SOLVED: Bricks 2.0: No color and size options for custom icons

Previously (before v.2.0), it was possible to use an SVG as an icon and change the SVG’s color, stroke, and size.

Through the new icon manager, this option seems to be gone for custom icons:


For native icons from the default icon sets, the color and size selection was and is still there:


It’s the same behaviour on the Icon Box module (no color/size on custom icons but on native ones).

Using the Icon List, the central coloring of all icons (custom and native) works just fine.

Also, through the darker theming of Bricks 2.0, it is really hard to see the black custom SVGs. Maybe they should be colored white within the interface, too.

See Thread Icon Manager and SVG - Feedback - Bricks 2.0 Alpha

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Hi @davidfrx,

Can you try disabling all plugins? I’m unable to replicate the issue locally:

It looks like these options are tied to SVG upload permissions. I enabled SVG uploads for my user, and the fields are showing. I don’t know if that is already the behavior in previous versions of Bricks, but since the option in the Bricks setting is called “SVG uploads”, not “SVG usage”, I would expect that all Bricks Editors should at least see the color/sizing options.

Regarding the color/sizing options, “hidden” within the popover below the icon list rather than directly in the side panel: I would prefer a more consistent UI with the color and sizing options directly in the side panel for all types of icons (default set, custom set, SVG). But this is probably a separate thread and also not 2.0 related.

Oh yes that’s the culprit, great catch! I’m now able to replicate it :slight_smile: I have added this to our internal bug tracker.

Hi David,

We fixed this issue in Bricks 2.0 beta, which is now available in your account.
Changelog: Bricks 2.0-beta Changelog – Bricks

Please let us know if you are still experiencing issues.

As with any pre-stable release, please do not use it on a production/live website. It is only meant for testing in a local or staging environment.

An fyi: This issue is still present (though the colour-changing options are visible) in the Icon Manager of the stable release of Bricks 2.0. For me, at least.

I uploaded a set of custom SVG icons earlier today and am unable to change the fill colour of the icons. Stroke colour works as expected.

Open your SVG with a code editor or check the HTML to see if there are any inline styles. Chances are high there are some, making it hard to override.