Source
Source is a 'micro' framework for RapidWeaver that is modern, lightweight, fast and powerful.
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Yes - there is another new kid on the block! It's called 'Source' and it is a new lightweight CSS 'micro' framework for your RapidWever projects.
Why would you choose Source?
There are already some great frameworks available for RapidWeaver but there are a few reasons / scenarios where I think using Source might well appeal to you:
It's FREE!
That's right, it costs you nothing to get access to a framework that you can use to build great sites. Now, on top of having to buy RapidWeaver and the awesome Stacks plugin, you no longer need to also buy a framework before being able to build beautiful free form sites.
It's lightweight
Source uses only the bare minimum code to set up your sites - e.g. to set up your colours and your fonts etc. (If that is all that you are currently using the likes of Foundry or Foundation to do then you are adding a lot of unnecessary code and bloat to your sites!)
It's fast
Because it is lightweight, it operates really fast in Edit, Preview and Publish modes.
It's powerful
Source comes with its own small set of stacks which are enough to build amazing sites. (There is also a completely optional addon pack which lets you make even more amazing sites!)
It doesn't try to be all things to all people
Source is all about forming a base for your sites. It doesn't (and never will) include a Slider stack or a Gallery stack or an Accordion stack or a Tabs stack or a Contact Form stack etc etc. Source is there to let you use all of the great (non-framework dependant!) stacks that you no doubt already have in your collections!
It's easy to learn
The demo projects that are available are full of guidance about how to get the most out of Source. In addition you can get FREE ACCESS to a full video course on our Academy website (find out more).
So, they are the main reasons why I think Source is awesome (I've also written a blog post with a bit more detail if you are interested). Go give it a spin and let me know if you agree!
Source Info
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Version 2.4.0
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Released Aug 12th, 2021
- Shaking the Habitual
- Source Support
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Version History
Version 2.4.0
Aug 12th, 2021
V2.4
Source
- [Container] Added styling for when stack is hidden via Stacks Visibility control (and new option to add a background tint colour).
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[Image] - Breaking change: Adapted the ‘Add src prefix' functionality to cater for all custom needs (i.e. ones that didn’t end in
src) . If you use this function currently then you will need to append src onto the value in the custom prefix box as it is no longer added by default. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Source Addons
- [Grouper] - NEW dedicated stack for grouping other stacks. Useful to enhance organisation in RW Edit mode. This stack adds zero weight to the published page. (Note: Coder can perform this same function but this dedicated stack is quicker / easier to use)
- [Coder] Added styling for when stack is hidden via Stacks Visibility control (and new option to add a background tint colour).
- [Container Plus] Added styling for when stack is hidden via Stacks Visibility control (and new option to add a background tint colour).
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[Image Fit] - Breaking change: Adapted the ‘Add src prefix' functionality to cater for all custom needs (i.e. ones that didn’t end in
src) . If you use this function currently then you will need to append src onto the value in the custom prefix box as it is no longer added by default. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Not got our Addon pack yet? v2.4 is a great time to get it as it brings another new stack meaning the Addon stack pack now adds 12 additional stacks to Source! **Get the Addons now with a 24% discount **(use code addons24 during checkout).
Version 2.0.0
Nov 13th, 2020
Version 2 of Source (and Source Addons) now available. Key features / changes:
- [Source] v2 version of base stack released which mainly reworks how fonts are handled in Source. A large selection of web-safe fonts are now available.
- [Source] Raleway is no longer the default font. It is still available for selection in the new Custom Fonts stack (in Addon Pack).
- [Source] v1 stack has been hidden and marked as a legacy version (it will continue to work in existing projects).
- [Source] New option to set an alternative base max-width value
- [Source] Some additional 'effects' classes (to hide/reveal content on hover). See Knowledge Base for more information
- [Markdown] Option to override font size for quotes
- [Markdown] Option to override font size for list items
- [Container] Option to select the new alt max-width value (set in v2 Base stack)
- [Container Base] Defaults for Padding (Advanced) now contain a value as opposed to 0
- [Source] v2 version of base stack released which mainly reworks how fonts are handled in Source. A large selection of web-safe fonts are now available.
- [Source] Raleway is no longer the default font. It is still available for selection in the new Custom Fonts stack (in Addon Pack).
- [Source] v1 stack has been hidden and marked as a legacy version (it will continue to work in existing projects).
- [Source] New option to set an alternative base max-width value
- [Source] Some additional 'effects' classes (to hide/reveal content on hover). See Knowledge Base for more information
- [Markdown] Option to override font size for quotes
- [Markdown] Option to override font size for list items
- [Container] Option to select the new alt max-width value (set in v2 Base stack)
- [Container Base] Defaults for Padding (Advanced) now contain a value as opposed to 0
Version 1.4.0
May 25th, 2020
See website for latest updates
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Addon stacks
New
- [Grid Plus Pro] Brand new stack that takes Grid Plus up a level!
