Can you convert smf themes from 1.1.11 to rc5?

danhaswings · October 02, 2010, 06:46:09 PM

Well there are no nice themes I have found for rc5 but I'v found this one i like but it's not for rc5 is there anyway to convert it? (I can't post link)

JimM · October 02, 2010, 08:55:25 PM

Welcome to SMF.

RC5? No such version.

Most folks won't attempt to convert 1.1.11 themes to 2.0. There are way to many differences.

jestism · January 14, 2011, 12:04:37 PM

I own a forum site "weaponsguild.com" that has over 11K members and almost 200k posts.

We have been running the "Alienation" theme on the site (Current SMF version 1.1.11) since the site was created almost 2 years ago.

We want (or are at least strongly considering) to upgrade to the SMF version 2, however we want to "Keep" the current theme.

Is there anyone who contracts out theme conversions (from 1.1.xx to the new SMF 2.0 RC4) ?

ARG01 · January 14, 2011, 12:19:13 PM

I could probably come close if I have access to the original theme files.

Illori · January 14, 2011, 12:30:22 PM

the upgrade script will *attempt* to convert old themes to work with 2.0, you can try that method first if it does not work good enough you can then try to get someone to create it fresh.

JimM · January 17, 2011, 07:48:20 PM

You might consider posting a topic in the Help Wanted (not for support) board if you haven't already contacted G1 about the comversion.

fresh iz ere · January 17, 2011, 07:50:53 PM

Are you able to convery RC3 to RC4? If so how do you do it?

Illori · January 17, 2011, 07:52:00 PM

it is possible, but please open your own topic for your issue.

Antechinus · January 17, 2011, 08:09:27 PM

Quote from: jestism on January 14, 2011, 12:04:37 PM
I own a forum site "weaponsguild.com" that has over 11K members and almost 200k posts.

We have been running the "Alienation" theme on the site (Current SMF version 1.1.11) since the site was created almost 2 years ago.

We want (or are at least strongly considering) to upgrade to the SMF version 2, however we want to "Keep" the current theme.

Is there anyone who contracts out theme conversions (from 1.1.xx to the new SMF 2.0 RC4) ?

Your best bet would be to register on Bloc's site and ask him to make a 2.0 version. It's his theme. He might do it if you ask nicely.

http://www.blocweb.net/

Quote from: Illori on January 14, 2011, 12:30:22 PM
the upgrade script will *attempt* to convert old themes to work with 2.0, you can try that method first if it does not work good enough you can then try to get someone to create it fresh.

TBH I don't think that particular bit of script would do that good a job. It'll try, but the differences are enormous. I would have left that script out if it was up to me and just made people get proper 2.0 themes.

For anyone who wants to "convert" a 1.1.x theme to 2.0, the best option is to NOT do a conversion as such. Start with the 2.0 default and make a new 2.0 theme that has the looks (gfx, css, etc) of the theme you want. That is, in practice, much easier than trying to track every change in the 1.1.x/2.0 templates and css.

ARG01 · January 18, 2011, 12:13:59 AM

Quote from: Antechinus on January 17, 2011, 08:09:27 PM
Your best bet would be to register on Bloc's site and ask him to make a 2.0 version. It's his theme. He might do it if you ask nicely.

We are awaiting permission from Bloc to try this conversion. I did not want to attempt it without his permission. But, the op desires some hard coding done that I am not sure I am able to do anyway.

jestism · January 18, 2011, 11:08:35 PM

Still waiting to here back from Bloc.

Have PM'd him on both this and his own forum.

jestism · January 19, 2011, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: jestism on January 18, 2011, 11:08:35 PM
Still waiting to here back from Bloc.

Have PM'd him on both this and his own forum.

Received permission from Bloc to have someone modify the theme (for my site only, not distribution) and have PM'd a copy of his permission to "G1".

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Can you convert smf themes from 1.1.11 to rc5?