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To make sure your template is setup correctly, please make sure you read through the template guide thoroughly. We have made the template as customizable as possible and all our css is fully commented. Before You Start: Once you have successfully downloaded your template, you will need to extract the zip archive to your local computer, using a free archive utility like 7zip (PC) or MacZip (Mac), extract the contents on the zip (named something along the lines of "ExtractMe-TemplateName.zip" onto your computer.
First of all, lets start by explaining whats included in your download and how we have structured the files. In the main folder that you have just extracted to, you should have the following folders: - Template (This includes the color template zip file that you would use to install only the template)
- Source Files (These are the Fireworks source files that we designed the template in. If you dont have a copy of Fireworks, you can always download a trial version from the Macromedia site here.)
Step 1.) Installing just the Template. - Go to "Installers > Template Site"
- Browse for the template zip file in the Template folder.
- Click "Upload File and Install".
- Click "Continue..."
- In the Template Manager, select the new template's radio box and click on the "Default" button (top right).
The template will now be successfully installed, so you can proceed to Step Two to setup your modules - unless you purchased the full color pack - then you must note the following: In your template install directory (Joomla!install/templates/jj_origin) there will be a file called TemplateConfig.php. Edit this file (with notepad or a similar text/web editor and set the variable "$template_color" to the color of the template you wish to use (green/pink/yellow/orange/blue). Save this file and then refresh your website front page and you color choice will be shown. Now you can move on to step 2. Step 2.) Setting the module options. We have setup the entire template to pretty much work "out the box", so there isn't much you need to do. Below is an image showing all the module positions:
- Left Sidebar Menu (Left) - To get your sidebar menu displaying the same as on the demo site all you need to do is set the main menu module to a "flat list".
- Site Footer Menu - We are using the "Other Menu" module to act as the footer menu. All you need for this to work properly, is open the "Other Menu" module, set the module position to footer.
- User 1, User 2, User 7 and User 8 Modules - In order for these to show, just publish your own custom (or Joomla!) modules to these positions as shown above in order for them to display and be styled correctly.
- advert 1, advert 2, advert 3 - As above, publish your modules to these positions in order for them to be shown and styled correctly.
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