{"id":1012,"date":"2018-05-09T18:46:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T18:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leaguewp.com\/?p=1012"},"modified":"2018-05-09T18:46:38","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T18:46:38","slug":"svg-path-genesis-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/svg-path-genesis-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use SVG Path for Styling Elements in Genesis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics and it\u2019s used for defining vector-based graphics for the web.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, I came across <a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/shots\/3378827-Canvas-Home\">a design by Calvin Koepke<\/a> on Dribble and instantly fell in love with it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1020\" src=\"http:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/canvas-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/canvas-home.jpg 800w, https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/canvas-home-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although the theme never saw the light of day, it continues to be one of my favorite designs on Dribble.<\/p>\n<p>Before we start, I\u2019d like to show you the output of this guide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1021\" src=\"http:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1902\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis-.png 1902w, https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis--300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis--1826x960.png 1826w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1022\" src=\"http:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis-Footer-Widgets.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1897\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis-Footer-Widgets.png 1897w, https:\/\/leaguewp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/SVG-Path-in-Genesis-Footer-Widgets-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1897px) 100vw, 1897px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not sure if the exact design can be achieved using SVG path but I came across another website which used SVG path to style its footer widget.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/SitePoint\/pen\/Deola\">this pen<\/a> on CodePen, I was able to rehash the code I required for my experiment.<\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/css-tricks.com\/svg-path-syntax-illustrated-guide\/\">use SVG path<\/a> for styling elements in Genesis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Although I used the SVG path to style my hero section and footer widgets, the possibilities are practically limitless.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create the SVG Path with all Classes and Attributes Required.<\/li>\n<li>Create and Display a Widget Area Before the Section You Want to Style.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the SVG Path Code and Paste it Into Your Widget Area.<\/li>\n<li>Add Some CSS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step#1: Creating the SVG Path<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s the SVG Path code we\u2019ll be using for this guide. Please, remember that you will need to experiment with the code in the code pen in order to create a different style of your liking.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/gist.github.com\/topleague\/2b921cd688928ccf685d40ca28b79508.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Step #2: Create and Display a Widget Area After Hero Section and Before Footer Widget<\/h2>\n<p>For the purpose of this guide, we will create and display two widget areas \u2014 one after the hero section and another before footer widget.<\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s the code to create and display widget areas for both the sections.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/gist.github.com\/topleague\/516cdc2f02ffe6de5e857e7c589a9bc2.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Step #3: Copy the SVG Path Code and Paste it Inside the Respective Widget Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Now that the widgets areas have been created, all you need to do is copy and paste the code we created in Step #1.<\/p>\n<h2>Step #4: Add CSS<\/h2>\n<p>Even as you have added the SVG path code, you\u2019re far from being done. You will need to add some CSS elements to make it looks complet.<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/gist.github.com\/topleague\/d8fc624f584072eb8f7b7eebb66260f9.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! 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