
  • FixedVarious small fixes.