All files have been moved to the themes site:
http://themes.simplemachines.org/index.php?lemma=10
Looks very good and simple ;).
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very nice bloc! :)
Brilliant, pure brilliance
a few problems...
post event on calendar = red x
quick jump = should have the button one line down so you can actually read where you are going to
in the private messages reply and reply with quote = red x
on the message reply window inbox and outbox = redx
Quote from: smd on January 23, 2005, 01:50:50 PM
a few problems...
post event on calendar = red x
quick jump = should have the button one line down so you can actually read where you are going to
in the private messages reply and reply with quote = red x
on the message reply window inbox and outbox = redx
Thanks for pointing those error out. I missed some of the image tags there. ;) The reason the jumpbox was small in Display was to allow messages maksimum space. I moved it to under the messages instead in the meantime, it did not work quite right being there it was...
Archive is also updated with the fixes.
Amazing. Terrific job Bloc! Great example of what the SMF theme system can do! :D
My forums don't show any posts under the "Recent Posts" section of the main page.
http://warangel.mythosuo.net
I have no clue why this won't work, I'm an SMF newb pretty much. Thanks in advance for the help.
Amazing! Just amazing :)
http://smf.oldiesmann.us/index.php?theme=24
That recent posts in the middle doesnt show anything in my test board.
very good work !!
I am amazed ;)
Quote from: warangel on January 23, 2005, 03:13:01 PM
My forums don't show any posts under the "Recent Posts" section of the main page.
http://warangel.mythosuo.net
I have no clue why this won't work, I'm an SMF newb pretty much. Thanks in advance for the help.
Quote from: Owdy on January 23, 2005, 03:21:05 PM
That recent posts in the middle doesnt show anything in my test board.
You may have to set "recent posts" to more than 0 in "current theme settings".
I assumed most had already set that to a value... ;)
/me feels stupid, again
:-[
I love this "simple" style, it's nice on SMF !
I know I've said this before, but this is an absolutely awesome theme. So out of the ordinary, yet so nice. It's great that SMF gives people the artistic license to be able to do these things - I do admire your work Bloc.
yet another one of your best themes Bloc .. lovely and simply simple :) Great work.
Excellent work once more Bloc :D
How do I make it so that if the user doesnt select a color its defaulted black, and how do I put my own header instead of text, And How do I get rid of the "Simple Machines Forum" text near the header ?
Sorry to ask so much, This Theme is incredible man, Great Out-of-The-Box Thinking,
Bloc, Keep making Themes that are different you will definetly inspire someone else to do the same and have SimpleMachines #1
thanks for your work
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Thank you. :)
Attached file has default black and I have removed the SimpleMachinesForum text . To put in your own banner use :
echo '<img src="yourimagefilehere" border="0" />';
..and insert it into attached file after the line that says:
// logo
Let me know of any problems with it.
How could I make the recent posts thing on the main page also display the poster's name as well as the topic and date etc.?
Bloc...
You rule :D
I absolutely love it and I'm definitely going to use this.
One last comment though:
- The pagination (1 [2] All) for threads is located next to the information about the thread (example (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?topic=33.0)). When you look at the boards, the pagination is in the BoardTools on the left (example (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?board=11.0)). I think it'd look nicer if the pagination was consistently placed in the left hand "Tools" box.
Apart from that, pure brilliance!! You da man ;)
Quote from: warangel on January 24, 2005, 06:52:51 AM
How could I make the recent posts thing on the main page also display the poster's name as well as the topic and date etc.?
Date and topic is there already..poster, that could be beneficial, I will look at that.
And something else, look at the left hand side of this page (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?board=9.0). It shows ChildBoards for the board General (which has no childboards, right?). All these things link back to the board General. There's something amiss, I just don't know what :P
Bloc:
tr><td valign="top" colspan="3">
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td width="15%"> </td><td width="85%">';
// logo echo '<img src="http://wordabuse.offrampmotel.com/Themes/Simplicity/images/wordslogo.jpg" border="0" />';// logo end
echo '</td></tr></table>';
echo '<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td rowspan="2" align="right" class="smalltexttop"
wont display banner from link
Looking great... Interesting layout... Thank you Bloc, excellent job...
Quote from: Burpee on January 24, 2005, 07:09:22 AM
Bloc...
You rule :D
I absolutely love it and I'm definitely going to use this.
One last comment though:
- The pagination (1 [2] All) for threads is located next to the information about the thread (example (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?topic=33.0)). When you look at the boards, the pagination is in the BoardTools on the left (example (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?board=11.0)). I think it'd look nicer if the pagination was consistently placed in the left hand "Tools" box.
Apart from that, pure brilliance!! You da man ;)
Yes, I agree. I will make them more consistent.
Quote from: Burpee on January 24, 2005, 07:28:17 AM
And something else, look at the left hand side of this page (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php?board=9.0). It shows ChildBoards for the board General (which has no childboards, right?). All these things link back to the board General. There's something amiss, I just don't know what :P
Hm, that I have to look into. Looks wrong thats for sure.
Quote from: homeslice on January 24, 2005, 08:25:39 AM
Bloc:
tr><td valign="top" colspan="3">
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td width="15%"> </td><td width="85%">';
// logo echo '<img src="http://wordabuse.offrampmotel.com/Themes/Simplicity/images/wordslogo.jpg" border="0" />';// logo end
echo '</td></tr></table>';
echo '<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td rowspan="2" align="right" class="smalltexttop"
wont display banner from link
Put the echo statement
under the // logo on a new line ..not right beside it. ;)
One thing about it, Im a default theme lover but you changed my opinion, but the fitst screen shows white block is there anything that can be put in there. Maybe a simple home page text or soemthing editable somewhere, maybe even just a post.
You mean in the middle? Thats were "recent posts" go..but you have to switch it on..see posts above for same question.
Update.
Fixed a error in messageindex that showed child boards wrong. Should now be working right. For those who just want the update, replace MessageIndex.template.php from the archive - also updated.
finally! :D
will make a good use for me since my website title is "Simplicity oF Scripts == Jamal" ;D
excellent work, Bloc..
P.S. Jamal means Beauty in Arabic, I love simplicity in everything!
Intresting theme. Although, I went to Bloczone.net and when to change themes I get the 403 Forbidden page of banishment.
I assume its an error, although, I just wanted to mention it in case you were not aware!
Very nice!
I cant seem to login back into bloczone. How do I add links to the right menu?
I am having some problems with my host updated to PHP 4.3.10 and not allowing ;id in querystrings. I will update the required files soon.
It cuts off some images in posts.
http://project-c.info/discussion/index.php?topic=21.msg47
Edit: I like not having the Simple Machines logo but can you make it so the default theme is blue again in your modified file?
Another Edit: Anyway to enable board descriptions or at the very least show the number of Child Boards if there are any from the main page? I also can't seem to toggle the collapseable categories.
http://mods.simplemachines.org/index.php?mod=71
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Thanks for the link, [Unknown]..I will apply the mod later on. In fact considering changing host because of that..they wont change anyhting to make ;id work, and I have always had trouble using the package manager because of safe mode - or something. I get "not allowed". But I have another host for some other project..and in that it works just fine. Maybe I should just move Bloczone over to them.. sigh.
Quote from: CarLBanks on January 25, 2005, 12:01:07 PM
It cuts off some images in posts.
http://project-c.info/discussion/index.php?topic=21.msg47
Edit: I like not having the Simple Machines logo but can you make it so the default theme is blue again in your modified file?
Another Edit: Anyway to enable board descriptions or at the very least show the number of Child Boards if there are any from the main page? I also can't seem to toggle the collapseable categories.
- Images get cut because thats how SMF works..it wont "break" your forum. Usually SMF takes all the space but in Simplicity it takes just over 40%...so naturally images will be truncated. But they are not gone.. ;) as you have seen.
- To make blue default in that file search for "black.css" and just replace with "blue.css" not touching anything else.
- Categories are not collapsable in this theme. And board descriptions are not meant to be on frontpage either, so I wont change that. Child Boards..I will perhaps show on front, that would be usable.
Thanks for your help Bloc. Child boards indication on the frontpage is my only suggestion. This theme is great.
Edit: Your modified index template doesn't keep the forum title but it takes away the Simple machines forum logo. I'd like to keep the plain text forum logo.
Another Edit: I'm also curious like one of the above posters how to add links to the right menu.
Third Edit: Sorry for so many questions but is there a way to have only the topics you've visited blue unless there's a new post in them? Since if that's possible then I'd greatly enjoy that. Other than that this is an excellent theme.
To add the forum title back in , add this on next line below the line that says "// logo":
echo '<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context['forum_name'] , '</div>';
For adding links on the right..it depends on where you want them, but the top of that area starts with this code:
template_menu();
echo '</span>';
I suggest you just start right above that block of code with something like this:
echo '<a href="somelink">somelinkname</a><br />
<a href="somelink2">somelinkname2</a><br />';
echo '<br />';
That last <br /> is just to make a space between your links and the usertools, which will come right under. Now, if you want it elsewhere, you can go further down, but beware that some of the codeblocks/items are under an IF-condition - meaning if the user is logged in for instance. Guests wont see that then..so you have to find a spot outside that.
As for your third question..in style css there are defined green color for links, blue for visited and red for hovering. But info about new unread posts are shown with a "new" image behind the link. But the color does not consider this, it only considers if you have visited it before....so I don't think its possible to change the deafult behavior of links like that..but I may be wrong.
No problems with questions, I like challenges. ;D
Thanks, I didn't like every link being made blue after I visited them. So all links are now the normal color.
Edit: Your modified index.php also took away the theme changer. I liked it and want it back.
Use the file in the archive and go through the changes again we have discussed here. The added links routine would be the same.
Thanks for all your help Bloc and when a check on version info is shown it says that the Profile.template.php, Recent.template.php, and BoardIndex.template.php are 1.0 and not 1.0.1 and that the theme is still 1.0
Edit: How can I add "by 'Poster'" to the recent posts area?
Updates:
- added child boards on front page.
- added poster name in recent posts. Bold text on post title.
Archive is updated with latest changes, but if you just want the new changes, replace "BoardIndex.template.php" and add the image "on3.gif" to your simplicity/images/ folder.
Thanks Bloc, this just makes the theme a lot cooler.
Hehe, this has to be one of my favourite themes so far.
i like this theme very much
it`s nice ,clean and different .
i have a small problem though ... in the stats screen i don`t want to display the right side block (with the navigation links)
i checked Stats.template.php with no luck.
something more ..... i want to display the bext events in the index page . i found in BoardIndex.template.php that the code is commented out. "enabled" it but it messes up the template . it seems that a clossing <tr> is missing. is it only me ?
Bloc
I can't believe I've only just discovered this. You've done an awesome job. Less is definitely more. :)
Just checking it all out. Very very impressive.
I suppose the main difference between this and the Guardian approach is that they display the thread title that has been posted on most recently, rather than the latest individual post. The only potential downside is that if one thread gets very busy, then you could end up with a whole column with the same title.
Just wondering what it would look like to have "Recent Topics Function" in the centre column, rather than "Recent Posts Function"... Is that doable? Or am I talking nonsense? Also, how easy would it be to take the posters names off in the central column?
Brilliant though, I can't say it enough times.
Same here, I'd like to see the Recent Topics Function as well :)
Quote from: fabio on January 30, 2005, 08:43:26 AM
i like this theme very much
it`s nice ,clean and different .
i have a small problem though ... in the stats screen i don`t want to display the right side block (with the navigation links)
i checked Stats.template.php with no luck.
something more ..... i want to display the bext events in the index page . i found in BoardIndex.template.php that the code is commented out. "enabled" it but it messes up the template . it seems that a clossing <tr> is missing. is it only me ?
The calendar events is commented out because I did not want to put everything on the front page - "simplicity" you know.. ;) So it will have to be adjusted and put further up for it to show really.
The stats page cant be done without the right bar - because the right bar comes from index.template.php file - present in all pages. Sorry.
Quote from: destalk on January 30, 2005, 09:25:05 AM
Just checking it all out. Very very impressive.
I suppose the main difference between this and the Guardian approach is that they display the thread title that has been posted on most recently, rather than the latest individual post. The only potential downside is that if one thread gets very busy, then you could end up with a whole column with the same title.
Just wondering what it would look like to have "Recent Topics Function" in the centre column, rather than "Recent Posts Function"... Is that doable? Or am I talking nonsense? Also, how easy would it be to take the posters names off in the central column?
Brilliant though, I can't say it enough times.
Thank you. You gave me the idea, so its partly your doing..! ;D
As for the recent posts..yes, its possible. I have already thought about it, but did not pursue it because it will have to use SSI.php. But I can make an alternative version......its just (i guess) BoardIndex that needs changing anyway.
Here is an version of BoardIndex.template.php that uses SSI.php to display recent topics instead of recent posts.It could maybe be enhanced some, but this will give you the general idea.
The SSI.php is only used at the front page for this.
Update: a more accurate path to SSI is used instead. See this post (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=25482.msg208334#msg208334) for details.
Quote from: Bloc on January 30, 2005, 01:34:24 PM
Thank you. You gave me the idea, so its partly your doing..! ;D
Glad that my whinging paid off. ;) It's a marvelous job, wish I had the talent to have done it myself.
Quote from: Bloc on January 30, 2005, 02:14:48 PM
Here is an version of BoardIndex.template.php that uses SSI.php to display recent topics instead of recent posts.It could maybe be enhanced some, but this will give you the general idea.
The SSI.php is only used at the front page for this.
Excellent, I'll have a little play around with it.
Just a couple of stupid questions, if I may.
1. Is it still possible to use a "header.php" to put some graphics (or whatever) at the top of the page?
2. The theme css now gives an error if I try to edit it, I assume that this is because you have a .css file for each colour? Do I just edit those?
3. Is it possible to switch off the "(choose color)" drop down menu - I like everyone to have to use the 'default' look and feel.
4. Bearing in mid what I've just said, to what degree are we allowed to change the look and feel of this? Would you object if I changed the graphic element at the top (to the right of the date)? Sorry, I'm just not clear about the 'copyright' issues of these things. :-X
Thanks. :D
Hi Bloc,
I can't say enough how much I like this theme. One thing that I really wish to have is the collapsible option for the Board Categories.
If you don't think it is a good idea to have it in there, how about give me some hints on which file I should change to have this feature. Through some difficult trial and errors, I may get it right.
Thanks,
Dennis
I suppose the other thing that I would like to switch off is the 'Quick Jump' menu on the left, as some of my titles are really long and it makes the let hand side column huge, when viewing a list of posts. It's not a problem when it's just at the bottom of the page, in the middle (such as when actually reading a thread).
Also (unless I'm missing something), on long threads that go onto several pages (e.g. Read 2587 times) [1] 2 3 etc) the page list only appears at the top of the page. Is there any way to have this at the bottom also?
Sorry, to still be whinging. ;D
Quote from: destalk on January 30, 2005, 08:12:23 PM
Quote from: Bloc on January 30, 2005, 02:14:48 PM
Here is an version of BoardIndex.template.php that uses SSI.php to display recent topics instead of recent posts.It could maybe be enhanced some, but this will give you the general idea.
The SSI.php is only used at the front page for this.
Excellent, I'll have a little play around with it.
Just a couple of stupid questions, if I may.
1. Is it still possible to use a "header.php" to put some graphics (or whatever) at the top of the page?
I should think so..make sure its a real php file and just include, or require it. Do you need any help on that?
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2. The theme css now gives an error if I try to edit it, I assume that this is because you have a .css file for each colour? Do I just edit those?
Yes. It does not use style.css at all, so edit blue.css, green.css etc.
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3. Is it possible to switch off the "(choose color)" drop down menu - I like everyone to have to use the 'default' look and feel.
Not yet automatically..but I will update it with a choice of setting the default color, and which should be visible. And of course not show the changer at all.
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4. Bearing in mid what I've just said, to what degree are we allowed to change the look and feel of this? Would you object if I changed the graphic element at the top (to the right of the date)? Sorry, I'm just not clear about the 'copyright' issues of these things. :-X
Thanks. :D
I dont mind if you change the graphics up there..its your call. If you adjust it a lot, I will suggest adding your name to "Simplicity design by Bloc" with "modified by destalk" or something...its not important though. ;)
Quote from: dennis on January 30, 2005, 10:36:39 PM
Hi Bloc,
I can't say enough how much I like this theme. One thing that I really wish to have is the collapsible option for the Board Categories.
If you don't think it is a good idea to have it in there, how about give me some hints on which file I should change to have this feature. Through some difficult trial and errors, I may get it right.
Thanks,
Dennis
Initally I don't feel its needed there...I mean the boards/categories are just maybe 2 lines now, as opposed to several boxes in default theme. But I can surely find the code you need for it be there , it will be just one file that needs changing. I will post it as soon as I have tested it.
Quote from: destalk on January 31, 2005, 01:44:25 AM
I suppose the other thing that I would like to switch off is the 'Quick Jump' menu on the left, as some of my titles are really long and it makes the let hand side column huge, when viewing a list of posts. It's not a problem when it's just at the bottom of the page, in the middle (such as when actually reading a thread).
Also (unless I'm missing something), on long threads that go onto several pages (e.g. Read 2587 times) [1] 2 3 etc) the page list only appears at the top of the page. Is there any way to have this at the bottom also?
Sorry, to still be whinging. ;D
yes...that jumpbox.. :) Originally I had the box just shrinked to a width that fits( it will show all titles in full width when you press it anyway) the left bar , but after comments on that it wont show the title in full width(..) I changed it. It really should go in the middle anyway I think. I will see what I can do. I feel its good to have it in the theme.
Having number of pages on top and bottom in just the Display could be done.
QuoteI should think so..make sure its a real php file and just include, or require it. Do you need any help on that?
Cool. I went ahead anyway - so I answered my own question, but thanks as ever.
QuoteNot yet automatically..but I will update it with a choice of setting the default color, and which should be visible. And of course not show the changer at all.
QuoteI dont mind if you change the graphics up there..its your call. If you adjust it a lot, I will suggest adding your name to "Simplicity design by Bloc" with "modified by destalk" or something...its not important though.
LOL. I'm really not going to change it much (haven't got the technical skills), just stick my 'branding' on the top and change a few icons possibly. If I did too much to it, I would end up having to put "trashed by Destalk" after it. ::)
I do have a related question though. What do I have to do to get rid of the large heading with the forum name (in 40pixels) at the top and also the "Simple Machines Forum" text underneath it. The reason I ask, is because I was hoping to include this in header.php and it begins to get a bit overused.
Cheers.
Quoteyes...that jumpbox.. Originally I had the box just shrinked to a width that fits( it will show all titles in full width when you press it anyway) the left bar , but after comments on that it wont show the title in full width(..) I changed it. It really should go in the middle anyway I think. I will see what I can do. I feel its good to have it in the theme.
You just can't please all of the people all of the time. ;) Sorry, I didn't realise this had already been gone through. I agree that the jumpbox is very useful in there. Is there any easy way for me to edit it so that it shrinks to fit?
QuoteHaving number of pages on top and bottom in just the Display could be done.
Actually, from a usability point of view it, that would be number 1 in my list of requests.
I'll shut up for a bit now. You see what happens when you produce something good? People just want it to be even better. ;D
True. :) I see it as a sign of people liking it. Which is good.. ;D
The Display - number of pages I will add, likewise the color changer options. As for removing the header, look in this thread, homeslice asked for same thing. It should be relative clear where things are removed. Just compare the files.
For setting a set size on the jumpbox i will post the required changes in a minute.
Quote from: dennis on January 30, 2005, 10:36:39 PM
Hi Bloc,
I can't say enough how much I like this theme. One thing that I really wish to have is the collapsible option for the Board Categories.
I think it looks good in fact..so its going in the archive. :) If you need the changes right away( i will update the theme with more changes in one swoop later on) do this:
- open up BoardIndex.template.php
- find this block of code:
foreach ($context['categories'] as $category)
{
- add this code after that, on a new line:
if ($category['can_collapse'])
echo '
<a href="', $category['collapse_href'], '">', $category['collapse_image'], '</a> ';
If you want to see it first, its up on Bloczone (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php) right now. You have to be logged in there though, since only members can change the collapsing..
destalk, this has to be changed for the jumpbox to have a set size that wont expand the leftbar on long names:
- open up MessageIndex.template.php
- find this code:
theme_show_buttons();
echo '<br />';
echo '<span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools15'].'</b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; color: #000000;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools16'].'</span></b><br />';
echo ' <form action="', $scripturl, '" method="get" name="jumptoForm" style="margin-top: 4px;">
<select name="jumpto" id="jumpto" onchange="if (this.options[this.selectedIndex].value) window.location.href=\'', $scripturl, '\' + this.options[this.selectedIndex].value;">
- in the <select name="jumpto"... line there, just add the change down below:
<select style="width: 130px;" name="jumpto"
The style="width: 130px;" statement sets the fixed width. Use your own width if you wish.
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 05:51:34 AM
Quote from: dennis on January 30, 2005, 10:36:39 PM
Hi Bloc,
I can't say enough how much I like this theme. One thing that I really wish to have is the collapsible option for the Board Categories.
I think it looks good in fact..so its going in the archive. :) If you need the changes right away( i will update the theme with more changes in one swoop later on) do this:
- open up BoardIndex.template.php
- find this block of code:
foreach ($context['categories'] as $category)
{
- add this code after that, on a new line:
if ($category['can_collapse'])
echo '
<a href="', $category['collapse_href'], '">', $category['collapse_image'], '</a> ';
If you want to see it first, its up on Bloczone (http://www.bloczone.net/smf/index.php) right now. You have to be logged in there though, since only members can change the collapsing..
Doing this it gives me a template parse error.
It should work...but use the archive again in first post. It has been updated with these things:
- Collapsable categories yet again. ;)
- In admin section : "current theme settings" you can choose the default colorset, and optionally hide the color-changer.
- pages index in Display has been put both at top and bottom of the thread.
- width of forum has been set to 95% default instead of 80%. And of course one can still put in any width in both percent and pixels in admin/current theme settings..
Thanks for the suggestions thus far. :)
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 06:01:06 AM
destalk, this has to be changed for the jumpbox to have a set size that wont expand the leftbar on long names:
- open up MessageIndex.template.php
- find this code:
theme_show_buttons();
echo '<br />';
echo '<span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools15'].'</b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; color: #000000;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools16'].'</span></b><br />';
echo ' <form action="', $scripturl, '" method="get" name="jumptoForm" style="margin-top: 4px;">
<select name="jumpto" id="jumpto" onchange="if (this.options[this.selectedIndex].value) window.location.href=\'', $scripturl, '\' + this.options[this.selectedIndex].value;">
- in the <select name="jumpto"... line there, just add the change down below:
<select style="width: 130px;" name="jumpto"
The style="width: 130px;" statement sets the fixed width. Use your own width if you wish.
All done. Thanks again.
So visited links colors will be staying in the archive?
Edit: I uploaded the archive yet categories still aren't collapsable.
Yes.
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 02:53:10 PM
Yes.
Ok, and the only reason I dislike the visited links color and have taken it out is that it turns every link blue after a while. The nagivation links, the board links, profile links and others.
Quote from: CarLBanks on January 31, 2005, 02:57:03 PM
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 02:53:10 PM
Yes.
Ok, and the only reason I dislike the visited links color and have taken it out is that it turns every link blue after a while. The nagivation links, the board links, profile links and others.
Could you not just go into the CSS and change the VLink color to #XXXXX same as the link color?? This way they will never change.
Quote from: Alisha on January 31, 2005, 03:09:05 PM
Quote from: CarLBanks on January 31, 2005, 02:57:03 PM
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 02:53:10 PM
Yes.
Ok, and the only reason I dislike the visited links color and have taken it out is that it turns every link blue after a while. The nagivation links, the board links, profile links and others.
Could you not just go into the CSS and change the VLink color to #XXXXX same as the link color?? This way they will never change.
I did, I was merely giving feedback and hope my feedback didn't sound rude.
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 11:52:21 AM
It should work...but use the archive again in first post. It has been updated with these things:
- Collapsable categories yet again. ;)
- In admin section : "current theme settings" you can choose the default colorset, and optionally hide the color-changer.
- pages index in Display has been put both at top and bottom of the thread.
- width of forum has been set to 95% default instead of 80%. And of course one can still put in any width in both percent and pixels in admin/current theme settings..
Thanks for the suggestions thus far. :)
Very good Bloc. I just applied your updated version. I like that Collapsible feature very much.
But I just discovered an issue. In my SMF, I have the mod of Member Map. When the Member Map is displayed, the map takes the whole main body section, and it kicks the right column of the UserTools and other stuffs to the bottom, below the map. Can you somehow adjust the index.template.php file to avoid this problem?
Thanks,
Dennis
Not in index.template.php, I assume the membermap has its own template? That one has to be copied over to Simplicity folder and changed slightly to avoid that then.
You see..in order to have a leftbar with different content I have used an open <td> that gets defined in all the subtemplates (boardindex,messageindex etc) - one for leftbar, and one for content in the middle. The right bar is then defined in index.template.php again. So in some sub-templates the leftbar (my leftbar) is not there (like in admin or search), and in others it is.
If the sub-temp.. hasn't got this, it will simply wrap things under each other because of missing <td>'s.
Quote from: Bloc on January 31, 2005, 06:50:55 PM
Not in index.template.php, I assume the membermap has its own template? That one has to be copied over to Simplicity folder and changed slightly to avoid that then.
