# Latest **URL:** https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=80 [Latest](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/tags.md) **Page:** 81 --- ## [Is this 'Theme Project' available somewhere?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/is-this-theme-project-available-somewhere/52766)
**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TEMPEST)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/is-this-theme-project-available-somewhere/52766 "2025-11-25T14:44:48Z")
Used here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npoc1vewTSw This looks really useful to setting up and testing out a new themes colours, so it would be great to be included in the ‘free projects’ list built into elements, bu… --- ## [Making a new theme in Theme Studio](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/making-a-new-theme-in-theme-studio/46075)
**Author:** [@Toastman](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Toastman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/making-a-new-theme-in-theme-studio/46075 "2025-11-25T14:38:30Z")
Hello folks I searched for answers here and couldn’t find anything. Can we make a new theme from scratch instead of selecting on of the presets like Architect, Solar or System? All of the base settings are locked and I… --- ## [Related Items - read the manual - how do I set it up?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/related-items-read-the-manual-how-do-i-set-it-up/52747)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/related-items-read-the-manual-how-do-i-set-it-up/52747 "2025-11-25T14:02:54Z")
$related = $item-\>related() -\>byTags() -\>limit(5) -\>excludeSelf() -\>get(); // Or find by multiple criteria $related = $item-\>related() -\>by(\['genre', 'mood', 'instruments'\]) -\>in('blog') -\>li… --- ## [When is Video background coming](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/when-is-video-background-coming/52769)
**Author:** [@mike3107](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/mike3107)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/when-is-video-background-coming/52769 "2025-11-25T13:11:13Z")
I have just purchased Elements last week and have been watching the tutorial videos to get to grips with it, I still have a lot to learn, I have been following the progress since the begining and felt now was the time to… --- ## [fleXon Design Library Update Version 1.6](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/flexon-design-library-update-version-1-6/52770)
**Author:** [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/flexon-design-library-update-version-1-6/52770 "2025-11-25T12:48:06Z")
Dear Elements Weavers, I’ve just finished the second November update. Four new sections are available and all the footers have been updated. They are now better optimised for dark mode so I recommend replacing your copi… --- ## [Using Elements after subscription has ended](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/using-elements-after-subscription-has-ended/52748)
**Author:** [@HGBM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/HGBM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/using-elements-after-subscription-has-ended/52748 "2025-11-25T11:14:53Z")
Hello, I read this in the FAQs as an answer to the question: What happens if my subscription expires? Elements is yours to keep. You can continue to use it, you just won’t receive any new updates until you restart your… --- ## [Does elements have something similar to this?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/does-elements-have-something-similar-to-this/52723)
**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TEMPEST)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/does-elements-have-something-similar-to-this/52723 "2025-11-25T09:31:43Z")
So blocs 6 has something called the ‘custom interactions manager’ which is excellently demoed in this video: It allows a user to create simple to complex interactions between web page elements without codi… --- ## [Stupid Question - 4 Blogs?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-4-blogs/52754)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-4-blogs/52754 "2025-11-25T08:14:22Z")
Songs 1-100 (color coded red) Songs 101-200 (color coded blue) Songs 201-300 (color coded green) Songs 301-365 color coded gray) Can I have four ‘blogs’ all accessing the same CMS? How do I do this? --- ## [New components from third party](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-components-from-third-party/52750)
**Author:** [@muratpulat](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/muratpulat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-components-from-third-party/52750 "2025-11-25T05:50:58Z")
I am using dromeas in my personal website from archetypon and want to know when will it be in elements as component, --- ## [Preview and Preview in Safari not working on v9.6.6](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/preview-and-preview-in-safari-not-working-on-v9-6-6/52756)
**Author:** [@telepati](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/telepati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/preview-and-preview-in-safari-not-working-on-v9-6-6/52756 "2025-11-25T01:41:23Z")
Previews not working on v9.6.6. It just shows a white empty page. Uninstall and re-install didn’t make any difference. I don’t get it, why? What could be the reason for this? --- ## [Stupid Question - Want a Downloadable Button for Songs](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-want-a-downloadable-button-for-songs/52753)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/stupid-question-want-a-downloadable-button-for-songs/52753 "2025-11-24T22:36:09Z")
This is opening a new window and playing the song - not downloading it to a person’s device --- ## [3 Audio Players - none working](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-audio-players-none-working/52735)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/3-audio-players-none-working/52735 "2025-11-24T21:19:24Z")
elementsapp://downloadDocument/QXmbA2MRCgC2 Html - not working Elements - can’t {{}} source audio Doobox - tired {{item.audio.mp3}} {{item.audio}} \
\ **Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/i-wish-to-be-able-to-optimise-my-images-within-resources/52737 "2025-11-24T18:59:12Z")
Like Classic, I wish to be able to optimise my images within ‘Resources’ (via 3rd party app). Please - I’m starting to see Elements as a downgrade on my Classic experiences in several ways. Optimising my images outside… --- ## [Portrait Vs Landscape Mode](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/portrait-vs-landscape-mode/52739)
**Author:** [@MikeV](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MikeV)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/portrait-vs-landscape-mode/52739 "2025-11-24T18:25:19Z")
Hey all, Is there a way to have a landscape mode for mobile in Elements? When editing it as mobile, i only see it in portrait mode but not in landscape. Greetings, Mike --- ## [How do I use Top Pages?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-use-top-pages/52658)
