# General

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## [Latest Pinegrow not stable](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/latest-pinegrow-not-stable/11534)

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**Author:** [@AllMediaLab](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/AllMediaLab)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/latest-pinegrow-not-stable/11534 "2026-04-10T20:16:55Z")

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Hi, This is the second time I post this and last time I removed the latest version and went back to an older one just to finisch my work! The latest Pinegrow version is buggy as hell. I created a Bootstrap 5 page and m…

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## [Quick poll: Dark or light theme - which do you use?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/quick-poll-dark-or-light-theme-which-do-you-use/11312)

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**Author:** [@matjaz](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/matjaz)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/quick-poll-dark-or-light-theme-which-do-you-use/11312 "2026-04-04T02:37:16Z")

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I’m about to re-record Pine Poems tutorial videos for Pinegrow 9 and wonder which theme should I use. It would be helpful to know which theme most of you are using. There is no way to create a proper poll here, just post…

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## [Pinegrow Web Editor 9.1 is still v 9.01?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/pinegrow-web-editor-9-1-is-still-v-9-01/11501)

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**Author:** [@badcat](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/badcat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/pinegrow-web-editor-9-1-is-still-v-9-01/11501 "2026-04-01T20:48:07Z")

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Seems like the Mac Intel version 9.1 is still showing as version 9.01 both in the app and in Finder. Probably should be updated.

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## [History Feature Crashes Pinegrow](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/history-feature-crashes-pinegrow/11497)

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**Author:** [@wcgreen](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/wcgreen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/history-feature-crashes-pinegrow/11497 "2026-03-30T23:45:34Z")

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I was excited to see this feature implemented, however upon the first use it always crashes the app when trying to start with a new revision before I make any changes to the site. It gets to about 86% and then the app cl…

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## [Error syntax is there a way to disable this?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/error-syntax-is-there-a-way-to-disable-this/6151)

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**Author:** [@PeteB](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/PeteB)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/error-syntax-is-there-a-way-to-disable-this/6151 "2026-03-28T04:08:19Z")

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You guys, I’m aware that my code might not be perfect but if it’s been tested and proofed as an an html say for an esp it works fine, I’ve been annoyed by this where Pinegrow doesn’t let move me forward and keeps bugging…

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## [CLI process exited (signal SIGTERM)](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/cli-process-exited-signal-sigterm/11487)

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**Author:** [@red-rosefields](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/red-rosefields)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/cli-process-exited-signal-sigterm/11487 "2026-03-27T13:13:31Z")

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I am working with Pg and Anthropic Claude Code CLI. When working with slightly longer prompts I am always getting a: CLI process exited (signal SIGTERM) Command: /Users/carlosxxx/.local/bin/claude -p "Use the piped co…

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## [Dynamic element can't be edited](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/dynamic-element-cant-be-edited/7495)

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**Author:** [@Hani](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/Hani)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/dynamic-element-cant-be-edited/7495 "2026-03-10T04:20:19Z")

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no idea whats up. it was working fine on the first run. i ran the program again for the same project and everything is dynamic now i removed the files and loaded the project again and again… same issue

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## [Configure on linux](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/configure-on-linux/11470)

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**Author:** [@lucaspchara](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/lucaspchara)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/configure-on-linux/11470 "2026-03-06T00:33:41Z")

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I’m starting to use Linux and I installed Pinegrow. I created a shortcut on the desktop. I wanted to know if it’s possible to pin the Pinegrow application to the taskbar and if it’s also possible to change the icon …

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## [How to install pingrow on Linux the LAZY way using OpenCode](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-to-install-pingrow-on-linux-the-lazy-way-using-opencode/11469)

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**Author:** [@Terence](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/Terence)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-to-install-pingrow-on-linux-the-lazy-way-using-opencode/11469 "2026-03-04T02:01:51Z")

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Not an official guide. Just my experience :slight\_smile: using OpenCode to do it for me. Install Pinegrow Desktop on Ubuntu from ~/Downloads/Pinegrow\* User I need you to help me install pinegrow desktop on this machine.…

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## [Piny Component tree bug](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/piny-component-tree-bug/11468)

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**Author:** [@mikeheggie](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/mikeheggie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/piny-component-tree-bug/11468 "2026-03-03T23:33:19Z")

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New to Piny, just downloaded it today but have not yet been able to render or interact with a successful tree view. As a free user, I am clicking “Edit in Piny” to arrive here, this is a NextJS project

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## [Wordpress PHP Code Preview not working](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/wordpress-php-code-preview-not-working/11467)

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**Author:** [@peterg](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/peterg)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/wordpress-php-code-preview-not-working/11467 "2026-03-03T16:19:27Z")

