| Re: Customising An Xoops Web Site |
| by JMorris on 2004/6/2 13:13:57 Quote: It seems then that basically, if I load the theme.html file into Dreamweaver, and then do whatever I want to it, then upload it along with any other graphics and things, I'll get the look I want? Just make sure you keep the XOOPS code intact. Working with XOOPS themes is a lot like creating a regular html/css site template, the only difference is the XOOPS code saves a ton of time because it generates the content for you. Make sure you backup your originall files before editing them. I know this seems like a no-brainer, but the reminder never hurts. 
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| Re: Customising An Xoops Web Site |
| by tjnemez on 2004/6/2 13:03:19 hey tedsmith, there is a lot to learn when you are new to xoops! i have been doing some customizing and i learn something everyday. jackj has provided an excellent introduction to xoops. go here: http://www.macambridge.com/dummies/ also have a look at my site: http://www.dcdezines.ca please feel free to contact me, if i can help i will. 
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| Re: Customising An Xoops Web Site |
| by tedsmith on 2004/6/2 12:59:22 That's great guys - thanks very much. That seems easy enough, although I'll have to wait until I get home to try it out so expect another posting later! It seems then that basically, if I load the theme.html file into Dreamweaver, and then do whatever I want to it, then upload it along with any other graphics and things, I'll get the look I want? If that's the case, then hoorah, and thanks so much for your help. 
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| Re: Customising An Xoops Web Site |
| by JMorris on 2004/6/2 11:57:29 You shouldn't have to make any changes to mainfile.php unless you plan to change your database or move your site to a different URL. The site you pointed out just uses a modified version of the x2t theme. Most of your modifications to colors will be in the CSS style sheets that accompany your theme. To edit image placement, and hard-coded features, you'll need to edit the theme.html file that accompanies your theme. The easiest way to change logos is to navigate to the images folder of your theme and look for the logo (usually logo.gif or logo.jpg), then overwrite it with your own custom logo. You may want to replace the default logo in the {xoops root}/images directory as well, but be careful of sizing as this can throw off layout. I use Studio MX 2004 and text editors for all my coding/designing needs and I've yet to have a problem with it. The best thing you could do would be to download XSAS and practice locally. That way you can tinker away without worrying about what your site's visitors see. Then, when you have the look you want, upload the files and new database schema. You can find a tutorial on how to develop your site locally here: https://xoops.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=18687&forum=7#forumpost79519 This is all assuming you want to go beyond just installing someone elses theme. As mentioned by limecity, basic customization just requires uploading some files and making a few clicks. |
| Re: Customising An Xoops Web Site |
| by Mithrandir on 2004/6/2 11:56:25 mainfile.php is a php file with the all-important information about your site and database connection. This is important to your site, but has absolutely zero to do with appearances. What you should look into is the themes folder. In there are subfolders with individual themes. Check out the theme.html of e.g. the default theme and also the style.css. It is almost normal CSS and HTML with some few Smarty syntax tags, which should be rather self-explanatory. |
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