# Upgrade Ascent project for Elements - the Aspen theme successor **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements\ **Created:** [September 23, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236 "2025-09-23T17:07:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/1 "2025-09-23T17:07:07Z")
Hi guys, here another new project, [ASCENT](http://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/) design for **Elements**. This project uses Elements’ layout tools to create a clean, consistent design that works smoothly on all devices **Regurar or Smart Navigation:** In Ascent, you can add an additional scrolling menu to replace navigation on desktop and mobile devices. The menu button changes behavior based on the device: On desktop, it’s only visible when scrolling the page. On mobile, the MENU button stays in place, but you can scroll through the contents, perfect for long menus! ➡[Regular Menu](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/menu/regular_menu/)➡[Regular & Smart Menu](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/menu/plus_smart_menu/) (scroll the page) ➡[Only Vertical menu](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/menu/only_smart_menu/) ![ascent_project_001_](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/5/85119ea671b7c9287bbcbe55de520b441c6322a3.jpeg) ![ascent_project_000](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/e/ce736501e980a996329eb8165bdce7af4ea022a0.jpeg) **Options beyond Elements** Back to top button, Scroll Bar, Banner Parallax, Fade-In BODY and more You’ll appreciate the detailed notes and commented code in Ascent, allowing you to experiment and tweak settings with confidence. **Project pages:** Home, Pages, Contact, Smart Menu 3x, Gallery, Helps, About and and [‘Starter Page](http://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/starter/)’, your starting point to launch your website. Plus two technical pages and term & Privacy The template is [now available in the markertplace](https://marketplace.realmacsoftware.com/elements/projects/ascent) [Check out the live preview](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent) to see it in action! **Here a coupon 25%Off for community members** ## [Ascent25](https://www.multithemes.com) Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/2 "2025-09-23T18:57:28Z")
Congrats on the release, this is indeed a worthy successor to the Classic Aspen Theme 🎉 Keep up the good work 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/3 "2025-09-24T14:46:36Z")
Thanks a lot! [Aspen](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/addons/aspen/) 🏆 **remains at the forefront of design** and offers creative insights that Ascent has explored in depth, on its own path, towards elements! I’m working on a few more projects like this one ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/4 "2025-09-24T17:51:21Z")
Amazing as always well done! ---
**Author:** ![rblucchesi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@rblucchesi](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rblucchesi)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/5 "2025-09-24T20:44:14Z")
Well done you! I purchased it, and plan to use it as the basis for my site migration and redesign. ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/6 "2025-09-26T13:44:52Z")
> [@PMUK](#): > > Amazing as always well done! Thanks a lot! > [@rblucchesi](#): > > Well done you! I purchased it, and plan to use it as the basis for my site migration and redesign. Ron, thanks — I’m glad about this. I’m here if you need help. BTW, I’m working on some improvements to the embedded components (nothing in the project has changed, just the components). Stay tuned for more news. ---
**Author:** ![AnasHyeee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/anashyeee/32/27982_2.png) [@AnasHyeee](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/AnasHyeee)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/7 "2025-10-02T06:44:03Z")
Congrats 🎈 Amazing project 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/8 "2025-10-08T16:56:44Z")
**Upgrade V1.0.1** Improved all Built-In “Custom Components”, now every component **provides a control panel where you can easily fine-tune its settings.** [More details here](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/components/) ![all_big](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/e/ced145aa41f7ab213cf5e58c2fbf847095d8e126.png) ![ascent_project_components_](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/4/9/4965fdc5c5c6ac1b0da7453e862c2990b2842ce2.jpeg) **Ascent Scripts:** Parallax & Linehover animation + Animation classes for Modal **Standalone Custom Components:** Four scripts ready to use in any project. Each component includes its own easy-to-use options panel, giving you more flexibility and control. **Core project + Progress Bar** + **Privacy Pop-Up + Fade-In Body + Back to Top Button.** BTW: Customers have already received the email with the update and instructions to upgrade their components. For any questions, feel free to contact me. **Here a coupon 25%Off for community members** ## [Ascent25](https://www.multithemes.com) thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Flash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f475e1/32.png) [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/9 "2025-10-08T18:09:29Z")
This is awesome! Question… Can you show a page type that would be like a blog post with the menu tree component? That would be my most common page type and one I would need to set-up. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/10 "2025-10-08T18:18:36Z")
