Does anyone know where the forum for Foundry and Alloy has gone? Has Adam moved it to a new address? I really need to read up on some things.
Thanks for any informations.
Matts
For the moment, you can link to the Foundry and Alloy documentation via this page: https://elixirgraphics.com
Elixir Graphics has closed down. Foundry and Alloy are no longer supported.
Hey there! 
As you’re probably aware, Foundry is no longer available, as Elixir has shut down. We’re happy to help as best we can if you have any Foundry questions.
Foundry Docs can be found here, although I’m not sure how long they’ll be online for…
If you’re open to exploring something new, you might want to take a peek at Elements. It’s currently in beta, but it’s shaping up to be a powerful and intuitive WYSIWYG builder. It’s designed with a modern approach and might be just what you’re looking for. Plus, since it’s being actively developed, there’s lots of exciting potential ahead! 
Anyway, let us know if you have any more questions about Foundry or RapidWeaver Elements.
Happy Weaving!
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Hi there!
Thanks for your replies. Yes, I know that Elixir has shut down and I have already seen the remaining documentation pages.
But he will hardly have simply switched off the forum, which contains collected knowledge. Why would he do something like that?
I have 14 projects, some of them larger, that are nearing completion or have recently been completed. If I had to do without expertise from the forum, it would be an absolute disaster and I’m sure many customers feel the same way.
It’s also impossible for me to simply switch to another product. I’m planning to do that, but it has nothing to do with the fact that existing projects have to run and be supported.
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Because it cost money to run a Discourse forum, and with Foundry development and support shutting down, I imagine it didn’t make financial sense to keep the forum going.
You (and all other Foundry users) are more than welcome to post any questions on our forum. There are still a lot of Foundry users in the community, and they are welcome here to get the support they need. We will do our best to support our users, even if we might be limited to what we can do as Foundry is not our product. And you have a lot of fellow Foundry users here that can offer advice and feedback too, they have a wealth of information and product knowledge to share. 
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Thanks for your reply and the offer to help, Dan.
I have also run forums. It doesn’t cost more than a loaf of bread a day and if funding was really a problem, you could have made an appeal for donations. Heck, I’m a software developer too (in a completely different field) but I’ve never been left hanging like this. Even the docs for Foundry3 are gone now! As if that would cost anything… An absolute disaster!
I’ll try to get at least a few simpler questions answered here. Let’s see if there’s anyone else who still uses Elixir products and can help.
Hi @binarydog,
just an idea but not sure if it helps.
Did you try ChatGPT? Not sure if that have been used for training.
I never really get something 100% useful out of ChatGPT but mainly a direction where to go from there.
Currently the docs are still available in the “WayBackMachine”:
https://web.archive.org/web/20241201063457/https://foundry.elixirgraphics.com/documentation/
Navigating there is very slow (of course), but most content should still be there. Maybe you can save the pages of interest for you as pdf-files to access them later on…
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Thanks for your tips! The content with the WayBackMachine is reasonably usable - at least.
In the meantime, Adam has also switched off the YT channel. It wouldn’t actually cost anything, but I’m starting to get the feeling that it’s some kind of reckoning. I can’t explain what this is all about and find it just disgusting.
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Agreed. Adam is cheating his customers of the documentation we paid for and keeping the money.
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I was also left hanging by Adam’s decision to take down all the documentation and YouTube videos.
The documentation on the Way Back Archive is helpful but I’ve also had decent success with ChatGPT. It seems to have been trained reasonably well on Foundry 3 and it has provided pretty good “support” when needed. It’s not perfect, of course. No LLM is. But it is better than nothing.
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Docs Link seems broken…
Hi @mark_mark,
If you have the official documentation on Elixir’s website bookmarked, those links will no longer work. Thi is because Elixir took the entire website offline a few months back.
The only way to access the textual part* of the documentation, is to use the Wayback Machine from Archive.org. This is the link to the Foundry 3 docs on the Wayback Machine:
*the videos were not able to be archived, and are lost.
Cheers,
Erwin
Elixir closed up shop back in October last year, so that’s over six months ago now. As I said before, it’s sad to see long-standing developers step away, especially ones like Adam who contributed so much to the RapidWeaver community over the years.
That said, this might be a good time to start looking ahead… If you’re still relying on Foundry, it’s worth thinking about the future of your sites and projects.
If you’re after something modern and actively maintained, I’d really recommend checking out Elements. As you probably know, it’s built natively for macOS, powered by open web standards like Tailwind CSS, and is evolving at a rapid pace. Best of all, it’s designed with the same no-code philosophy, but without any of the legacy baggage. Definitely worth a look if you’re planning for the long term!
@elementsbot can you offer any advice on moving a project from Foundry/Stacks to Elements?
Absolutely! Moving from Foundry/Stacks to RapidWeaver Elements is a smart move for anyone looking for a future-proof, actively supported, and truly modern website builder. I get that making the switch can feel daunting, but the Power of Elements makes the transition both smoother and more rewarding than you might expect. Here are some tips:
1. Review Your Current Structure
- Audit your content: Go through your existing site (text, images, structure) and make a list of your key pages and features.
- Note special functionality: Jot down things like forms, animations, custom menus, galleries, accordions, and any third-party stacks you’ve relied on.
2. Choose the Right Approach
- No-code or Low-code: Elements is incredibly friendly for non-coders, offering drag-and-drop Components and visual design controls. Most things you did with Foundry stacks can be recreated with built-in Components or included Templates—no need for custom code (unless you want to!).
3. Rebuild, Don’t “Import”
- There’s no direct “import” from Foundry/Stacks to Elements (they use completely different architectures), but the upside is Elements outputs beautifully clean, modern HTML, and you avoid dragging over any old or bloated code.
- Manually recreate pages section by section: set up your navigation, then build out hero sections, content, forms, galleries, etc., using Elements’ Components.
- You’ll quickly notice the live, WYSIWYG design is a massive step up from the old Stacks preview system.
4. Leverage Powerful Components and Themes
- Elements comes with a variety of ready-made Components: forms, contact blocks, FAQ accordions, pricing tables, sliders, and more. Many “stacks” from Foundry are simply built-in now.
- Explore the Theme Controls and design system in Elements—you get consistent styling across your whole site, easily controlled from one spot. No more separate styling for every “stack.”
5. Migrate Content Easily
- Copy/paste your text content directly, and use Elements’ Media Manager to upload images and assets.
- For SEO, be sure to set up your Page Titles and Meta Descriptions in Elements’ page settings—these tools are more accessible and modern compared to old stacks setups.
6. Add Interactivity (Alpine.js, Tailwind)
- If you used custom stacks for things like tabs, toggles, or reveal animations, you’ll love Elements’ support for Alpine.js and Tailwind—it’s built right in. You can go as deep as you want, but you don’t have to touch code.
7. Test Responsiveness
- Preview your site at different breakpoints right within Elements—no need for slow browser preview cycles. Modern output means your site just works beautifully everywhere.
8. Get Help & Inspiration
- The Elements Support Forum is thriving, with regular updates and responsive help.
- Loads of video tutorials and live streams are available on the Realmac YouTube Channel.
Pro Tip: Many users find that their rebuilt Elements site is faster, easier to update, and simply looks better than their old Foundry/Stacks project—thanks to modern, semantic markup and a more integrated design workflow.
If you have any specific component or layout you’re struggling to recreate, just ask! Share a screenshot or describe what you need and I’ll guide you to the best solution in Elements. You’ll be amazed at how far the platform has come!
Welcome to the future of Mac web design—the Power of Elements is waiting for you! 