Modus Bootstrap is an HTML/CSS library developed as a common, open source platform for all of Trimble’s web applications and is built upon and extends the Bootstrap 4 code framework.
It is a responsive framework for web and mobile uses. You can use the CSS files as is, or integrate the Sass files into your own application if you wish to modify it further.
CDN
The Modus CSS can be used as is from a CDN:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap@1.6.4/dist/modus.min.css">
You do not (and should not) include additional references to Bootstrap CSS other than their JavaScript links for component functions. If you are using Angular, React, or other framework you should use an appropriate Bootstrap library.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/jquery@3.5.1/dist/jquery.slim.min.js"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/bootstrap@4.6.2/dist/js/bootstrap.bundle.min.js"></script>
Install with npm
Install the Modus Framework in your Node.js powered apps with our npm package:
$ npm install --save-dev @trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap
The compiled CSS files will be found in the ./node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/dist directory.
Using with Angular
Modus Bootstrap can be used in an Angular application. First, follow the Install with npm instructions above.
To use the compiled CSS files, add the following reference to angular.json.
{
...
"styles": [
...
"./node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/dist/modus.min.css"
],
...
}
When using core Bootstrap components like Modals and Accordions, include ngx-bootstrap in your application.
Customize using Sass
The Sass files will be found in the /scss directory.
File structure
Whenever possible, avoid modifying Modus or Bootstrap core files.
For Sass, that means creating your own stylesheet that imports Modus and Bootstrap so you can modify and extend it. Assuming you’re using a package manager like npm, you’ll have a file structure that looks something like this:
your-project/
├── scss
│ └── custom.scss
└── node_modules/
├── bootstrap
│ ├── js
│ └── scss
└── @trimbleinc
└──modus-bootstrap
└── scss
Importing
In your custom.scss, you’ll import Modus and Bootstrap’s source Sass files. With that setup in place, you can begin to modify any of the Sass variables and maps in your custom.scss.
You can also start to add parts of Bootstrap under the // Optional section as needed. We suggest using the full import stack from our bootstrap.scss file as your starting point.
The main file to focus on is the _theme.scss file (and/or _theme-dark.scss if you want a dark look).
You should copy this file from /node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components to your own Sass directory and import your copy instead of the Modus bootstrap version in your main Sass file.
This example shows you how you should structure your main file. The order in which files are imported matters.
// Bootstrap functions
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/functions";
// Modus functions
@import "../node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components/functions";
// YOUR CUSTOM THEME GOES HERE
@import "your_custom_sass_directory/your_copy_of_modus_theme_file";
// Modus variables
@import "../node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components/variables";
// OPTIONAL - use your own variables:
// @import "your_custom_sass_directory/copy_of_modus_variables_file";
// Bootstrap variables
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/variables";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/mixins";
// Modus mixins
@import "../node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components/mixins";
// Bootstrap components (you can leave some of these out if you don't need them)
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/reboot"; // Required
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/type";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/images";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/code";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/grid";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/tables";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/forms";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/buttons";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/transitions";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/dropdown";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/button-group";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/input-group"; // Requires forms
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/custom-forms";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/nav";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/navbar"; // Requires nav
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/card";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/breadcrumb";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/pagination";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/badge";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/jumbotron";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/alert";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/progress";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/media";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/list-group";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/close";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/toasts";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/modal"; // Requires transitions
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/tooltip";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/popover";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/carousel";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/spinners";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/utilities";
@import "../node_modules/bootstrap/scss/print";
// Modus components
@import "../node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components/controls";
@import "../node_modules/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap/scss/components/base";
// *** YOUR SITE SPECIFIC SASS GOES HERE ***
@import "your_custom_sass_directory/your_project_specific_sass_files";
Icons
If you’d like to use Modus Icons, include the following:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@trimble-oss/modus-icons@1.15.0/dist/modus-solid/fonts/modus-icons.css">
Learn more about Modus Icons.
Application Layout
If you want to also use the Modus Framework layout (top nav, left nav, and content area) you will need to add these additional references:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap@1.6.4/dist/modus-layout.css">
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@trimbleinc/modus-bootstrap@1.6.4/dist/modus-layout.js"></script>
Learn more about using the layout CSS/JS.