You see..in order to have a leftbar with different content I have used an open <td> that gets defined in all the subtemplates (boardindex,messageindex etc) - one for leftbar, and one for content in the middle. The right bar is then defined in index.template.php again. So in some sub-templates the leftbar (my leftbar) is not there (like in admin or search), and in others it is.
If the sub-temp.. hasn't got this, it will simply wrap things under each other because of missing <td>'s.
I have tried out quite a few other themes, and they don't have this issue. I'm not saying that you're doing it wrong, but you should double check to see how to over come this issue.
Beside that I just run into another issue. When I took a look in the admin error log, I see that I have 7 pages of this error:
8: Undefined index: color_change_off
File: /home/mysite/public_html/forum/Themes/simplicity/BoardIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 232
8: Undefined index: color_change_off
File: /home/mysite/public_html/forum/Themes/simplicity/Display.template.php (eval?)
Line: 232
8: Undefined index: color_change_off
File: /home/mysite/public_html/forum/Themes/default/languages/Who.english.php (eval?)
Line: 232
Thanks and keep up the good work :)
Dennis
Thank for the heads up on errors, I will fix that.
As i explained, other themes follow the default theme example, but this one explores the possibilities of the theme engine. It may not be the ultimate solution in putting different content on the left side , but thats what I came up with when I made this. Any mod that has templates will have to be converted, but thats the beauty of this system as well - custom templates(which will be put in the default theme folder) can be copied to several themes, and adjusted to each individual theme if that requires some particular changes in the custom template code.
EDIT:
Updated archive to remove errors in forum error log.
Let me know if it still produce errors. My own is fine at the moment though.
Hi
I'm just testing everything and doing my best to break it. ;)
I have set a fixed width of 740px for my forum. When I reply to a post, it (the reply box and subject header?) pushes everything wide left and right. I assume this can be adjusted in index.template.php somewhere... or am I missing something simpler?
Just talking to myself
<---EDIT--->
Also, is it intentional that 'Inline Links' is the only option displayed, regardless of whether the box is checked?
Anway, these are all minor points in an otherwise outstanding theme (much more than a theme, quite frankly). It's also a testament to SMS. I feel guilty that I ever even considered vBulletin. ;D I'm hopefully going to go live with this on my site later today.
Thanks again, Bloc - you've even put the Guardian to shame.
Thank you again Bloc. With your update, I no longer see the error messages of: 8: Undefined index: color_change_off
Job well done! ;) And thank you for being patient with lot of questions from us :)
-Dennis
Quote from: Trekkie101 on January 23, 2005, 01:27:23 PM
Brilliant, pure brilliance
LOL, before I read your post, "brilliant" was what I was going to type.
-Jason
Thanks, dennis and charlottezweb. :)
destalk: yes , the one-line linktree is intentinal, I just don't fell it looks right with the other option - designwise. As for the problem with size/width...I am thinking of some scheme to turn off the right bar as well in some subtemplates...maybe use divs that float right/left. But I am pretty sure it will be problems with that , at least in IE. The post screen is wide..i will look especially at that..maybe it can be narrowed a bit to make do for the sidebar.
Quote from: Bloc on February 01, 2005, 11:33:15 AM
Thanks, dennis and charlottezweb. :)
destalk: yes , the one-line linktree is intentinal, I just don't fell it looks right with the other option - designwise. As for the problem with size/width...I am thinking of some scheme to turn off the right bar as well in some subtemplates...maybe use divs that float right/left. But I am pretty sure it will be problems with that , at least in IE. The post screen is wide..i will look especially at that..maybe it can be narrowed a bit to make do for the sidebar.
I tend to agree with you about the link tree, just wanted to check that it was intentional, or a bug. As for the width issue, I just increased the fixed width to 780px and it works like a dream. It's pretty much perfect now, as far as I'm concerned. Although, what I would like to see is... ;)
Has anyone tried using Polls? Mine appear all cut off. But I suspect that there isn't really a solution for this, if using the fixed width, as I do.
For example;
http://www.designtalkboard.com/designtalk/index.php/topic,148.0.html
uhm..I see it. I will see if it can be better laid out.
Bloc
It's really not a biggie, people hardly use polls on my site, to be honest.
There has generally been an awesome response to the new theme. I feel guilty mentioning all of this, it's an outstanding job overall.
The only other issue that has been raised by a couple of members, is that, with Quick Reply switched on, the jump menu appears before it and a few members have reported saying that they would prefer the jump menu to be after the Quick reply box. Is this easily movable with a 'copy and paste'?
It is a work in progress, so if there are things that can be improved, they are most welcome. ;) Having it tested on a live forum with members too is a big help!
Now, I have updated these things:
- Poll. More spacing around questions and results to make it easier to read.
- Post screen is more compact with titles above instead of beside the buttons/boxes, as before. Should make it work properly(not expanding) at narrow widths.
- jumpbox moved under quick-reply.
If you want just these changes, replace Display.template.php and Post.template.php.
Thanks Bloc for everything. I'm using this theme and each update is simply amazing.
Quote from: Bloc on February 02, 2005, 08:55:52 PM
It is a work in progress, so if there are things that can be improved, they are most welcome. ;) Having it tested on a live forum with members too is a big help!
Cool. One of the members sending me comments is a software tester by profession, so he spots absolutely everything. Which is good or bad, depending on how much of a perfectionist you are. (drives me mad - but very useful) ;) He also commented that he thought that the normal 'Reply' link ought to be at the bottom, rather than at the side, as he couldn't find it at first. But I feel that the 'Quick Reply' is the best method of response for this theme (which is how the Guardian do it anyway), so... horses for courses - unless someone really wants to be able to see all the UBB buttons and smileys. Although, then he complained that the Quick Reply comment box was too narrow. No pleasing some people. ;D
Quote from: Bloc on February 02, 2005, 08:55:52 PM
Now, I have updated these things:
- Poll. More spacing around questions and results to make it easier to read.
- Post screen is more compact with titles above instead of beside the buttons/boxes, as before. Should make it work properly(not expanding) at narrow widths.
- jumpbox moved under quick-reply.
If you want just these changes, replace Display.template.php and Post.template.php.
Thanks Bloc, you're a legend.
Im having problem just with this theme. I have a mambo integration and all the default and other themes work. However when I click in the home link with the simplicity theme I get this message:
Warning: template_main(SSI.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in d:\easyphp\www\mambo451a\forum\Sources\Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 8
The strange thing is that I can access the admin panel and the other links work. What's happening?
Unknown said to me change line:
require_once('SSI.php');
To:
require_once($GLOBALS['boarddir'] . '/SSI.php');
however how should I type in boarddir just like this:
d:\easyphp\www\mambo451a\forum\
so my line will be like this:
require_once($GLOBALS['d:\easyphp\www\mambo451a\forum'] . '/SSI.php');
Regards
fermachine
No, I meant it literally. I didn't mean you should change 'boarddir' to be anything but 'boarddir'...
Of course, that was an example. I'm sure Bloc will know what I mean ;).
-[Unknown]
It is as [unknown] says..the path to SSI.php is somehow wrong , so you need to put that very line require_once($GLOBALS['boarddir'] . '/SSI.php'); instead of the simpler one I used. The use of SSI.php is not default in the theme, it was an alternative I posted for someone..but I suspect the error has something to do with Mambo.
The boarddir is an variable so it will be substituted with the real path. ;)
But..does it look alright with Mambo? I mean, if you use it inside Mambo that is..won't it be very "crowded"..?
BTW, the reason all other things work, is because its only called in the BoardIndex file - for use on the forum frontpage.
Quote from: Bloc on February 04, 2005, 03:36:38 AM
but I suspect the error has something to do with Mambo.
Yes and no. When using Mambo, the current working directory will be that of Mambo (e.g. /var/www) while the $boarddir will be SMF's path (.e.g. /var/www/forum) - SMF does not change the working directory to $boarddir, but rather leaves it at whatever it was.
This means that the following:
require_once('SSI.php');
Will look for SSI.php in the working directory; or, in other words, in /var/www (in my examples.) But, it's not there. Instead, the full path should be qualified, for example:
require_once('/var/www/forum/SSI.php');
But, that only works for my example. What if your path is /home/bloc/public_html/smf? If you use $GLOBALS['boarddir'], you'll have the path to SSI.php - because that is the variable that holds it. This means you can use:
require_once($GLOBALS['boarddir'] . '/SSI.php');
Which will, in my example set up, be equivalent to the second require_once example.
-[Unknown]
I see. I will update the file with it..its not in the actual theme anyway. Just a posted code/file/hack to allow use of Recent Topics instead of Recent Posts. Its located here (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=25482.msg205434#msg205434).
In fact this is good to know regarding my other project too - since I use the same thing there, but with more use of SSI. ;)
I don't think that these are 'visual' errors (as in I only notice it in the error logs - I don't think that users are aware of them). But the following type of errors are constantly being generated by every user. Is this anything to worry about?
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/BoardIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/MessageIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?board=2.0
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/languages/Settings.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?action=profile;sa=theme
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/Display.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/default/languages/Login.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
Hi
I've just installed Simplicity here: http://cornersoul.com/forums but if you scroll to the footer there's a big shouty error message. Any idea what's wrong?
The code in index.template.php is:
// Show the "Powered by" and "Valid" logos, as well as the copyright. Remember, the copyright must be somewhere!
echo ' <br />
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center" width="100%">
<tr>
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br />the Bloc Zone | Powered by <a href="http://www.simplemachines.org/" title="Simple Machines Forum" target="_blank">SMF 1.0</a>.<br />
© 2001-2005, <a href="http://www.lewismedia.com/" target="_blank">Lewis Media</a>. All Rights Reserved.
</span><br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a> ';
// Show the load time?
if ($context['show_load_time'])
echo '
<br /><span class="smalltext">', $txt['smf301'], $context['load_time'], $txt['smf302'], $context['load_queries'], $txt['smf302b'], '</span>';
echo '
</td>
</tr>
</table>';
echo '
</div>';
Any help appreciated.
What is this all about really :
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br />the Bloc Zone | Powered by <a href="http://www.simplemachines.org/" title="Simple Machines Forum" target="_blank">SMF 1.0</a>.<br />
© 2001-2005, <a href="http://www.lewismedia.com/" target="_blank">Lewis Media</a>. All Rights Reserved.
</span><br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a> ';
Have you put in some extra things there..? In my theme file it just says :
<tr>
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a>';
No need to add that extra, since it already comes from the theme_copyright(). I dont know why it chokes on your version...but it does repeat itself, maybe thats the cause.
Simply use the original code from the theme and you should be fine.
Quote from: destalk on February 05, 2005, 08:29:47 AM
I don't think that these are 'visual' errors (as in I only notice it in the error logs - I don't think that users are aware of them). But the following type of errors are constantly being generated by every user. Is this anything to worry about?
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/BoardIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/MessageIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?board=2.0
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/languages/Settings.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?action=profile;sa=theme
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/Display.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/default/languages/Login.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
I am not sure..I haven't got those errors. Do they arrive when using other themes too..? Beside the default one I mean.
Yes I added the extra after viewing your demo site because the original code is not showing the theme_copyright. I'm using the original code again and it doesn't show: http://cornersoul.com/forums
I'm using SMF v1.0. I'll try upgrading to 1.0.1 to see if it helps.
Quote from: Bloc on February 06, 2005, 08:14:25 AM
What is this all about really :
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br />the Bloc Zone | Powered by <a href="http://www.simplemachines.org/" title="Simple Machines Forum" target="_blank">SMF 1.0</a>.<br />
© 2001-2005, <a href="http://www.lewismedia.com/" target="_blank">Lewis Media</a>. All Rights Reserved.
</span><br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a> ';
Have you put in some extra things there..? In my theme file it just says :
<tr>
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a>';
No need to add that extra, since it already comes from the theme_copyright(). I dont know why it chokes on your version...but it does repeat itself, maybe thats the cause.
Simply use the original code from the theme and you should be fine.
Do you use the newest update on the theme as of now?
no still 1.0 as of now. I will upgrade then post again.
Quote from: Bloc on February 06, 2005, 08:15:30 AM
Quote from: destalk on February 05, 2005, 08:29:47 AM
I don't think that these are 'visual' errors (as in I only notice it in the error logs - I don't think that users are aware of them). But the following type of errors are constantly being generated by every user. Is this anything to worry about?
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/BoardIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/MessageIndex.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?board=2.0
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/languages/Settings.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
?action=profile;sa=theme
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/simplicity2/Display.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/domain/Themes/default/languages/Login.english.php (eval?)
Line: 177
I am not sure..I haven't got those errors. Do they arrive when using other themes too..? Beside the default one I mean.
Hi
Nope, just the Simplicity theme. As I said, there's no apparent affect to the user, but.... slightly worried. :-X
Currently on 510 pages of errors. It seems to be throwing up that error on every single page access...
Hmm..that is strange. I know you have adjusted the theme a bit....do you mind sending me a copy of your current theme folder ? Just so I can check if the errors appear with me as well. And how to correct it. Because I do not have these in neither of my installations....
I'll understand if you rather not of course. :) Then I would recomend using just the un-altered theme for a while, to see if it creates the errors even then.
Hi
Happy to do so (can't see a security risk anywhere there ;) ).
The whole theme folder, or just the SImplicity installation?.
just the simplicity folder...
OK. I think I have managed to isolate the rogure file. When I add a header.php and footer.php to the index.template.php file, this seems to cause the problem (unless it's when I edited the original headings). AFAIK, I have done this correctly, but I'll send you the index.template.php.
Many thanks.
OK. I've cracked it.
The problem occurs when I edit out the forum name as follows;
From this -
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context['forum_name'] , '</div>
To this -
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context[''] , '</div>
THis is obviously not the proper way to do it. :-[
OK, I just stripped out this line and it all seems fine....
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context['forum_name'] , '</div>
This was all so much easier when I just designed for print.
:P
Quote from: destalk on February 06, 2005, 07:51:22 PM
OK. I've cracked it.
The problem occurs when I edit out the forum name as follows;
From this -
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context['forum_name'] , '</div>
To this -
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context[''] , '</div>
THis is obviously not the proper way to do it. :-[
No. ;) $context got all wrong there, getting a non-existing entry. I think.
Love it as always, but will still have to edit it majorly before using it on my site.
The a:link colors are bugging me (personal issue...*l*), same with the large font, the width of the forum is too narrow, I would like to see a way to show that a board has been posted to (alternative to on1, on2, and off images), and to be able to put the forum navi back into the middle.
Most of that I will do myself, but the on1, on2, and off thing is bugging me.
EDIT: Just saw that there is a "on, off" variation in your theme, it was just to small for me to decipher. Gonna make a custom set of images.
I'm not sure how to go about the last part, though.
(Always been a huge fan of your work. ;) ) Keep it up.
I found a couple more issues:
1. In my one "Board", all of the boards listed under "Child Boards" are actually the boards in the next category.
2. All of those "Child Boards" links point to .../index.php?board=66.0
Also, could you maybe have the "quick jump box" shrink to a reasonable size? With all those sub-boards I've got, it's really long and makes it nearly impossible to read the message index.
I've been thinking about the Quick Reply box. Is there an easy way to lose the text;
QuoteWith a Quick-Reply you can use bulletin board code and smileys as you would in a normal post, but much more conveniently.
And use the saved space to make the reply box wider - the same width as the middle column of text (and perhaps a couple of lines deeper)?
Quote from: Oldiesmann on February 08, 2005, 09:43:18 AM
I found a couple more issues:
1. In my one "Board", all of the boards listed under "Child Boards" are actually the boards in the next category.
2. All of those "Child Boards" links point to .../index.php?board=66.0
Also, could you maybe have the "quick jump box" shrink to a reasonable size? With all those sub-boards I've got, it's really long and makes it nearly impossible to read the message index.
That is strange. In my board/test board they work as planned.I will try it with just one board like yours though. Have you tried to use the latest archive files as of now? They have been updated quite a bit, last one before the this weekend.
As for jumpbox and quick-reply, those can be improved. The tex can be moved underneath, and the height a bit longer.
Hi Bloc
Been using your theme for a bit now and it is excellent. Seems to really promote discussion. WEll done!
However, (isn't there alwys a however? ;) ), I seem to have a major bug - in my setup anyway. It goes like this;
In the quick reply box;
1. Type a message
2. click preview
3. post disappears.....
4. using the browser back button doesn't help recover teh 'lost' message.
That's it really. Any ideas, or is it just my set-up?
Thanks
Hmmmm. Perhaps ignore that last post - sorry. It appears that this only happens to one of my users (AFAIK). It happens even when they post (without the preview...). Very odd.
<--- EDIT! --->
Although I've just tested this on the default theme and this user can preview and post without a problem there.
Yep, so far it just affects this user... When I switch them back to the simplicity theme they are once again unable to preview or post messages.
Anyone is having problem with the bbc buttons. I have 3 templates in my forum and just the simplicity template the bbc buttons does not appear. What is happen?
Regards
Fermachine
i think that for simplicity :D :D :D :D it`s not shipped with bbc icon
Thats right, it show only text links.
destalk, I will see if I replicate that behaviour and find the cause.
Any chance for getting the BBC buttons back there instead of text-only? I prefer clicking icons to clicking unorganized text links for it ::).
A nice style for it would probably be to just use the standard buttons and set border="1", which should automatically adopt the link color's behaviour.
Quote from: Bloc on February 12, 2005, 05:08:14 AM
destalk, I will see if I replicate that behaviour and find the cause.
Thanks. But I edited my last post - it seems to only affect one user account (that I know of). I can let you have login to that user account, if you want (I know the user) if it's something that you wanted to investigate.
Not sure it is anything to worry about in general or just a freak occurance... :-X
hi, if i wanted to replace the area where it says my web address with a logo, eg a jpg how would i do this or can't i not do it? thanks a lot great designs bloc.
If you need any flash work bloc i'll fix ya sum up.
I think I'm doing something wrong here...
http://www.adamnet.co.uk/files/screenshot.jpg
(Complete SMF newbie - I literally installed it five minutes ago)
Marvellous theme, thanks ever so much for your work, Bloc!
In the process of tweaking it a bit (see for yourself (http://www.matthiasheil.de/fm/)), silly me must have somehow deleted the page navigation on the left pane. Being such a dummy, I haven't managed yet to get it back. Could you please tell me where to put what (again) to have the [1] [2]... back respectively to be able again to navigate to e.g. page 2 if there are more than 50 topics in a forum (this is what I set it to in Admin)?
Thanks ever so much for your help!
Quote from: Burpee on February 12, 2005, 08:51:55 AM
Any chance for getting the BBC buttons back there instead of text-only? I prefer clicking icons to clicking unorganized text links for it ::).
A nice style for it would probably be to just use the standard buttons and set border="1", which should automatically adopt the link color's behaviour.
Yeah, I tend to agreed on using some sort of button there..the idea of pure text links is ok, but it just shows too much at once . I will probably put in the images again.
Quote from: wotamix on February 13, 2005, 12:28:31 PM
hi, if i wanted to replace the area where it says my web address with a logo, eg a jpg how would i do this or can't i not do it? thanks a lot great designs bloc.
If you need any flash work bloc i'll fix ya sum up.
Sure you can change that. Just find these lines:
echo '<table align="center" width="', isset($settings['forum_width']) ? $settings['forum_width'] : '95%' ,'" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" border="0"><tr><td valign="top" colspan="3">
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td width="15%"> </td><td width="85%">
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">',$context['forum_name'] , '</div>
<div style="position: relative; top: -4px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; "><b><span class="greyheader">Simple</span><span style="color: #b0b0b0;">Machines</span><span class="greyheader">Forum</span></b></div></td></tr></table>';
And change it to this:
echo '<table align="center" width="', isset($settings['forum_width']) ? $settings['forum_width'] : '95%' ,'" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" border="0"><tr><td valign="top" colspan="3">
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td width="15%"> </td><td width="85%">
<img src="YOURIMAGE" border="0" />
</td></tr></table>';
Exchanging the "YOURIMAGE" with a path to your image.
NOTE: it changes also the SimpleMachinesForum text..if you still want that in - use this instead:
echo '<table align="center" width="', isset($settings['forum_width']) ? $settings['forum_width'] : '95%' ,'" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="10" border="0"><tr><td valign="top" colspan="3">
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td width="15%"> </td><td width="85%">
<div style="position: relative; left: -20px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 40px;letter-spacing: -1px">
<img src="YOURIMAGE" border="0" />
</div>
<div style="position: relative; top: -4px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; "><b><span class="greyheader">Simple</span><span style="color: #b0b0b0;">Machines</span><span class="greyheader">Forum</span></b></div></td></tr></table>';
Quote from: kindredhyperion on February 13, 2005, 01:00:55 PM
I think I'm doing something wrong here...
http://www.adamnet.co.uk/files/screenshot.jpg
(Complete SMF newbie - I literally installed it five minutes ago)
The image does not exist...?
Quote from: Matthias Heil on February 13, 2005, 04:08:05 PM
Marvellous theme, thanks ever so much for your work, Bloc!
In the process of tweaking it a bit (see for yourself (http://www.matthiasheil.de/fm/)), silly me must have somehow deleted the page navigation on the left pane. Being such a dummy, I haven't managed yet to get it back. Could you please tell me where to put what (again) to have the [1] [2]... back respectively to be able again to navigate to e.g. page 2 if there are more than 50 topics in a forum (this is what I set it to in Admin)?
Thanks ever so much for your help!
First, your changes look really well! I like the look of it as of now...great job. :)
The page index on messageindex...where all topics are, should be in the messageindex.template.php file , underneath the "description" section, and it just one line(which you can put anywhere if you like really):
echo $context['page_index'];
Thanks ever so much, Bloc - you're my star!
http://www.matthiasheil.de/fm/index.php?board=45.0
I've spent many hours on tweaking the Wordpress, SMF and Coppermine themes. I'm quite happy with the consistencies I was able to squeeze in...-)
yes, I noticed the same look everywhere. :) I can imagine the work getting them all to "fit".
OT: As Wordpress is letting me down speedwise, I only wish I could transfer my blog data to SFM, and then move over to your portal solution... just dreaming...-)
A blog....is something I could imagine go into TP. I have to think a bit on that. Gallery on the other hand is planned.
Quote from: Bloc on February 13, 2005, 06:06:01 PM
Quote from: kindredhyperion on February 13, 2005, 01:00:55 PM
I think I'm doing something wrong here...
http://www.adamnet.co.uk/files/screenshot.jpg
(Complete SMF newbie - I literally installed it five minutes ago)
The image does not exist...?
Oops...
http://www.adamnet.co.uk/files/screenshot.JPG
That is one strange theme... ;D it looks like a mix of the default and Simplicity..?
But why though... I think I did everything right. I chose the file that I downloaded in the from a file box and pressed the button. Why is this happening?
Usually it works like this:
- you choose the theme archive with the "browse" button.
- clear the bottom box where it says themexx, so that it isn't a copy of default that get installed instead.
- press install..after a while the message "simplicity theme is installed". Then you can choose that theme to be the default, while still doing this the chosen theme is of course the original one.
- Simplicity will appear with its own files/graphics.
Somewhere along here it got wrong, so you partly use index.template.php from the default, and partly the other template files from simplicity. Have you tried to just replace the index.template.php from the simplicity archive and ovwerwrite the one in your themes/simplicity folder...?
Quote from: Bloc on February 13, 2005, 07:04:39 PM
A blog....is something I could imagine go into TP. I have to think a bit on that. Gallery on the other hand is planned.
A Wordpress convertor would definitely come with that one? ;)
Seriously - I sometimes wonder why we tend to reinvent the wheel so many times when there is no real need for it. Do you think the gallery you are going to implement will be a serious competitor to, say, Coppermine, in terms of functionality?
Please don't get me wrong, this is no criticism of your exemplary work. The only thing I cannot sort out is why it isn't easier to bridge scripts like, say, Wordpress, SMF and Coppermine to make it one unity. I myself lack the knowledge, especially when it comes to databases etc., but non-dummies maybe would be able to achieve something like that?
Anyway, I will keep an eye on that project...-)
Bloc,
first, let me say, you did a wonderful job with the Simplicity Theme! It was love at first sight and I will move over my phpbb Forum to SMF + simplicity as soon as all my tweaks, modifications and test are done. (Making a test migration from phpbb to SMF + Simplicity was painless and easy, by the way).
Just one thing makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable: Opposed to the SMF Default theme, Simplicity generates huge amount of W3C and CSS validation errors, no matter which validator is used.
O.K., I know that this is work in progress and I have no religious opinion about W3C conformity whatsoever. But since even your bloczone website shows some of the same errors., do you have any plan to look over some of the HTML conformity issues? I think beauty, simplicity and quality would make a perfect fit.
pollyx
IP Security Forum (http://meineipadresse.de/forum/)
Quite right. Validation is on the to-do list for this theme. :)
Arrrrrrrrggghh! OK, I'm having serious issues now with this, My admin account has suddenly become unable tto make any replies if using the Quick reply box. I can start new posts and I can also reply using the 'reply' finction.
But any posts using the 'Quick Reply' box are ignored...
... any suggestions? :-X :'(
Are you using the latest file - the Display.template.php?
Great theme, really great! This will fit in well with my site but I have a few initial questions after a small play at modifying it...
In the css files (I'm just using the blue.css for now) I want to have alternating background colurs for the topic lists and posts etc but changing it in .windowbg .windowbg2 doesn't seem to do anything?
