orchardcore-widgets

To create Orchard Core widgets, you define a content type with the Widget stereotype, assign required parts, and map it to a specific layout zone. This process enables dynamic page rendering by controlling exactly where the widget appears within your theme.

Layer rules in Orchard Core govern widget visibility by evaluating conditions to determine when a widget renders. You configure LayerRules to ensure widgets appear only on specific pages or under certain conditions, such as an Always layer for default visibility.

Managing content templates and FlowPart integration involves configuring widget content types to support structured content layouts. This approach allows you to build complex, nested page sections like side-panels and footer widgets with precise placement control.

Yes, you can build a header hero widget by creating a HeroBanner content type, assigning it to the Header zone, and enabling an Always layer. This ensures the widget is visible by default across your Orchard Core project.

Using migrations and recipes accelerates Orchard Core widget authoring by programmatically defining content types, parts, and layer rules. This structured approach ensures consistent widget definitions and placements across different environments and themes.

Widgets may not appear in expected layout zones if the layer rules are misconfigured or the widget lacks the proper stereotype assignment. You must verify that the content type has the Widget stereotype and that the layer conditions match the target page context.