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- prim
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Anuj Agarwal wrote:
hi i am new to rockettheme i just want to remove rockettheme logo from the bottom of my site . How can i go for it . As otherwise if i need to advertise rockettheme then its waste of money for me ..please help me.
You are posting in the wrong thread but i will help you this time...
Please check: www.rockettheme.com/forum/index.php?t=37028&rb_v=viewtopic - Please reply with a direct link to the issue & create a new thread for each new issue.
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- joomuser
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Andy Miller wrote:
Here are some tips:
1) open the template locally and look in the images folder. Turn on thumbnails or something so you can get an idea of the images that make up the template. If you intend to change something that is contained in an image, you need to open up the source PNG in firweorks and get to work editing it.
The main problem I'm experiencing is that it's hard to locate in the source code the paths of the images and components I want to modify.The code seems to contain just a lot of PHP commands instead of the external file names.I have some CSS and HTML know-how,but no programming experience.Do I need to study PHP for months only in order to change a header?
I'm already missing my old static site... - Last Edit: 16 years 5 months ago by joomuser.
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- Yves
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Enrico Bellelli wrote:
The main problem I'm experiencing is that it's hard to locate in the source code the paths of the images and components I want to modify.The code seems to contain just a lot of PHP commands instead of the external file names.I have some CSS and HTML know-how,but no programming experience.Do I need to study PHP for months only in order to change a header?
I'm already missing my old static site...
We understand and are willing to help.
Post your specific question(s) in the template board and we will help you. - Yves
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- eNubian
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Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but...As a newbie, I've spent countless hours searching both this forum and the Joomla! forum and haven't found the answer to this question:
How does one build pages (besides the frontpage) and make them look like the demo. Specifically, I'd like to know which layout to use when setting up the page (from the menu). I believe I understand the concept of modules (and assigning the correct position), yet it's clear that I'm missing something.
I'm using TerranTribune and want to utilize many of the module positions on other pages, yet cannot seem to figure out how to do it. And, by the way, if there's documentation with this answer, I'd be happy to check it out.
Thanks to the community - I've found you guys to be most knowledgeable and helpful...Grace and Peace...E.
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- JEM
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It really depends how you want to publish your articles, how much information you have, how you want to break it down and have it organized.
Using Sections and Categories determines what gets published where, in Joomla you really have to 'work backwards', i.e., you have to have a good idea about the content and organization of your site before you get started, rather than adding as you go along.
A section is like a drawer in a file cabinet.
A category is like a folder in the drawer.
The articles are the content; you decide which drawer and folder to put them in.
Imagine you are setting up an office and you have tons of papers to organize.
You have to go to the office supply store to buy a file cabinet and folders.
Before you start, you need a good idea of how many drawers you need in your file cabinet, and how many folders you will need.
How many drawers (sections) will you need in your file cabinet; three, four, five, etc?
How many folders (categories) will you need for all your files (articles)?
Once you’ve got that sorted….
1. Determine your sections and categories – set them up
2. Add new articles saving them under the proper section and category
3. Create menu items and select a section or category to be published.
ONE SECTION / FOUR CATEGORIES – one drawer, four folders
Section: transportation
Category: cars (sports, economy, concept, hybrid)
Category: boats (sail boats, powerboats, fishing boats, paddle boats)
Category: trucks (2WD, 4WD, vans)
Category: planes (private, commercial, fighters, gliders)
ONE SECTION / SIXTEEN CATEGORIES – one drawer, sixteen folders
Section: Transportation
Category: sports cars
Category: economy cars
Category: concept cars
Category: hybrids
Category: sailboats
Category: powerboats
Category: fishing boats
Category: paddle boats
Category: 2WD
Category: 4WD
Category: Vans
Category: private
Category: commercial
Category: fighters
Category: gliders
FOUR SECTIONS / FOUR CATEGORIES EACH– four drawers, four folders in each
Section: cars
Category: sports cars
Category: economy cars
Category: concept cars
Category: hybrids
Section: boats
Category: sailboats
Category: powerboats
Category: fishing boats
Category: paddle boats
Section: trucks
Category: 2WD
Category: 4WD
Category: Vans
Section: planes
Category: private
Category: commercial
Category: fighters
Category: gliders
So, you have to figure out how the site will be organized and set up the back-end first, and then start publishing your content to menus as articles or modules.
As far as which layout to use, that depends on what you want to appear on the page, a single Article, or all the Articles in a Section or Category. There's lots of way to do it so once you have some of the basics set up on the back end, post back and we'll help you out. - Thanks,
jim
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- eNubian
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- Thanx JEM 4 the rapid response...Maybe I wasn't clear on what the challenge really is...I've already got the structure in place (Sections, Categories & Articles) so that part is down pat...The issue is HOW to utilize the module positions in pages other than the frontpage (TerranTribune)...If I want to have several article "snippets" (meaning the intro, with read more) then how do I chose which layout to use? Then maybe, I also want to rotate several articles with pictures on the same page in the header module position - how do I do that? Remember, the issue is module placement (or am I locked into just the layouts offered up in core Joomla! as Articles?) and / or do I create a module, set the position and then how do I link it to the page I'm creating (I need to know which layout to use based on the template - yes/no?) and it display as shown in the module-positions.jpg (or is that just for the frontpage only?)...I hope somehow that provided some clarity; rather than "muddied the waters"...Grace and Peace...E.
