How to work with the Advanced Settings of Helix Ultimate?

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Previously, we have discussed how you can configure Helix Ultimate Framework with Basic Settings. In this article, let us explain you how you can configure Helix Ultimate Framwwork with Advanced Settings Options.

This section allows you to reduce size of loaded template files, hence it will help speeding up template, improve your page speed and offer a better experience for your customers.

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Compress CSS Files

Enable “Compress CSS Files” option to compress and combine all CSS files to reduce loading time of your Joomla website.
Note: Do not enable this option in a development period.

Compress JavaScript Files

Enable “Compress JavaScript Files” option to compress all JavaScript files into one in order to decrease total size and number of requests.
Note: Do not enable this option in a development period.
In some cases, when you enable this option, it can damage some animation effects. Then you have to Exclude Javascript Files and enter the names of javascript files separated by a comma that you don’t want to compress. e.g., jquery.min.js, main.js in the next field.

Compile SCSS to CSS

Enable this option to compress all SCSS ( Sassy Cascading Style Sheets) files during each load of your website if the SCSS file has been changed or edited. Turn off this option if your site is in production mode.

SCSS is fully compatible with the syntax of CSS, while still supporting the full power of Sass.

Export & Import

Enable this option if you want transfer basic template setting between templates, ex: Font selection, Layout settings, Color Preset chosen, etc.

That’s all! If you have any question about this tutorial, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. And don’t forget to share with your friends if you find it useful! Thanks! 😀

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