Secondly is there anyway to restrict the width of the central section so if any images or signatures are particularly wide it puts a scroll bar in? For example a member of the forum has a sig that is 820 pixels wide so it squashes the left and right columns.
I like the way you can choose fixed width or %, but is there anyway you can assign individual % somewhere in the coding, ie if you wanted the central column to have a bigger share of the space. Because on a bigger res there is a lot of wasted space on the left and right columns, I would like to change it so the left and right column is x amount of pixels wide (regardless of res) and the central area takes up any of the aditional space, if that makes sense?
Also how would I go about changing what appears in the left and right colums? I think it'll look kind of cool if the navigation levels would appear under the "Quick Jump" on the topic screen, and under the "Thread Tools" in the post menu, just to ease navigation. For example if I was on this board using the theme on the left there would be a secion that said something like:
Your Location
Simple Machines Community Forum
-SMF Development
--Graphics and Templates
Does that make sense? I just think it would make it a little more user friendly.
Next how do I go about changing the items on the post and reply screen to be a traditional block of icons instead of the current written out descriptions of buttons?
Another thing that struct me was the lack of descriptions on the left discussion navibar on the main page, this isn't a problem but it would be nice if when you are in that board at the top of the central column there was the header to make it clear what section it was and the text description of the board, maybe even the post and topic totals.
Lastly how would I go about getting the user info back instead of just the aviator? Like the stars, online status, contact methods, caption, titles, karma level and praise/smite buttons (very important). I'm wondering if it would be kind of cool to have it horizontal, to fit better and seperate peoples posts better like:
[............] Subject: Topic Name (reply date and time)
[AVIATOR] Posts: Number Stars: * * * * *
[.............] Post Status Title or Forum Positon
[.............] Karma: Number [karma vote +] [karma vote -]
Caption
Something like that maybe?
I know most of these are big requests and somewhat against the simplicity idea, but I guess I'm after a hybrid it's currently a bit too simple for what our users are used to. I release some of these may be complicated but any help in implementing them would be great, for the complicated ones even if you just point be in the right direction and I'll try and figure it out myself.
Cheers in advance for any help given...
Quote from: Bloc on February 14, 2005, 02:47:51 PM
Are you using the latest file - the Display.template.php?
I think so. Downloaded it a few days ago.
I've just downloaded the theme again and uploaded a 'fresh' Display.Template.php and the problem still exists. I can't find out why certain useres can't post. And I have no idea why my Admin user suddenly can't post. I've been away for a couple of days and no setting have changed, I came back today and suddenly this happened (althout the other users hasn't been able to past for a week now...
Great to hear that you like the theme :) ..but as you said, a number of the changes you mention just don't fit in with the idea of it. But some things I have already began putting in:
- separate widths for left/right side ...settable in admin section.
- try to make sure sig and post don't break the design.
- post screen bbc buttons will be icons instead of pure text.
As for the other questions you have....
- the windowbg/windowbg2 was left out because the middle column just use one color - the body-color. Putting alternating colors in again is difficult, because I actually use just one <td> for the center column, and <div>'s for the items in it. And some places I do not. So it would mean re-writing most of it.
- As for putting in content in the columns..the right side is pretty much defined in tempalte_main_below in index.template.php, and the left column is at the top of all templates, except index.template.php. So you need to find the template corresponding to the things you want and adjust there. For an alternative link-tree you could do it index.template.php though...at the very end of template_main-above().
- The description for the board should already show in the topic-list.
- for putting in all the things for each poster, look at Display.template.php and copy said things from the default theme's Display.template.php and just lay it out around the lines that say
// Show information about the poster of this message.
echo '<span class="smalltext"> '.$txt[525].' </span> <b>', $message['member']['link'], '</b>';
You might need to remove some <br>'s and adjust sligtly though.
Quote from: destalk on February 14, 2005, 06:34:34 PM
I've just downloaded the theme again and uploaded a 'fresh' Display.Template.php and the problem still exists. I can't find out why certain useres can't post. And I have no idea why my Admin user suddenly can't post. I've been away for a couple of days and no setting have changed, I came back today and suddenly this happened (althout the other users hasn't been able to past for a week now...
I gather it works with the default theme? i haven't seen this behavior on Bloczone..but it could of course be present still.
Hi
Yep it works fine in the default theme. I'll PM you an affected user account. If you feel like testing it out. I just changed the password and email address in the account (just to see what happened if I fiddled with the settings) and then managed to make one post. Then I tried some other posts and they didn't work...
hi Bloc, I used your simplicity theme too. very nice and fit very well in my site www.pescarul.com
I didn't put yet because I have to fix some translation in Romanian. I translated almost all things except the titles DiscussionBoards, UsersOnline, UserTools, etc, I mean the bold two tone colors titles that appears in main page. Where are those located so I'll be able to translate for my page visitors?
Thanks, you did a great job,
Sorin
Look in the simplicity folder, under languages. The file index.english.php contain those strings at the very end of the file.
Quote from: Bloc on February 14, 2005, 06:43:51 PM
Great to hear that you like the theme :) ..but as you said, a number of the changes you mention just don't fit in with the idea of it. But some things I have already began putting in:
- separate widths for left/right side ...settable in admin section.
- try to make sure sig and post don't break the design.
- post screen bbc buttons will be icons instead of pure text.
Bloc thanks for your help on this, you really are the man! I'm wasn't just saying it was great because I wanted something, I honestly think you are one of the greatest SMF theme designers there is! ;)
First question then when will a modified version with those changes you describe be available? They will be 3 huge steps to implementing this design on the forum! I hope you find time to finish the next update soon!
Quote from: Bloc on February 14, 2005, 06:43:51 PM
As for the other questions you have....
- the windowbg/windowbg2 was left out because the middle column just use one color - the body-color. Putting alternating colors in again is difficult, because I actually use just one <td> for the center column, and <div>'s for the items in it. And some places I do not. So it would mean re-writing most of it.
- for putting in all the things for each poster, look at Display.template.php and copy said things from the default theme's Display.template.php and just lay it out around the lines that say
// Show information about the poster of this message.
echo '<span class="smalltext"> '.$txt[525].' </span> <b>', $message['member']['link'], '</b>';
You might need to remove some <br>'s and adjust sligtly though.
I must say I'm a little disappointed that the option to have alternating bg colours on the central column has been removed, it would of added so much more clarity to the post screen because atm they all seem to run into one another. Which parts exactly would need to be rewritten, which php file would I need to look at? It'll probably be too difficult for me and my basic knowledge but I can at least take a look. If not I may have to look into an alternate method, like puting in a thicker boarder or something.
Of course having a horizontal user info panel between posts would do it, but I'm still working on that! I can do a straight copy from the default and have it in a panel on the left but that makes posts too narrow, but I've not got enough knowledge to recode it to be across the top instead of at the sides! I'll keep trying, it would help if I could see a theme that had that, but it's a design feature I've never seen before.
Quote from: Bloc on February 14, 2005, 06:43:51 PM
- The description for the board should already show in the topic-list.
It doesn't? You have a basic list on the left on the first page, but when you choose one you go to the list of topics on that board you just get the list in the middle, you get no indication of your current location apart from the navigation tree at the top and the name of the IE window. It would look much better (IMHO) if on top of the list of topics (similar to where it says "Recent Posts" on the first page) you get the name of the board you are in and the description of that board.
I'll carry on working on it tonight, I'll see if I can get hold of any detailed tutorials or something!
Just out of pure interest, if I were to pay you to make the changes I want how much would you charge?
No, you don't have to pay for this...but thanks for the offer. :)
I have been thinking a bit on this however, and I think I will add the option of having all the details of the poster visible, but chooseable in admin section. So the ones who sorely miss it ;D can just turn it on there. Of course it will be a lot info over each post, but there you go.
Also likewise the alternating colors would not be so bad...I can imagine a very faint grey alternating with white. That would look good. I don't think its needed in topics list....but in Display , yes. So having back the two styles , but setting them just about different could work better - for readability at least.
The description part I am a bit confused..are we talking about the same...? The setting of "showing descriptions in boards" is located in each ones profile, so you have to turn it on there first - as in the default theme. Of course one could just turn it on globally in the script anyway.
As for timeframe...I plan to catch up on the free themes first ( upgrading some of them) then I will do this. So sometime this week should not be to off. ;)
I like the lack of alternating colours in the posts and very minimal poster information. The simplicity (excuse the pun ;) ) and the clear use of space is what makes this theme so strong IMO. The 'less-is-more' approach is very difficult to do well and Bloc has done a great job. It's so tempting to add 'features', but often this just results in overkiil or confusion for users - especially users who are not especially 'web savvy'.
My tuppence-worth. :)
Yes, thats why it has to be chooseable for those who need it. I may just set the two colors to the same, will see how it looks first. But then at least it will be optional to just change it in style.css. Right now you can't do that.
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A full poster detail option would be awesome! I can understand why some forums would be better without it, but in older forums like mine where members of been brought up on a culture of more posts is better, karma is good, and stars and titles and status makes you important, to loose it all and become as generic as a newbie with one post would go down like a lead balloon! And from an aesthetics POV I think having the member's aviator in the top left corner of their post with their details to the right (as I described earlier) would look better anyway, IMHO it's a bit random just having it plonked on the right side in amonst the text of the reply.
If you could add back the alternating colours that would be great! I have already changed the colour of the left and right columns to match the site design, and a light grey/white alternating is exactly the colour I was planning. I totally agree with you though the recent posts and topic lists look fine without the definition, but it would be great on the posts screen, given that posts are always varying lengths and some have a sig and some don't it becomes difficult to distinguish especially when scan reading.
As for the descriptions, I will use the example of this board, on the main page it has the name of the board "Graphics and Templates", the description "Graphic and theme or template discussion go in here." and the moderators "Moderators: ªcF, A.M.A, Tomer Dean" along with total posts and total topics and the last reply.
Now on Simplicity on the main page you just get the board name and number of topics, when you enter the board you just get a straight list of topics and the only way you know where you are is in the navigation tree at the top, which also mentions the mods.
My idea would but to have somewhere in the board, perhaps in the left column above the "BoardTools" or just above the topics list in the middle to have the BoardInfo so in the case of this board it would have:
Graphics and Templates
Graphic and theme or template discussion go in here.
Moderators: ªcF, A.M.A, Tomer Dean
total posts: 10546 total topics: 5406
Does that make it clearer?
Also from the feedback I had from some of my testers the consenus was that on the main page in the DiscussionBoards section instead of having name and number of topics they would prefer name and time of last reply. But that's just a personal preference to my board I will have to change that (perhaps you could find it in your heart to give me a clue where to look?)
This Week!!!! I was hoping for this month if I was lucky! Seriously dude anytime in the next couple of weeks would be amazing, you'll have to send me your address you're definitely going on my Christmas Card list LOL ;)
:) ;D The changes are not that time-consuming to do...its just i have a few things juggling, hence the estimate...
Quote from: Bloc on February 15, 2005, 10:13:41 AM
:) ;D The changes are not that time-consuming to do...its just i have a few things juggling, hence the estimate...
I will mark this topic for notification of new posts in anticipation of the update! ;)
Keep up the fantastic work! :)
I would like to make another colour choice for this theme: orange. I have edited the css and changed the single image, so my question is this:
How do I put the new colour as an option in the colour changing box, and register the files for it etc? I hope you get what I mean.
Find this in index.template.php file:
if(!isset($settings['color_change_off']) || (isset($settings['color_change_off']) && $settings['color_change_off']==0))
echo '
<form action="', $scripturl, '" style="margin: 0px; margin-top: 10px;" method="post"><select name="options[theme_color]" onchange="this.form.submit();">
<option selected="selected" value="', $options['theme_color'], '">'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools20'].'</option>
<option value="blue">Blue/White</option>
<option value="red">Brown/White</option>
<option value="green">Green/White</option>
<option value="grey">Grey</option>
<option value="black">Black</option>
And just add another <option... Make sure the value="yourname" is the same as the yourname.css. The name in between >xxx</option> can be anything you like.
OK, that worked.
Also, I would really like to use your TinyPortal with this theme, but naturally it doesn't work without any changes/additions to the templates. At some point I may get round to doing this myself, but in the meanwhile, it's just something for you to think about...
Yes, I plan to make all my themes work with TinyPortal.
Sorry for being think but what exactly is a TinyPortal? It sounds intriguing!
Ok I've been making some progress with this theme integrating it into my site, it's beginning to take shape, and it looks great! From some things I've done some changes have become less important (for example alternating colours aren't as important now I've increased the thickness of the dividing lines), so I've decided to categories in order what IMO are the most important changes that need to be made (I hope you don't think I'm being cheeky!):
1. Scroll bar on on the central column to stop corruption/squashing of the other columns on when a very wide picture or string of text is put in the post. This is something that currently happens on my current theme (based on your Helios theme as it happens!). It doesn't put a scrollbar on the whole screen just attached to the particular sig/post/picture that is too wide.
2. Bring in an option in the admin menu to have basic information headers over people's posts and replies, or full information headers (inc. title, stars, karma, posts etc). Included in this I would also very much prefer it if the aviator is moved from it's current odd floating location to a more practical location in the uppermost left corner of the post.
3. Allow all 3 columns to be sized and locked separately to prevent wasted space and maximise posting area. Example instead of choosing 100% or 1024, you can choose 20%, 80%, 20% or 100px, 824px, 100px.
4. Replace BBC buttons with icon grid not text
5. Include a board header either above the topic list in the centre or at the top of the left column that gives details of board name, description, total topic, total post, last reply date. (or you could advise me how I do this myself if it's straight forward!)
I think that's about all I personally think would need changing urgently in your next update, dare I say that it would be near perfect!
I'm going to try to add some more content in the left/right columns tonight such as a navigation tree, theme chooser, and some more user options like Who's Online and Member Map, so I may be asking for your help again later!
Also could you let me know what bit of code I change to replace (or add as well) the Last Reply Date instead of the number of topics in the DiscussionBoards list on the front page.
Thanks for your help, I hope you don't mind!
I love this theme and my newest forum is using it. I did just run into an issue today in how embedded quotes are handled. An example can be found at the following location:
http://anythingeverything.org/index.php/topic,10.from1108937827/topicseen.html#msg43 (Reply #8)
I am not necessarily wanting them to look like this forum's embedded quotes (I am not a fan of the purple background and black lines around the quote), but a dashed line around the innermost quote would be good and then perhaps transitioning from a dashed to no line to a dashed if more then one. Either that, or using the style currently used by punBB forum, which has the best quote/embedded quote style I've seen:
http://forums.punbb.org/viewtopic.php?id=4148 (response by xconspirisist toward the bottom of the page)
Other than this small issue with embedded quotes being difficult to see due to no differentiation between users by boxing the quotes in some manner, great great theme (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumb.gif&hash=fef4d25799562c6654bc97f1e645bdea20079cd9)
Thank you. :) The quote is a trade-off really..because as soon as i put in a box around it, it will expand and "destroy" the avatar flowing round the text. Same with code really..but since quote probably is used a lot more, thats the one I changed.
But I agreed its not ideal. It should perhaps be styled in a even more special manner - without resorting to a box around it.
And may I say so - the things you did to enhance the theme for your site look very elegant. I really like the pen in top right corner there. ;D
hm, maybe some padding could be it to improve the difference with multiple quotes. I will try it.
Thanks for the compliments on the changes made. I tried to keep the graphic simple as I picked your theme for its lack of graphics overall and didn't want to ruin it by adding much more :)
I look forward to any changes for the quotes you might add. I do understand how a box would affect the flow, so padding around them might help a lot in that respect to give a little easier capability to see the different quotes. I guess I won't use embedded quotes much at least (who likes triple & quadruple embedding anyway? heh)
Actually, I thought of a better way to do it if this is possible anyway. Changing the color and italics/non-italics would maintain the flow of text but allow the quotes to be more easily separable. So an example from my site would be the following using this:
Quote from: Miraenda on Today at 04:17:07 PM
Quote from: ronmsf2 on Today at 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: Miraenda on Today at 04:09:57 PM
Yes, as an admin, I can edit or remove any other post, so that woudln't be an issue. Also, members can report posts to the admin by clicking the link "Report to moderator" at the bottom left of each post (I believe any member can see that link anyway).
Yes... I can see it.
Cool :thumb:
And the quotes work too I see. Thought I'd try an embedded quote to see what happens heh
Edit: Seems embedded quotes could be improved upon though :(
Just an idea, and it would require having the actual portion where the user's name & time is given above the quote to have the same color/italicization. Since that is a hyperlink, it might make it more difficult to do, since you may need to create a new css category for those hyperlinks for quotes (not sure how they are handled precisely in SMF).
Yes, a great idea, but difficult to make the different quotes different styles...
I have been testing out with some padding though - the color/style(italic) could be improved upon - and it still flow the avatar around the text. An example:
That does look pretty good compared to how it is now. (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Foriginal.gif&hash=1973eadd64c550eb86276fcc647697e044576c25) (had to use my own smiley as the smilies here are just too different for me (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fbigwink.gif&hash=5e87fe593af2f02cb848c95764e6bb83af160641))
Really great smilies. :)
I will perhaps finetune the quote a bit more before releasing it. There are some other things too thats need updating. But any feedback on things that could be improved is welcome of course.
How about something like this:
border-left: 2px solid #009000;
padding-left: 4px;
for the .quote, .code and .quoteheader/.codeheader?
It takes up a lot less space, makes it easier to recognize and still keeps the theme in order.
Thanks for the great idea, Burpee. I think I will go for this:
The .code needs to be as it is though, to preserve the content's layout.
How about something like this?
.quote
{
font-style: italic;
color: #804000;
font-size: x-small;
border-left: 2px solid #009000;
padding-left: 4px;
}
/* A code block - maybe even PHP ;). */
.code
{
color: #000000;
background-color: #FFEEFF;
padding: 1px;
font-family: "courier new", helvetica, "times new roman", serif;
font-size: x-small;
width: 99%;
white-space: nowrap;
overflow: auto;
border-left: 2px solid #000090;
padding-left: 4px;
}
Nice..but still a bit difficult to see different quotes. I think I will use the current I have. (last screenshot)
Of course one can just change it to something else when using it. ;)
Yup ;)
Has anyone upgraded to SMS 1.0.2 with this theme? Any issues?
it should work fine for SMF1.0.2 ;)
Bloc, any news on the updates for this theme? Sorry to keep pestering you, I'm just really eager to implement your brilliant design on my site! ;)
Any news ??? ::)
Like I said, if you can use the theme... It will work fine for 1.0.2 ;) 1.0.2 was mainly source code changes. You can use it until he releases a update.
Quote from: Jerry on February 25, 2005, 04:45:58 AM
Like I said, if you can use the theme... It will work fine for 1.0.2 ;) 1.0.2 was mainly source code changes. You can use it until he releases a update.
Sorry Jerry, I wasn't referring to that. I was referring to the upcoming new version of this theme, with the enhancements I need to be able to launch this theme on my site! I was hoping it would of been ready by this weekend...
Someone remind me what enhancements we are waiting for? ;)
My only issue is that I still have problems with some users when posting using the 'Quick Reply' function. Sometimes the post just doesn't work.
Same problem w/ me, Destalk.
See my previous posts. The layout and design is fantastic, but it lacks functionality my forum would require, in essence I find it too simple! I'm sure it is fine for many people but it does not currently meet my requirements.
I've offered to pay him to make the changes 3 times, but he says he is happy to add the options to the free theme for free as I don't actually want him to do any customisation or site integration (I can do that myself), just bring back some of the things he cut out...
Maybe he should create a branch off theme to Simplicity, with the clear layout be without the lack of basic functionality, hmmm clear but functional... why not call is Clarity lol! Anyway the options he's adding will be made as options I think, so everyone can fit it around their requirements.
I just hope he get's time to fit it into his schedule soon!
Quote from: Burpee on February 25, 2005, 08:12:46 AM
Same problem w/ me, Destalk.
Ah, now that's interesting. I know that I thought that it was my customisations that were doing this and Bloc managed to get me a 'stable' template. But the problems started coming back again. It's an odd one. Do you have an estimate of what percentage of users this is affecting? I thought that it was just the one at first, but I've had reports from two or three now, which is concerning. :-X I though that it had something to do with when I changed certain admin settings, but I can't put my finger on it...
Any ideas Bloc?
Apnomis, it will come. Patience.
destalk / Burpee - if it still persist to give errors, I will go through that file(Display.template.php) from scratch. I am sure it must be a very subtle placement of code.
Quote from: Bloc on February 25, 2005, 12:56:23 PM
destalk / Burpee - if it still persist to give errors, I will go through that file(Display.template.php) from scratch. I am sure it must be a very subtle placement of code.
Hi Bloc
Yep, it seems to still be giving problems. It started affecting 2 new users earlier today.
Thanks for your help.
Strange, I'm using it on my test forum and the quick reply works fine? Strange that it only effects one or two members. That to me doesn't suggest a problem with Simplicity, but with how the user has their PC and/or user account configured.
Have you been able to issolate what makes the effected users different?
I'm not behind my own computer at this moment, but I have experienced the exact problem Destalk has been referring to myself. Whenever I click "Preview", it just turns the fields in the form to "unmodifyable" (or however that's called) and returns me to the page I was on before trying to preview. I experienced this using FireFox, haven't tested it in Internet Explorer. The symptoms occur only on boards using the Simplicity theme.
What Burpee said, it's nothing to do with the computer or the user account - although I understand how one could come to that conclusion.
It's especially hard to spot because most user accounts seem to work fine (at least, to the best of my knowledge). But certain user accounts will develop this problem - which sometimes disappears and sometimes then reappears - regardless of what computer, browser, or computer platform is being used. It's not to do with any account settings, as I have tested duplicate user accounts with identical settings.
It may, however, have something to do with the admin changing some settings whilst a certain user is logged in - or in-between posts. But I am yet to be able to put my finger on it. And, like Burpee, this only affects those users with the Simplicity theme.
It is very very odd... and I don't claim to even begin to understand it. :-X
So the issue only occurs when the quick reply option is selected by the user or admin for the board, the user places a reply into the quick reply and then clicks the "preview" button? The question would be, how did each of you choose to setup the quick reply on the board? Did you originally choose it as default always on for all users or pick that option later, or does your board not have quick reply set at all letting users make the choice? If you did choose to have it default on the board for all members at the beginning of the board configuration or afterwards, did you choose to use the "Change the default member specific options" to set it up or the "Reset member specific options for all members" one?
For those users affected, have them remove the quick reply option and re-add it to see what happens perhaps? It must be related to how quick replies are handled by the theme itself...
Well in my case, it was always enabled by admin for all users - I see it as integral to the theme that the quick reply is enabled. Resetting it, doesn't appear to help for the affected users.
It's not just when the user clicks the 'Preview' button. It also happens when the user tries to post usng the Quick Post. I have one user that is unable to post or preview at all. Another user cannot post the first time they log in, but if they go back and try again, the post does work. At one point the main Admin user could not post either. I uploaded a fresh copy of "Display.template.php" and it solved the problem for most users (AFAIK). But the next time that one user logged in, they were once again unable to preview or post.
I'm sure that it must have something to do with something that the admin changed - in relation to something specific in the user accoun - but it's mpossible to know quite what.
Actually, if I remember rightly, I suspect that it has something to do with resetting member's themes such as returning the the thread once they have posted. But I'm grasping at straws now. :-X
OK. I think that I may have cracked this.
I logged into the user account with the most persistent refusal to post and changed some settings in the user Profile one-by-one. The last one I changed was "Show quick-moderation on message index as", which was selected. I changed this to 'Don't Show' and the user was suddenly able to post again.
I'm a bit confused as to why this option is even available to the user, as they are not a moderator or administrator.... ???
Does this make any sense to anyone? :P
Ah that may be the bug then? Maybe somewhere in Simplicity the code that dictates whether or not that option is available has been changed somehow? That's why it's only on the Simplicity theme and only effecting a few users. Those without quick moderation are ok, those with quick moderation that should have access to it are ok (because I have it on and QR works), but those with quick moderation that shouldn't have access to it but turned it on out of curiosity are having problems, presumably it's causing some kind of conflict?
Sounds like a long shot, but somehow seems logical! What you should do now is create a new dummy account, then see if the profile contains quick moderation, if it does turn it on and see if the dummy account has trouble using quick reply!
Well, I've run a test with one user account and it does seem to be connected to that. However, it also seems to have a bearing as to whether the option "Return to topics after posting by default.", is turned on or not.
Also, once a thread has been posted on by the affected user, they can then appear to be able to post on it again without a problem. If they then go to a new thread, they are unable to post again.
There are so many different possible variations of this, that it may take a while to isolate the exact cause...
destalk, I am doing it anew now, taking care of not changing to much on these issues. Then we'll see if it behaves otherwise.
Thanks, as ever, Bloc. :)
Hi Bloc,
If a topic have too to much replies, seems the recentPosts function is not the best to show in the front page. I feel, that recent topics works greater for me instead last messages. Where can I modify the code, to show recentTopics instead recentPosts.
Thanks very much,
Sorin
http://pescarul.com/forum_pescuit/
Quote from: sorind on March 02, 2005, 05:30:51 PM
Hi Bloc,
If a topic have too to much replies, seems the recentPosts function is not the best to show in the front page. I feel, that recent topics works greater for me instead last messages. Where can I modify the code, to show recentTopics instead recentPosts.