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When I select a element in the tree and click Ctrl-P or select Preview PHP Code I only get a window with a title “WORDPRESS PHP CODE PREVIEW (READ-ONLY)” but there is no code displayed. The version is: “About Pinegr…

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## [Suggestions on how to implement this design (without using JS if poss)](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-implement-this-design-without-using-js-if-poss/11463)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/suggestions-on-how-to-implement-this-design-without-using-js-if-poss/11463 "2026-03-03T03:08:42Z")

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I’m using PG9 and I need to have scroll based animations. At some point down the (long) page I need to have a video playing (on scroll). At certain points during this scroll animation, the video will stay on screen whil…

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## [PG 9 Bug - Trying to type a new title when you've deleted the 'default' name causes a significant bug](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/pg-9-bug-trying-to-type-a-new-title-when-youve-deleted-the-default-name-causes-a-significant-bug/11452)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/pg-9-bug-trying-to-type-a-new-title-when-youve-deleted-the-default-name-causes-a-significant-bug/11452 "2026-03-02T08:00:55Z")

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Scenario: Create a Master Page whereby the title of the page is set as an ‘editable component’. Create a new page using that master page as a template. Notice that the title of the new page is the same as the name in …

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## [Where is the COMPLETE list of up to date Keyboard shortcuts? and Emmet not working](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/where-is-the-complete-list-of-up-to-date-keyboard-shortcuts-and-emmet-not-working/11454)

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**Author:** [@schpengle](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/schpengle)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/where-is-the-complete-list-of-up-to-date-keyboard-shortcuts-and-emmet-not-working/11454 "2026-02-28T21:39:01Z")

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Hi , where is an UP TO DATE, COMPLETE list of the PG shortcuts? I can see this one in the docs, which is the same as the one for PG V4, here but DOESN’T Contain the ones for commenting out code/blocks of code, me…

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## [Any Page Libraries for Bootstrap 5 project recommendations?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/any-page-libraries-for-bootstrap-5-project-recommendations/11462)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/any-page-libraries-for-bootstrap-5-project-recommendations/11462 "2026-02-28T07:47:01Z")

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I’m referencing: Page Libraries | Pinegrow Web Editor Where 3rd party component libraries can be added. Is there a compilation of Bootstrap 5 libraries that can be added?

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## [Display PDF in a new tab?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/display-pdf-in-a-new-tab/11456)

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**Author:** [@Tom47](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/Tom47)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/display-pdf-in-a-new-tab/11456 "2026-02-26T18:45:36Z")

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How do I enter code to display a PDF in a new window or tab instead of downloading the file? I have put ‘\_blank’ in the Target field of the ‘a’ object, and I have also asked the AI assistant (who did the same thing). But…

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## [Severe graphical distortion on coloured (gradient) sections IS BACK!](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/severe-graphical-distortion-on-coloured-gradient-sections-is-back/11430)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/severe-graphical-distortion-on-coloured-gradient-sections-is-back/11430 "2026-02-26T08:40:36Z")

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As mentioned in this now closed thread: Severe graphical distortion on coloured (gradient) sections (SOLVED) - #11 It’s now back (for me at least) and it’s not happening in my project. It’s now happening 100% of the tim…

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## [How to sync wysiwyg editor window to code window?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-to-sync-wysiwyg-editor-window-to-code-window/7907)

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**Author:** [@dculp](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/dculp)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-to-sync-wysiwyg-editor-window-to-code-window/7907 "2026-02-26T00:05:27Z")

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If I scroll in the wysiwyg editor window and click on a new location, the code window syncs to that location. However, if I scroll in the code window and click on a new location, the wysiwyg editor window doesn’t sync – …

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## [Selected file indicator gone once page is clicked](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/selected-file-indicator-gone-once-page-is-clicked/11447)

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**Author:** [@schpengle](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/schpengle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/selected-file-indicator-gone-once-page-is-clicked/11447 "2026-02-25T10:39:34Z")

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Hi, If I have several files open in Pinegrow 9.01, It indicates the current one with blue underlining in page view. it also does the same in the code view. I can have the code view open for one page and the Page view…

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## [Is this the correct way to store and re-use components between projects?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-store-and-re-use-components-between-projects/11449)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/is-this-the-correct-way-to-store-and-re-use-components-between-projects/11449 "2026-02-24T09:50:07Z")

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I was thinking of making a dedicated folder where Master Pages and where pages full of reusable components would life, together with their CSS and JS. The components would have a page for ‘buttons’ another for ‘cards’ e…

