ACSS is now an essential part of my workflow. Can't imagine building a website without it. In fact, I'd be crazy not to. Kudos Kevin for prioritising customer education like no other. 🙏
I have been an ACSS user since day 0. Looking at the stage of ACSS is just a confirmation of how good a product can get when a true leader is on board. Thanks for the ACSS 3.0, this awesome course, and how we can scale up our development of websites. ACSS is a must for me when using Bricks, and of course, Frames to scale even further the efficiency of building great sites. Kudos Kevin!
Excellent. We've used ACSS on almost every website we've built the last year, and it's just a tremendous game changer for building faster and maintainably AND to a higher standard without limiting your creativity. Can't imagine NOT having a context menu-first CSS framework on any site I build again. BIG UP ACSS TEAM!🙌
I own the ACSS plugin from the beginning. I am amazed how much the tool has evolved. I am sure I will learn how to use it better with this new series. Thank you so much Kevin 😃
It is amazing how one keeps seeing how deep ACSS is with each video. I started using ACSS from the get go and I am sure this series will show a lot of us a lot more than we thought existed. I can almost bet Kevin himself can't remember all the features.
The best - pure and simple. ACSS has always been a phenomenal product, but the care, thought and attention to detail that has been put into this new version is mind blowing. Thanks Kevin and team. Can't wait for the next exciting instalment.
After transitioning to Bricks a few years back, I discovered ACSS and later Frames. I wasn't quite sure what the benefits were but upon listening, learning, and researching, I've discovered ACSS is so very helpful. This is especially true for someone that wants to make professional, maintainable, accessible websites. ACSS has helped elevate my development in countless ways that I didn't even know existed prior to jumping in. I know this course, similar to the PB101 course, will be a tremendous benefit. While still relatively new to ACSS, I know this course will really help teach me more that the framework provides and will help improve my development experience not only for me but also current and future clients.
I really do like all of the work that went into this, and I cannot help but think how much this sounds like one of those infomercials, "but wait, there's more!"
Your guidance has been invaluable, and I'm incredibly grateful for all that you've taught me about business. Your insights have truly been transformative, and I can't thank you enough for the positive impact you've had on my life. Thank you sincerely.
Excellent fast paced intro into how to get started with ACSS. Straight to the meat and potatoes with the side by side comparrisons of using a framework, with all the benefits, and not using a framework, with no benefits at all. Promises to be a great series with in depth explanations behind the rational of using a tool like ACSS.
Please Sir I want more. NOW! NOW NOW! 😁 This "teaser" just shows how much time and effort KG and the team have put into this tool that will make website development flow with ease. I don't really want other people to have it (😁), but I have no doubt that it will become a standard feature in every designer/developer toolbox.
Kevin....thanks for PB101 and now ACSS 101....I finally switched to Bricks+ACSS ecosystem....really optimistic and thrilled right now.....only request is (if I may) Please upload ACSS 101 videos ASAP ....I just wana create top class websites from day 1.....anyway thanks a lot...🤞👍
It's a good start. The video chapters are finally being used, which means the lessons can also be used as a reference book. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case with PB101. ACSS is set to be a game-changer in the world of website creation, giving users the power to stay in control.
Woah... better audio this time. Before it sounded normalized, this is much easier to listen, too. I like that the color scheme of the talking head background is grey everywhere, too.
I'm trying to follow this, but I don't see the Automatic CSS sidebar panel shown at about 16:15. If I click on a container or content section while in the Bricks editor, I get the menu on the left with the Content and Style tabs, and if I right-click the column or row gap, or any other element, the Automatic CSS menu pops up, but I don't get the Smart Spacing options. Maybe a question for the forum.
@@AutomaticCSS Thanks. I installed the beta 2 release the other day but rolled back to 2.8.3 because I had some errors. Looking forward to the final release.
Just starting to learn ACSS with Bricks. What is the file to upload to theme files (to set up Bricks) that Kevin is talking about at 3:25 in this video? I don't recall receiving that when buying ACSS?
Where/how do we disable auto orphan elimination, Kevin? I'm just thinking that an orphan might be okay/tolerable if it's a card description, centered text, 3 lines where the 3rd line is 1 word only. Say I want to disable it to cards only, how do I do that?
It's definitely undesirable in cards, especially undesirable with centered text, and in almost all other instances. In fact, I've never seen a designer tolerate an orphan in any situation. But you can add the .unbalance class to anything you want to turn off balancing for.
Strange. I've tested the "Auto Orphan Elimination" and it didn't worked as seen in your video Kevin. I'm just starting with ACSS and I'm currently in learning mode. That's a great tool by the way. No. Actually is a must have tool :) Edit: I actually believe I found the culprit. Inside ACSS > Typography > Headings > Text Wrap, I had by default Pretty value which I believe should have been Balance.
