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How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

  • 2010/7/21 7:33

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I tried installing themes from the XOOPS.org themes repository, and it simply does not let me install them through the Template Set Manager, because it keeps telling me: Must be a tar.gz/.tar file with a valid XOOPS template set structure*

I downloaded some themes from the XOOPS.org themes repository, so I support they would be able to be installed, but I do not know why it does not work?

All the themes I downloaded are in the .zip file name.

I am using the latest XOOPS 2.4.5 installation with my website.

Thank you very much.
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linux-ws
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

  • 2010/7/21 7:41

  • linux-ws

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Found the solution:

I just had to search correctly by the subject title name:

https://xoops.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=71559&forum=7&post_id=327733#forumpost327733

Sorry, my fault I did not do more searching.

Thank you very much.
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red_Slider
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

In the system there are two types of themes.
The first is the "Theme" responsible for the overall look of the page.
The second is the "templates" - they account for the structure of modules and blocks.
This is what you asked, it is the template.
But most important is the ability to independently find information!
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linux-ws
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

  • 2010/7/21 19:21

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Reply to: red_Slider

So, if I re-arrange all the blocks on my website, I can use the theme I installed to make it look that way?

Also, where can I get some XOOPS templates? Or would I have to search online for that?

Thank you very much.
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red_Slider
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

XOOPS has a total of three to control.
Two are a template. You can edit them through the system, or add to the folder in the theme. The system provides override default template sets by placing the files in the theme / modules / templates - in the same name, in which they appear in the system.
A third option - and altogether the most important, is the right theme - its structure, and above all css styles.
See also here: https://xoops.org/modules/mediawiki/index.php/Theme_Design_Guide

If you have any specific questions just ask;)
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linux-ws
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

  • 2010/7/23 21:25

  • linux-ws

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I am still confused on how to use the whole XOOPS templates, and theme stuff, but eventually I will find myself out.

Thank you very much.
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red_Slider
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

it's not so hard.
First try make all changes in css. All the rest will come with time.
Xoops is a very flexible system for that!
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linux-ws
Re: How do you install Themes? "tar.gz/.tar file" problem?

  • 2010/7/24 0:05

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Reply to: red_Slider

The problem is I am not too good with CSS...

I know how CSS works (kind of by looking at some CSS files), but I have not really tried to implement them.

So my main problem would be getting used to it...

Thank you very much.

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