**Author:** [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-use-top-pages/52658 "2025-11-24T18:21:25Z")
Help! On the portfolio page I have added a Top Pages component. I have asked it to share a folder but cannot seem to get it to work. What am I doing wrong? elementsapp://downloadDocument/wQV6dEeCdhMs --- ## [Lightbox does not respect image size - you get big & fuzzy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lightbox-does-not-respect-image-size-you-get-big-fuzzy/52734)
**Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lightbox-does-not-respect-image-size-you-get-big-fuzzy/52734 "2025-11-24T15:14:28Z")
Hi - my images are blown up via lightbox to a size that makes them fuzzy My images are 800px across. I want them to expand and show to this size … I do not want them blown up to a fuzzy 1200px across !! Surely lightbox… --- ## [Standalone Panels not highlighting](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/standalone-panels-not-highlighting/52740)
**Author:** [@luckylindy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/luckylindy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/standalone-panels-not-highlighting/52740 "2025-11-24T14:31:15Z")
I finally got around to setting up a workspace that includes placing several panels on a secondary screen. Back in Dev Diary #55, you made mention of this ‘bug’; with three panels on my second monitor (see the video), at… --- ## [Light-coloured folder icon with details that cannot be updated](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/light-coloured-folder-icon-with-details-that-cannot-be-updated/52728)
**Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/light-coloured-folder-icon-with-details-that-cannot-be-updated/52728 "2025-11-24T13:26:02Z")
One of my resource folders has a light-coloured icon … why ? Why do the images within that folder NOT allow me to change the Caption or Author ? --- ## [Elements not saving? Lost 3h of work!](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-not-saving-lost-3h-of-work/52626)
**Author:** [@SputNic](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/SputNic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/elements-not-saving-lost-3h-of-work/52626 "2025-11-24T13:14:43Z")
I worked on my website all morning. Made a “control-S” and quit. 15min later, opened my projet and discovered it was the one of last night!!! :face\_with\_peeking\_eye: No traces of another file in the “Recent” menu, in T… --- ## [Background CMS now possible?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/background-cms-now-possible/52690)
**Author:** [@skypilota72](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/skypilota72)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/background-cms-now-possible/52690 "2025-11-24T13:13:13Z")
I recently updated Elements and discovered that background images can now be used within the CMS environment. While I currently have a workaround using JW’s CMS in Classic by setting Elements to pull the image externally… --- ## [Foundry Alloy Blog](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-alloy-blog/52732)
**Author:** [@supermera](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/supermera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-alloy-blog/52732 "2025-11-24T13:09:44Z")
I have my blog based on foundry alloy. Since I cannot find foundry alloy install, I need to solve this issue. Does anybody have foundry alloy stack install? I can prove that I have bought this stack. Or do you have any r… --- ## [How do I link to a CMS item?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-cms-item/52722)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-link-to-a-cms-item/52722 "2025-11-24T12:51:21Z")
elementsapp://downloadDocument/HX2yeJPaZ8xN main songs load not seeing individual items - not working - always shows first item --- ## [Meta Data for CMS](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/meta-data-for-cms/52660)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/meta-data-for-cms/52660 "2025-11-24T12:37:09Z")
Put it in quotes? OK or Bad? Chat GPT says to include seo --- title: "Earth Food" slug: "earth-food-2006" project: "One Song Every Day Project" author: "Michael Droste" composer: "Michael Droste" producer: "Michael Dro… --- ## [Returning to rapidweaver](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/returning-to-rapidweaver/52697)
**Author:** [@spalliott](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/spalliott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/returning-to-rapidweaver/52697 "2025-11-24T12:19:10Z")
After a long break of building websites, I’m not a professional, I’m trying to work out why I can’t get my website to display. It looks fine in Preview, but when I upload all files to 123-reg it seems some resources are … --- ## [Sticky menu on mobile](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/sticky-menu-on-mobile/51436)
**Author:** [@AstraeaMarketing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/AstraeaMarketing)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/sticky-menu-on-mobile/51436 "2025-11-24T10:20:56Z")
I am having an issue with sticky menus on mobile (iPhone 15 Pro Max). It works fine in portrait orientation but when I flip the phone to landscape and scroll, there is a gap above the sticky menu (see attached screensho… --- ## [Making my own html audio player](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/making-my-own-html-audio-player/52715)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/making-my-own-html-audio-player/52715 "2025-11-24T09:59:46Z")
Could get any audio player to work… Here is the code: \ \
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Will the animation element be introduced at a later date --- ## [Can buttons or images have a 'selected' state?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-buttons-or-images-have-a-selected-state/52693)
**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TEMPEST)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-buttons-or-images-have-a-selected-state/52693 "2025-11-24T05:53:19Z")
I’m trying to create the following, but I am not sure it’s possible… I want to have 7 buttons/images with predefined images in them and somewhere else on the page a larger image ‘box’ that is currently showing an ‘empty… --- ## [Strange Fatal Error - Deleted and Reconnected Paths](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/strange-fatal-error-deleted-and-reconnected-paths/52711)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/strange-fatal-error-deleted-and-reconnected-paths/52711 "2025-11-24T01:01:54Z")
Fatal error : Uncaught Error: Failed opening required ‘/Users/michaeldroste/Library/Containers/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaverelements/Data/tmp/RapidWeaver/84283/RWDocumentPagePreview/document-3FB8CDB8-9C53-4866-8890-462… --- ## [Scrolling Video Scrubber](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/scrolling-video-scrubber/52696)
**Author:** [@Doobox](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Doobox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/scrolling-video-scrubber/52696 "2025-11-23T22:10:00Z")
Would be a nice addition to background videos in containers etc… Scrolling video scrubber demo page [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=79) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md?page=81)