- **[Grid Plus] **Added support for Poster 2 freestyle templates.
- [Image Fit] Option to add a link to the image
- [Image Fit] Option to add a lborder radius
Fixed
- **[Grid Plus] **Issue with background color being set with a value of ‘none’ if no colour selection made in parent stack
- [Image Fit] Overflow of wrapper set to be hidden when height set to be limited
Base stacks
Improved
- [Base] CSS improvements
- **[Base] **Option to set list style position to be outside
- **[Grid] **Added support for Poster 2 freestyle templates.
- **[Markdown] **Option to set bullet position to outside (in override styles)
Fixed
- **[Grid] **Issue with background color being set with a value of ‘none’ if no colour selection made in parent stack
- **[Base] **Issue with margin/padding with list items when list position was set to outside
Version 1.1.0
Oct 26th, 2019
Source v1.1.0
Bumping up version number to keep this and add-on stacks aligned.
<span class="improved">Fixed</span>
- [Nav] Fixed issue with the hide/show setting (108)
- General fixes to some CSS
Source Addons v1.1.0
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Grid Plus] Option to add a simple filter (102)
- [Grid Plus] Option to horizontally align any contained inline stacks (102)
- [Grid Plus] Option to allow overflow - useful if using grid in a hand-built nav bar and need to allow dropdowns (102)
<span class="improved">Fixed</span>
- Various fixes to some CSS
Version 1.0.12
Oct 13th, 2019
Source v1.0.12
<span class="improved">Fixed</span>
- [Button] Reworked some css to help avoid other stacks affecting styling (103)
- [Paragraph] Custom colours now reflected in Edit mode (103)
Version 1.0.11
Sep 22nd, 2019
Source v1.0.11
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Paragraph] Option to apply override sizes to small and medium+ devices (as opposed to normal and lead paragraphs) (102)
- [Header] Option to add a custom font name to override default (103)
- [Paragraph] Option to add a custom font name to override default (102)
- [Source base] Option to include/exclude some default styling for tables and form elements (1011)
Font Pro support!
- [Source base] Option to choose 'Font Pro' as fonts. This choice will prevent any unnessessary fonts from being loaded if Font Pro is being used to set up fonts instead (1011)
- [Paragraph] Option to add Font Pro classes for vaults and styles (102)
- [Header] Option to add Font Pro classes for vaults and styles (103)
- [Markdown] Option to add Font Pro classes for vaults and styles. (102)
Version 1.0.10
Sep 11th, 2019
<span class="improved">Improved</span>
- [Source base] Improvements to default tables styling and fixes for conflicts with third-party table stacks (1010)
Version 1.0.9
Sep 9th, 2019
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Nav] Option to enable CSS fallback for Nav bar in case of unsupported browser / no javascript. Using this however can cause a flash of the unformatted nav bar to be seen as page loads. (107)
- [Source base] Option to link to warehoused fonts (109)
- [Source base] Option to use woff2 instead of woff for custom fonts (109)
<span class="fix">Fixed</span>
- [Header] Fixed an issue with size of headers as the style set in the Base stack was not always used (102)
Version 1.0.8
Sep 4th, 2019
<span class="fix">Fixed</span>
- [Button] Fixed loss of some styling for custom-styled buttons introduced in 1.0.7
Version 1.0.7
Sep 3rd, 2019
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Grid] Option to customise border - including ability to add border to only certain sides (by selecting custom width). Option to re-style border for each grid item
<span class="improved">Improved</span>
- [Nav] Improvements around accessibility
- [Nav] Added fallback for older browsers
- [Button] Improvements around code structure to better allow addition of custom attributes
Version 1.0.6
Aug 28th, 2019
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Container] Option to add a border to container
- [Container] Option to add custom class for the container wrapper (i.e. the parent div)
- [Image] Option to apply border radius to individual corners
<span class="fix">Fixed</span>
- [Container] Custom class for outer container was not being applied
- [Container] Margins now properly applied to correct element
<span class="improved">Improved</span>
- [Container] Container links now applied to only the inner/outer container - depending on what is set in stack
Version 1.0.5
Aug 19th, 2019
Please download our updated theme
New:
- [Nav] Option to add an alt tag for custom logo
- [Grid] In grid item - new option to not override master border when overriding background
- [Container] Option to make whole container a link
- [Source base] Option to antialias / font smooth fonts.
- [Source base] Adjusted default colours so that they meet accessibility criteria by default
Fixed:
- [Nav] Set a default (and customisable) z-index to overcome any layering issues with third-party stacks (actually implemented it this time!)