Thanks very much,
Sorin
http://pescarul.com/forum_pescuit/
Look on page 4 of this topic, there is a post by bloc that gives an alternate BoardIndex.template.php file that does this. I tend to agree that recently replied topics is more useful, although as I am split on the issue I plan to duplicate the theme and give members the choice (I was originally going to make it a dropdown menu to choose "Show Posts" or "Show Threads", but my coding is nowhere near that good!)
The alternate file references the SSI.php file, but I'm not sure how I change it as currently it's not a visually appealing as having recent posts (it puts board names on on the left and the rest on the right).
Has anyone implemented recent topics on their version of this theme? Has anyone tidied up the layout of recent topics? Any pointers would be useful (this is a general question, not a Bloc request, he's busy enough as it is!)
I agree with you, using ssi function doesn't have the same appeal with the original recent posts.
All it would need is to move the board name posted in below the name of the topic instead of at the side so it's not as cramped and looks more like the recent post one now. But I have no idea how to do that, I tried playing around with both the boardindex and ssi files but didn't get very far...
I will update the archive later today..just need testing it a bit. But it has now an option of using recent topics instead of recent posts, also with "new" indicator if you are logged in. How many topics to show is also an option. And it looks just like recent posts. ( a huge Thank You! to the developers for making it so easy to extract the info ;D )
Full poster info is available in posts ( as option in admin ) and the three columns now has settable widths - in just percent, since it uses some calculation for some of the pages that don't use the left side.(they need to add the left width to middle width). So absolute width is out..but the whole forum width is of course as before.
But most important..I think I may have found the cause of the problems with quick-reply. I am not sure yet, you guys have to do the live testing, but it seems to be a problem with saving of a session variable that got outside a form.
More info and some screenshots when its ready.
What a fantastic update that will be! I can't wait for you to upload it! I think this theme is now near perfect! (for my site at least).
A huge thank you bloc for all the hard work you put in to making these brilliant themes! I don't know about you thanking the developers, I think they should be thanking you for showcasing just how dynamic SMF is!
Thanks, Apnomis. :)
Update:
The theme now has these choices/improvements:
- quick-reply should work as intended. In addition the box is now the width of middle section, leaving the help-text underneath instead.
- Full poster-info in a similar way to the original is available. Set it in admin/current theme settings. Also the jumpbox has been moved down there, along with moderation buttons a second time.
- adjustable width of left, middle and right side. Its in percents only, to allow some of the sections of the forum to expand across the left and middle. These widths are percents of the whole width (which can be a pixels size or a percentage width)
- BBC buttons are back to images, looks cleaner and are more user-friendly.
- In full poster-info mode, the windowbg and windowbg2 are set..they are both set to white currently, but you can change them to what you want in blue/green/red/etc.css.
- Some padding and style/border has been added to the .quote style..see this attached picture (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=25482.msg218936#msg218936) for an example . Of course you change that too in the stylesheet.
Just use the same link in first post to download this new version.
Still some things to do...:
- XHTML and CSS validation
- errors(?)
- perhaps more stylesheets to choose from. Suggestions are welcome.
- any other idea that might enhance this theme even further ( keeping in mind its name... ;) )
Bravo (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.forums3d.com%2FSmileys%2FCPU3D%2Fclap.gif&hash=34309a91b9578c25918661e7b5b34934a621af14)
Yeah, great job, Bloc :)
Bloc, this update is brilliant it's allowing me to make the alterations I need to do for the site. I may not be any good at writing something from stratch, but when the basic code is in place I'm quite good at modifying it (thank god for the // comments!) So far I've made quite a bit of tweaking to the full poster info bit, but you can see all that when I've finished customising it.
Anyway reason I'm posting is that the bug still seems to be there that means wide pictures/signatures, and long unbroken text completely distort the layout of the forum. What bit of code do I have to change/add, that means the width I have set is absolute and anything that is longer than that has it's own horizontal scroll bar added (as it does on the default SMF theme)?
I currently have the width set at 1000 px, split as 21%, 58%, 21%. Meaning that the column where the posts appear is 580 pixels wide, so I never want this to alter, and anything that tries to alter it gets a scroll bar attached to it.
Let me see if I can demostrate with this forum...
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Edit: It worked, notice how it got it's own scroll bar because it's too wide, that's what I want it to do, but I don't know how? Interesting how it doesn't put a scrollbar in the modify/post screen though, that just gets completely distorted, which is how the forum looks in the post view...
It seems it works for Simplicity in Firefox, but not in IE. Have to check further this.
Quote from: Bloc on March 04, 2005, 09:22:03 AM
It seems it works for Simplicity in Firefox, but not in IE. Have to check further this.
I think you're right, probably why I didn't notice it last night and only when I had a look at it in work today!
Although even in Firefox it has a strange habbit of making the left and right columns very narrow, even when they don't need to be, but if you refresh the page the columns go back to normal, almost as if it didn't load properly the first time.
It's very odd, but it is only when there is a big picture or long text string, so it must be something to do with how Simplicity handles that. Speaking of a big picture, having a wide picture as your signature image still distorts the page in both IE & FireFox, I checked and it does put a scroll bar for it on the default design.
I'll have another play around with it tonight, I may find something in the default theme I can use in the Simplicity theme to fix it (it'll be more luck than judgment though!). It's not going to stop me launching it though either way, when I do I'll ask members to report any bugs etc. At least once it's launched it will be easier for me to explain these little bugs as I'll just be able to post a link!
I found it, it was a missing style="table-layout: fixed... in Simplicity's Display.template.php. I have updated the archives, but here is the file too. I tested it in both IE and Firefox , in both "full poster" mode and "simple" mode, both seem fine.
But let me know if something is "funny".
Thanks Bloc. I'll download and test this asap (unfortunately I have some other work to do first :( ).
Just a sanity checks, do I just have to update the display.template.php, or have you made changes to a number of files? I'm guessing that you've made a whole bunch of changes...?
Yes...all the files in fact..for the settable widths.
OK, thanks. Looks like a bit of customising work in store for me. :-X
But some great new options to play with also.
Bloc I've found a bug in your bug fix. If you have this line added to fix the IE width problem. It appears to remove users aviatars! (in full poster info mode)
If I change that bit about fixed table to this:
// Show information about the poster of this message.
echo '
<table width="100%" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout: fixed;">
<tr><td class="windowbg3" valign="top">';
So it's fixed in Firefox too, the aviatars disapear in FireFox too. But it does fix the bug in Firefox that makes the columns load incorrectly until you refresh the page (sometimes even the refresh doesn't work).
So what's needed is for the table-layout to be fixed on all browsers, without it removing the aviatars...
I think I've found a work around, I've made the secondary table where the user info goes to 75%, it seems to work...
Yes, I know about this. But did not find any good solution to it. Making the table to 75% work, but then the cell with the avatar will have a gap betwen the avatar and next column with poster info..but if you can live with that then its OK. ;)
Thanks so much for providing this new update. The quotes look great in it as well as the choice to have "Recent Topics" instead of "Recent Posts" I was looking on your site Bloc to see if you have a PayPal link or anything. I know you provide these themes for free, but I would like to donate money for how much work you put into these terrific themes. Simplicity really rocks (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Ftrampoline.gif&hash=a15285d6eeacc129f0081f20df1aec821432fcfc)
Thank you. ;D
I will see if I can provide with a Paypal button up there.
Edit: There is one now.
Quote from: Bloc on March 03, 2005, 06:48:12 AM
Update:
- Full poster-info in a similar way to the original is available. Set it in admin/current theme settings. Also the jumpbox has been moved down there, along with moderation buttons a second time.
Am I just not seeing this? I can't seem to find the jumpbox now in individual threads and have to scroll to the top to go to the other forums.
My forum is at http://anythingeverything.org/ and I've created a Guest login:
User: TestUser
Password: fortesting
I did the upgrade yesterday afternoon to the newest version of the theme, re-added the .css color changes manually and the quill graphic in the upper right, then added a Chat link in the index.template.php without removing any coding, so I am highly doubtful my minimalistic changes should have removed the jumpbox from appearing...
(blush) I have seem to forgot the jumpbox when viewing posts the "old" way - with the avatar to the right etc. Updated the archives with the fix now.
Thanks, Miraenda , for reporting this. If you want to correct it, just update Display.template.php. And if you have modified that one already, I can provide the code needed to be in , just say the word.
Thanks for updating this so quickly, and I'm just glad it wasn't something I'd done to affect it displaying. I've updated mine and everything is back to normal now (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumb.gif&hash=fef4d25799562c6654bc97f1e645bdea20079cd9)
Since I was looking at the navigation last night due to the jumpbox not being there, I did have a couple other suggestions if viable to include at some point (if not, they are not a huge necessity either):
1. A breadcrumb trail at the bottom mimicking the one at the top.
2. The number of reads and pages at the bottom mimicking the one at the top, so that it is easier to switch pages at the bottom as well without having to scroll up once inside the thread.
I have a screenprint showing where these could be placed if added so that they would hopefully not affect the layout itself (these are screenprints off my own changed theme though, so the colors are slightly different):
http://anythingeverything.org/images/ae2.png
Thanks for your consideration and again for the quick update made to the jumpbox deal. ;)
It actually looked very nice with the link-tree/breadcrumb down there... I may include it when getting it validated - which is primarily the next step.
And thank you for the kind words. :)
Ok I've been messing around with the design, didn't think I did too much to it, but now I'm getting some rather strange errors. You may not be able to provide a solution from just the error message, but I'll give it a shot anyway. If not I'll have to start again with the original files.
First on going to any profile I get this:
Fatal error: Cannot redeclare template_theme() (previously declared in /usr/www/forums3d/data/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code:1085) in /usr/www/forums3d/data/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 1361
The stats page is completely screwed and gives this at the top:
owrap">', $txt['average_posts'], ': ', $context['average_posts'], ' ', $txt['average_topics'], ': ', $context['average_topics'], ' ', $txt[665], ': ', $context['num_boards'], ' ', $txt[656], ': ', $context['latest_member']['link'], ' ', $txt['average_online'], ': ', $context['average_online'], ' ', $txt['gender_ratio'], ': ', $context['gender']['ratio'], ' ', $txt['smf_stats_3'], ' ', $txt['smf_stats_4'], ' '; foreach ($context['top_posters'] as $poster) echo ' '; echo '
', $poster['link'], ' ', $poster['num_posts'] > 0 ? '' : ' ', ' ', $poster['num_posts'], '
'; foreach ($context['top_boards'] as $board) echo '
In the body of the forum where the stats should appear it says: An Error Has Occurred!
Unable to load the 'main' template.
And in the new/reply/edit post screen I get this at the top:
1px solid #000000; padding: 5px; width: 98%; height: 344px; overflow: auto; }'; if ($context['browser']['needs_size_fix']) echo ' @import(', $settings['default_theme_url'], '/fonts-compat.css);'; // As you may expect - we need a lot of javascript for this... load it form the separate files. echo '
', $txt['spellcheck_change_to'], '
', $txt['spellcheck_suggest'], '
along with buttons and text boxed that appear to be to do with the spell check, like ',txt[spell_change],' ',txt[spell_change_all],' ',txt[spell_ignore],' etc. Spell Check is not supported on my forum and is disabled in the admin screen?
Any clues about any of this, or should I start again?
Quote from: Miraenda on March 06, 2005, 11:18:46 AM
1. A breadcrumb trail at the bottom mimicking the one at the top.
2. The number of reads and pages at the bottom mimicking the one at the top, so that it is easier to switch pages at the bottom as well without having to scroll up once inside the thread.
This is something I'm going to try to recreate on my customised version for my site, if I can work out how!!!
I am not sure, Apnomis..but it sounds like some missing apostrophes perhaps - giving errors in PHP and probably all kind of other errors. If you send me the files you have modified I can at least find out what gives errors.
Quote from: Bloc on March 06, 2005, 02:31:19 PM
I am not sure, Apnomis..but it sounds like some missing apostrophes perhaps - giving errors in PHP and probably all kind of other errors. If you send me the files you have modified I can at least find out what gives errors.
Thanks for the offer, what I'll do is try again with a fresh theme, and spend more time testing it inbetween each change so I can see where I'm going wrong. If it continues to give me trouble I may have to take you up on your offer!
I am still trying to learn the basics of PhP, it's not the most forgiving language in the world, one little comma out of place and you get a page of errors!
Hi Bloc,
Tks for the the update of simplicity theme. However after I updated I got the following errors:
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
before the heading
and
Warning: template_main(SSI.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 8
Fatal error: template_main(): Failed opening required 'SSI.php' (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear') in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 8
After the head layout. Why this happening. I had no problems with the previous version. Tried to install and reinstall again and no success.
Regards
Fernando
Have you tried replace all the old files..and removing any which is NOT in the current Simplicity archive?
Block
I fixed the errors:
Warning: template_main(SSI.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 8
Fatal error: template_main(): Failed opening required 'SSI.php' (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear') in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 8
By using the boardindex.template file. However the error:
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /home/httpd/vhosts/saudeemrede.net/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Still appearing. The error that you fixed was a major one and was locking the forum. This one seems to be just a esthetic's one.
Regards
Fernando
Quote from: Bloc on March 08, 2005, 06:05:40 AM
Have you tried replace all the old files..and removing any which is NOT in the current Simplicity archive?
I deleted the hole simplicity directory and reinstalled againg.
Tks for the fast reply.
Dont worry,
I upload a new load.php file and the error disappeared. This forum rocks!!!!!
Tks all folks for the marvelous support.
Glad it worked out. :)
Just to let you know it's all working now. Not sure what happened, but I removed all my themes and themes in progress from the server. I then installed SMF 1.0.2, and installed the latest download of your default theme, tried it and got no errors, so then in order to issolate the problem with my modified version I overwrote the default simplicity theme with my version 1 files at a time. Before I knew it I had installed all my modified files and still didn't get any errors! Not sure what fixed it but maybe there was a problem elsewhere in the forum files that was fixed when I updated to 1.0.2!
I think it should be ready for launch by the end of the week. Thanks again for your help Bloc, I'll post a link to my modified version when I launch it, there may be one of two things you'd like to take on board for Simplicity (unlikely I know, but there are a couple of useful changes I've made IMO!)
Looking forward to seeing it. And good luck with the site. :)
I've searched for this, but could not seem to see anything related...
On Simplicity Theme only, the "Mark ALL messages as read" and "Mark Message as Read" functions aren't working...still have "New!" flags by all posts.
Had this problem for a while. Did a whole clean reinstall of the entire SMF board and all themes, yesterday, after the board crashed, and still having the same situation.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
BTW, users of my forum agree the Simplicity theme rocks and rules 8)
http://www.kinglizzard.com/forum/index.php
I have the same issue for the Topics with all being marked as new next to them whether I've looked at them or not and whether I've marked them as read or not. I didn't say anything before as it wasn't a big deal to me (I thought maybe I didn't understand completely what the "new" represented...like it might mean recent instead heh), but just wanted to confirm it is likewise happening on my board, so it isn't an isolated incident on yours.
It seems this was another bug. It was doing just the opposite of what it should - displaying NEW on posts that were read....oh, well.
Archives are updated with the chaneg now. If you want just to update this, you will need to update BoardIndex.template.php file. Or find this code in the same file:
if($context['use_topics']){
echo '
<span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;"><b>' , $context['use_topics'] ? $txt['SIMPLE_Tools41'] : '<a href="'. $scripturl. '?action=recent">'.$txt[214].'</a>' , '</b></span><br /><hr />';
$rc=ssi_recentTopics($context['use_topics_max'], NULL , 'array');
foreach ($rc as $post){
echo '<img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/post/xx.gif" alt="*" align="middle" style="margin-right: 8px;" /><b>'.$post['link'].'</b> '. $txt[525]. ' '. $post['poster']['link'];
if($post['new'])
echo ' <a href="'.$post['href'].'"><img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/'.$context['user']['language'].'/new.gif" alt="*" align="middle" border="0" /></a>';
echo '<br /><span class="smalltext">' .$post['board']['link']. ' - '. $post['time'] .'</span>';
echo '<br /><br />';
}
Find the statement: if($post['new']) and change it to if(!$post['new'])
Thanks both for letting me know of this...the more i know of bugs, the faster I can eradicate them. ;)
Thanks for banging this out so fast, Bloc!
Yes, thanks a lot for fixing it so quickly (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumb.gif&hash=fef4d25799562c6654bc97f1e645bdea20079cd9)
Thanks for that Bloc, and thanks for including how to fix it manually, my files are now so far removed from the default I'd cry if I had to start again!!!
I love this theme 8)
Nice, simple and looks different than common forum
In my front page, I'm using the ssi features to call up the 10 most recent posts.
After changing to Simplicity's theme, my front page now shows these errors at the very top:
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /home/hsphere/local/home/cng1/machinemess.singaporeanimenews.net/smf/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /home/hsphere/local/home/cng1/machinemess.singaporeanimenews.net/smf/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Does anyone know what's wrong?
I am not really sure..but it could be that something from the theme (those errors are from variables that Simplicity use) is drawn into your frontpage.
Bloc it's me again!
I want to put the Upcoming Events under forum news in the right hand column. I tried it using code based on the default design and it worked when on the boardindex screen, but anywhere else in the forum causes errors. I think I need to use ssi to do this, and I know there is an SSI example for upcoming calendar, but I've no idea how this gets implemented into the index.template.php file so I can have an Upcoming Calendar section under the Forum News section?
If you could spare a minute to point me in the right direction I'd be grateful :)
If you look at BoardIndex.template.php, there is a line with a call to SSI.php there. Just take it out and copy it to index.template.php instead, under template_main_above() and Globals $....
That way it will load the required ssi functions in all parts of the forum. Reason I put it in BoardIndex is because recent topics are present only there.
Quote from: Bloc on March 12, 2005, 06:19:30 AM
If you look at BoardIndex.template.php, there is a line with a call to SSI.php there. Just take it out and copy it to index.template.php instead, under template_main_above() and Globals $....
That way it will load the required ssi functions in all parts of the forum. Reason I put it in BoardIndex is because recent topics are present only there.
Thanks I figured that out, but I couldn't work out what you put to return the function I wanted, didn't realise you just put put the name and nothing else ie ssi_todayscalendar()
Haha, nice theme, Bloc. I got worried when I saw the theme name, and thought that I had been beaten to the Back-2-Basics theme idea. Well, my idea was much different.
Anyways, I would love to use this theme when I get some forums back online.
/me curses Tejas Shastry and his lame web server
Just instaleld the update. Great job, once again, Bloc.
Am I right in thinking that we've lost the (Read 7353 times) [1] 2 3.... along the bottom the the thread template? Or is there now an option that I've missed? If you've decided to remove it, wold anyone know how I can add it back in.
Some of my users get confused when they get to the bottom of a thread and don't realise that there are another 2 or three pages. ;)
Thanks
I'm not sure where you mean? In the topic list (messageindex.template.php) the number of pages of the board is in the left bar in Boardtools, the topics tell you who started them, how many reads it's had, and how many replies, it doesn't tell you how the date of the last reply, last person to reply or number of pages. In the topic itself (display.template.php) number of reads is at the top and number of pages is at the bottom.
It should be relatively easy to customise it assuming you know some basic PHP. Basically if I wanted something back that was taken out with Simplicity it's just a case of finding the relevant section of code in Simplicity, and finding it in the Default theme, then compare the two and see which bits need copying. It's a bit of trial and error if you're not used to using PHP but it's relatively straight forward and most sections have descriptions telling you what they're used for.
I can't give you the exact thing to change as I haven't got round to changing that bit yet. I will probably add somemore info on the topic listing though at some point.
Actually Bloc just a small thing about page numbers and such, since the BoardTools has the forum page numbers listed there, shouldn't the topic pages be under ThreadTools also? Obviously they'll need to be at the bottom too for when you reach the bottom and want to continue to the next page, but I think they should be in both locations in both the topic listing, and post listing. I think I'll change that myself on my version of the theme, but it may be something you'd like to consider for the default version?
Yes, true. It should be both places. I am making it valid right now, so it will be changes anyhow.
Quote from: Bloc on March 15, 2005, 04:40:56 AM
Yes, true. It should be both places. I am making it valid right now, so it will be changes anyhow.
Not sure if you are referring to my post or not, but I'll hang in there until you have finished validating.
yes, i meant you.. ;)
:D
Thanks. Let me know...
BTW, I've had no reports of 'missing' posts since the last update, so it looks like you've cracked it. Well done.
Quote from: Bloc on March 15, 2005, 07:10:51 AM
yes, i meant you.. ;)
Actually, I don't suppose you'd be able to let me know which bit of code I'd have to copy (and from which template) so that I could add the 'next page' bit in at the bottom myself - just until you're finished with the validation?
Many thanks.
Well I launched my theme last night on my site, still a few bugs to iron out and things to changed, but it was finished enough to launch so I thought you might like to see it in action:
www.forums3d.com
Made various changes to the code to suit my needs, when I've finished it fully I'll do a list of what I changed, but some of them are self evident...
Very good job Apnomis (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumb.gif&hash=fef4d25799562c6654bc97f1e645bdea20079cd9)
I like your go up button at the bottom to go to the top of the page as well as that you do have the pages listed down at the bottom. Some of the pages due to a lot of graphics load more slowly than the default theme, but otherwise an excellent adaptation.
Thanks. I'm thinking of expanding things further in the future but I'm happy with it for now, I'll probably set up a beta copy to play with some more!
I'm thinking about having the columns on the board index page being slightly different to the rest of the site, as currently they are quite thick to fit the board names on, and this size is replicated throughout the site. But I may set up a new option for frontleftbar or something so I can specify a different size. I'm actually wondering what it would look like if I made the board index board list wider and included some more information, but still have enough room in the centre for recent topics, but I'm not sure what it would look like it may spoil the flow of the site and maybe make the main page look too clutered. But I'll probably try it just to see!
one thing I do need to change is the level of info on the message listing - things like page numbers, last reply date, who replied last etc. But I've not decided how best to present it yet.
I realise that it isn't quite as streamlined as the original Simplicity was meant to be. But that was never my intention, I've never wanted a cut down simple design, the only reason I wanted to base my design on Simplicity is because: a) I think Bloc is an excellent theme designer who makes high quality themes, and b) I loved the column design, it was fresh and different. For me it was never about Simplicity, it was all about the Columns!
:) I think you did a good job, Apnomis. It is refreshing this one too, fast loading and colorwise easy to navigate / read. I like what you did with the "poster" section in Display, a tad better than the original I might add.
As for the setting the width of columns in BaordIndex, you could just hardcode values just there, like the first Simplicity had.
It quite amazing how people has modified this theme to suit their own site, and done a really good job of it too! I must have done something right on this one... ;)
I am planning more free themes and have a few ideas...but do you think its desirable with more CSS based, less images - type of themes?
Thanks for the compliment Bloc!
I changed the poster info as I thought the default took up too much space, the way I have it now is optimised for people to have 100x100 avatars, so they fit perfectly within the height of the box. I still need to make some new icons for the contact options though, I would like them to be of a more uniform design.
Another little thing I quite like is the users viewing the board and users viewing a thread in the left pane, as it sort of ties in nicely with the all users online section in the same place on the front page. Along with the colour changes they were the first changes I made, the rest were more specific customisations, like adding the upcoming calendar and a poll in the right bar, adding some new BBCode, changing the design of the calendar to be clearer (not all grey), changing some of the text buttons to icons, adding the second nav tree, changing the column width chooser to pixels instead of % so it displayed properly in Firefox etc etc etc. I took quite a few things from the Tips & Tricks and Mod sections too like the ablity to distuingish which guests are bots in the Who's Online section, adding karma tables in the stats section, the list goes on! And to think I had never worked with PHP script before I started this theme, I've learnt a lot about how PHP works doing it!
As for what theme you should do next, I don't know as I'm happy with the one I've got, but you definitely seem to have a midas touch with theme design I don't think you've done a bad one yet! I suppose the success of Simplicity shows that people appreciate designs that "are outside the box", your challenge is to think of a new way to display the same information!
I think to have additional CSS-based, less graphics and unique themes like this being developed would be awesome. I love this theme so much. It is what made me decide to go with SMF in the long-run after trying out phpBB, vBulletin, IPB, punBB and MX Projects. SMF is great, and this theme is fantastic.
Quote from: Bloc on March 18, 2005, 12:50:35 PM
It quite amazing how people has modified this theme to suit their own site, and done a really good job of it too! I must have done something right on this one... ;)
I am planning more free themes and have a few ideas...but do you think its desirable with more CSS based, less images - type of themes?
You did a lot right on this one. Now that Recent Topics is implemented so well also, I'd say this was the best theme ever. Now, if only the "next page..." links were at the bottom of each column, as well as at the top, it would be perfect... ;D
Generally, I find the "more CSS based, less images" based themes to be far prefererable. I think that the biggest 'fault' with most themes is that they are overcomplicated (it's also the problem with most designs full-stop - but that's another subject). A lot of forum themes have some outstanding graphics and funky buttons, but it can result in completely smothering the content of the forum. And let's face it, the whole point of a discussion forum is to... discuss. That's why I think that the Guardian/simplicity/SMF approach is so effective - the beauty of the design is that it allows the content of the threads and posts to shine through. Whilst still looking stylish. And, as you say, it is also easy to customise to look good - a tribute to SMF.
I would say that the best approach to start with is, 'how would this forum design help my visitors to find their way around and explore parts of the forum that they might otherwise not visit'? The simplicity theme does this well IMO.
Thanks, destalk. Food for thought. :)
..about the "next page" links, you don't have to wait for the next update. I will post the changes here for you. Hold on. Just want to test it first.