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## [How do I create and use a custom 404 page in my pinegrow project and local pinegrow 'server'?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-do-i-create-and-use-a-custom-404-page-in-my-pinegrow-project-and-local-pinegrow-server/11440)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/how-do-i-create-and-use-a-custom-404-page-in-my-pinegrow-project-and-local-pinegrow-server/11440 "2026-02-23T16:45:59Z")

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From YouTube I believe I need to create a .htaccess file to tell the ‘server’ to use my custom 404 html page, but when I tried to use pinegrow 9 to add that file, it didn’t create anything. Aside from 404, what are the …

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## [UI Bug when accidentally left-click dragging on a context menu](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/ui-bug-when-accidentally-left-click-dragging-on-a-context-menu/11439)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/ui-bug-when-accidentally-left-click-dragging-on-a-context-menu/11439 "2026-02-21T18:54:18Z")

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Hopefully this shows the problem and cause clearly.

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## [Problems with Using Pinegrow on Archived sites](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/problems-with-using-pinegrow-on-archived-sites/11350)

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**Author:** [@schpengle](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/schpengle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/problems-with-using-pinegrow-on-archived-sites/11350 "2026-02-18T06:42:55Z")

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Hi there, Im trying to recover some sites from and After saving the pages with respect to going through at reconstructing the prior lost sites of a recently deceased friend, Im coming across an issue where PG isnt …

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## [Why doesn't Pinegrow have an update / Check for Updates feature? (anwered)](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/why-doesnt-pinegrow-have-an-update-check-for-updates-feature-anwered/11419)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/why-doesnt-pinegrow-have-an-update-check-for-updates-feature-anwered/11419 "2026-02-17T13:40:00Z")

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I recently posted a terrible visual bug with Pinegrow and noodling around the forums I found mention that Pinegrow doesn’t have any way to check for updates or download the latest version. I have since found that my ver…

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## [Severe graphical distortion on coloured (gradient) sections (SOLVED)](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/severe-graphical-distortion-on-coloured-gradient-sections-solved/11417)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/severe-graphical-distortion-on-coloured-gradient-sections-solved/11417 "2026-02-17T13:32:51Z")

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Here is a (poor quality - taken on phone because all screen capture software doesn’t capture the fault) YouTube video showing the problem. When the header with the gradient / single colour is focused, there is a severe …

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## [Installing Pinegrow on Linux via Flathub](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/installing-pinegrow-on-linux-via-flathub/11393)

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**Author:** [@KvG](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/KvG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/installing-pinegrow-on-linux-via-flathub/11393 "2026-02-15T09:43:11Z")

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I’m trying to switch from Windows to Linux (Zorin). When I install Pinegrow from the app store (Flathub), I get an unofficial, outdated version. Is it possible to offer the latest version and updates via Flathub? It woul…

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## [Is there such a thing as sharing components in the PG Community?](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-sharing-components-in-the-pg-community/11399)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-sharing-components-in-the-pg-community/11399 "2026-02-15T04:20:40Z")

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I’ve come here from (dare I mention it) Blocs, Elements and Sitely… one of the things these other lesser platforms offer is the concept of a ‘store’ or sharing of ‘Components’ amongst the community to speed up page build…

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## [Please add .zip & .mov file types to be allowed for uploads](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/please-add-zip-mov-file-types-to-be-allowed-for-uploads/11409)

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**Author:** [@TEMPEST](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/TEMPEST)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/please-add-zip-mov-file-types-to-be-allowed-for-uploads/11409 "2026-02-15T03:44:49Z")

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I’ve been trying to share a tiny dummy project and the inability to upload .zips is really, really frustrating. I’ve had to copy/paste entire html and css code into a post making it excessively long. Please reconsider t…

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## [Vscode PG extension - anyone else having connection issues -PG 9 Beta 3](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/vscode-pg-extension-anyone-else-having-connection-issues-pg-9-beta-3/11348)

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**Author:** [@schpengle](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/schpengle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/vscode-pg-extension-anyone-else-having-connection-issues-pg-9-beta-3/11348 "2026-01-27T02:33:53Z")

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Hi, as the title states, anyone else having issue using This PG beta and VS code. ive not used vs code for a long time, Just fired it up and it’s not playing ball, the usual unable to connect port 40000 etc oh wa…

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## [Unwarranted warnings about loss of non existent changes when closing files/projects](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unwarranted-warnings-about-loss-of-non-existent-changes-when-closing-files-projects/11349)

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**Author:** [@schpengle](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/schpengle)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unwarranted-warnings-about-loss-of-non-existent-changes-when-closing-files-projects/11349 "2026-01-25T11:59:27Z")

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PG 9. beta 3. after saving the lonesome page being editing and then attempting to close PG I am informed that changes will be lost if I proceed to close PG. I again save the file. I again am warned. I close the fil…

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