The Asset Library is a workflow feature that simplifies adding custom SVG Shapes and Icons in your builds. With it you can group icons together for easy access in the block editor.
NOTE: Icons and Shapes that are added using the Asset Library are inserted and saved into the Blocks HTML. Once added to a page there is no connection between that Icon/Shape and the Library.
The Asset Library can be found in Dashboard > GenerateBlocks > Asset Library
You can read more about working with SVGs here.
The Asset Library Admin Screen
The Asset Library is split into Shapes and Icons. The process of adding either is identical. For brevity we will demonstrate adding Icons in this article.
Using the Asset Library
The process begins by adding a Group which you can populate with your Icons or Shapes. Each Group can hold as many Icons or Shapes your require. And you can create as many groups as you require.
Adding a Asset Group
- Click ADD Group
- Set the GROUP NAME
Once a Group has been added and given a name you can populate it with Icons. There are two options for adding icons.
Adding Icons to the Group – Option 1
- Click ADD Icon
- Set the Icon Name
- Paste the SVG HTML into the Text Area
Adding Icons to the Group – Option 2 Safe SVG
If you have the Safe SVG Plugin installed it will allow you to Save SVG files in your Media Library.
With this plugin installed you will be able to BROWSE the media library to add Icons or shapes.
Exporting and Importing Groups
The Assets Group panel provides options to Export and Import groups.