On a fresh wordpress install with Bricks Builder and ACSS... When applying the default theme settings for ACSS (bricks-settings-2024-07-29.zip), and then deleting the 'theme styles'' within Bricks - Why do the theme settings, padding etc, still apply? In other words - I added the 'theme styles', with ACSS properly installed, the padding appeared as expected, but then, when I remove the 'theme styles', the padding and CSS applied by the 'theme styles' are still active? - Why does it not revert to Bricks' initial settings with nothing applied?
About the automatic remove orphans. Can i turn it off since my language does not primary use the space to break words. Let say 3 words can put together without spacing.. we mainly use meaning to break words
It seems I've stumble upon another issue. This time it seems that Auto Object Fit doesn't work on my ACSS install as it did in yours Kevin, meaning that choosing value 1 for Aspect Ratio for my figure image it doesn't automatically do as in your example. Is like the builder overwrites ACSS. Edit: fixed by enabling ACSS > Workflow Enhancements > Auto Object Fit (cover) :))) I don't understand why was disabled. And another issue is with buttons' transition. They don't have any :) Edit: Fixed by disabling ACSS > Accessibility > Reduce Motion :))
Don't turn off Reduce Motion. It's important for accessibility. Change your operating system preference if you want to see transitions. Also make sure the Auto Object Fit option is turned on in the dashboard.
I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I tried to recreate your page to follow along with the headings and text. When I enter things in for smart spacing. Nothing changes. I tried it on headings and the paragraphs. And nothing changes when I add 5em. 20em. It doesn't matter. Not sure what to do.
I feel like a real chump, but I am sure someone will enlighten me. At 16:15in the video, he opens ACSS, which shows to the right of the page. When I click on the same button, it opens ACSS in the admin area. I would love to be able to make those global changes and see them reflected on a real page. Where am I going wrong? I am using ACSS 2.8.3. Maybe it is a version 3 feature.
i have purchased acss but even after 24 hours i have not received the acss plugin. no link in their portal. this team is slow and must be responsible if they take customer money.
ACSS looks interesting , but I don’t get the commentary about stuff like buttons. Every page builder has global styles for buttons. Why is this a feature?
Fantastic, captivating and convincing product presentation ✨✨✨✨I'm glad I bought Bricks and Automatic.css. Coming from Divi and Elementor, I look forward to working with Bricks and Automatic.css in the future. I'm especially looking forward to the next chapters of the ACSS 101 course with Kevin Geary.
ACSS is now an essential part of my workflow. Can't imagine building a website without it. In fact, I'd be crazy not to. Kudos Kevin for prioritising customer education like no other. 🙏
Every time I watch a Kevin Geary video I feel 1% smarter and 1% less chump. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Everyone needs to take PB101 to appreciate what ACSS does for us.
I have been an ACSS user since day 0. Looking at the stage of ACSS is just a confirmation of how good a product can get when a true leader is on board. Thanks for the ACSS 3.0, this awesome course, and how we can scale up our development of websites. ACSS is a must for me when using Bricks, and of course, Frames to scale even further the efficiency of building great sites. Kudos Kevin!
Appreciate it! A real OG!
I found Kevin by taking PB101 so I already know ACSS 101 is going to have have massive value. Thanks for all you do!
Excellent. We've used ACSS on almost every website we've built the last year, and it's just a tremendous game changer for building faster and maintainably AND to a higher standard without limiting your creativity. Can't imagine NOT having a context menu-first CSS framework on any site I build again. BIG UP ACSS TEAM!🙌
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I own the ACSS plugin from the beginning. I am amazed how much the tool has evolved. I am sure I will learn how to use it better with this new series. Thank you so much Kevin 😃
Just joined the Bricks club and purchased ACSS.
Appreciate the coding and your education approach! 🤓
It is amazing how one keeps seeing how deep ACSS is with each video. I started using ACSS from the get go and I am sure this series will show a lot of us a lot more than we thought existed. I can almost bet Kevin himself can't remember all the features.
I’ve been there since the beginning - Kevin and his team are unique. I learn and learn and learn. Thank you 🙏
Dude you're like my favorite pizza place. You just keep delivering. This is gold, I look forward to more!
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The best - pure and simple. ACSS has always been a phenomenal product, but the care, thought and attention to detail that has been put into this new version is mind blowing. Thanks Kevin and team. Can't wait for the next exciting instalment.
After transitioning to Bricks a few years back, I discovered ACSS and later Frames. I wasn't quite sure what the benefits were but upon listening, learning, and researching, I've discovered ACSS is so very helpful. This is especially true for someone that wants to make professional, maintainable, accessible websites. ACSS has helped elevate my development in countless ways that I didn't even know existed prior to jumping in. I know this course, similar to the PB101 course, will be a tremendous benefit. While still relatively new to ACSS, I know this course will really help teach me more that the framework provides and will help improve my development experience not only for me but also current and future clients.
