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- ykgreene
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Ok,
I have watch some tutorials on how to install and get Joomla running on a pc that I am hosting a server on (which is a cheaper and awesome idea).
So now I want to again try to install it via my host provided "Fantastico" auto installer application. - greeny
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- JEM
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If you use "Fantastico" , you won't be able to install the sample data included with the Rocket Launcher packages, only the 'stock' sample data from the Joomla install.
Of course you'll be able to apply the template, but it won't look like the demo site, so I suggest practicing with the Rocket Launcher if you want to duplicate the demos. - Thanks,
jim
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- Terp
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...and perhaps look into JoomlaPack to package up the localhost site developed locally (I use WAMP) and move it to your server.
extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-.../backup/1606/details
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- ykgreene
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Ok,
So install XAMPP and then Joomla(via RocketLauncher) and work on the site locally from my pc. Right? Then after making changes to it then we can work on uploading it to the hosting server.Right? Tell me what tools do I use to modify the Joomla site. Like WYSIWYG tools? Is that what this RokCandy is all about? Well let me get to installing.......wait.....I will wait until I hear back from you guys so I can stop over working myself. - greeny
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- ykgreene
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Hey guys,
YEAH!!!
I have successfully installed it to my Joomla1.5 and it mirrors the demo. I watched the video from www.veoh.com/collection/screencasts/watch/v1802750A7Mnpe7z like 20 times but finally I was confident enough to completely the install. So I think I can honestly say step one is complete.
Now lets move on to step two.
How do I am what tools (apps) do I need to successfully begin editing the site and modifing the information in the sample site into displaying my images, texting, colors and feel? I do not know what tools to use?
So forward we march.
I know I truely have not done much just followed some videos and installed joomla but it feels like an accomplishment.
Now Help me with step two - greeny
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- JEM
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For starters, you should get familiar with where things are located on the back end.
Referenced here - Finding content on the back end:
index.php?f=15&t=2035&rb_v=viewtopic&start=105
Along with that information, you can use the Module map in the demo, Features > Module Positions to find stuff.
At first, try finding an Article or Module and simply editing the text or changing and image, go back to the front end and see if your changes appear.
For most editing, using the WYSIWYG editor will allow you to edit text and add images freely, no other applications are required.
(I have a few sites running now that I've used nothing but a WYSIWYG editor to create content.)
TinyMCE is the default editor, but you may consider 'upgrading' to JCE (Joomla Content Editor) as your WYSIWYG, it has a few extra features that make life simple. It's free but requires registration on the developer's site.
You should also note that many Custom Module is the demo sites have custom code in them.
Editing these Modules is best done with 'no editor' or with the code cleanup feature turned off in your WYSIWYG.
For the default TinyMCE 2.0, Extensions, Plugin Manager > TinyMCE 2.0
As far as applications go, it really depends on your experience and / or what you want to accomplish.
If you are familiar with HTML or use an HTML editor regularly, you make want to edit your code in your favorite editor then paste your code into Articles or Modules, using 'no editor', of course.
The staff, moderators and many other users do this, but for the average user or beginner, it's not necessary!!
For average users or beginners, this is something to considered after you've reached the limit of of using WYSIWYG.
For image editing, unless you need to edit the source files, what ever photo / image editing software you use is fine.It's best if you can use .png or .jpg files since that are small and load fast.
If you need to edit the source files, you will need to use Fireworks, the program used to create them. It's pricey, and aimed at pros, but if you really need it you can get a 30 day trial.
Again, for the average user, editing the source files is not something you need to do.
With all the style variations and color combinations available in each template, 99% of this is done for you. Unless you really want to create a 'one off' template, don't worry about this.
Also, with the advent of the color chooser in the latest templates, changing color combos and customizing the templates has become much easier.
(Source files are the files used for the 'body' of the template, the backgrounds, boarders, header and footer graphics, etc, they are NOT the images you seen in the Articles or Modules.)
I also highly recommend getting FireBug, a free debugging tool for FireFox.
If you want to increase your skill level exponentially, using FrieBug is the way to go.
It will allow you to inspect your site and find out exactly which files you need to edit to change colors, fonts sizes, image dimensions, etc.
You can read about it here:
www.rockettheme.com/blog/coding/255-tools-firebug
Feel free to post back here if you have any more general questions about getting started.
But once you've chosen a template and started working with it the fastest way to get answers to you questions is to post in the template specific forum.
Phew... :cheesy: - Thanks,
jim
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