Ok, in Display.template.php find this:
// Show the member's signature?
if (!empty($message['member']['signature']) && empty($options['show_no_signatures']))
echo '
<br /><div style="margin-top: 4px; padding-top: 4px; border-top: dashed 1px #909090; overflow: auto; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 3px;" class="signature">', $message['member']['signature'], '</div>';
echo '</td></tr></table>';
}
echo '<a name="lastPost"></a>
<div style="padding-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px;">', theme_show_mod_buttons(' | '), '</div>';
if (!empty($options['display_quick_mod']) && $options['display_quick_mod'] == 1 && $context['can_remove_post'])
echo '
<input type="hidden" name="sc" value="', $context['session_id'], '" />
</form>';
echo '
replace with this:
// Show the member's signature?
if (!empty($message['member']['signature']) && empty($options['show_no_signatures']))
echo '
<br /><div style="margin-top: 4px; padding-top: 4px; border-top: dashed 1px #909090; overflow: auto; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 3px;" class="signature">', $message['member']['signature'], '</div>';
echo '</td></tr></table>';
}
echo '<a name="lastPost"></a>
<div style="padding-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px;">', theme_show_mod_buttons(' | '), '</div>';
// Show the topic information - icon, subject, etc.
echo '<hr><div style="padding-top: 7px;"><img src="', $settings['images_url'], '/topic/', $context['class'], '.gif" alt="" align="middle" /><span class="smalltext"> (', $txt[641], ' ', $context['num_views'], ' ', $txt[642],')
'.$context['page_index'].' </span></div>';
if (!empty($options['display_quick_mod']) && $options['display_quick_mod'] == 1 && $context['can_remove_post'])
echo '
<input type="hidden" name="sc" value="', $context['session_id'], '" />
</form>';
echo '
Thanks Bloc.
Unfortunately, I get all sorts of errors with that including a "Template Parse Error!".
I will send the file to you in an email..probably some small error in a comma or something in this post.
I did wonder if additional colors were going to be offered for this theme since it was mentioned in this thread somewhere or suggestions for additonal ones were anyway...If that might be in the works at some point, I was going to request an orange-based one as well as purple/lilac as other possibilities as well as a red one. In fact, the brown theme has a css file called red.css, which I wondered if perhaps red was originally going to be used instead? :)
Just an idea as I would love to have some more colors with this theme, but it isnt any priority request either as validation and the other updates are much more important concerns, and the current color choices are great already.
Quote from: Bloc on March 19, 2005, 06:05:57 AM
I will send the file to you in an email..probably some small error in a comma or something in this post.
Thanks Bloc, in your own time. The World won't end if I have to wait until you do the validating. ;) At least I hope the world won't end. :-X
;D ;D On its way.
Received and works like a dream, thanks.
Update:
There has been some changes in several files to get the theme validating, but stylesheets should be intact.
See first post for details on the update.
Looks good, and thanks for the peach addition for the color (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumg.gif&hash=c8fef999b30858d1966c4219644443483ec767eb)
I did wonder if a breadcrumb trail is going to be added later on (I'd mentioned it a few pages ago)? If not, I'll go about determining how to add to the template on mine. It's possible, of course, you might not want to add too much more, which I can see as right now the page loads quickly and it looks great as it is. :)
When you say breadcrumb trail do you mean a link tree? If you want it to appear like it does on my modded version of this theme: www.forums3d.com let me know and I'll tell you what to change, unless Bloc beats me to it! It's a really easy change to make...
Bloc this may be a bit too much to ask, but I don't suppose you kept a change list as to what you changed to validate the theme? If not everything then just which files you updated?
I don't really want to do all my changes again, because I suspect I've changed more things in my modded theme than you've changed validating. So I think it would be easier for me to add your changes to mine rather than visa versa.
I could always go through every file line by line and do it that way, but I would prefer not to!
Any pointers you could give would be great, or just say if you've changed too much to be able to do that.
I suppose it's not the end of the world if my theme isn't validated just yet...
uhm..not an exact list...and your modifications also probably will have to be validated... ;)
But: Index.template.php + BoardIndex.tempalte + MessageIndex + Display, all contain an error when showing the "UserTools" type of titles - they are followed by a </span > with a </b > AFTER it, it should be BEFORE it , because the <b > is started AFTER <span >. A slip up, and since I copied that bit many places, it will have to be corrected many places.
There were also some trouble with missing, and too many <div ></div > in the index so i had to rewrite it some.
As you understand nothing staggering wrong, but more annoying bugs, and of course wrong to the validator. ::)
Apnomis, it is likely the link tree you are referring to yes. I did a pic a while back asking about it:
http://anythingeverything.org/images/ae2.png
The breadcrumb trail duplicates the one at the top and the page views (which were added) are also duplicated at the bottom above the quick reply in the picture. If you could note the location to make the change to include it, that would be great as I think it is easier to use than a jump box just to get back to the main forum home for one.
Quote from: Miraenda on March 21, 2005, 07:52:10 AM
Apnomis, it is likely the link tree you are referring to yes. I did a pic a while back asking about it:
http://anythingeverything.org/images/ae2.png
The breadcrumb trail duplicates the one at the top and the page views (which were added) are also duplicated at the bottom above the quick reply in the picture. If you could note the location to make the change to include it, that would be great as I think it is easier to use than a jump box just to get back to the main forum home for one.
Well this is how I did it:
Find in index.template.php
// The "key stats" box.
echo '<br /><span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools3'].'</b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; color: #000000;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools4'].'</b></span><br /><hr />
<span class="smalltext"><b>'. $modSettings['totalMessages']. '</b> ', $txt[95], ' <br /> <b>', $modSettings['totalTopics'], '</b> ', $txt[64], ' <br /><b>', $modSettings['memberCount'], '</b> ', $txt[19], '<br />
', $txt[656], ': <b> <a href="', $scripturl, '?action=profile;u=', $modSettings['latestMember'], '">', $modSettings['latestRealName'], '</a></b><br />
<br /><a href="http://www.php.net/" target="_blank">', $txt['powered_by_php'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.mysql.com/" target="_blank">', $txt['powered_by_mysql'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://validator.w3.org/check/referer" target="_blank">', $txt['valid_xhtml'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/check/referer" target="_blank">', $txt['valid_css'], '</a>
</span>';
echo '</td></tr></table>';
// Show the "Powered by" and "Valid" logos, as well as the copyright. Remember, the copyright must be somewhere!
Replace with:
// The "key stats" box.
echo '<br /><span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools3'].'</b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; color: #000000;"><b>'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools4'].'</b></span><br /><hr />
<span class="smalltext"><b>'. $modSettings['totalMessages']. '</b> ', $txt[95], ' <br /> <b>', $modSettings['totalTopics'], '</b> ', $txt[64], ' <br /><b>', $modSettings['memberCount'], '</b> ', $txt[19], '<br />
', $txt[656], ': <b> <a href="', $scripturl, '?action=profile;u=', $modSettings['latestMember'], '">', $modSettings['latestRealName'], '</a></b><br />
<br /><a href="http://www.php.net/" target="_blank">', $txt['powered_by_php'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://www.mysql.com/" target="_blank">', $txt['powered_by_mysql'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://validator.w3.org/check/referer" target="_blank">', $txt['valid_xhtml'], '</a>
<br /><a href="http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/check/referer" target="_blank">', $txt['valid_css'], '</a>
</span>';
echo '</td></tr></table>
<table width="100%" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" border="0" >
<tr><td colspan="3" class="smalltext2" style="padding: 0px 40px 5px 40px;">« ';
theme_linktree();
echo ' »</td></tr>';
echo '</td></tr></table>';
// Show the "Powered by" and "Valid" logos, as well as the copyright. Remember, the copyright must be somewhere!
I've based this find and replace on the validated version as it's changed slightly since my version of the file, should still work the same though.
I don't know if that's the right/best way to do it, but it worked for me!
Thanks a lot, I'll implement this later tonight when I have a chance and let you know how it went. :)
Quote from: Bloc on March 21, 2005, 06:56:04 AM
But: Index.template.php + BoardIndex.tempalte + MessageIndex + Display, all contain an error when showing the "UserTools" type of titles - they are followed by a </span > with a </b > AFTER it, it should be BEFORE it , because the <b > is started AFTER <span >. A slip up, and since I copied that bit many places, it will have to be corrected many places.
There were also some trouble with missing, and too many <div ></div > in the index so i had to rewrite it some.
As you understand nothing staggering wrong, but more annoying bugs, and of course wrong to the validator. ::)
I haven't noticed any visible 'errors' with the current templates. Is there something I'm missing?
The current template doesn't have these I thought though? Isn't that what changes were made to update it for this time to have it validated?
Quote from: destalk on March 21, 2005, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: Bloc on March 21, 2005, 06:56:04 AM
But: Index.template.php + BoardIndex.tempalte + MessageIndex + Display, all contain an error when showing the "UserTools" type of titles - they are followed by a </span > with a </b > AFTER it, it should be BEFORE it , because the <b > is started AFTER <span >. A slip up, and since I copied that bit many places, it will have to be corrected many places.
There were also some trouble with missing, and too many <div ></div > in the index so i had to rewrite it some.
As you understand nothing staggering wrong, but more annoying bugs, and of course wrong to the validator. ::)
I haven't noticed any visible 'errors' with the current templates. Is there something I'm missing?
I am talking about what the validator reads...browsers are forgiving for some errors, but the validator is not. ;)
Thought so, just checking. I was hoping to put off updating for a week or so, as life is a bit busy at the moment and everything seems to be working great. Out of sight, out of mind and all that. ;)
Quote from: destalk on March 21, 2005, 08:30:03 PM
Thought so, just checking. I was hoping to put off updating for a week or so, as life is a bit busy at the moment and everything seems to be working great. Out of sight, out of mind and all that. ;)
My thoughts exactly lol!
Quote from: Bloc on March 05, 2005, 05:07:28 PM
Thank you. ;D
I will see if I can provide with a Paypal button up there.
Edit: There is one now.
Bloc, did you remove the button after adding it previously? I used it before a few days after you originally posted that, but now I can't find it at bloczone.net unless I'm missing something. I could just go back to PayPal to see what your email addy was, but you may have changed the email and I don't want to send to the wrong one. If you removed the button for a reason, that's fine. Just wondered :)
Bloc
Not sure if anyone has asked this, but I wonder if it's possible to track how many users are using each of the colours? Or perhaps more sensibly, to keep a track of how many times a different colour has been chosen from the menu. On our site we have just started a vote on which is the favourite colour, but not many people have bothered to vote.
It would be a helpful tool in finding out which colour to make the default.
I did in fact just hide it...it was waiting for an image that slowed things down at the time. But I will turn it on again. ;)
Thanks much for re-adding it. :)
I have spend the last hour and a half looking for the perfect theme. This is A++++++++++ . It looks like a highly paid job. Excellent work. By this weekend visit my forum at www.matteon.co.uk to check it out.
Quote from: destalk on March 23, 2005, 03:16:16 AM
Bloc
Not sure if anyone has asked this, but I wonder if it's possible to track how many users are using each of the colours? Or perhaps more sensibly, to keep a track of how many times a different colour has been chosen from the menu. On our site we have just started a vote on which is the favourite colour, but not many people have bothered to vote.
It would be a helpful tool in finding out which colour to make the default.
Its an interesting thought. I am not sure how it can be done though. ;) Maybe through the same routine that change the color - I have to check....the problem is to avoid any pure mysql calls in the theme..
Quote from: Miraenda on March 23, 2005, 06:54:21 AM
Thanks much for re-adding it. :)
And thanks again for the support. :)
Quote from: DickinsMCF on March 23, 2005, 07:39:21 AM
I have spend the last hour and a half looking for the perfect theme. This is A++++++++++ . It looks like a highly paid job. Excellent work. By this weekend visit my forum at www.matteon.co.uk to check it out.
Glad you like it.:)
I will keep an eye out for your site.
Quote from: Bloc on March 23, 2005, 07:51:06 AM
Quote from: destalk on March 23, 2005, 03:16:16 AM
Bloc
Not sure if anyone has asked this, but I wonder if it's possible to track how many users are using each of the colours? Or perhaps more sensibly, to keep a track of how many times a different colour has been chosen from the menu. On our site we have just started a vote on which is the favourite colour, but not many people have bothered to vote.
It would be a helpful tool in finding out which colour to make the default.
Its an interesting thought. I am not sure how it can be done though. ;) Maybe through the same routine that change the color - I have to check....the problem is to avoid any pure mysql calls in the theme..
No worries. It was just a thought, hardly a priority. :)
I do know that phpBB has a mod that allows people to see what themes are being used. A forum I belong to where the mod is installed is at http://rml3.com/forum/ and you can see at the top the Change Style dropdown with the number of users at that particular theme in brackets. This wouldn't give the number choosing the style each day for any statistical tracking, but something similar for simplicity could be done that would let you know which users have which colors selected.
I'd provide a link to the mod but I can't find it on phpbb.com even and the search there isn't working lol (I'm getting a blank page for each search I try).
How do you install this theme and does it work for smf 1.0.2???
thanks
Vicious
It does indeed.
Just download the *.tar.gz file to your HDD. Upload it to your server using 'Theme and layout settings' tab. It really does look great.
See www.matteon.co.uk (not in the next 24 hours though!)
Just realised that in the latest version, the jumpto menu has popped back to above the Quick Reply box. Was that intentional? If so, would you mind letting me know how to put it underneath the reply again. Thanks.
Guess that darn box likes to jump around :D (sorry destalk, couldn't resist)
Quote from: Miraenda on March 24, 2005, 10:15:44 AM
Guess that darn box likes to jump around :D (sorry destalk, couldn't resist)
Oh, how we laughed. :)
Has anyone updated to SMF 1.0.3 yet with this theme?
Quote from: destalk on March 29, 2005, 09:41:20 PM
Has anyone updated to SMF 1.0.3 yet with this theme?
I just installed the theme on my SMF 1.0.3 board and it worked fine. I don't think that is exactly what you are asking, but at least it seems that the theme works on 1.0.3.
That's good enough for me. Thanks. :)
Just had another thought. Although, I'm not sure this is a specific Simplicity theme issue.
I've just enabled the spelling checker on my forum and it strikes me that there are now three buttons next to each other underneath the reply box. From a usability point of view, it is very easy for a poster to hit a wrong button by mistake. Would the 'POST' button be better off above the other buttons... or something?
Its on the same line here on this site, and that works well...I don't think its a big issue. Of course you could move it if you want too. ;)
Great theme!
I am wondering if anyone can tell me how I can edit logo or "my community page"?
Keep up great job!
Erik
Hi Bloc love the theme its really different ...just wondering if I can change the simple machines forum message to my own text if I can how do i do it ? Also I am using the blue simplicity how can I change the green text to orange ?
After installing this tempelate and making some ajustments i have a question about the "mark as unread"
When you open a topic, on the left appears a menu with the "mark as unread" line. Hovering over it in the toolbar below appears the line "action=markasread;"
Is here a conflict? Is it just a language-issue, while i use the Dutch languagepack, or is it something else and is there a solution for this?
Like to say that i'm very satisfied by this theme!
For a quick look: http://www.inde******.com/forum/index.php
No, its the same call for both mark unread and mark read.
If you look at this thread(which clearly is "read" now for you :) ) and hover over the mark unread button, you will see its the same action=markread.
It just toggles the read/unread status.
thnx for this quick answer
hi! i've been using your theme for about a month now. and i really love its different look, i just have some few quick questions for you. ;D
1. the reply button is on top at the right side. my problem is that posters have to scroll up in order to click the reply button. or otherwise click the reply with qoute, which makes the thread longer, or use quick reply which has no smilies and other options. what can i do to put a reply button after the last post?
2. there is no board description on the first page ( http://www.paceter.com/forum ), anyway, i know the description would take space, but is it possible to get the explanation by hovering on the link?
3. the spaces also what you call left bar, mid section, and right bar, i set to default, but why does it still change periodically? its not regular but i notice it changes the width sometimes?
thanks!
1. It can be moved/copied..I will see if the reply link can be added next to the quote link.
2. Board descriptions on hovering? interesting idea..the info is available already, but it might need some filtering, since (if I am not mistaken) they can contain some basic html. It may prove a bit more than I want to have in.
3. they will shift some, if the content "push" them out on occasion. It just the nature of tables - especially when using percentage widths, which "default" do.
Bloc, Got a quick (or not so quick question).
I find that out of all the themes I've looked at and sampled, that I like yours the most.
Not just Simplicity but also Helios and others.
What I am confused about is all the different color schemes. I see all the .css files in the theme directories of these themes, but is there any way for users to individually select a color scheme?
Example, I want to offer to my users both Simplicity and Helios themes, and their choice of colors, for each. I don't see anything anywhere in the SMF profiles pages to set that.
If I want to do this, am I going to have to copy the theme directory, and change that one line in the index.template.php file for each new directory?
Thanks in advance.
-AT
Thank you. :)
Simplicity have already a built-in color chooser on the frontpage, Helios does not. So for Helios you would have to install several color versions.
Although I have mentioned a couple of times that i will make a Helios with all the color versions bulit-in, I haven't got around to it.. ::) maybe its time now.
Themis has 3 color versions as well, but they are only selectable from admin section.
Use full poster info in display smashes our avatars into small bars, i did read something about it here, but i still don't get it...how can that be fixed......
And yess de repley option in the last post would be very nice....
Quote from: Bloc on April 05, 2005, 05:18:46 AM
1. It can be moved/copied..I will see if the reply link can be added next to the quote link.
2. Board descriptions on hovering? interesting idea..the info is available already, but it might need some filtering, since (if I am not mistaken) they can contain some basic html. It may prove a bit more than I want to have in.
3. they will shift some, if the content "push" them out on occasion. It just the nature of tables - especially when using percentage widths, which "default" do.
thanks for the quick answer. will look forward to instructions on how to fix it. :-*
Great theme thanks... Can someone please help me with taking the title off and also putting the bar at the top (with the search and date/time etc..) at the bottom instead... really appreciate it thanks :-)
Quote from: alunsina on April 06, 2005, 11:27:00 PM
thanks for the quick answer. will look forward to instructions on how to fix it. :-*
To get the reply link along with quote link, just open up Display.template.php and find this code:
// Show avatars, images, etc.?
if (!empty($settings['show_user_images']) && empty($options['show_no_avatars']) && !empty($message['member']['avatar']['image']))
echo '<div style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 2ex; padding-bottom: 2ex; position: relative; float: right;">',$message['member']['avatar']['image'],'</div>';
}
echo $message['body'], '</div>';
echo '<div style="padding-top: 5px;text-align:left; " class="smalltext">';
// Can they reply? Have they turned on quick reply?
replace with this:
// Show avatars, images, etc.?
if (!empty($settings['show_user_images']) && empty($options['show_no_avatars']) && !empty($message['member']['avatar']['image']))
echo '<div style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 2ex; padding-bottom: 2ex; position: relative; float: right;">',$message['member']['avatar']['image'],'</div>';
}
echo $message['body'], '</div>';
echo '<div style="padding-top: 5px;text-align:left; " class="smalltext">';
if ($context['can_reply'])
echo '<b><a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=post;topic=' . $context['current_topic'] . '.' . $context['start'] . ';num_replies=' . $context['num_replies'] . '">' . $txt[146] . '</a></b>';
// Can they reply? Have they turned on quick reply?
Quote from: chaking on April 07, 2005, 07:02:46 AM
Great theme thanks... Can someone please help me with taking the title off and also putting the bar at the top (with the search and date/time etc..) at the bottom instead... really appreciate it thanks :-)
Do you mean the whole title "simplemachinesForum" and the forum name..?
Yes, the whole title and title bar area... I have my own header to use and it makes the board look as if it has two headers with the two titles on there... thanks again man, this is the nicest theme I've seen
Here's a screen shot... the bottom part of the screen shot I would like at the bottom of the page...
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbfight.com%2Fboard.JPG&hash=9480f3a69a4e0157f5b50ac2d36d0505a291c32a)
Try this version then, by replacing index.template.php (attached).
let me know what you think. ;)
absolutely PERFECT!! thanks so much...
I have another awkward request (I can hear Bloc saying 'not him again'). :P
I don't know if this is even possible, but if so I think it would be a very good thing. When a thread has more than one page, the 'Quick Reply' box still appears at the bottom of each page. This means that it is possible to post a reply to a message, even though the whole thread has not yet been seen. I have seen examples where people have posted replies to the last message on the *page* - because they thought that it was the last message in the *thread*. This obviously can cause some confusion and seems to happen a lot.
I know that people should be able to see the (Read XXX times) [1] 2 etc. But many do seem to be missing this. Is it possible to have an option in the admin preferences to only show the 'Quick Reply' box at the end of the thread (which is what the Guardian forum does)?
Bloc. Would this be a lot of work?
the reply code works fine thnx...... (only, you've forgot the | )
i placed it after the action=post link
Thnx Bloc!
destalk:
It will be some work, yes. The quote button will have to be different as well, since there are no quick-reply at the bottom.
I am not sure its really intuitive - wouldn't it confuse more when people look for the quickreply? They then use the quote link, which is near, and perhaps scroll up to get the reply link. it will not be possible to answer fast...and frankly, I haven't noticed a lot of people answering without looking at the last message in the thread. Maybe when the traffic is big..they sometimes miss the last one or something - but not normally.
I may put it in, but to me this doesn't feel simple..it rather feels more complicated. Because you have to remember how it works, that quick-reply is ONLY on the last page. While you can understand that if you are on page 3 of 4 pages, you are going to answer something that may have unseen replies, understanding the no quickreply/qucikreply is harder - especially since its an option in profile that says, "always show quick-reply"....
Quote from: richardz on April 08, 2005, 03:21:08 AM
the reply code works fine thnx...... (only, you've forgot the | )
i placed it after the action=post link
Thnx Bloc!
ah...yes, forgot the divider there. Glad it worked though. ;)
Hmmmm. I see what you are saying. Maybe it is not a big issue. And especially if it's a lot of work. I just always assume that very few members bother to go into the options in Profile. I set the Quick Reply as default and assume that everyone leaves its as it is.
It was just a thought.
Quote from: Bloc on April 07, 2005, 11:48:59 AM
Quote from: alunsina on April 06, 2005, 11:27:00 PM
thanks for the quick answer. will look forward to instructions on how to fix it. :-*
To get the reply link along with quote link, just open up Display.template.php and find this code:
// Show avatars, images, etc.?
if (!empty($settings['show_user_images']) && empty($options['show_no_avatars']) && !empty($message['member']['avatar']['image']))
echo '<div style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 2ex; padding-bottom: 2ex; position: relative; float: right;">',$message['member']['avatar']['image'],'</div>';
}
echo $message['body'], '</div>';
echo '<div style="padding-top: 5px;text-align:left; " class="smalltext">';
// Can they reply? Have they turned on quick reply?
replace with this:
// Show avatars, images, etc.?
if (!empty($settings['show_user_images']) && empty($options['show_no_avatars']) && !empty($message['member']['avatar']['image']))
echo '<div style="vertical-align: top; padding-left: 2ex; padding-bottom: 2ex; position: relative; float: right;">',$message['member']['avatar']['image'],'</div>';
}
echo $message['body'], '</div>';
echo '<div style="padding-top: 5px;text-align:left; " class="smalltext">';
if ($context['can_reply'])
echo '<b><a href="' . $scripturl . '?action=post;topic=' . $context['current_topic'] . '.' . $context['start'] . ';num_replies=' . $context['num_replies'] . '">' . $txt[146] . '</a></b>';
// Can they reply? Have they turned on quick reply?
finally got around to doing it. i did exactly what you told but it didnt work for me? still no reply link. some post up says you forgot the divider or something.
Quote from: richardz on April 08, 2005, 03:21:08 AM
the reply code works fine thnx...... (only, you've forgot the | )
i placed it after the action=post link
Thnx Bloc!
unfortunately i dont know where to put this divider. (i'm not even sure i can find that character on my keyboard) :) also i can't find that
action=post link ???
as always, you are my favorite!
Its in the last bit od code I showed you (extra divider in red):
>' . $txt[146] . '</a></b> | ';
But you say it does not work? Are you using the regular display, the one with the avatar to the right in the text - or the new one, with avatar above the text?
Hi all
I've just had another occurence of the 'Quick Reply' boxes disappearing for all users. One day it was there and working fine. The next day, it had disappeared. I had to go into 'Current Theme Settings' and click the check box to show the 'Quick Reply' box as default for all users.
The only admin action that I have done since yesterday and today, is to send out our monthly newsletter via 'Email All Members".
Scary :-X
Strange..I am pretty sure the code is right this time..but you have updated the forum to 1.0.3? Was that long ago?
Maybe some small change there is needed.
Hi
I updated to 1.0.3 pretty soon after it was released. But it's been fine up until now. And this is a slightly different issue from last time, in that it affected all users - last time it was just a few users. I've reset everything and it seems fine so far. Odd.
In my opinion absolutely wondeful theme!!! You people in the theme thread are genius in my eyes!
Only one critical point: a pithy only recent post appears on the frontpage and not both recent post and recent topics...
This because now the left column is far too long.
Check a little test:
http://www.muziek4um.nl/forum2/index.php
if it's already discussed here just warn me and I will go for a search.
Both recent posts and recent topics are not possible as it is now...only one of the two. Choose it in admin - "current theme settings".
You could increase the number of recent posts/topics to accommodate the long left side.
