Release History

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V3 Sections Visual Editor

Introducing our new V3 sections visual editor that revolutionizes section management:

• Instant Styling Updates – Styling changes reflect instantly 99% of the time, improving the user experience
• New Design – The overall design has been updated, bringing a fresh look and improved usability
• Global Settings in V3 Editor – Unlike the old editor, which had settings based on layout type, the V3 Visual Editor applies settings globally

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Responsive Layout Configuration

New screen size-based layout controls for better mobile optimization:

• Screen Size-Based Section Layout Configuration – Customize section layouts for different screen sizes
• Custom Positioning of Sections – Adjust section placement dynamically based on screen size

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Enhanced Swatch System

Improved product variant selection with image support:

• Image Support in Swatches – Now, product variants can include images in swatches, providing a more visual and intuitive selection experience

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V3 Storefront Improvements

New filters and analytics integration:

• Filter Additions – New filters file_url (direct file access in templates) and handleize (URL-friendly text conversion) added
• Mixpanel Integration – Enables tracking of user behavior and conversions

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Visual Editor Improvements

We’ve added new features to improve the section management experience in the visual editor:

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Error Card Display

• Visual Feedback – New error card appears when manually placed sections fail to load
• Comprehensive Error Handling – Displays when:
  • Section fails to load
  • Section ID doesn’t exist
  • Section is disabled
  • Section is recently viewed or excluded from the page
• Editor-Only Display – Error cards are only visible in the visual editor, not on the live store

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Preview Functionality

Enhanced preview capabilities for better testing and validation:

• All Section Preview – New option to preview disabled sections
• Visual Editor Support – Toggle ‘Show disabled widgets in Shopify theme editor’ to view disabled sections
• URL Parameter Preview – Add rk_preview=true to URL to preview disabled sections on live store
• Testing Made Easy – Perfect for validating sections before enabling them

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Template Enhancements

We’ve introduced several powerful updates to improve template customization and section management:

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New Variant Selector Option

• Swatch with ATC – New swatch_with_atc option in productCard.variantSelectorType
• Streamlined Purchase Flow – Automatically adds product to cart on swatch change
• Clean Interface – Hidden ATC button for better visual experience

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Currency Formatting

Added flexible currency formatting using Intl DOM API:

{
  "intlOptions": {
    "en": {
      "currency": "USD"
    },
    "hi": {
      "currency": "GBP"
    },
    "currency": "INR"
  }
}

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Section Management Updates

• Automatic Placement Control – Option to prevent section sending when automatic placement is disabled
• Responsive Layouts – Moved breakpoint-specific layout configuration from template to section extras
• Enhanced Customization – Configure different layouts for various breakpoints directly from the dashboard’s section details page

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Section Status Check

We’ve launched a simple yet powerful tool that helps you instantly check if your sections are working perfectly.

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What You Can Check

• Store Accessibility – Ensure your store is properly connected.
• App Block Placement – Confirm that sections are correctly installed in your theme.
• Section Rendering – Verify that sections are displaying as intended.
• Optimal Section Placement – Check if your sections are positioned for the best conversion results.
• Recommendation Health – Ensure product recommendations are working properly.
• AI Recommendations – Confirm whether AI-powered recommendations are enabled.
• Plan Availability – Check if your current plan supports this section.
• Serve Limit – Ensure you have available section views.

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Bundle Analytics Improvements

Your Bundle Analytics just got a major speed boost and some great improvements:

• Faster Data Fetching – Now powered by an elastic query system, ensuring rapid and efficient data retrieval.
• Seamless Navigation – The interface now follows a structure similar to Checkout Upsell Analytics, making it easier to use.
• Fixed Date Picker Issue – Previously, selecting the same start and end date failed to trigger an API call. This has now been resolved.

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Section Design Updates

We’ve refreshed the section design to match Shopify’s familiar Product Details layout:

• Familiar Layout – Feels just like the rest of your Shopify admin
• Better Collection Picking – Now uses correct collection handles
• Improved Recommendations – Fixed the maximum recommendation count

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What’s New

Creating templates is now easier and more flexible than ever:

• Fresh New Look – Clean, modern design that’s easier to use
• Version Options – Switch between template versions with one click
• Smooth Transitions – A single section can now include both old and new template versions, making store migrations effortless.

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Why You’ll Love This

Create and manage templates more easily, and transition to newer versions at your own pace without disrupting your store.