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    07. May 2025

    Matrix themes - Updates #19

    Matrix themes - Updates #15

    The latest updates of Matrix themes, including new features, bug fixes, and much more.

    01. matrix.js

    The main JavaScript file has been updated with valuable new features specifically designed for Jimdo users. As you know, all Matrix themes include a fixed header. Previously, when adding anchor links, it was necessary to leave additional top spacing to prevent the anchor section from being obscured by the header.

    With this latest update, that issue is resolved: your anchor sections will now automatically adjust to the header height, ensuring smooth navigation without any manual adjustments.

     

    Key improvements:

    • Anchor links now accurately navigate to their respective sections, with no risk of overlap by the header.
    • For users of the "Catalog" module, store items will open correctly, maintaining the proper top spacing regardless of the header height.

    02. JS Style Editor

    The JavaScript of the Matrix Style Editor has been updated with a small but important adjustment for custom CSS. Now, regardless of where you copy the CSS from, it will be pasted as plain text only - automatically stripping out any background colors, text formatting, or other unwanted styles.

    This improvement has also been applied to the template configuration options, allowing you to copy and paste any text without the risk of adding extra styling or hidden characters.

     

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    03. Style Editor Icons

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    Jimdo has recently updated the Twitter (X) icon in the "Share Icons" module. As a result, the UI icons - particularly in the Style Editor’s top-left corner and in Fluid sections - have been affected and may appear misaligned or broken.

    To resolve this issue, simply upload the latest version of the CSS files '09.updates.css' and '10.style-editor.css', available in the "Updates" section. This update will restore proper icon display and fix the related visual errors.


    04. New Add-ons

    In the Matrix Admin Menu under the Add-ons section, you will now find three new features.

    1. Gradients

    This feature introduces enhanced gradient options for Matrix themes. New utility classes make it easy to customize and apply gradient styles to various elements of your website, including:

    • Gradient headings and text
    • Gradient borders
    • Gradient backgrounds
    • Gradient animations
    • Gradient outlined buttons

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    2. Inset cards

    This add-on includes 12 custom widgets called Inset Cards, featuring unique designs with negative border radius - a cutting-edge design trend now seen on many modern websites. With this feature, you can easily incorporate these stylish cards into your own website to enhance its visual appeal and layout.

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    3. New Sticky Animations

    Sticky Animations allow you to fix any element in place on your page until it is dynamically "unstuck" by another element as you scroll. These animations can be applied within columns or as standalone modules, giving you greater control over interactive and engaging layouts.

    You can access this feature in the "Animations" section of the Matrix Themes Admin Menu.

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    05. New Page Blocks

    In the "Page Blocks" section, new blocks have been added to provide even more layout and design options for your pages.

     

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    The following new blocks have been added:

    • Tile Block: Two new design variations for the tile block, offering fresh layout options.
    • Frame Block: Full-width sections featuring margins on the left and right sides, with customizable border-radius styles for a sleek, modern look.
    • About Block: A dedicated section designed to help you easily add introductory content - perfect for setting up the first elements of your website.

    06. Updated templates

    All Matrix Themes have recently been updated with the latest features and a refreshed design. You'll discover a completely redesigned theme with a modern look, enhanced functionality, and numerous improvements to ensure your website stays current, stylish, and user-friendly.

     

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    07. Advanced Text Animations

    The Advanced Text Animations, powered by the GSAP library, enable you to add stunning, easily customizable text animations to your Jimdo website.

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    Important! The GSAP library is not bundled with the Matrix theme or any add-ons due to licensing restrictions. While GSAP is free to use for personal and client projects, incorporating it into a distributed theme or add-on requires a commercial license. Therefore, GSAP can be integrated directly into your own or a client’s website but is not included as part of the Matrix package.

     

    The code provided below are available for all Jimdo users and do not require any external code dependencies, ensuring a smooth and straightforward implementation.


    <!-- Include GSAP and plugins --> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gsap@3.12.5/dist/gsap.min.js"></script> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/split-type@0.3.4/umd/index.min.js"></script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/gsap/3.12.2/ScrollTrigger.min.js"></script> <script> /* <![CDATA[ */ (function($) { $(document).ready(function() { gsap.registerPlugin(ScrollTrigger); // Split text into spans for elements with the attribute [text-split] function initSplitType(selector) { $(selector).each(function() { new SplitType(this, { types: "words, chars", tagName: "span" }); }); } // Reusable function to create scroll triggers function createScrollTrigger(triggerElement, timeline, options = {}) { ScrollTrigger.create({ trigger: triggerElement, start: options.start || "top 60%", end: options.end || "bottom top", onEnter: () => timeline.play(), onLeaveBack: () => timeline.reverse() }); } // Animation functions function animateWordsSlideUp() { $("[words-slide-up]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".word"), { opacity: 0, yPercent: 100, duration: 0.5, ease: "back.out(2)", stagger: { amount: 0.5 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateWordsRotateIn() { $("[words-rotate-in]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.set($(this).find(".word"), { transformPerspective: 1000 }); tl.from($(this).find(".word"), { rotationX: -90, duration: 0.6, ease: "power2.out", stagger: { amount: 0.6 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateWordsSlideFromRight() { $("[words-slide-from-right]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".word"), { opacity: 0, x: "1em", duration: 0.6, ease: "power2.out", stagger: { amount: 0.2 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateLettersSlideUp() { $("[letters-slide-up]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".char"), { yPercent: 100, duration: 0.2, ease: "power1.out", stagger: { amount: 0.6 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateLettersSlideDown() { $("[letters-slide-down]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".char"), { yPercent: -120, duration: 0.3, ease: "power1.out", stagger: { amount: 0.7 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateLettersFadeIn() { $("[letters-fade-in]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".char"), { opacity: 0, duration: 0.2, ease: "power1.out", stagger: { amount: 0.8 } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateLettersFadeInRandom() { $("[letters-fade-in-random]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ paused: true }); tl.from($(this).find(".char"), { opacity: 0, duration: 0.05, ease: "power1.out", stagger: { amount: 0.4, from: "random" } }); createScrollTrigger(this, tl); }); } function animateScrubEachWord() { $("[scrub-each-word]").each(function () { let tl = gsap.timeline({ scrollTrigger: { trigger: this, start: "top 90%", end: "top center", scrub: true } }); tl.from($(this).find(".word"), { opacity: 0.2, duration: 0.2, ease: "power1.out", stagger: { each: 0.4 } }); }); } // Initialize SplitType and animations initSplitType("[text-split]"); animateWordsSlideUp(); animateWordsRotateIn(); animateWordsSlideFromRight(); animateLettersSlideUp(); animateLettersSlideDown(); animateLettersFadeIn(); animateLettersFadeInRandom(); animateScrubEachWord(); // Avoid flash of unstyled content gsap.set("[text-split]", { opacity: 1 }); // Apply overflow: hidden to .word elements $(".word").css("overflow", "hidden"); }); })(jQuery); /*]]>*/ </script> <div class="matrix-msg invisible"> GSAP animations </div>

    Adding animations

    You can apply animations to any text, headings (as shown in the example below), or simply wrap any element you wish to animate.


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    All available options:

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    • words-rotate-in="" text-split=""
    • words-slide-from-right="" text-split=""
    • letters-slide-up="" text-split=""
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    • letters-fade-in="" text-split=""
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