And thanks for the positive feedback. :)
For another project I've installed this theme, but now i have just one little problem to solve: i want to use the centre part of the board to display a welcome massage, and i don't want to display the recent topics or recent messages. How can i manage that?
Hm..open up BoardIndex.template.php and remove this code:
if($context['use_topics']){
echo '
<span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0; font-weight: bold;">' , $context['use_topics'] ? $txt['SIMPLE_Tools41'] : '<a href="'. $scripturl. '?action=recent">'.$txt[214].'</a>' , '</span><br /><hr />';
$rc=ssi_recentTopics($context['use_topics_max'], NULL , 'array');
foreach ($rc as $post){
echo '<img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/post/xx.gif" alt="*" align="middle" style="margin-right: 8px;" /><b>'.$post['link'].'</b> '. $txt[525]. ' '. $post['poster']['link'];
if(!$post['new'])
echo ' <a href="'.$post['href'].'"><img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/'.$context['user']['language'].'/new.gif" alt="*" align="middle" border="0" /></a>';
echo '<br /><span class="smalltext">' .$post['board']['link']. ' - '. $post['time'] .'</span>';
echo '<br /><br />';
}
}
else{
echo '
<span style="font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0; font-weight: bold;">' , $context['use_topics'] ? $txt['SIMPLE_Tools41'] : '<a href="'. $scripturl. '?action=recent">'.$txt[214].'</a>' , '</span><br /><hr />
';
// Show lots of posts.
if (!empty($context['latest_posts']))
{
foreach ($context['latest_posts'] as $post)
echo '<img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/post/xx.gif" alt="*" align="middle" style="margin-right: 8px;" /><b>'.$post['link'].'</b> '. $txt[525]. ' '. $post['poster']['link']. '<br /><span class="smalltext">' .$post['board']['link']. ' - '. $post['time'] .'<br /><br /></span>';
}
}
..then write something like this in its place:
echo '<div align="center">Welcome to our page!</div>';
Exchanging the div+text with your own html code of course.
Thnx...it worked out fine....... i guessed that it had to be something with that part, but i removed one } to many so i got a error message... now it's fine...
Quote from: Bloc on April 21, 2005, 03:49:03 AM
Strange..I am pretty sure the code is right this time..but you have updated the forum to 1.0.3? Was that long ago?
Maybe some small change there is needed.
Strange, it happened again, for no apparent reason. I haven't even been on the board for a few days...
Something else I've noticed is that the latest version of Safari isn't able to reply with a quote under the simplicity theme. Version 1.3 (v312). When 'Reply With A Quote' is clicked, the browser just seems to endlessly try to load something and the Reply Box stays empty. It basically stalls the open browser tab. The only way out is to close the tab and go back to the forum via a new tab or window.
It's a bit annoying, as Apple appear to have made some big changes to Safari in this latest release. My guess is that it is a taster of some of the issues that will be present in the OS X 4'Tiger' version of Safari - they've fixed lots of issues and obvously created others. ::)
Have you tested that with the default theme too? Basically the actual code for quote is the same, its just the layout is different...
If its a general "bug" , then the devloper team will surely want to know about it...if it hasn't been solved already in current versions.
Does that happen here on this site? Since its running 1.1 I mean.
Quote from: Bloc on April 28, 2005, 11:53:32 AM
Have you tested that with the default theme too? Basically the actual code for quote is the same, its just the layout is different...
If its a general "bug" , then the devloper team will surely want to know about it...if it hasn't been solved already in current versions.
Does that happen here on this site? Since its running 1.1 I mean.
Hi
Yep the normal theme is fine. The new version of Safari has some display bugs with version 1.1.1 (which I've reported), but not this one.
Bloc, after looking at the user who noted wanting to display a welcome message as well as looking at my site where I have a contest going, I wondered if there would be consideration to allow anything like the following for an update of Simplicity for greater configuration of the home area and what is displayed there:
Allowing a person to choose between
1. new topics
2. new posts
3. messages (they either define the messages or have news items used here rather than on the side)
4. priority threads (announcements and stickies)
5. a combination of the above
Now I understand the idea is simplicity, but these choices wouldn't affect load speeds as the choice would be made in the admin area, while it would give users more chance to configure what they provide to users. The reason I think providing either messages or priority threads (announcements and stickies) is that I have a writing contest on my forum. I'd like the thread for the writing contest to always be at the top along with the thread for the submissions to be right below it. The announcement for the contest is an announcement and a sticky. I could use the mod for global announcements or super stickies to make sure it always stays on top in its respective forum or is in all forums announced, but this won't put it always at the top for the home page (I'd have to post in it every day to keep bringing it to the top of new topics as I use new topics rather than new posts).
Anyway, I understand if you don't think the above might be a good change, but I appreciate any consideration into the request. I think having at the least an option to put announcements at the top with the # of announcements you might want up there would be good (you could base which ones are chosen by date of the announcement just like the topics/posts are decided with old ones beyond the set # dropping off).
Thanks :)
That sounds very interesting.
After requests of both changing to recent topics and now to just a welcome message, the leap from adjusting the theme to allow choice between several things (especially since SSI.php is already used) is not that big , no.
The "news" option would be a good one, likewise to use SSI.php's "Boardnews"(for getting selected announcement type posts from a selected forum) . Also just a single message for that welcome page is easy to add(just a textfield in admin section).
The idea to base it upon date...do you mean to limit what you want to show beyond a certain date?
And to choose several of these is really exciting! :) i will have to think some about this of course, but it is in fact getting close to what my TinyPortal mod is already doing, so its not like its totally unfamiliar... ;)
The idea about date I should have clarified. I basically meant that if you have it showing announcements and/or stickies above recent topics or recent posts, that you would define the number of announcements and/or stickies to display about the recent topics or posts, then if you had like 5 for that number, any announcements that were the oldest ones would drop off the list for those that are the 5 newest announcements and/or stickies.
I figure most people wouldn't want the home page to just have announcements filling it up but would instead perhaps not mind having like a definable number of announcements at the top of the list with a separation betweeen those announcements (based off announcement threads) and new topics or new posts.
And yes, when I was writing my prior post, it was starting to sound like TinyPortal to me as well what I was asking for heh :)
Ah, but I so want to keep my Simplicity and just have more options available on the homepage for what to display. I love Simplicity :D
/me hugs Bloc for creating it
I'm blown away by this theme. GREAT :)
However, I noticed reading through the thread some others had the problem I'm having on my front page:
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /homepages/42/d91223094/htdocs/forums/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /homepages/42/d91223094/htdocs/forums/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Anyone know a fix for this??
FYI, I have this wrapped in a Mambo envrionment. The forums themselves are now fine after using an updated file Bloc had posted.
Thanks :)
EDIT: Fixed. Not sure what was wrong. Just cured itself. Cookie/cache problem I guess.
I need a little help with a couple of things :)
1) When full user info is used in posts, the main body of the message is seperated with a line above and below. I would like to know how to remove the line above. Just personal taste...I find the top line makes it more difficult to distinguish between a post's begining and end.
2) No matter what I do, Recent Topics will not display, only Recent Posts. It's as if the setting in the Admin panel are not being kept.
EDIT: make it 3;
3) I put in an updated Index.template.php that Bloc had uploaded to remove the board title and the SMF forum tagline. This also put the search box, date, and message status at the bottom. I'd like to get that back up top...can't seem to get the code right, though...
I figured out the last two problems...would still like some help with the 1st, if anyone is able.
Thanks :)
will I have problems with SMF 1.03 or even 1.1 beta ??
(in other words, will it be easy/hard to update to a newer version of SMF when using this template?)
1.0.3 works, 1.1 beta doesn't.
Just because I have constant curiosity (some would say it is actually being nosey) when people say something does or does not work, I installed Simplicity onto my 1.1 Beta 1 board to see the affect and here it is:
http://miraenda.com/index.php?theme=39
To see Simplicity on 1.0.3, here it is http://anythingeverything.org/
So Burpee, you are completely right, it doesn't work on 1.1 Beta 1 :)
Also Bloc, I wanna apologize for my exuberance last week with the hugs and all. I was in a pretty good mood because I was just promoted at my job to JSA supervisor (Junior System Admin supervisor) and might have went a bit overboard on how much I like your theme. I do like it a bunch, but sorry if you think I might be a nutter or something ;)
Quote from: Miraenda on May 05, 2005, 10:39:41 PM
Just because I have constant curiosity (some would say it is actually being nosey) when people say something does or does not work, I installed Simplicity onto my 1.1 Beta 1 board to see the affect and here it is:
http://miraenda.com/index.php?theme=39
I figured it would break somehow..its just too much changed in the theme. I do have plans to update it, among other things.( looks at a looong to-do list... ::):) )
Quote
To see Simplicity on 1.0.3, here it is http://anythingeverything.org/
So Burpee, you are completely right, it doesn't work on 1.1 Beta 1 :)
Also Bloc, I wanna apologize for my exuberance last week with the hugs and all. I was in a pretty good mood because I was just promoted at my job to JSA supervisor (Junior System Admin supervisor) and might have went a bit overboard on how much I like your theme. I do like it a bunch, but sorry if you think I might be a nutter or something ;)
;D ;D I don't think you can be mistaken for a nutter in any case...and hugs are always nice.
Congrats on the new job btw.
It is indeed an excellent theme. And I'm glad to report no more untoward disappearing reply boxes.
<hopes design forum is not listening>
- I wonder if it was a server permissions thing...?
I'm using simplicity for 2 projects. A forum off 3 youthcentres (http://www.jongerenwerk.org/forum/) and as a informationdesk (http://www.jongerenwerk.org/board/index.php).
The last one is not in use as a forum, but as a sort off library where info can be read (about drugs, school etc.)
Simplicity is just a perfect board for that purpose..... Just 2 minor questions:
When you go to a category you'll see topicnames and who has posted it
example:
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jongerenwerk.org%2Fimages%2Fscnshot1.jpg&hash=9bb09b3caec25be4bc287c3ba36d5b1f6f87edd5)
Where can i make adjustments so this last line in not shown?
The same when you go to a topic. You'll see at top the name of the topic, and then a same sort of line.
example:
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jongerenwerk.org%2Fimages%2Fscnshot2.jpg&hash=fad66b26fb2014d603c2af1964f890c91fe41e8d)
I would like to lose that line also....anyone suggestions?
Open: MessageIndex.template.php
Find:
echo '<td colspan="4" style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px;" class="smalltext">',$txt[109],'
', $topic['first_post']['member']['link'], ' (
', $topic['replies'], ' ',$txt[110],' ', $topic['views'],' ',$txt[301],' )';
That's the code that's responsible for creating the line in your first image.
Open: Display.template.php
Find:
// If this is the first post, (#0) just say when it was posted - otherwise give the reply #.
echo '<br />
<span class="smalltext">« <b>', !empty($message['counter']) ? $txt[146] . ' #' . $message['counter'] : '', ' ', $txt[30], ':</b> ', $message['time'], ' »</span>';
echo ' ';
// Show information about the poster of this message.
echo '<span class="smalltext"> '.$txt[525].' </span> <b>', $message['member']['link'], '</b>';
This is the code responsible for creating the line in the second image.
I have to advise you to be careful when removing that - it may mess up the layout of your forum if it isn't done properly. If you need more help, just ask :)
thnx it worked!! i'm very glad now!
Nice sites there, richardz. :) Again I am amazed how people use this theme , the many different variations.
Thank you Bloc, you made it possible. You can be very proud!
Hi there
I have two questions (probably for Bloc).
1. Would anyone know if (and how) it's possible to create a slight space between the Discussion Boards on the left hand side. What I mean is, simply putting a <br> between the last forum topic and the heading of the next forum? I just want to see how ths looks (it may not work, visually). Or perhaps even a dotted horizontal rule, instead of a space?
2. Which bits of code, on which files, do I need to look at to change the colours of the headings such as 'DiscussionBoards', 'Recent Topics', 'UserTools', 'LatestNews', 'ForumStats', 'UsersOnline', 'BoardTools'... and so on.
3. The same as question 2, above. But this time I want to experiment with the colours of the Forum Headings - in my case they are called 'General Discussions', 'Graphic Design Forums' and so on...
Many many thanks. :)
1. Look in BoardIndex.template.php for thsi code and add a <br /> after the last <br /> already there.
foreach ($board['children'] as $child)
{
$child['link'] = '<a href="' . $child['href'] . '" title="' . ($child['new'] ? $txt[333] : $txt[334]) . ' (' . $txt[330] . ': ' . $child['topics'] . ', ' . $txt[21] . ': ' . $child['posts'] . ')">' . $child['name'] . '</a>';
$children[] = $child['new'] ? '<b>' . $child['link'] . '</b>' : $child['link'];
}
echo '
<span style="padding: 1px 0px 0px 30px;" class="smalltext"><img align="middle" src="', $settings['images_url'], '/on3.gif" alt="'.$txt['parent_boards'].'" title="', $txt['parent_boards'], '" border="0" /> ', implode(', ', $children), '</span><br />';
2. I am afraid they are not put in a class..thsi is something I been meaning to do, but never got around to. I will probably do it on the next update anyway...but essentially its this line that needs tweaking, its present in almost all files I am afraid(hence the need for a class ::) ) .Just that there are different values for the $txt variable.
<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px;color: #b0b0b0;">'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools6'].'</span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; color: #000000; font-weight: bold;">'.$txt['SIMPLE_Tools7'].'</span>
3. Again BoardIndex.template.php...I assume you mean "categories"? If so, its this line:
echo '<span style="line-height: 20px; font-weight: bold;" class="normaltext" >', $category['name'], '</span><br />';
And if its the boards you mean(you need to put a <span> around the $board bit):
echo ' <a href="', $board['href'], '" name="b', $board['id'], '">', $board['name'], '</a>';
Thanks, as ever, Bloc for the quick and clear responses. :)
I'll try No.s 1 and 3.
I'll probably leave no.2 for the next update. ;)
I have another little question for my infocentre.
When visitors click to go to a category i would like to place a explanationtext above the list of topics. Where can i do that for each category? Does anybody have a idea?
You mean when you see the topics in a board?... Because the category is just shown on frontpage. Its not possible (straight up anyway) to put a particular text for each category, because its no place to store them.
yes that's what i meant..... hmm....well that's a pitty...thnx anyway
Perhaps this thread offers a solution (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=17119.msg146642#msg146642)?
Tnx burpee, but that's not what i meant...... i made an example by cutting and pasting
click and look here (http://www.jongerenwerk.org/images/scrcat1.jpg)
That shouldn't be too hard using the templating system.
Open: MessageIndex.template.php
Find: // Are there actually any topics to show?
Add before:
if ($board['id'] == 1) {
echo'
Put the text for board 1 here';
}
And then put in a seporate entry like that for each board. You'll have to replace the "1" after $board['id'] == to the board id that the entry is meant for.
It's not the best way to do it ofcourse, but I think it's more than sufficient for your needs.
uhm, do you in fact mean a description for a board? I got the impression you meant text for a category, which of course is a collection of boards...
If you did mean board descriptions, then its easier..its already there inside MessageIndex.template.php:
if (!empty($options['show_board_desc']) && $context['description'] != '')
{
echo '<span class="smalltext"> ', $context['description'], ' </span><br /><br />';
}
Is that what you want to move? ...to over the topics listed ?
yess.thnx Bloc and Burpee....i'll try to fix that...thnx for the usefull information.
Simplicity is brilliant and such a pleasant departure from all the other "cloned but skinned" forum designs. Thanks for the great work.
I'm trying this on 1.1beta2, and the only obvious error I'm seeing is the following at the top of the page:
QuoteNotice: Undefined index: args in /home/httpd/vhosts/vertexworks.com/httpdocs/forum/Sources/Errors.php on line 341
I then went to investigate the settings and noticed recent posts # was empty, fixed that and it seems to be working wonderfully. Is there anything I should be on the lookout for as I really haven't tried to beat it up much really.
No, I don't think it is..but i haven't really delved into the code yet and compared with 1.1 default theme. Just discovered it does work with 1.1 beta1 at least, since my website now runs on that. ;)
One other quick question, in this crazy-long thread, is there a quick and easy way to enable subtle alternating colors on the actual thread post views... just digging into this... thanks!
Actually, I have found a bug... spell check doesn't load with this theme in Safari 2.0. Other themes do work though.
And in the spirit of Simplicity, how about a "less full-featured" post styling bar... there's a bit too many whiz-bang stuff there for my preference.
I don't think it will be more major changes for this theme..there have been quite a few revisions, both on taking away things and adding them back(!), so I think it'll stay as it now.
But there may be a "simplicity 2" , or another name, since the idea can be done in different ways of course.
The alternating colors is there, but you need to use the "old" type of display(basically the same as "normal" themes.) , its an option in "current theme settings".
Quote from: Bloc on May 24, 2005, 05:18:31 PM
I don't think it will be more major changes for this theme..there have been quite a few revisions, both on taking away things and adding them back(!), so I think it'll stay as it now.
But there may be a "simplicity 2" , or another name, since the idea can be done in different ways of course.
No problems there, it is wonderful as is. :)
QuoteThe alternating colors is there, but you need to use the "old" type of display(basically the same as "normal" themes.) , its an option in "current theme settings".
I must be loosing it, because I can't find anything like that in the Current Theme options... maybe it was one of those things that got taken out?
Also, what about the error with the spell checker not rendering with the theme, when it does for other themes?
The spellcheck code probably is different - I have to check that.
Check current theme settings - "Use full poster info in display". then it will show alternate colors, although you need to adjust them a bit ( they are nearly the same) in the blue,red,black.css etc.
Quote from: Bloc on May 25, 2005, 12:29:28 PM
The spellcheck code probably is different - I have to check that.
Thanks for that... look forward to your findings.
QuoteCheck current theme settings - "Use full poster info in display". then it will show alternate colors, although you need to adjust them a bit ( they are nearly the same) in the blue,red,black.css etc.
Ahhhh! But then it adds all the decidedly
non-simple icons and whatnot. ;)
Where would I look to start hacking this myself?
heh..not so simple I am afraid, I have used tables for the "old" layout, but just some divs and spans for the regular one...
Quote from: Bloc on May 26, 2005, 08:08:59 AM
heh..not so simple I am afraid, I have used tables for the "old" layout, but just some divs and spans for the regular one...
The tables vs. divs honestly doesn't cause me concernt; I'm very comfortable with either (although I prefer DIVs ;) ). However, I just don't know exactly where to start looking in the PHP and around what lines... On a related note, I'd also like to do some minor styling work on the "Reply #3" part too... can you point me where I can find that also?
Sorry to bugger you so much about this, as it truly is the best template I've found period. Thanks so much for putting it up here. :)
I think I found a problem after a conversion of my PHPbb forum. When trying to reply with quote:
An Error Has Occurred!
Unable to load the 'quotefast' template.
Probably an operator on my part, but where do I start looking to resolve?
That is probably one of the things thats changed. Its the code that makes the preview come instantly. In Post.template.php.
Thanks again Bloc for looking at this... will you be updating the template to work with 1.1beta series?
Yes, that is the plan.
Hi
I've been trying to embolden a couple of links in Simplicity. Anyone know where I can add the <B></B> tags to bolden up <b>'Reply'</b> in the posts and also 'Start new topic', in the thread view?
Thanks
You could just use the language files...search for those strings in index.english.php ( the language you use) and just add it there. ;)
Wow. I didn't know it could be done there.
Thanks, as ever. :D
I have a fixed width Mambo template and I just want to say this theme is magic. It looks great. Amazing work Bloc.
Thanks. :)
I'm assuming that this all works fine with 1.0.4?
Quote from: destalk on June 10, 2005, 12:40:31 AM
I'm assuming that this all works fine with 1.0.4?
It should.
-Dan The Man
I'm sure it will be fine, just wondering if someone has actually tried it. I get jumpy and paranoid around upgrade time :P
On another note (in case I haven't asked this beore...?). A question for bloc. What would be involved in having a kind of 'sticky' post/s at the top of the 'Recent Topics' column? I had the idea that it would be nice to have a 'read this first' type of thread. Perhaps, even, in a different colour?
Could it be done with SSI?
Just a thought. Thanks.
I don't think the SSI have a sticky function - it just takes the posts out regardless of stickiness. What you need is probably the ability to fetch one specific post. Isn't there a mod for that? I think have seen something like that at least.
I could of course duplicate some from SSI and tailor it..but its not good to introduce sql calls into the templates. They should be just receivers.
Hmmm. I suppose I could just paste a static link into index.template to an admin post... or something... :-\
How do I make users' postcounts visible on every post?
EDIT: Also, can you please make this theme compatible with SMF 1.1 Beta 3?
-Dan The Man
I'm not behind my computer, so I can't give you the exact code.
But... it's usually enough to just look up the strings in the default template, and then add them to the template you want to see them in.
I have a question.
I have chopped and hacked my board so much that I may well have removed this functionality by hand.... :P
However, I can't seem to get the Simplicity board to display the names of users active in the past XXX minutes. What I mean is that, as soon as a user logs out, they are shown as logged out. Whereas previously I could affect how long their name was displayed for by using the "User online time threshold". At least I think I did...?
Anyone?
Thanks.
Only thing I can think of is the admin option of setting x number of minutes...look in "features and options" / "User online time threshold".
The theme doesn't have any other means for displaying it...or are you perhaps thinking of a mod?
Quote from: destalk on June 14, 2005, 11:18:07 PM
I have a question.
I have chopped and hacked my board so much that I may well have removed this functionality by hand.... :P
However, I can't seem to get the Simplicity board to display the names of users active in the past XXX minutes. What I mean is that, as soon as a user logs out, they are shown as logged out. Whereas previously I could affect how long their name was displayed for by using the "User online time threshold". At least I think I did...?
Anyone?
Thanks.
Quote from: Burpee on June 14, 2005, 12:16:37 PM
I'm not behind my computer, so I can't give you the exact code.
But... it's usually enough to just look up the strings in the default template, and then add them to the template you want to see them in.
Yes. That is what I am talking about. It's just that even if I set the time to be 24 hours, it doesn't seem to work. Not big issue. :-\
Quote from: Burpee on June 15, 2005, 07:06:29 AM
Quote from: destalk on June 14, 2005, 11:18:07 PM
I have a question.
I have chopped and hacked my board so much that I may well have removed this functionality by hand.... :P
However, I can't seem to get the Simplicity board to display the names of users active in the past XXX minutes. What I mean is that, as soon as a user logs out, they are shown as logged out. Whereas previously I could affect how long their name was displayed for by using the "User online time threshold". At least I think I did...?
Anyone?
Thanks.
Quote from: Burpee on June 14, 2005, 12:16:37 PM
I'm not behind my computer, so I can't give you the exact code.
But... it's usually enough to just look up the strings in the default template, and then add them to the template you want to see them in.
Thanks, but I dont understand your post. Sorry.
OK. Ignore my last few posts. I'm a muppet. Everything works just fine. :-[
Ok, I love this theme, I need to have detailed instructions on how to add my logo and remove the words Simple Machine Forum at the top. i am not real familiar with .html.
Where do you want to add your logo?
Removing the simple machines text has been answered towards the beginning of this thread. I know, because I asked the question. ;)
It will be safer if you scroll back and find bloc's answer than if I try and explain it to you, because my PHP skills are zero.
I want it to be at the top. Here is the logo I want to add:
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi10.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa111%2Fpreacha71%2FECM.jpg&hash=ac841f584c2e6f9d03f4c7d032f426714941e8db)
The theme has been changed a few times since then..but its the same spot for this change - index.template.php and remove or replace this code with your own:
<div style="padding-left: 20px;position: relative; top: -4px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; "><b><span class="greyheader">Simple</span><span style="color: #b0b0b0;">Machines</span><span class="greyheader">Forum</span></b></div>
Quote from: Bloc on June 18, 2005, 05:43:56 PM
The theme has been changed a few times since then..but its the same spot for this change - index.template.php and remove or replace this code with your own:
<div style="padding-left: 20px;position: relative; top: -4px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; "><b><span class="greyheader">Simple</span><span style="color: #b0b0b0;">Machines</span><span class="greyheader">Forum</span></b></div>
Ok, still a newbie to all of this, so I would upload my logo to the forum and then enter it here?
Yes. Simply replace the above code with something like <img src="pathtoyourpicture" alt="" /> and upload the picture.
Ok so, i would replace this whole line:
<div style="padding-left: 20px;position: relative; top: -4px;text-transform: capitalize; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;letter-spacing:-1px; "><b><span class="greyheader">Simple</span><span style="color: #b0b0b0;">Machines</span><span class="greyheader">Forum</span></b></div>
With say:
<img src="flames77777777.gif" alt="" />
After I upload this picture into my images folder for the theme??
almost..to make it work at that place you need to add something to the path:
<img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/flames77777777.gif" alt="" />
It will then look in your theme's images folder.
anyone get this working in 1.0.4? I compeltely lose my admin section when I use this theme. :(
Quote from: nolageek on June 19, 2005, 02:20:09 AM
anyone get this working in 1.0.4? I compeltely lose my admin section when I use this theme. :(
Works fine on my clan's forums.
-Dan The Man
works flawlessly on my SMF 1.0.4.
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nolageek.com%2Ffff.jpg&hash=497e4e3d44d866c8a62f5911faa02b1788be6c6b)
This is what I keep getting. It works fine in other themes.
http://www.nolageek.com/fff.jpg
Hi,
I'm sorry if this has already been asked but i'm really new to this and this thread is HUGE :).
I have just newly installed SMF. I downloaded your theme and use the admin panel to upload the .tar file.