What a product! Looking forward to the rest of the series!
A few months ago, I asked Kevin if we could get something like this, and now he finally did it. Great work
Excellent start to what I expect will be an excellent course! Thanks, Kevin!
I really do like all of the work that went into this, and I cannot help but think how much this sounds like one of those infomercials, "but wait, there's more!"
I've been using ACSS for 2 years and I still learn things from every video. Thanks Kevin :-)
I'm on it all the way. I did expect it to happen tomorrow but today is awesome. Thanks Kevin
Your guidance has been invaluable, and I'm incredibly grateful for all that you've taught me about business. Your insights have truly been transformative, and I can't thank you enough for the positive impact you've had on my life. Thank you sincerely.
🙏🙏🙌
Fantastic Kevin and perfectly detailed. I'm so looking forward to the rest of this series.
Thank you so much Kevin, and shout out to your Dev Team!
Excellent fast paced intro into how to get started with ACSS. Straight to the meat and potatoes with the side by side comparrisons of using a framework, with all the benefits, and not using a framework, with no benefits at all. Promises to be a great series with in depth explanations behind the rational of using a tool like ACSS.
Wait what! I don't have to think anymore? :)
But seriously, ACSS is a huge time saver, and for my workflow a "must have".
Whoop!! Was expecting this tomorrow so a day early is awesome
Thanks for the detail, not just a fill-in the blank.
Congratulations! I wish you a lot of success man great work
Just got to ACSS 3.0 with converting my multi vender store, also first time bricks so this is amazing, thank you!
Please Sir I want more. NOW! NOW NOW! 😁
This "teaser" just shows how much time and effort KG and the team have put into this tool that will make website development flow with ease.
I don't really want other people to have it (😁), but I have no doubt that it will become a standard feature in every designer/developer toolbox.
Much awaited video.
I purchased ACSS LTD a while ago but never used it on client website as I don't know how to use it properly.
let's do it!
Woot woot gonna be awesome 🙌
Thanks for breaking the game again ;)
Awesome work Kevin and team. 🎉 Feels like Christmas. 😊 Looking forward to building my first site with Bricks and ACSS.
ACSS has definitely been a quality of life/work improvement. It made me more confident in building scalable and maintainable websites.
Thank you very much Kevin. Your hard work teaching us is much appreciated 😊
Kevin....thanks for PB101 and now ACSS 101....I finally switched to Bricks+ACSS ecosystem....really optimistic and thrilled right now.....only request is (if I may) Please upload ACSS 101 videos ASAP ....I just wana create top class websites from day 1.....anyway thanks a lot...🤞👍
They're not made yet. I have to make them as we go ;)
@@AutomaticCSS I am aware of that....just being selfish to reqest you to keep that on high priority....🙂
An excellent introduction, Kevin!
Yeaaah! ACSS 101 here we go!! 🎉🎉
Excellent. Looking for the next lesson.
Gonna watch it with "teaspoons" 🎉 thank you 🎉
Nice one. Really excited for the rest of the course to pick up some things I might have missed. Will you also add some (bonus) lessons on Frames?
Excellent introduction!
It's a good start. The video chapters are finally being used, which means the lessons can also be used as a reference book. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case with PB101.
ACSS is set to be a game-changer in the world of website creation, giving users the power to stay in control.
i just love you man. You have great spirit .
Thx!
Woah... better audio this time. Before it sounded normalized, this is much easier to listen, too. I like that the color scheme of the talking head background is grey everywhere, too.
Hmm, haven't changed the audio much...
Hey Kevin thanks for the great work, lovely stuff indeed. Does acss work with bricks only ? Thanks.
Nope. All supported builders are listed on the home page.
Hell yeah! Was actually looking for something like this. Edit: loved the lesson! Any ETA on lesson 2 haha?
Hell about time!😮
I'm trying to follow this, but I don't see the Automatic CSS sidebar panel shown at about 16:15. If I click on a container or content section while in the Bricks editor, I get the menu on the left with the Content and Style tabs, and if I right-click the column or row gap, or any other element, the Automatic CSS menu pops up, but I don't get the Smart Spacing options. Maybe a question for the forum.
This course is based on ACSS 3.0
@@AutomaticCSS Thanks. I installed the beta 2 release the other day but rolled back to 2.8.3 because I had some errors. Looking forward to the final release.
More of this please...
Great stuff, thx Kevin
Just starting to learn ACSS with Bricks. What is the file to upload to theme files (to set up Bricks) that Kevin is talking about at 3:25 in this video? I don't recall receiving that when buying ACSS?