- [Grid] Warehoused background images should work properly again
Version 1.0.4
Aug 17th, 2019
<span class="new">New</span>
- [Nav] Set a default (and customisable) z-index to overcome any layering issues with third-party stacks
- [Nav] Option to fix nav bar to the top of the page.
- [Source Base] Option to display a customisable message to users of old browsers that may have trouble properly displaying some Source content.
<span class="improved">Improved</span>
- [Nav] Added some vertical spacing to the link items
- [Image] Accessibility improvements. Added option to add an aria label to links.
<span class="fixed">Fixed</span>
- [Grid] IMPORTANT: A change was required to how background images in grid items were applied. You will need to re-link any warehoused images. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Version 1.0.3
Aug 12th, 2019
<span class="fixed">Fixed</span>
[Nav] Fixed link spacing issue introduced into v1.0.2
Version 1.0.2
Aug 12th, 2019
<span class="improved">Improved</span>
[Grid, Container] Stacks that are added to these are now set to be 100% of the available width. This means third-party stacks should now be able to be displayed and aligned as desired, without the need to add into a full-width container first.
[Header, Image, Paragraph, Markdown, Button, Container] Removed references to flexbox alignment as no longer required (see improvement above).
[Nav] Added option to add a custom class for Nav bar.
[Source Base] Improved rules for clearing floats to ensure that stacks such as the default Stacks columns work without issue.
Version 101
Aug 6th, 2019
[Nav] Overflow issue when Nav stack was placed within a partial.
Version 1.0.0
Aug 5th, 2019
Initial release
Source Reviews
A great way to move away from Themes
Gyrothex
4 months ago
As a hobbyist I've stuck with Themes for many years. That's all been well and good until you want to try and be more creative and not be tied in to what the Theme dev allowed you to do. Source appeared to give me that step up in flexibility I needed and even the free version did just that. I've now got the full Source add-ons pack and the support from Stuart the developer is both straightforward and prompt. With good video tutorials as well I highly recommend it.
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Source is amazing
Basswow
4 months ago
It's amazingly easy to use, and so far, I haven't had any questions at all because everything is so well documented. My first choice! Highly recommended!
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Big Recommendation for Beginners (and everyone else)
Gerd
4 months ago
The sheer number of stacks and various different frameworks asking for our attention (and money), make it confusing for any beginner entering the RW World (with stacks). I wish 'Source' would have been available, when I started several years back - not for business, but for fun.
'Source' allows you to grow as you gain experience - and you can even start for free, and only pay a little for the powerful add-on pack -but only once you actually understand what it is and that you need it.
For most other frameworks, you invest a significant amount of money upfront (and I am not saying it's not worth it) at a time when you barely know, what your decisions mean.
Despite 'Source' being called a micro-framework, it is 'more than 100%' sufficient to get started and be able to create wonderful and modern webpages. Stuart (the developer of Source) provides excellent support, has an extensive knowledge base around 'Source,' and also offers great demo projects and courses, where everyone can learn a lot.
While my review might sound like 'Source' is only being good for starters, quite the opposite is true. Once the basics of website creation have been absorbed, one can break all boundaries with a very affordable add-on pack, or stacks from other developers (as not every functionality must be contained in a framework).
I can only recommend 'Source' to everyone, especially beginners - there is no risk of losing anything, instead you will gain a wealth of knowledge and capabilities ... and you might never look back to other frameworks.
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Because some pages need to be small!
Konfuzzious
4 months ago
I love Source, it's really versatile. Some pages require a really really small footprint and Source is the way to do that.
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Source is the best Framework I've used in 15 years of RW
barryg
5 months ago
I love Source. I've used Foundation and just the basic RW stacks since 2003. Source is so much easier and quicker. And the design of the stacks is elegant.
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A framework simplified.
MarkHunter
9 months ago
Source balances simplicity, flexibility and power in a framework that is enjoyable to use and gives results quickly.
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Unparalleled!!
Lion
10 months ago
Source is an AMAZING framework. I have worked with many and, honestly, Source is unparalleled. Lightweight and fast but extremely powerful and versatile. Plus, the learning tools and support are best-in-class. Get Source...seriously!
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Great products & support
ogihal
1 year ago
I have been very pleased with the RapidWeaver stacks, templates and training that I purchased from shakingthehabitual.com ! At one time I needed a little help with an issue I had and received a quick and accurate response that solved it.
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Very impressive framework
Trond Grøntoft
1 year ago
I have been using Source since it was introduced, and find it very easy to use. The number of included stacks is quite small, but they are very powerful and produce compact code. Highly recommended!