It said that the install was successful but this is what it looks like:
Admin panel (http://www.igarry.com/images/misc/admin.png)
Forum index (http://www.igarry.com/images/misc/index.png)
I think I have done something wrong :?. Can anyone help me out?
MadDoc,
nolageek, it seems language files are missing or wrong. What language do you use?
MadDoc, it seems while installing the theme you didn't take away the "themexx" in the lower box. It will then just copy the default theme...
...or check the path to theme images and actual theme folder are correct.
Quote from: Bloc on June 18, 2005, 07:51:54 PM
almost..to make it work at that place you need to add something to the path:
<img src="'.$settings['images_url'].'/flames77777777.gif" alt="" />
It will then look in your theme's images folder.
Thanks Bloc! It took first time with no problem. http://www.extremechristianministries.com/forum/
Quote from: Bloc on June 19, 2005, 04:41:37 AM
nolageek, it seems language files are missing or wrong. What language do you use?
Chalk it up to another instance of a newbie who didn't RTFM. I had just uploaded the files into place without added the theme via the Admin Tools. :( I got it all working a few minutes ago. UHg.
Thanks!
VIncent
Hi
i love this Simplicity theme .....
i wish to add in the "RECENT POSTS" section under each topic where it shows the date:time
to add also the number of times a topic has been read
and also the number of replies.
any help appreciated
Thanks
Me again.
i really like how the SMF provides lots of stats
however also since i love the snimplicity theme so much i thought i'd ask this question here, though may not apply here
i want to add a scoreboard page which shows the post read topics
or the most replied to topics
sort of like a music top40 chart toppers type thing
any help appreciated
Thanks
ok
i'm an idiot
i see that statistic section shows all the stats one can want
i'll somehow work out the code that makes "Top 10" replies and views
and some how create a link from the main index page
Thanks
Hi Bloc
am i able to hard-code links in the left-window pane as well as the right-window pain of the "simplicity" theme
and if so can you kindly tell me which files exactly to look for and where so i can have a look to editing them.
Thanks
The left window will be different for each section of the forum..so that means all files..! But the right side is in index.template.php in the function template_main_below().
I am currently lookinga t upgrading the theme, and in that will add som new features - one of them being the option of adding your own code on both sides , over or below the forums content there. ;)
Thanks Bloc
Much Appreciated
Quote from: Bloc on June 27, 2005, 01:26:07 PM
The left window will be different for each section of the forum..so that means all files..! But the right side is in index.template.php in the function template_main_below().
I am currently lookinga t upgrading the theme, and in that will add som new features - one of them being the option of adding your own code on both sides , over or below the forums content there. ;)
Bloc, you always seem to know what the people want. Have you thought of standing for Mayor or something? ;) I, for one, can't wait for the next edition of Simplicity.
How's it going with regard to SMF 1.1? Will the upgrade be straightforward?
uhum..well, probably not..I am just doing update to 1.0.5 first , then onto the 1.1, but there is much code to change. ::) (since i shuffled everything around, I need to reshuffle once more ;D )
It might be a few tweaks as well, but trying not to stray from the path...
Mayor..? In Theme City then.. :P
Cheers.
When you say update to 1.0.5, do you mean add some of those cool features you mentioned, or do you mean that it is not compatible with 1.0.5? I only ask because I have upgraded to 1.0.5 and everything seems fine. :-X
For 1.0.5 its new features..for 1.1 it will be updating them ( and the rest of it) to work with changed/added things in SMF.
Great thanks. :)
Hi Bloc
I just had another couple if incidences of the Quick Reply box being disabled for all current members. Be interested if this happens with anyone else, or whether it's just my install and setup?
But I have now isolated exactly what I can do to get this to repeat itself.
If an admin goes into their own profile and enables the use of checkboxes to edit/merge/delete a topic, or whatever, then when any member next logs in they will not have access to the 'Quick Reply' box. So I have to ensure that I reset that preference in the current theme settings.
But perhaps my setup is the problem? I am using Safari, which has a few bugs (mainly javascript, I think) with this theme (for example quoting doesn't work and also I am unable to merge topics unless I use the checkbox method).
Also, I have the SuperSticky mod installed. This doesn't work within Simplicity, so I have to go into the default theme if I want to make a topic SuperSticky (the bolded topic title carries through to the Simplicty theme, which is good). That's fine, I am happy to do that. I only mention it to give a full picture of the set up.
It might have something to do with Safari, yes. If it doesn't happen on other browsers, that might be it.
The theme is updated with several features:
- works in SMF 1.1beta3
Should be working fine, but please report any errors. :)
- added options to have your own content in the sidebars.
You can now choose your own content by entering a title, the HTML content and whether it should appear on top of Simplicity's menus - or below. You have 3 "boxes" for each side.
- added several options for the front page.
Now you can choose among several and you have 2 "slots" for them.They will just appear right under each other, so on the second you can set it to "none" (for using just the top).They should also remember separately - so you could have 2 polls or 2 boardnews for example.
These are the ones possible now (with heavily use of SSI.php):
1."recent topics" - all the xx recent topics.Enter xx number of topics to show.
2."recent posts" - all the xx recent posts(as normal themes)
3."welcome message" - just a HTML mesage
4."Poll" - specified poll. You need to enter topic ID number the poll is in.
5."News" - Just the random news.
6."Boardnews" - latest posts from a board, enter board id number and x number of posts.
- moved the CSS for the header text into blue/red/grey/black/green/peach.css.
this should make it easier to adjust the look of those header texts...
- added a pure reply link under each post, to stop scrolling for the top one.
Note that both Simplicity for SMF 1.0.5 and for SMF 1.1beta3 has these new options. See first post for download links.
Outstanding Bloc. Thanks you very much.
A quick question. Will those 'sidebar contant adders' work with javascript as well? (I suppose I should just test this...)
I'm downloading this now anyway. Brilliant work.
Woohoo, this sounds great, gonna try it out first on both 1.0.5 and 1.1 Beta 3, and then update my forum with it :)
Thank a lot Bloc :D
BTW.
Just talking about the 1.0.5 version. If I am upgrading, what are the minimum files that I need to upload to upgrade? I.E. in order to avoid having to re-do any customisations?
Thanks.
Thanks. If you find any oddities, be sure let me know. ;)
- destalk, to have the sidebar/front options, at least index.template, boardindex.template, themes.template , settings.template and blue/green..etc.css.
- for the reply bit, in addition Display.template.
- to have all headers following the stylesheet = all the files.(...)
Thanks Bloc.
So realistically, for a full upgrade, it's probably best to upload the whole lot and re-customise the CSS.
Yes. The new stylesheets are not too bad...just find .header1 and .header2(and .post and .signature for the 1.1 version) and copy those over to yours and you are set.
Ah. So... (and excuse me for being a bit slow about this...)
...if I just copy and paste those styles into my already existing sylesheets, then all should be fine?
Yes, that should be it.
Thanks Bloc.
Hi Bloc
If you have a few minutes, would you mind having a look at this (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=41356.from1121406514;topicseen#new) thread and let me know if you think it's a Simplicity issue or not.
Much appreciated.
Partly..you see , there are 2 parts that can actually render the signature, depending on if you have chosen to use the default look of Simplicity - or the "old" display, which looks more like the default theme. So try to search for "signature" at least twice.
Ah. Thank you very much. I found the second occurance of if (!empty($message['member']['signature']) && empty($options['show_no_signatures'])) and replaced it with if (!empty($message['member']['signature']) && empty($options['show_no_signatures']) && ($context['user']['is_logged'])) and it all works perfectly.
I'm not sure which version of Simplicity I am using. It is a slightly customised version of the one before the current version.
Anyway, it works, which is the main thing.
:D :D :D
One minor issue with the 1.1 Beta 3 version...
Because you placed the language strings for all the extra theme settings in the "index.english.php" language file for that theme, they are not visible when you're using another theme. To fix this, I simply copied them to Themes/default/languages/Modifications.english.php...
Not sure if there's a way to move theme files to a different folder or not, but it might be worth looking into.
Yes, I just noticed that too...before 1.1 there was just the default options..now it can change options beyond that. It might work to simply put it in a new Simplicity Modifications.english.php though. Have to check that.
No, it doesn't. And it just fetches the Settings.template things - I use Themes.tempalte too - to have bigger text boxes and more freedom to layout all the extra options.
So I guess we need to go into the actual theme for a full overview.
Dear Bloc,
Whether I am too tired, or you really missed the link to the 1.1 version at the top of page... Check it out, both of the links points to the same file, simplicity.zip (235,486 bytes) But if the user rewrites the link in the browser, possible to download the 1.1 file (266,377 bytes)
Another problem what I see at your testpage in the third column:
"Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator."
Why it is?
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In the meantime I have put up the 1.1 file for 1.1, and it works fine. But with the old version, I have got similar database error as on your page.
* * * * 8) This is the most useful theme for me, thanks for this.
Hi All
i've just managed to upgrade to the latest simplicity theme and i have to say, it has got to be the best theme of all the SMF themes ... well for me at least ...
Bloc has now made it more powerful, by allowing you to add 3 menus/pages to the left and 3 menus to the right of the window panes...
in essence, the simplicity theme is a virtual content management system/portal ....
a) it looks like a quasi news/content manager
b) combined with SMF allows for attaching files
c) a novice can add there own html code for up to 6 little pages to the left and right
d) also you can add your little page before the recent posts/topics summary
anyway once i finish my site, using the "simplicity" theme i'll show it off ..
Thanks and kudos to Bloc and the SMF team.
i forgot to mention, that i'm new to forum systems and know very little about php and css and all that jazz ... so everything i write is more a novice point of view ...
wanting to setup an interactive website, i searched high and low for a board system and also for CMS systems that could do what i wanted, which was news/article/content management with a board look and feel .... i..e somethign that could combine both ...
i tried phpBB it sucked
i tried punBB and found it quiet good and easy for dummies, but lacked features (eg. could not attach files) etc ...
i tried just about every damn CMS and BB that fantastico had to offer ...
either they were all too hard for my little brain to fly
or too simple lacking features i needed
or did not look right or flexible enough
yes i tried SMF, although found it easier and at the same time feature full and flexible and faster than phpBB, i still wanted a CMS/news like system ....
the moral of the story is : i was about to chuck in SMF and start looking at other system that were not on fantistico offerings .... when i by chance noticed the simplicity theme ..... and bingo ....!!!
so i owe Bloc's "Simplicity" theme the credit for my choice in finally settling with SMF.
Thanks Bloc
Hear hear to that! :D
Quote from: Bela on July 15, 2005, 08:47:27 PM
Dear Bloc,
Whether I am too tired, or you really missed the link to the 1.1 version at the top of page... Check it out, both of the links points to the same file, simplicity.zip (235,486 bytes) But if the user rewrites the link in the browser, possible to download the 1.1 file (266,377 bytes)
Another problem what I see at your testpage in the third column:
"Database Error
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator."
Why it is?
---
In the meantime I have put up the 1.1 file for 1.1, and it works fine. But with the old version, I have got similar database error as on your page.
* * * * 8) This is the most useful theme for me, thanks for this.
I think I myself was a bit tired ;) ..I will correct the link.
The error is a bug i will correct..simply go to "current theme settings" and "recent topic" - set number of topics to a number, not 0. Being nothing or 0 is causing the error.
tranceterry and destalk:
Thank you. :) i have been afraid these new things would make the theme a bit "over the top"..but it doesn't seem so.
Small update:
I have updated BoardIndex.template.php so that you don't get "database error" when recent topics option is chosen for the first time. Or set to 0 topics. Also if the board ID is set to 0.
Thank you for the theme and the fix, in the name of the all Simplicity users too. :)
Quote from: Bloc on July 16, 2005, 05:36:09 AM
tranceterry and destalk:
Thank you. :) i have been afraid these new things would make the theme a bit "over the top"..but it doesn't seem so.
Absolutely not. I think the fact that this is one of the longest (or 'the' longest?) threads in these forums, attests to the fact that you have repeatedly got the features/usability balance just right. ;)
Great work.
I've updated my forum from 1.0.5 to 1.1 Beta 3 Public and also updated Simplicity to that version and all is going great:
http://anythingeverything.org/
Thanks so much Bloc for listening to the suggestions and requests we make on this theme. Each time you have added components to it, you haven't made it more complex at all but instead just gave it more functionality to provide a truly simple and easy-to-use theme that is very very powerful. My forum is now exactly how I'd like it to be thanks to your great theme (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestgarden.net%2Fsmilies%2Fthumb.gif&hash=fef4d25799562c6654bc97f1e645bdea20079cd9)
Thanks, Miraenda. :)
There might be more updates on Simplicity, but I feel its more or less "done" on bigger features. So I will probably make Simplicity 2 instead , to follow up some new ideas I have. I can't say exactly when that will be, got other theme ideas I want to pursue first though.
But I would like to mention its very rewarding to get such positive feedback as I had on this theme. :)
this theme is great. But i think you should put in the users "mini profile" on posts. Sometimes it is hard to tell who made the post, what rank they are, etc.
But incredible work, none the less.
So, has anyone had any problems with Simplicity and the 1.1 beta? Or should I go ahead and upgrade.
I haven't had any issues. Did the upgrade a week ago. I did have to re-add back in the stuff I changed as well as upgrade the Map mod on my forum. I do need to upgrade my Chat program as well for it, but otherwise everything is great :)
Thanks Miraenda
I may just bite the bullet then. I did the 1.0.5 update of simplicity and that was fairly painless - even with my various hacks. ;)
Quote from: Bloc on July 15, 2005, 04:43:44 AM
Yes. The new stylesheets are not too bad...just find .header1 and .header2(and .post and .signature for the 1.1 version) and copy those over to yours and you are set.
Where would I find the .signature & .post styles?
Thanks
They should be in all the stylesheets..red,green,black..etc.css.
Hmmmm...
Or rather, I've found /* All the signatures used in the forum. If your forum users use Mozilla, Opera, or Safari, you might add max-height here ;). */
.signature
{
}
But no .post...
post colors are controlled by the .windowbg's.
Thanks. But I'm not trying to control post colours. I simply wanted to port my css styles to version 1.1. As it happens, I have simply copied .header1 and .header2 over to the old .css files and everything seems to work fine.
I'm just waiting to see if anything goes horribly wrong now. :-X
Sorry..I done so many conversions lately.. ;) It seems I have missed those .post classes in the stylesheets...need to update that.
Btw, the .signature and .post classes are mainly used to set overflow attributes to the posts/signatures. You *can* use colors too on them, but as Tippmaster says, .windowbg/.windowbg2 are mostly used for that. And to top it, they are only used in the alternative showing of posts - the one that has most details. Confused..? :)
No worries. I'm glad that I spotted something useful... ;D
I'm not too confused about the .windowbg/.windowbg2 stuff as I have used them before when adjustng themes. I'm not really sure that I understand about the .signature and .post classes, though. I assume that everything is stable the way that I have done it? Seems to display fine in Firefox and Safari AFAIK.
In fact, on a separate matter, you may remember that I mentioned that Safari froze when quoting a post in Simplicity under, 1.0.5. That all seems to work fine now under the 1.1 version.
Upwards and onwards and all that. :P
OK. I've found a problem (with my installation anyway - but they don't affect the default SMF theme). Bear in mind that I am on a Mac and using Firefox and Safari.
New members are unable to register. The "Register" button remains inactive/greyed out (and yes, I have made sure that the options are filled in correctly :P ).
<EDIT>This is on the forum at this url ---> Book Forums (http://www.booktalkforums.com/) BTW, not the one in my sig.
this might not be the best place to ask... but I'm using the mambo-smf bridge and all works fine until I use simplicity as a template... when I use simplicity I get this error:
Fatal error: template_main(): Failed opening required 'SSI.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/..../html/tbf/Sources/Load.php(1484) : eval()'d code on line 8
Anyone know what's up?
Hmmm. Just tried registering on my forum with Explorer 6 and Win XP and that also wouldn't let me... Something odd is afoot.
Any suggestions welcome. Is it just me.
Quote from: chaking on July 24, 2005, 09:27:21 PM
this might not be the best place to ask... but I'm using the mambo-smf bridge and all works fine until I use simplicity as a template... when I use simplicity I get this error:
Fatal error: template_main(): Failed opening required 'SSI.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/content/..../html/tbf/Sources/Load.php(1484) : eval()'d code on line 8
Anyone know what's up?
The path to SSI.php is wrong..probably because SMF is inside a another folder than Mambo. If you open .template.php and find
require("SSI.php"); and instead change that to the path to SMF - from the Mambo root folder - it should work.
Quote from: destalk on July 25, 2005, 03:06:43 AM
Hmmm. Just tried registering on my forum with Explorer 6 and Win XP and that also wouldn't let me... Something odd is afoot.
Any suggestions welcome. Is it just me. Can anyone register on here: http://www.booktalkforums.com/ ?
I tried, but got a error page...
Have you tried to rename the Register.template.php to something else..just too see if it works then? (it will use the default theme's template then.) I have tested my copy in Firefox and it seem to work fine there...so it might be something up with the register function on your forum. If it is, it will probably turn up when renaming too.
Quote from: Bloc on July 25, 2005, 05:55:45 AM
Hmmm. Yes the whole forum is radished as far as I can tell. I'm going to restore my backup and try again.
Admin screens hosed?
When i install the theme my admin tools are hosed.. Does anyone else get that?
Quick question...
The biggest styling issue I see with the simplicity theme is that any time a code block is inserted, it totally destroys the width significantly past the viewport window. Is there a quick fix for that?
Also noticed that the userlist page is a little narrow in hte first colum and makes each row take up 3 lines, and the actual names themselves look a tad small now (1.1b3p forum + Simplicity). Great update regardless! :D
Quote from: Scott Andrew on July 25, 2005, 07:50:26 PM
Admin screens hosed?
When i install the theme my admin tools are hosed.. Does anyone else get that?
What do you mean by hosed..? Blank screens?
Quote from: rthrash on July 26, 2005, 12:21:44 AM
Quick question...
The biggest styling issue I see with the simplicity theme is that any time a code block is inserted, it totally destroys the width significantly past the viewport window. Is there a quick fix for that?
hm, it might be down to the missing .post class in stylesheet. That one should have set overflow: auto; which will put up a scrollbar instead of pushing it out of view.
Quote from: rthrash on July 26, 2005, 01:07:11 AM
Also noticed that the userlist page is a little narrow in hte first colum and makes each row take up 3 lines, and the actual names themselves look a tad small now (1.1b3p forum + Simplicity). Great update regardless! :D
Thanks. :) I will look at that issue.
Quote from: Bloc on July 15, 2005, 04:43:44 AM
Yes. The new stylesheets are not too bad...just find .header1 and .header2(and .post and .signature for the 1.1 version) and copy those over to yours and you are set.
For the 1.1b3P stylesheets, what should .post/.signature/.header1/.header2 values be for defaults so we can add them back in without bugging you further? :)
Quote from: Bloc on July 25, 2005, 05:55:45 AM
Quote from: destalk on July 25, 2005, 03:06:43 AM
Hmmm. Just tried registering on my forum with Explorer 6 and Win XP and that also wouldn't let me... Something odd is afoot.
Any suggestions welcome. Is it just me. Can anyone register on here: http://www.booktalkforums.com/ ?
I tried, but got a error page...
Have you tried to rename the Register.template.php to something else..just too see if it works then? (it will use the default theme's template then.) I have tested my copy in Firefox and it seem to work fine there...so it might be something up with the register function on your forum. If it is, it will probably turn up when renaming too.
Actually, I didn't realize this myself, but the same is happening on my forum. I tried renaming and it does then work, but then my theme is slightly off with it for displaying with the menu bar up higher than normal on the right so it doesn't look as nice. I had someone email me to tell me they cannot sign up and this was how I noticed it happening.
Thanks for that Miraenda. At least it's not me going mad. At least not this time anyway. ;)
And yes, renaming the register template does make it work. But then there is another problem, in that the registration email is not sent out.
Actually, the registration email was sent out for the member I registered as using it, so even stranger that yours isn't being
Hmmm. Very odd.
I'm actually moving that site to a different host, because the server set up is causing problems with some SMF function. Especially with the SE friendly links (hence the errors when Bloc visited my site).
I'll probably do a fresh install and try again. Wish I'd stayed at version 1.05 for a bit longer actually.
destalk, I apologize for this one in saying about the upgrade being okay as I myself didn't know about the registration deal. I didn't even think to try registering, which I should have done :(
Oh. No worries. I'm certainly not blaming you for anything. I didn't even remember that you said it was OK for you. :)
This forum is still pretty much in the beta stages, otherwise I would not have gone ahead with the update. It's completely my responsibility.
I'm just wondering though, as I'm changing hosts, whether it's possible to downgrade SMF itself and the simpliity theme.
Even if it's possible, perhaps I should just wait for Bloc to see if he can fix this (which I'm sure he can). :P
It's not a drama for me though.
A quick temporary hack to fix is to change line 129 to:
document.creator.regagree.checked = true;
This makes it so that the register button is always enabled. The JS controlling clicking the I agree box is not working for some reason.
For you guys, who had error "cannot register" with Simplicity Themes.
This is easy and fast solved. Replace file register.template php from Simplicity Themes with the original file (register template) from Default SMF Themes..
Its work for my Forum.
I dont know what the problem causing this.
I do the upgrade from 1.03 to Beta 3, also did clean install with Beta3. The register problem still occurs. But after replace with default SMF Themes file (register template php), the problem is gone :)
Well, now I am using simplicity while awaiting TinyPortal release from BLOC :)
Thanks bro..
I will go over the Register.template..it might be a tiny error somewhere.
What an awesome theme!!, missed this somehow.
Nice work Bloc
Ok, I have discovered one error..this line in current Register.template.php in the Simplicity11 theme:
<label for="regagree"><input type="checkbox" name="regagree" onclick="agreesubmit(this);" class="check" id="regagree" /> <b>', $txt[585], '</b></label>
should be:
<label for="regagree"><input type="checkbox" name="regagree" onclick="checkAgree();" id="regagree" class="check" /> <b>', $txt[585], '</b></label>
Can any of you try it out before I change the archive?
Quote from: Thunderace on July 27, 2005, 02:04:09 PM
What an awesome theme!!, missed this somehow.
Nice work Bloc
Thanks. :)
That's looking like it works... Thanks!
Now, if you could help me figure out the crazy code block resize despite all sorts of CSS wrangling, that would be awesome! (And the member list page, too ;)
Looks to be working now with that change to Register.template.php, thanks Bloc :)
Quote from: rthrash on July 27, 2005, 03:18:14 PM
That's looking like it works... Thanks!
Now, if you could help me figure out the crazy code block resize despite all sorts of CSS wrangling, that would be awesome! (And the member list page, too ;)
The memberlist i have changed some...just using an image there again.
if you find this line in Memberlist.template:
', $context['can_send_pm'] ? '<a href="' . $member['online']['href'] . '" title="' . $member['online']['text'] . '">' : '', $settings['use_image_buttons'] ? '<img src="' . $member['online']['image_href'] . '" alt="' . $member['online']['text'] . '" border="0" align="middle" />' : $member['online']['label'], $context['can_send_pm'] ? '</a>' : '', '
and change to:
', $context['can_send_pm'] ? '<a href="' . $member['online']['href'] . '" title="' . $member['online']['text'] . '">' : '' , '<img src="' . $member['online']['image_href'] . '" alt="' . $member['online']['text'] . '" border="0" align="middle" />' , $context['can_send_pm'] ? '</a>' : '', '
...as for the code text pushing everything out I have managed to make the it hidden, but not with a scrollbar...while the original display of Simplicity works fine, the one with more userinfo shown, doesn not in IE. I have to work more on this.
Thanks for the outstanding 'response time' Bloc. ;D
I haven't tried it yet, but I'm sure it's fine.
I'm going to do a fresh install. Have you updated the download archive?
Thanks again.
Not yet..but the changes are described here though. Still working on the issue with "code" class, I think i have to do a rewrite of that portion. The tables used seem to not want to render a scrollbar in IE.
Thanks. No worries. :)
Just to confirm that those changes work fine with my register file also. Thanks bloc.
Also, the email issues were to do with mySQL problems with my host. :-\
The path to SSI.php is wrong..probably because SMF is inside a another folder than Mambo. If you open .template.php and find require("SSI.php"); and instead change that to the path to SMF - from the Mambo root folder - it should work.
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I'm using the beta version... I'm not quite sure which .template.php to use... I've looked through a lot of them for the require("SSI.php") but haven't found it... any help... thanks :-)
chaking, its in the boardindex.template.php.
I love this theme, but can't get it to work completely. I am using SMF 1.0.5.
When I set this to my default theme and try to change the Current Theme's Settings the theme reverts to the SMF Default Theme and I get a slew or errors in the Forum Error Log:
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I see similar behavior when trying Bloc's Juno theme. The only other theme I have installed (which is not by Bloc) does not encounter these errors.
THanks,
Mike
It would seem you may have the SMF1.1beta version installed on your SMF 1.0.5...I amnot sure though. Did you download it some time ago from here?
I downloaded SMF 1.0.5 from this site yesterday. It was a clean install. I have never had any other version of SMF.
Using english as the main language?
Yes, using English. You can see the installation here: http://www.DesignCommunity.com/smf/ (http://www.designcommunity.com/smf/)
Hi Bloc
In a long multi-page thread, when the page numbers are displayed along the top and bottom - e.g. (Read xxx times) 1 2 [3]. I just wondered if you could let me know how I could make these numbers bold.
