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tomkxo
Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 11:26

  • tomkxo

  • Just popping in

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  • Since: 2006/9/12


Apologies in advance for asking such a basic question. I've already searched here, but nobody else seems to be having this difficulty.

Here's the setup:
xoops 2.0.15
apache 2.2.3
mysql 5.0.24a
php 5.1.6
Local setup, for familiarisation/test/purposes.

I'm following this exactly, but the theme just won't change. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction?

TIA
Tom K.
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Quest
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 13:08

  • Quest

  • Friend of XOOPS

  • Posts: 1034

  • Since: 2005/11/19


Could you maybe be a bit more detailed in what is happening? Are you using the theme block for changing the theme after you log in? Are you wanting the theme to be your default theme? Tell us more about what is happening so we may be able to help.

Quest
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tomkxo
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 13:28

  • tomkxo

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  • Since: 2006/9/12


Many thanks for your reply.
Quote:

Could you maybe be a bit more detailed in what is happening?

Sure. After logging in, I go to Administration Menu -> System -> Preferences -> General Settings. I select a new theme in the Selectable themes list. I go to the bottom of the page and click Go! The message "Database Updated Successfully!" is displayed briefly, and I return to Site Preferences. I then delete everything except index.html from $DocumentRoot/templates_c, and reload the site's home page in my browser.
Quote:

Are you using the theme block for changing the theme after you log in?

I'm afraid I'm not qualified to answer that question yet! From the description above, am I using the theme block?
Quote:

Are you wanting the theme to be your default theme?

Yes.
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msdana
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 13:48

  • msdana

  • Just can't stay away

  • Posts: 817

  • Since: 2005/12/11


In addition to "Selectable Themes", do you have the theme selected in "Default Theme" (Administration Menu -> System -> Preferences -> General Settings)?
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Quest
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 14:21

  • Quest

  • Friend of XOOPS

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  • Since: 2005/11/19


The selectable themes in the admin/system/preferences/general settings defines which themes are selectable when using/displaying the theme selection block. The block allows users to switch themes if they want. I can see where the instructions on the doc link you provided didn't necesasarily tell you this-the theme selection in the general settings doesn't have anything to do with the selection of your default theme to display when a user arrives to your site.

See MsDana's post below. That is where you change the theme to be displayed when arriving to your site.

Quest

P.S. Hi MsDana
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tomkxo
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/12 15:01

  • tomkxo

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Thanks to you both, for the info and for your patience. I can't believe I didn't see that ....
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Quest
Re: Unable to change my theme

  • 2006/9/13 14:15

  • Quest

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  • Since: 2005/11/19


You aren't alone. Truth. I didn't see it first time either.
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cyberspace
Re: Unable to change my theme

Quote:

Quest wrote:
The selectable themes in the admin/system/preferences/general settings defines which themes are selectable when using/displaying the theme selection block. The block allows users to switch themes if they want. I can see where the instructions on the doc link you provided didn't necesasarily tell you this-the theme selection in the general settings doesn't have anything to do with the selection of your default theme to display when a user arrives to your site.

See MsDana's post below. That is where you change the theme to be displayed when arriving to your site.

Quest

P.S. Hi MsDana


I don't see which of MsDana's post you're talking about?I'm having the same problem changing my theme. could someone help me out?
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jensclas
Re: Unable to change my theme

Quote:
I don't see which of MsDana's post you're talking about?I'm having the same problem changing my theme. could someone help me out?


Below - meaning earlier in the thread - look at post #4

This may also help you:
New users should always checkout the following:
1. Documentation - linked on the left. Specifically the administration manual
2. The FAQ section - linked on the left - specifically the sections on gloassry, beginners first steps, modules, blocks and themes. There are links to visual tutorials here.
3. The search function on the top right.
Please check also the read B4U post link below if you have problems.

For Visual tutorials please go here

Check for the visual tutorial on themes.
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cyberspace
Re: Unable to change my theme

thanks!:) I think I'll be able to figure it out now.
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