Hi Flash. I’m not sure I understand, in Ascent Tree it’s used for the menu. Would you like a site tree visible on the page? If you show me something similar, I’ll understand better, thanks 🙏 You can also send me a PM. thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Flash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f475e1/32.png) [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/11 "2025-10-08T18:39:27Z")
Hi, I would use it as a tier 3-4 page for related articles. It would reside inside the article container. This would be in an addition to the existing navigation you already have in the theme. I’m sure I can figure it out, just thought it would be a nice addition. > [@Dev Diary 99 - New Tree Navigation Component](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/dev-diary-99-new-tree-navigation-component/50970): > > Hey all, We’ve just about finished another component that has been requested for quite some time now, yup, it’s the Vertical (or Tree) Navigation Component tada Watch today’s video to learn more about this new component, and hear me go on a slight ramble talking about issues with Forms, CMS, Markdown, and Typography. The TL;DR is we’re aware and will get round to this and more slight_smile Have a great weekend and we’ll be back next week with a fresh new build of Elements containing the n… ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/12 "2025-10-08T19:25:57Z")
> [@Flash](#): > > Hi, I would use it as a tier 3-4 page for related articles. It would reside inside the article container. This would be in an addition to the existing navigation you already have in the theme. I’m sure I can figure it out, just thought it would be a nice addition. If I understand correctly, this is a simulation of a classic blog, or am I wrong? Once the CMS is finished and we have the final version, I’ll include an extended demo with a category archive in every existing project. In any case, you can do it now by building a menu for each page, but it’s static. ---
**Author:** ![Flash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f475e1/32.png) [@Flash](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Flash)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/13 "2025-10-09T00:11:27Z")
Fair enough. I am going to build a manually curated blog, So I can do it, hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/14 "2025-10-09T14:24:28Z")
Thanks for your understanding Flash!, usually the projects reflect the needs of most users ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/15 "2025-11-13T10:28:32Z")
**Upgrade V1.0.2** Added **[Breadcrumbs](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/components/)** “Custom Components”, ![breadcrumbs_custom_component](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/8/e/8ee1b01499a3458a348e364cbee8952ff88ab059.jpeg) ![2025-11-13 at 11.26.10](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/5/8/589f4054a8cd77c3c5f797e2b761f5c4085d9c17.jpeg) **Options:** **Home Icon:** The Home icon changes thickness, size and position, Turn On /Off **Home Label:** Set the starting point text (e.g. “Home” or “Wonder”). **Path Offset:** Choose which URL level starts your breadcrumb. skip top folders with ease. From Root to Level5. **Exclude URL Levels:** Hide specific folders or pages (e.g. menu, categories) from the path. This option is perfect if you’re planning a multi-site site and want the breadcrumb to show the common root. **Typography:** Set font, size, weight, spacing, and case for perfect readability. **Colors:** Color for breadcrumb links and separators. **Separator:** Pick from different symbols / & › ✓ Works in any project — **just drop it in** , no setup needed. [More details here](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/components/) BTW: Customers have already received the email with the update and instructions to upgrade their components. For any questions, feel free to contact me. **Here a coupon 25%Off for community members** ## [Ascent25](https://www.multithemes.com) thanks! ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/16 "2025-11-13T10:45:42Z")
That Breadcrumb component looks great, that would make an awesome standalone component in the Store. I’m sure it would be quite popular ☺ ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/17 "2025-11-13T10:53:01Z")
I should take a break from Elements @dan, I’ve lost count of the components I’m working on 😎 ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/18 "2025-11-13T11:03:17Z")
Indeed! Creating components it addictive, it’s just too easy 😄 ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/upgrade-ascent-project-for-elements-the-aspen-theme-successor/51236/19 "2026-02-16T12:27:10Z")
**Upgrade V1.0.3** Project for Elements 2 with new page ‘Sample 2’ **[Components demo page](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/sample2/)**, Content Slide, Table (with extra css animations) , List Tabs and Markdown [![astcent_V2](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/3/1/317515912617af520eee657a07e3e4605cd6af41.jpeg)](https://www.multithemes.com/elements/ascent/pages/sample2/) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [Available in the Marketplace](https://marketplace.realmacsoftware.com/developers/multithemes) **Here a coupon 25%Off for community members** ## [Ascent25](https://www.multithemes.com) thanks!