Where to find all the new features in 7.8

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Avada 7.8 introduces several new and amazing features, but they are scattered. Hopefully, this article will help you find them.

Global Options

Layout – Added option to choose if 100% width template should be the default page template
Typography – Added support for Adobe Fonts (Typekit)
Extras/Miscellaneous – Added option to choose the user type for which post views should be counted

Instagram element – Unlike the Flickr element, there can only be one account connection to Instagram, and this is set in the global builder element options

Added an option to set your preferred builder interface (back-end/front-end) for auto-loading
Added Instagram element – switch this on in the elements list. Can also be done through the performance wizard.

Preference Panel – Added dark mode to the full UI of Avada Live Builder
Navigator Panel – Added a page structure Navigator to Avada Live Builder for easy navigation through all content
Typography sets using global sets will now display the set name on hover in Avada Live Builder
Preference Panel – Added a preference to have option sub-groups collapsible for easier option management in Avada Live Builder

Background Tab – Added background mask and pattern options to the Container element
General and Design Tab – Added support for filters in Post Cards element, including lots of styling options
Extras Tab – Added transform options to Column element for excellent default and hover effects
General Tab – Added sorting options to the Gallery element
Extras Tab – Added sticky columns setup, including responsive choices and offset
General and Design Tab – Added load more functionality and load more button styling options to the Gallery element
Design Tab – Added z-index options to Column and Image elements
Extras Tab – Added new mobile mode and sticky options to Tabs element and lots of new styling options
Design Tab – Added margin options to all suitable elements that did not have them already
Design Tab – Added masonry layout and isotope support to Post Cards and Post Card Archives element
Design Tab – Added dynamic data options to the Image Hotspot element
General and Design Tab – Added alignment, margin, and dynamic data options to Before & After Image element

Improved the close options tab for Off-Canvas and added an option to close after a set time automatically

Added form input validation pattern options to Text, Email, Phone, and Password elements
Added options to set a custom invalid form field input notice to Avada Form elements

Originally published on July 12, 2022

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