The Extension Manager provides a central place to install, organise, and manage all Blocs third-party content, such as custom Brics, site templates, and other extensions.
Supported Extensions
Blocs supports a range of third-party add-ons, including site templates, page templates, custom Blocs, and custom Brics. All of these use the .bex file extension, which stands for Blocs Extension.
Blocs also supports Extension Pacs, which group multiple .bex files into a single .bexpac file for easy installation and management.
Site Templates
A site template is a professionally designed website that provides a solid starting point for your project. Just replace the content with your own text and images. Once installed, it’s available in the project selection screen when creating a new project.
Page Templates
A page template is a professionally crafted page built with Blocs and Brics, providing a strong starting point for your design. Once installed, it can be added to your project via the New Page sheet.
Custom Blocs
A custom Bloc is a professionally designed section built using Brics, often including custom classes and images. Once installed, it’s available in the Bloc Bar for quick insertion into any page.
Custom Brics
A custom Bric is the smallest type of extension available in Blocs, designed to add specific functionality or content. Once installed, it can be inserted into the structure of a Bloc using the Bric Bar.
Opening the Extension Manager
To launch the Extension Manager, navigate to the Master Menu located at the left of the breakpoint controls and select Extension Manager from the drop-down menu.
Installing Extensions
Installing extensions in Blocs is quick and easy, simply drag a .bex or .bexpac file onto the Blocs icon in the macOS Dock.
Extensions can also be installed from the Extension Manager by clicking the + button in the top-right corner and selecting a .bex or .bexpac file.
Removing Extensions
To remove an extension, select it from the list and click the – button in the top-right corner of the Extension Manager. This will permanently remove it from Blocs.
Projects that use removed extensions will continue to work and display correctly. However, any custom Brics from those extensions will no longer have editable options in the sidebar.
Updating Extensions
Blocs automatically checks for extension updates on a daily basis. You can also manually check at any time using the Check for Updates button.
When an update is available, a download button will appear on the extension item, click it to install the update.
After a custom Bric is updated, Blocs will notify you the next time you open a project using an older version. You’ll then have the option to quickly update each instance to the latest version.
Update Information
If the developer has included update notes for a custom Bric, a small info button will appear next to the update button. Clicking it will show a popover with details about the latest update.
The Blocs Store
The Blocs Store is the official home for first and third party Blocs extensions, there you will find a wide range of free and premium templates, custom Blocs and custom Brics.