Create a Template Called "Simple"
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- Douglas Schneider
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Hello,
I've got 10 Joomla sites running for my business -- and about half of them are RocketTheme. The framework for RocketTheme is really fantastic in terms of flexibility with how to set up modules. I've never found better -- because my needs are pretty complex.
But if there's one thing I don't like it's that RocketTheme's templates can be "overdesigned." There's sometimes too much going on, too much flashiness. Oftentimes, the logo position is too small, too.
So if I could ask for one thing, it would be a templated called Simple -- straight up barebones template with the ability for a larger logo, lots of menu-position options, and simply color options instead of graphics. Kind of like the J4 Cassiopeia template, but with far greater flexibility -- actually, the same flexibility that RocketTheme templates already have.
I'm hoping it can happen one day!
DAS - Last Edit: 1 year 8 months ago by Douglas Schneider.
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- Matt
- Preeminent Rocketeer
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I'd recommend you check out the Helium theme:
gantry.org/downloads
You can even rename it to something else (I like to use my client's name for the Theme name) before you start: docs.gantry.org/gantry5/theme-development/change-theme-name
Install additional Particles/Atoms that you have in other themes as needed: docs.gantry.org/gantry5/tutorials/copying-particles
Create common Layouts that you use over and over for your specific development needs, and save/export those layouts (they're simple YAML files) for future builds: docs.gantry.org/gantry5/configure/layout...sing-the-load-button --and-- docs.gantry.org/gantry5/advanced/creating-layout-presets
I usually want to add background images to specific sections: docs.gantry.org/gantry5/advanced/customizing-theme-files
As far as a "simple" template, I think Helium has that covered quite well. I thinking making your own Simple™ Template, that suites your specific needs, is much more useful in the end.
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- Jeff Keller
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When I show the templates to a customer, I remind them that it's just a demo with "All the bells and whistles" turned on, and the end result should only resemble the demo, not mirror it.
Then I always start with a blank slate and use template overrides to get the best placement for their logo. Most of the RT templates have small logo areas but they are all workable.
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