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- eNubian
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...did I miss something or has the line gone dead?
So, you have to figure out how the site will be organized and set up the back-end first, and then start publishing your content to menus as articles or modules.
...JEM you mentioned that the content has to be published as an article or module...Now there's where the real challenge lies...Is there a tutorial on module configuration/placement etc specific to rocket theme templates (in this case, it's TerranTribune)?
...Somehow, it looks like more effort needs to be placed (on my part) to thoroughly understand roknewsrotator and rokmininews modules..Am I on to something or wasting my time???...Please advise... - Last Edit: 16 years 5 months ago by eNubian.
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- JEM
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JEM you mentioned that the content has to be published as an article or module...Now there's where the real challenge lies...Is there a tutorial on module configuration/placement etc specific to rocket theme templates (in this case, it's TerranTribune)?
A) For brevity, the tutorials included in the templates do not cover ‘the basics’ of placement of modules. No matter what template you use, one of the defaults, a Rocket Theme template, or another template club’s, the core framework is the same, i.e., placement of RT modules, etc., is no different than any other Joomla template. However, in each demo template, there are extensive tutorials for configuring each custom module, e.g., in Terran Tribune, RokMiniNews, RokNewsRotator, etc. You can see these on the demo site; Tutorials > Custom Modules. If you used the Rocket Launcher and installed the sample content, you can view them on your own site by following the same link.
Look at the module positions that are available in TT. You can see these on the demo site; Features > Features Menu > Module Positions. If you used the Rocket Launcher and installed the sample content, you can view them on your own site by following the same link.
Somehow, it looks like more effort needs to be placed (on my part) to thoroughly understand roknewsrotator and rokmininews modules. Am I on to something or wasting my time?
Yes, and no. You mentioned you’re a Newbie. I don’t know if that’s to Joomla in general, or your remark was in reference to RT.
After my reply (reply #74) you mentioned that you already had a handle on the back end (Sections, Categories & Articles). If you’ve gotten that far, that’s half the battle. And I thought you were well on your way. Most Newbies struggle most with the ‘working backwards’ concept of Joomla, as opposed to an HTML site which lets you add content in a less regimented manner.
Anyway, since you’ve gotten that far, the rest is getting it published to the front end, which entails creating menus and publishing articles from certain Sections or Categories, and the placement of modules on menus.
If you are new to Joomla, this can be tough enough. But if you are new to Joomla, and haven’t got ‘the basics’ down quite yet, adding something like roknewsrotator or rokmininews can be daunting.
I think if you look at the tutorials for roknewsrotator or rokmininews, following them step by step, you should be able to, referring to the module position screen shot, publish the modules to the correct positions and choose which Sections or Categories to pull the Articles from.
Attached are some screen shots to show you how the demo is set up.
I’ll include a few more in my next post. (There’s a limit of four per post.) - Thanks,
jim
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- eNubian
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Now that's what I'm talking about! Help that stops the bleeding and applies the necessary balm...and no, I didn't use Rocket Launcher because I did not realize the tremendous value it serves - both for learning (by using the sample data) and rapid deployment for new installs...
Look at the module positions that are available in TT. You can see these on the demo site; Features > Features Menu > Module Positions. If you used the Rocket Launcher and installed the sample content, you can view them on your own site by following the same link.Somehow, it looks like more effort needs to be placed (on my part) to thoroughly understand roknewsrotator and rokmininews modules. Am I on to something or wasting my time?Yes, and no. You mentioned you’re a Newbie. I don’t know if that’s to Joomla in general, or your remark was in reference to RT.I'm just new to CMS and chose Joomla! for the massive support from the community. I played around with it a bit about a year-and-a-half ago but here recently (about 3 months ago), a client requested that I do a commercial Joomla! site even after I clearly stated that there's a steep learning curve associated with it...All the client could see was that they could maintain their own site...The BIG surprise is that there's still much to learn even if the client chooses to do their own maintenance! Ah, I digress...At any rate, the screenshots were just what I needed and the commentary tied it all together...I am now more inspired and going back to work to get the necessary moxie to make a go of doing Joomla! CMS for other clients...I'll post back when I've finished the "marching orders" you gave...JEM, just know that I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions
After my reply (reply #74) you mentioned that you already had a handle on the back end (Sections, Categories & Articles). If you’ve gotten that far, that’s half the battle. And I thought you were well on your way. Most Newbies struggle most with the ‘working backwards’ concept of Joomla, as opposed to an HTML site which lets you add content in a less regimented manner.
Anyway, since you’ve gotten that far, the rest is getting it published to the front end, which entails creating menus and publishing articles from certain Sections or Categories, and the placement of modules on menus.
If you are new to Joomla, this can be tough enough. But if you are new to Joomla, and haven’t got ‘the basics’ down quite yet, adding something like roknewsrotator or rokmininews can be daunting.
I think if you look at the tutorials for roknewsrotator or rokmininews, following them step by step, you should be able to, referring to the module position screen shot, publish the modules to the correct positions and choose which Sections or Categories to pull the Articles from. ...Grace and Peace.......E.
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