It’s in the setup docs for bricks in our docs section
Thanks Kevin!!
I remember when I used to listen to David Attenborough while falling asleep ... and then Kevin came.
Where/how do we disable auto orphan elimination, Kevin? I'm just thinking that an orphan might be okay/tolerable if it's a card description, centered text, 3 lines where the 3rd line is 1 word only. Say I want to disable it to cards only, how do I do that?
It's definitely undesirable in cards, especially undesirable with centered text, and in almost all other instances. In fact, I've never seen a designer tolerate an orphan in any situation. But you can add the .unbalance class to anything you want to turn off balancing for.
Strange. I've tested the "Auto Orphan Elimination" and it didn't worked as seen in your video Kevin. I'm just starting with ACSS and I'm currently in learning mode. That's a great tool by the way. No. Actually is a must have tool :)
Edit: I actually believe I found the culprit. Inside ACSS > Typography > Headings > Text Wrap, I had by default Pretty value which I believe should have been Balance.
Pretty is what you want, but you need to be in a browser that supports it. It's a progressive enhancement at the current time.
I'm sold.
On a fresh wordpress install with Bricks Builder and ACSS... When applying the default theme settings for ACSS (bricks-settings-2024-07-29.zip), and then deleting the 'theme styles'' within Bricks - Why do the theme settings, padding etc, still apply? In other words - I added the 'theme styles', with ACSS properly installed, the padding appeared as expected, but then, when I remove the 'theme styles', the padding and CSS applied by the 'theme styles' are still active? - Why does it not revert to Bricks' initial settings with nothing applied?
Hard to say without more details. Post in the community
AOTB = Awesomeness Out of The Box ;-)
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About the automatic remove orphans. Can i turn it off since my language does not primary use the space to break words. Let say 3 words can put together without spacing.. we mainly use meaning to break words
Of course. Just set text-wrap on headings and text to "wrap" instead of "pretty" in the dashboard.
It seems I've stumble upon another issue. This time it seems that Auto Object Fit doesn't work on my ACSS install as it did in yours Kevin, meaning that choosing value 1 for Aspect Ratio for my figure image it doesn't automatically do as in your example. Is like the builder overwrites ACSS. Edit: fixed by enabling ACSS > Workflow Enhancements > Auto Object Fit (cover) :))) I don't understand why was disabled.
And another issue is with buttons' transition. They don't have any :) Edit: Fixed by disabling ACSS > Accessibility > Reduce Motion :))
Don't turn off Reduce Motion. It's important for accessibility. Change your operating system preference if you want to see transitions.
Also make sure the Auto Object Fit option is turned on in the dashboard.
Couldn't you use a CSS reset on the site to just set the defaults for your selectors?
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Thought I was behind in version then realized you are using v3 beta.
I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I tried to recreate your page to follow along with the headings and text. When I enter things in for smart spacing. Nothing changes. I tried it on headings and the paragraphs. And nothing changes when I add 5em. 20em. It doesn't matter. Not sure what to do.
Where is the content you’re trying to use smart spacing? It has to be rich text or block editor content.
I feel like a real chump, but I am sure someone will enlighten me. At 16:15in the video, he opens ACSS, which shows to the right of the page. When I click on the same button, it opens ACSS in the admin area. I would love to be able to make those global changes and see them reflected on a real page. Where am I going wrong? I am using ACSS 2.8.3. Maybe it is a version 3 feature.
Yes, 3.0 is completely different.
Crazy question, is this 3.0.0 Beta? I can't for the life of me figure out how you are getting those ACSS panels on the right (color, spacing, etc).
For sure! Welcome to the party!
If you want a better life, you MUST have ACSS in your toolbox.
Are you using ACSS version 3.0 in the video?
Yep
i have purchased acss but even after 24 hours i have not received the acss plugin. no link in their portal. this team is slow and must be responsible if they take customer money.
Please visit digitalgravy.co/support - please be cognizant of the fact that it is New Year’s Day.
Is this part of Netscape? I was in a coma for a few years...
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ACSS looks interesting , but I don’t get the commentary about stuff like buttons. Every page builder has global styles for buttons. Why is this a feature?
When we get to the lesson on buttons you’ll see exactly why. Patience, grasshopper.
Maybe this applies with Bricks….but it doesn’t with Flatsome. Good sales pitch but I’m not buying…
Flatsome isn’t a supported builder. It doesn’t meet our standards for integration.
Fantastic, captivating and convincing product presentation ✨✨✨✨I'm glad I bought Bricks and Automatic.css. Coming from Divi and Elementor, I look forward to working with Bricks and Automatic.css in the future. I'm especially looking forward to the next chapters of the ACSS 101 course with Kevin Geary.