LiveCanvas 4.8: a rebuilt Blocks Library, deeper ACF integration, and smoother page building

LiveCanvas 4.8 introduces a totally revamped Blocks Library.
We went all the way down to re‑checking, improving, and simplifying the static elements, then added several categories of dynamic blocks to cover popular needs — with native ACF integration.

Rebuilding the library has been a significant undertaking; both versions for Bootstrap 4 and Bootstrap 5.
Every block has been revisited with compatibility and practical examples in mind.

These blocks are, at their core, just HTML. To add dynamic behavior we use the Tangible syntax, so you can query WordPress data in an elegant, readable way — right inside your markup.

On the page‑creation side, we streamlined the flow with shortcuts for content creation, added Claude Sonnet 4.5 support to the AI Assistant, and shipped several quality‑of‑life improvements.

What’s new — full list

• Blocks Library: Dynamic blocks revamp & new ACF Integration Blocks
• The “Add Section” button now offers an interface that guides the user to the next step
• AJAX previews of Tangible tags now grab context from the current post and run only on entering the viewport
• Support for inert areas via <script type="x-tangible"> (enables switch / when)
• Added Claude Sonnet 4.5 to AI models
• UI enhancement: HTML properties are now always on top of the left sidebar
• Various stability improvements

Let's dive into the most important items.

Revamped blocks: new primitives, dynamic power.

We revised and enriched the Blocks Library in multiple ways. Beyond simple, popularly‑requested elements like the WhatsApp contact button, the focus is on dynamic components — accordions, carousels, tabbers, timelines — all using Tangible syntax so they feel like authoring in HTML and are easy to tweak.

ACF integrations overview

The new ACF blocks make it straightforward to surface your Custom Fields inside dynamic lists and templates. Combine ACF data with Tangible loops to build rich, data‑driven sections without leaving the HTML flow.

UI enhancement

We made an opinionated change to the Properties panel: the core HTML properties — ID, class, and style — are now always pinned at the top of the left sidebar for quicker access.

The "Add Section"  interface

A new guided interface helps you pick the right starting point and immediately move to the next step in your layout

AI Assistant: now with Claude 4.5

The AI Assistant now supports Claude Sonnet 4.5, making inline suggestions and content generation snappier.

Tangible notes & tips

• Context‑aware AJAX previews now execute only when a Tangible block enters the viewport, using the current post as context.
• Use <script type="x-tangible"> to create inert areas where you can structure logic like switch / when without output.

Conclusion

With great power comes great responsibility. LiveCanvas 4.8 hands you low-level, HTML-first blocks and Tangible-powered dynamics—so you can build fast, flexible experiences. Use them thoughtfully: keep your markup clean, mind accessibility, and don’t be afraid to hack and extend components to fit your workflow. Build something delightful—and let us know how it goes. We’re listening: share feedback and ideas with the team on our Discord.