Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1 is Here With a Taste of the Future
Every time we publish a post or send a newsletter, our valued users ask us plenty of questions on Helix Ultimate’s next release. We are so thrilled to see such an excitement for a template framework that is so dear to us. And, we are happy to let you know that we are inching closer to our long-awaited Helix Ultimate 2.0. Today, we’ve released the Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1 for you to test what the next-generation Joomla template framework is going to be.
We already have announced the arrival of Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1 on the Facebook community group of Helix, so that we can have your thoughts on this. Before we finally release it for professional uses, a lot of testing has to be done.
This is a very early release. We’ve planned some amazing features. And, by the next 6 months, you will see some exciting updates within our popular products. Thanks for choosing us.
Kawshar Ahmed, CEO, JoomShaper.
We mostly want your feedback on the new additions and the improvements. I am sure you are gonna love what we will come up with finally.
What’s in Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1
The new Helix Ultimate 2.0 will be a game-changer as we have improved the codebase entirely, brought a shiny new design, added Google Analytics, and enabled lazy loading. You would have the option to add Retina logo, realtime preview, advanced options to set up typography, color, and many more. Now, let's watch a quick video of Helix Ultimate 2.0.
New and Exciting Stuff
Let’s explore some of the new arrivals and changes in the groundbreaking Helix Ultimate 2.0
- Shiny new design
- Refactored codebase
- Google Analytics
- Lazy loading images
- More options to tweak the typography
- System to edit predefined presets
- Option to add Retina logo
- Realtime changes preview
- Storing realtime changes to cache and the final one to DB after hitting the save button
- Preview options for devices like phone, tablet, or computer
Improvements
Alongside bringing new stuff, we also have improved some of the existing features and added lots more to them. Notable improvements include the coming soon page, user experience, layout builder, and many more. Let’s take a look at some of the notable improvements below.
- Enhanced coming soon page
- Improved user experience
- Improved layout builder
- Boosted performance
- Scripts & stylesheets are loading with deferring
- User privilege to add custom.js & custom.scss files
Fixes
We are continuously fixing any issues we come across with Helix Ultimate. You are welcome to report any bug you may find while testing Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1. Some of the fixes are as follows.
- Sticky header stability issue
- All w3c validation issues
- JCE media manager's conflicts with HU
- All other known issues
Roadmap - more exciting features and improvements are yet to have arrived
It’s our first Alpha release. We are working tirelessly to add new features and improve the overall template framework. Features like mega menu builder, more predefined headers & footers, and Joomla 4 compatibility will definitely be your reasons to have a big smile on your face today. Let’s take a look at what more is coming next.
- Brand new mega menu builder
- More improvements on the layout builder
- More predefined headers
- Pre-defined footers
- Joomla 4 compatibility
- And, more...
The Helix framework has revolutionized the templating system in the whole Joomla CMS industry. With the final release of Helix Ultimate 2.0, we will take people’s experience to a new level. The Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1 is out on GitHub. You can try and see how awesome we have made it so far. Also, do report any bug you face and any improvement or feature you feel necessary. Enjoy.
Rayhan Arif
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On top, is it possible to keep the same template and move to Helix Ultimate from Helix3? Is it possible to create some kind of guideline? I know that it requires some programing as well, but I want to know how it is possible. I can handle the programing.
Thanks for listening Kawshar. Best regards,
Hakan
Any luck with getting an option to AMP-lify it?
I was hoping for the ability to use REM measurements more...
-Different header layout options?
-Option of logo in the center?
-Options of different menu layout offcanvas?
-Option to create more than one line in the same session.
None of that changed, there was only a significant visual change.
Why not include these wishes above? This has been requested for more than years, and nothing has been answered.
I use the paid plan, I think they could create a PRO version, for paid users.
What I don't understand is why they don't make these improvements, requested by the vast majority of paid users. :(
One thing: Dont forget to improve the offcanvas menu design both for UI/UX and make it cool to use.
(I like it when I get answer too!)
1.