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Source - Excellent solution!!
@martinsbussing
1 year ago
Source has revolutionized how I built one of my sites. I'll be using it to rebuild my other sites. Stuart has been a great support
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So far I'm very impressed
thang
1 year ago
Although I'm still exploring and learning the Source framework, so far I'm very impressed with the ease of use, the concise code and modern features. I hope to use Source for a new site in the near future.
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Blazing fast framework
WOLF websolutions
1 year ago
I have come to know "Source" as an incredibly fast, flexible and lightweight "framework" and can only recommend it to anyone who is willing to invest a little time to learn.
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A Game changer with great support
Leonberger
1 year ago
Great and easy to use software that provides you with a small footprint webpage.This is supported by brilliant and well setout video tutorials.
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I love the product & the team!
marclebel
1 year ago
All works great with SOURCE and in SOURCE! Furthermore, if in need of help, you can always count on Stuart, who's kind, hyper reactive, end efficient.
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New to Rapid-Weaver
acampos
1 year ago
Exactly what I was looking for. Stuart is very helpful and his tutorials are excellent.
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Great learning experience and fantastic support
Sabina
1 year ago
I have just finished the “Lawyer” course and I must say it was an extremely enjoyable journey thanks to Stuart and his support team over at the Shaking the Habitual community. Leading one from total darkness to a kindling of one own’s initiative to start out on each and everyone’s own unique journey of creativity. I wouldn’t say that I was totally oblivious to Rapidweaver per se, but it had been many years since I had touched it. “Source” gave me a chance to get back on track with a less daunting platform. When I didn’t quite get the gist of some idea being provided, I always had Stuart and the community to fall back on. A big thank you to the both of them. I can fully recommend this course, and any other offered by Stuart at “Shaking the Habitual”, to anyone who is thinking of trying something different, yet still within the umbrella of Rapidweaver. A big thank you once again.
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Great stuff - and great support
drsdayton
1 year ago
Source is really well architected and executed - and Stuart's support is great! Not only in the guise of his Academy, but his willingness to go beyond. I learned more, for example, about BWD's Limelight than I had understood independently. I feel like he is helping to raise the bar on the RW environment.
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Fun to use - just get it
Bazza
1 year ago
If you don't have this in your RW arsenal, you should get it immediately. It' fun, fast and simple to use.
I really like this approach of giving you what you need to do what you want. You don't need the premium stack, but you should absolutely buy them.
The regular newsletters are informative and helpful too.
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Fast websites and fast support
Mike-Buckerfield
1 year ago
I really like the Source framework. It’s a great starting point that works well with other stacks.
I must also state that the support from Stuart is first class.
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Beautifully Designed and thought through
Anugyan
1 year ago
I really enjoy building with Source. It can do A LOT with just a few stacks. I jumped in happily cos as the web gets more complicated/sophisticated, so do my headaches. Source is fantastic in this respect. Its a great place to begin, it's fast, it's well thought through. There are some really helpful tutorials which took me through the design process, form which I learned a great deal. If you are pondering where to start, I recommend Source. It's free to start with, and if you want to get into more design features, it's worth the €20 or so to get the add on pack.
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Neat, versatile and inexpensive
Rob Beattie
1 year ago
Unlike other frameworks which include numerous add-on stacks that you have to learn how to use, Source is designed to offer the bare bones of a site - navigation, responsive containers, grids/columns, headers, paragraphs, SVG images and Markdown - and then let you use your favourite stacks for things like sliders, tabbed panels, lightboxes, and so on. This makes it relatively quick to learn and very cheap to get started with. I'd recommend you buy the addon pack for $20.00 because the extra features in there are really worth it. In addition, it's perfectly possible to build a great-looking, responsive site using only Source and maybe a couple of other stacks. Very impressive.
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Blazing speed
pixelarte
2 years ago
I can't believe how fast Source is within RW 8 - its just brilliant. Needless to say I purchased the add on pack. Puts the speed of other frameworks to shame. Shaking the Habitual have done an amazing job. looking forward to seeing where it goes next.
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Top quality theme and stacks
Kent
2 years ago
As a website developer I cannot emphasize how much Source has helped me speed up developing websites. Everything is rock solid and easy to understand. I have converted my own old website to pure Source, actually I purchased the amazing "monochrome" project because I fell flat on my nose by the beauty of it :-) I have used the same project for a new website for myself that I am currently working on. Besides that I have two customer projects that I am also currently working on with my own design. It is a peace of cake with Source. The add on stacks are also a bargain.
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A breath of fresh air
NeilUK
2 years ago
If Source had been around when I first started with RW in 2016, I would have got it without hesitation and never used another framework. The addon stacks are well worth it too.
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