So, I like it the all place when this is enabled the fonts size option is allowed px, rem, em, parameters in template settings too, and of course all place in page builder!
2.
I can use option, I can delet pre-definded preset or use own present file!
(Very like it now I can edit the pre-defined present options!)
3.
Typography edit
When I edit and enable example H1 option the accordion always open. I think this will be better when I can collapse the accordion, but stay active. I don't have to scroll down so much.
4.
I hope support for other images format too example: .webp
(JPEG 2000, JPEG XR, WebP)
5.
Possible, example in page builder the Admin Label, this option in the layout builder? and/or more editor option in the layout builder?
6.
Copy option in layout builder. Can I make move the cell to other row too.
that's it for now! :)
Thanks!
I found this now, and thinking
"Add Link To Item"
If I can add a menu item or blog item as, I add a menupoint item, example. (Click, browse it, select, save, you know )
Thank you Joomshaper Team for your excellent work! :$
PHP 7.3.19 + Joomla 3.9.19 + Helix Ultimate 2.0 alpha - [url=https://photos.app.goo.gl/NbxFhWt3o3hboMuT6]I attach an image[/url] as example - [url=https://test2.egulp.net/]here the test site[/url] > I added this topic to the Forum: https://www.joomshaper.com/forums/helix-ultimate-2-x-offcanvas-bug
[b]1[/b] - [b]BUG[/b]: the Offcanvas is appended below the Header instead to be appended over it
[b]2[/b] - [b]Close[/b] "[b]X[/b]"
To save useless space is really too important (width and height), Google has deprecated it on all her Apps like Google Drive and Google Photo, this because a click outside the Offcanvas always (on all screen dimensions) close it.
Please, Can you take over it and/or to create a an option to not use it ?
[b]3[/b] - [b]Left + Right[/b]
Do you have on the stable roadmap a two Offcanvas Menus option ?
- Offcanvas Left Menu: enable / disable
- Offcanvas Right Menu: enable / disable
I added this into the forum here: https://www.joomshaper.com/forums/helix-ultimate-2-x-header-scroll-down-to-hide
about Header:
to save useless space is really too important, Google has long added the feature on all her Apps like Google Drive and Google Photo, [url=https://photos.app.goo.gl/oPp4kDPiJfaQTZb68]here a video example for you[/url].
When scroll down the Header should always disappear (on all screen dimensions) while a small scroll up restores it
Please, Can you consider it for the 2.0 stable release ?
I've got only one question - why 'sticky header' doesn't work in mobile devices?
How to fix it?
See this topic about update Joomla 4 Nikos ?
https://magazine.joomla.org/all-issues/june-2020/getting-extensions-ready-for-joomla-4-nicholas-dionysopoulos
I get the error 'fatal: not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git'
when I execute the command 'git remote add origin [email protected]:JoomShaper/helix-ultimate.git' on Mac
Any idea please?
Thanks
By the way, I am dissatisfied with the current version of the mobile menu. This menu had problems with the login form and shopping cart on mobile and ruined the responsive.
I just installed this new version of Helix Ultimate on my site, but it completely blew my pages. I'm trying to fix everything, but the template doesn't apply the changes. I can't rearrange everything, as the template settings all seem fine to me.
Is it possible to understand how I can fix it?
Thanks so much
I would love if the template could include a header with a timestamp on especially the custom CSS-file. This way I would have better control over how the users see my page! I really hate how any major CSS tweak will look completely broken on especially phones afterwards...
"gourou
about 2 weeks ago #11020
The Helix Ultimate 2.0 Alpha 1 is out 3 months ago and died ? The final release is planned for when ?"
Yes no news and no activity in the Github repo so its dead...
When will Helix Ultimate 2.x be released? Is there already a date?
And when will the new PageBuilder be released? There are still some bugs in the current version. Is there already a date or a preview?
I hope everyone in the team is doing well. Please stay healthy!
Guys, please add prealoder options. Even helix 3 had options. And the options for offcanves are also in helix 3 :) Ideally, the blog and article grid would also be set up like the gridbox balboa. Thanks for your product! ))