Thanks.
Bloc pointed out I was probably using the version of his theme for SMF 1.1 when I was running SMF 1.0.5. Installing the right version fixed the errors and everything is working great. Thanks Bloc!
Mike
I'm using the correct version of the Simplicity theme for 1.1 beta3 and I'm getting this error repeatedly in the error log.
Undefined index: attach_lose
Any ideas?
Fantastic theme! Everything is working except, when I click on 'home', i get this message:
QuoteFatal error: template_main(): Failed opening required 'SSI.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/lib/php') in /www/n/xxxxxcom/htdocs/smf/Sources/Load.php(1484) : eval()'d code on line 8
Please help.
Quote from: destalk on August 09, 2005, 08:33:18 AM
I'm using the correct version of the Simplicity theme for 1.1 beta3 and I'm getting this error repeatedly in the error log.
Undefined index: attach_lose
Any ideas?
I think a missing language string..maybe. I am not sure..could you say which file it come from and the link?
Ah yes, sorry I should have posted that initially;
The full errors are as follows;
http://www.domain.com/index.php?action=post2
8: Undefined index: attach_lose
File: /home/domain/public_html/Themes/default/languages/Post.english.php (eval?)
Line: 590
and also
http://www.domain.com/index.php?action=post2;start=0;board=12
8: Undefined index: attach_lose
File: /home/domain/public_html/Themes/default/languages/Post.english.php (eval?)
Line: 590
I'm also getting this, but perhaps this has to do with a mod?
http://www.domain.com/index.php?action=post2;start=0;board=3
8: Undefined index: sticky
File: /home/domain/public_html/Sources/Post.php
Line: 1569
Thanks, as ever.
Seems a missing language string alright. Did you update the lang files too, when you started using the newer Simplicity theme?
Hi
Yep. At least I think that I did. Or rather, I can't think why I wouldn't have, unless it didn't upload properly.
Should I just upload the new Post.english.php into the default themes language folder and see what happens?
Yes. If you still get the error, I will look over the file with default theme lang file.
Hmmmm. Nope, still getting both errors;
Quote8: Undefined index: attach_lose
File: /home/domain/public_html/Themes/default/languages/Post.english.php (eval?)
Line: 590
and
Quote8: Undefined index: sticky
File: /home/domain/public_html/Sources/Post.php
Line: 1569
The default Post.english.php file I'm using is from the complete install of the 1.1 beta.
Is this a Simplicity thing? Or should I post the question in the main help forum? I don't want to waste your time Bloc.
I have just upgraded to SMF SMF 1.1 Beta 3 Public and also the correct version of Simplicity (just downloaded a fresh copy).
Unfortunately no new members can register. The register button is greyed out. I have tried all the solutions mentioned earlier in this thread. Anyone got any ideas?
<EDIT>
This seems to only affect Firefox users (only tested on Mac Firefox 1.0.6).
Oh and Bloc (or anyone).
Do you know how I can remove text underneath User Online where it says;
lMost users online today: xx
Most users online ever: xxx
I've been told that this is a Simplicity feature (?).
Many thanks.
The register thing i need to check..as for "most users online"..look for "users online" in Boardindex.template.php, and almost at the end of that.
Thanks.
Actually that registration problem is only affecting one if my forums (all running the same version of SMF and Simplicity - I even copied the registration file from the working forum, to the non-working forum)... very strange. Why on earth would Firefox not allow registration on one forum and not the other?
My brain hurts.
Quote from: Apnomis on March 09, 2005, 10:21:32 AM
Just to let you know it's all working now. Not sure what happened, but I removed all my themes and themes in progress from the server. I then installed SMF 1.0.2, and installed the latest download of your default theme, tried it and got no errors, so then in order to issolate the problem with my modified version I overwrote the default simplicity theme with my version 1 files at a time. Before I knew it I had installed all my modified files and still didn't get any errors! Not sure what fixed it but maybe there was a problem elsewhere in the forum files that was fixed when I updated to 1.0.2!
I think it should be ready for launch by the end of the week. Thanks again for your help Bloc, I'll post a link to my modified version when I launch it, there may be one of two things you'd like to take on board for Simplicity (unlikely I know, but there are a couple of useful changes I've made IMO!)
Any chance that link to the modified version is ever going to get posted?
Typical. I update to Beta 1.1 and SMF releases the first release candidate of 1.1. :P
Anyone tried this with Simplicity? ???
Im sure Bloc will get to it. He always stays up to date with his themes.
I'm sure he will. Was just wondering if someone had been brave and gone ahead anyway. :P
Bloc already did Helios im sure he will have this one out very shortly and tech head also :-) pretty please
Quote from: destalk on September 22, 2005, 01:50:25 AM
Typical. I update to Beta 1.1 and SMF releases the first release candidate of 1.1. :P
Anyone tried this with Simplicity? ???
Just upgrading from Beta3 into RC1.. With Simplicity Theme.
Its Working... ;D
Check it here
http://forumbebas.com/ (http://forumbebas.com/)
Now, I try to install Ultimate Shoutbox.
It looks like its ok but try the link *Mark ALL messages as read*
You're right :)
QuoteAn Error Has Occurred!
Session verification failed. Please try logging out and back in again, and then try again.
with Ultimate Shoutbox installed:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function: shout_display() in /home/forumbebascom/html/Sources/Load.php(1598) : eval()'d code on line 318
This theme gives a continuing error of forum width
I'm thankful to say the rest works ok
Now, My Ultimate Shout Box is working :)
Adding manually language on modification.english.php (in Simplicity Themes Directory).
I love this Theme 8)
Hello,
I'm using SMF 1.1b3 with the Simplicity skin. Also, I have the Mambo-SMF bridge installed. I get the error
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /home/ultima/public_html/lag/forums/Sources/Load.php(1484) : eval()'d code on line 78
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /home/ultima/public_html/lag/forums/Sources/Load.php(1484) : eval()'d code on line 78
on the homepage of Mambo, but when I go to the forums while within mambo, the error disappears. I saw people with similar errors, but the number in parenthesis for their errors were different than mine.
I'm going to attempt to go through some files and see if I can find a fix, but if you know what's wrong, help would be greatly appreciated. If you need to see what I mean, the site is at http://lag.ani-project.com/news/
Line 78 of the index.template.php reads...
$context['forum_width_left_wide']=$settings['forum_width_left']+$settings['forum_width_middle'];
Which makes no sense because it IS defined before that line:
$context['forum_width_left']=25;
$context['forum_width_middle']=52;
$context['forum_width_right']=23;
$context['use_topics']=false;
$context['use_topics_max']=12;
if(isset($settings['forum_width_left']) && $settings['forum_width_left']!='' && $settings['forum_width_left']>0)
$context['forum_width_left']=$settings['forum_width_left'];
if(isset($settings['forum_width_middle']) && $settings['forum_width_middle']!='' && $settings['forum_width_middle']>0)
$context['forum_width_middle']=$settings['forum_width_middle'];
if(isset($settings['forum_width_right']) && $settings['forum_width_right']!='' && $settings['forum_width_right']>0)
$context['forum_width_right']=$settings['forum_width_right'];
$context['forum_width_left_wide']=$settings['forum_width_left']+$settings['forum_width_middle'];
$settings['use_image_buttons'] = false;
I would like to make Black my default colour.
What should I change?
Bloc, well done :D
QuoteI would like to make Black my default colour.
What should I change?
- Go to
admin panel
- click on
Current themes- scroll down, search for
Turn off color-changer- there is... chose
default color theme
Quote from: ultimaichijouji on October 02, 2005, 10:37:52 PM
$context['forum_width_left_wide']=$settings['forum_width_left']+$settings['forum_width_middle'];
Which makes no sense because it IS defined before that line:
$context['forum_width_left']=25;
$context['forum_width_middle']=52;
$context['forum_width_right']=23;
$context['use_topics']=false;
$context['use_topics_max']=12;
if(isset($settings['forum_width_left']) && $settings['forum_width_left']!='' && $settings['forum_width_left']>0)
$context['forum_width_left']=$settings['forum_width_left'];
if(isset($settings['forum_width_middle']) && $settings['forum_width_middle']!='' && $settings['forum_width_middle']>0)
$context['forum_width_middle']=$settings['forum_width_middle'];
if(isset($settings['forum_width_right']) && $settings['forum_width_right']!='' && $settings['forum_width_right']>0)
$context['forum_width_right']=$settings['forum_width_right'];
$context['forum_width_left_wide']=$settings['forum_width_left']+$settings['forum_width_middle'];
$settings['use_image_buttons'] = false;
I think maybe Mambo skips something in the template..maybe template_init() , where the variables are defined. And when in forum, it does fetch it as usual of course.
Updated to work with SMF 1.1RC1. See first post.
This theme use many changed templates, so there were many small updates on this release....please report any bugs you may find. :)
Its Fantastic, BLOC :)
Regards...
Thank you Bloc, its greatly appreciated
Just amazing! ;)
Thanks!
its really fantastic... i like it very much.. 8)
Quote from: Bloc on October 07, 2005, 06:10:06 PM
Updated to work with SMF 1.1RC1. See first post.
This theme use many changed templates, so there were many small updates on this release....please report any bugs you may find. :)
Wonderful. How does one insert a custom logo into this theme above the bar with the search field, in place of the <forumname>SMF business?
I don't know if this one is mentioned before (Since I didn't read through this thread yet). Sorry if i'm make a repeated thread.
I'm using SMF 1.1rc1.
It seems like the whole avatar part in Profile page is missing. Like this :-
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg224.imageshack.us%2Fimg224%2F5050%2Fclipboard11ud.th.jpg&hash=9ef7f0215a9d895267f952f4c172c607cf7ed2d0) (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=clipboard11ud.jpg)
I have checked the permission and also try to switch back to Default, it works properly.
UPDATE FOR THE 1.1RC1 version:
It seems there was several errors in the Profile.template causing avatar section to go missing. Please download the zip file again and exchange that file in your theme.
Bloc,you've missed labels for the version check
Its says out of date,1.1 3 beta pblic
darn..ok, will update those too.
How do you add a banner instead of text in the header ?
Ok, It's working.
Thank you, Bloc, for a such great work.
Hi Bloc,
I think this question was asked once before in this thread, but whatever answer/fix was provided didn't work for me at the time.
I am using this Theme now, but I would like to default it to Black and remove the other color options. How do I do this?
Also, I like how the front page shows the most recent topics. How do I change it so the URLs to the Topics is the main URL, and not the per-Message URL?
Anyone know how to remove the "SimpleMachinesForum" and put it down? and also where can i change the lettersize? My title is too big.
Go to Admin panel. And click on Server Setting. Change the Forum Title
Quote from: FBI on October 15, 2005, 01:58:17 PM
Go to Admin panel. And click on Server Setting. Change the Forum Title
yup but the size is too large..
look in index.template.php. it isnt brain surgery.
Yeah well i already found out, but thanks anyway.
Anyone know how to remove the "1" in "boardtools" i think i added an extra 1 by accident somewhere lol.
http://arkserver.audiohosting.org/forum/index.php?board=184.0
First of all allow me to add to the other members here and say what a stunning job you have done...amazing..
So on to my small problem..
I have Mambo 5.2.3, smf 1.0.3 and after much head banging have got the smf/mambo bridge working, so pls dont ask me to update smf etc...(not just yet anyways).. ;)
Problem is following 2 warnings when i am anywhere except in the forum..
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_left in /www/s/stirling/htdocs/test/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
Notice: Undefined index: forum_width_middle in /www/s/stirling/htdocs/test/forum/Sources/Load.php(1040) : eval()'d code on line 75
I have read the post from one of the other members and didnt see a solution (did I miss it.?)...
Anyway can anyone help fix this small issue without upgrading the whole site and probably breaking my sms/mambo bridge....(again)
Thanks in advance..
Mike
No solutions as of yet, i haven't had the chance to pursue my plans for Mambo/Joomla - adjusted themes yet.
ok Bloc,
Ill check in from time to time in case u have chance to find a fix...Thanks in advance..
Mike
Has the forum width been set?
where would i set it?
Put theme as default
Go to current theme
It should have an option for forum width
So, I made a few slight mods to the simplicity theme that others might find interesting. I added the post count to the list of forums on the left and I changed the "Recent Topics" heading to use the same look and feel as the other headings on the theme. You can see it at http://www.cyvin.org (http://www.cyvin.org)
My question is this: what would it take to create an option on the theme to display the X most popular topics, either in terms of views or replies?
Simplicity is a truely awesome theme! My compliments to Bloc!
Quote from: confusion on October 21, 2005, 05:14:03 PM
So, I made a few slight mods to the simplicity theme that others might find interesting. I added the post count to the list of forums on the left and I changed the "Recent Topics" heading to use the same look and feel as the other headings on the theme. You can see it at http://www.cyvin.org (http://www.cyvin.org)
My question is this: what would it take to create an option on the theme to display the X most popular topics, either in terms of views or replies?
Simplicity is a truely awesome theme! My compliments to Bloc!
can you tell me how you did that?
@ bloc
is it possivel to move the right menu -> UserTools etc
to the left menu?
No, not easily...the left menu changes, while the right stays the same. I would need to rewrite every template. :P :)
Quote from: Bloc on October 22, 2005, 01:20:39 PM
No, not easily...the left menu changes, while the right stays the same. I would need to rewrite every template. :P :)
ok well nevermind then, i only asked b/c some of the pictures are too large and doesn't fit properly in the main topic.
QuoteNo, not easily...the left menu changes, while the right stays the same. I would need to rewrite every template
I am glad to hear that, BLOC. Awaiting... :)
Is there anything I can help, BLOC? :)
Maybe tester?
Check this BLOC Made (http://forumbebas.com) :)
I am not currently doing this I am afraid, I just explained that it involves several changes.
Hi
I 'Recent posts' on the homepage was not showing anything, so I went to change the number in the FIRST SLOT (Slot 1 (top)) in the 'Theme Settings - Simplicity' area, but when I press save and look again it's defaulted to zero again. However, if I put a number in both SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 it works!
Any ideas? As I only really want to display the 'Recent posts' on the first page.
Great theme by the way! :)
Are there any other known bugs I need to update (I uploaded the theme from here on 29th OCT 05)
Many thanks for your help :)
I dont know what causing the problem. I found this problem on my site using SMF 1.0.5/Beta 3. The save button cannot work, change from Recent Post to Slot (vice versa). After upgrading to 1.1 is okay and normal. Maybe, you can try upload all new Simplicity themes again. Dont forget to set SMF default themes while installing/removing new Simplicity theme.
Just Sharing
Some "new" visitor doesnt know, is this list topic have another pages? Even there is Board Tools :)
Well, adding this "bold" code show Pages number on top of topic list.
Just open and edit MessageIndex.template.php (Simplicity Themes Directory SMF 1.1 RC 1)
echo '
</td></tr>';
}
if (!empty($options['display_quick_mod']) && $options['display_quick_mod'] == 1 && !empty($context['topics']))
{
echo '<b>', $txt[139], ':</b> ', $context['page_index'];
echo '
<tr >
<td colspan="8" style="padding-top: 10px;" align="right">
<select name="qaction"', $context['can_move'] ? ' onchange="this.form.moveItTo.disabled = (this.options[this.selectedIndex].value != \'move\');"' : '', '>
<option value="">--------</option>
', $context['can_remove'] ? '<option value="remove">' . $txt['quick_mod_remove'] . '</option>' : '', '
', $context['can_lock'] ? '<option value="lock">' . $txt['quick_mod_lock'] . '</option>' : '', '
', $context['can_sticky'] ? '<option value="sticky">' . $txt['quick_mod_sticky'] . '</option>' : '', '
', $context['can_move'] ? '<option value="move">' . $txt['quick_mod_move'] . ': </option>' : '', '
', $context['can_merge'] ? '<option value="merge">' . $txt['quick_mod_merge'] . '</option>' : '', '
<option value="markread">', $txt['quick_mod_markread'], '</option>
</select>';
if ($context['can_move'])
See a new code above
Quoteecho '<b>', $txt[139], ':</b> ', $context['page_index'];
This useful for new visitor or dummy coder like me :)
See sample link here (http://forumbebas.com/index.php?board=16.0)
Picture here (https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg354.imageshack.us%2Fimg354%2F6281%2Ftopic7ff.th.gif&hash=945775c69b262ae14883f442feb038983e823172) (http://img354.imageshack.us/my.php?image=topic7ff.gif)
Just share again :)
Base on tips http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=13985.0
Add scrolling "recent post" on frontpage.
Edit index.template.php
and find this code
// Show the "Powered by" and "Valid" logos, as well as the copyright. Remember, the copyright must be somewhere!
echo ' <br />
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center" width="100%">
<tr>
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a>';
// Show the load time?
if ($context['show_load_time'])
And change into
// Show lots of posts.
if (!empty($context['latest_posts']))
{
echo '<marquee behavior="scroll" direction="up" height="300" scrolldelay="100" scrollamount="2"><table width="100%" border="0">';
/* Each post in latest_posts has:
board (with an id, name, and link.), topic (the topic's id.), poster (with id, name, and link.),
subject, short_subject (shortened with...), time, link, and href. */
foreach ($context['latest_posts'] as $post)
echo '
<tr>
<td align="center" valign="top">', $post['link'], ' ', $txt[525], ' ', $post['poster']['link'], ' ', $post['time'], '</td>
</tr>';
echo '
</table></marquee>';
}
// Show the "Powered by" and "Valid" logos, as well as the copyright. Remember, the copyright must be somewhere!
echo ' <br />
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center" width="100%">
<tr>
<td valign="middle" align="center" class="smalltext" style="white-space: nowrap;border-top: solid 1px #d0d0d0;">
', theme_copyright(), '<br /> <b>Simplicity</b> design by <a href="http://www.bloczone.net" target="_blank">Bloc</a>';
// Show the load time?
if ($context['show_load_time'])
Thats it!
Its look ugly, but more informatif than before :)
See sample here (http://forumbebas.com)
Bloc, your theme is great. I've did a bit of tweaking and I'm using it on my site now
http://www.waaromgod.nl/newforum/
Very nice, ikbenivo. :) Is it a philosophical type of forum?
Thanks. A what?
I have a question, hope you can answer it Bloc:
I'd like to put small icons in front of the menu items. But I can't find them all. Can you tell me in what files they are?
Edit: I found some, but I can't figure out where to change: theme_show_buttons();
Open up Display.template and Messageindex.template - thats the main areas where buttons/links are.
an amazing theme...which file contains the words 'disuccsion boards' on the left and 'simplemachinesforum' on the top?
thanks.
also which file/files contain the dropdown menu of choosing colors and the lines 'Most users online today' and 'Most users online ever'?
thanks.
"discussion boards" is in BoardIndex.template - or rather in the language files, but shown through that template. "simplemachinesforum" is located in index.template + the color chooser as well. Same with "most users.."
thank you very much!
thanks!
And how can I use SSI in the sidebar slots? (for polls and to show topics from a specific board)
You need to adjust the index.template then..inserting the calls to those function where you want them. Also loading SSI.php must be done. Simplicity do call it..but only in BoardIndex.template.
sure right. I put the SSILogin on rigth bar. Its work.
Great theme, though I've run into a problem.
Whenever I go into the theme settings and try to modify them (I'm attempting to change the default color scheme, turn off the color scheme option, and adjust the width of the columns), clicking "save" will simply change the whole thing to the default theme, and not save my changes. I could simply edit the files myself, using that index.default.php file you provided that didn't have the theme changer and simply change "black.css" to "blue.css", but changing the options just seems so much more elegant.
What version of Simplicity do you use - on what version of SMF?
Simplicity version 1.1 rc 1, SMF version 1.0.5
Don't use the 1.1rc1 version of Simplicity on SMF 1.0.5, rather use the normal Simplicity. Its the same theme, but the code is different.
Ah, thank you much.
Again, this theme is awsome.
I actually have a couple of questions:
1. How do I eliminate the Member List link from the right side bar - I don't want any one to see our member list - I turned it off in the template settings but it doesn't trun it off
2. How do I add a custom area to the left or right bars I've tried adding them but they never show up.
Thanks
1. The link is there, but if you turn off memberlist, they will get a "not allowed" message. To get rid of it, look in index.template and remove the line:
echo '<a href="', $scripturl, '?action=mlist">', $txt[332], '</a><br />
2. you need to add something to all fields of one item, otherwise it won't show.
thanks on # 1 will try it.
on # 2 I have added text to the text header area and the text box but still nothing shows.
When do you think this theme might be ready for TP ?
Thanks Again
Thanks that worked but I actually only had to remove this
<a href="', $scripturl, '?action=mlist">', $txt[332], '</a><br />
Removing
echo '<a href="', $scripturl, '?action=mlist">', $txt[332], '</a><br /> actually cuase the template to produce and error
Thanks again
:) ah..yes. Good you sorted that out.
Simpilcity will not be made for TP, its sidebars(where things from the forum often is displayed) is hard to combine with left/rightbar of TP.
It's a glowing sign of how good this theme is when the topic runs to 40 pages :o
Yes it is a great theme - FYI if you have TP installed it will not work properly, and Blog is corre4ct that this theme really doesn't need TP since it's set up like it anyways. Is it possible to provide a list of the files that you really need to change to alter like the heading text and colors etc.. I think there is about 3-4 files, the reason I ask is that I spend alot of time going through to find the files I want need to change and stupid as I am I always forget to write them down.
Thanks
Hi
I have a php include file for my main menu that I's like to include in the top section of the theme. How can I do that I've looked at the ssi.php info but it appears to work only with call to functions. If there a way for me to use a phph include for my main menus ? If so how would I add it to the index.theme.php file ?
Thanks
Quote from: Grudge on November 19, 2005, 02:50:11 PM
It's a glowing sign of how good this theme is when the topic runs to 40 pages :o
Sure. Its nice themes. I proud using it :)
Hi Bloc, which code sholud be added into index.template, if I want to show "information" about "Total Topics & Total Post" together. Below Topik Category (see attachments). In my forum, only show Total Topic, below Topic Category (left side)
Thank You
It shows only total topics?
Yes. Its show total topic. I need to show Total post, too. Could you? :)
See here (http://forumbebas.com) on left side. Show only total topic.
Thanks
Hi
How do i install a chat program on your template and provide a link "chat" under the user tool. Also, is there a way to put "User tool " menu across the page under the website name ?
I've tried reading through 20 pages of this thread...It's a great theme and thank you! I just have two questions...
1. How do I switch the board to allow guest posters to post without having to provide an email address?
2. How do I get an image or banner next to the forum name?
Click here to view my board (http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/index.php)
Cool. Figured it out by reading the rest of the thread. Thanks!
Sure, Simplicity is simple.. Nice and flat, less bandwidth consuming :)
Just check it out here http://forumbebas.com/index.php?theme=2
But, still have a problem with RC2 at Admin Area: Configuration (server setting and Feature & Options)
See this http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6825/simplicity5fi.gif
I know this problem causing by new feature (template) at RC2.
I want to fix it, but I cant. Newbie in PHP :)
any chance of this theme being updated to RC2 bloc?
Yes, it will. Just takes some time with so many templates :P :)
hey,
i´m new to smf and just found this great theme. i´m looking forward to a version with rc2 :)
but this theme is not/will not be compatible to TP, wright?
No, not with TP.
I have been tinkering with some plans for a TP equivalent of Simplicity, but it will not be exactly the same.
Quote from: Bloc on January 19, 2006, 09:22:09 AM
No, not with TP.
I have been tinkering with some plans for a TP equivalent of Simplicity, but it will not be exactly the same.
That would be awesome! Please keep on working on this very special Forum-Theme :)
very nice and clean looking...good job!! :)
Great theme!
This is my first forum and have found that the software (using v1.0.5) and this theme (simplicity) are easy to work with by just hacking into some .php code, except... I'm having this little problem. O.K. I admit to testing out every screw up possible by the user, so that's how I found this error message. ;)
Testing out the site, everything works great in Explorer, but having an error code during registration in Mozilla Firefox (v1.5 on XP sp2 & v1.0.7 on win98 sp2). If you use different text for "password" and "password confirmation", you get a really scary pop-up!!
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hampton.org%2Fbob%2Freg_error_msg.jpg&hash=b4ea27ac9c378c828817c9f2bbee2fa5df08538c)
It reads:
"CONFIRM PASSWORD CHANGE"
"confirm which user you are changing the password for"
And in that box it lists my admin users!!!
Have you seen this before?
Know how to fix it?
Thanks in advance for any help, I sure need it. :'(
Isn't that just Firefox trying to suggest any combos of username/passwords you have used before..?
Yes, it basically is and you can simply click Cancel button. It isn't a Simplicity error, it is a Firefox feature that doesn't have anything to do with Simplicity or SMF but Firefox...
Quote from: Bloc on January 22, 2006, 02:04:29 PM
Isn't that just Firefox trying to suggest any combos of username/passwords you have used before..?
:oWow, thanks so much, I feel like a total moron.
- bloc -
I'm not sure if anyone's addressed this.
Using SMF 1.1 RC1, and this theme, with the Streaming 4.2.1 MOD...
The ADMIN section does let you select the choices for this MOD, but you can't see what you're selecting...
When POSTING; the choices for the streams are not visible...BUT, if you know the code...It'll let you post a stream...HOWEVER, Quicktime, doesn't seem to load (although everything [including the MOD] seems to work fine with the Amber theme, on using SMF 1.1 RC2).
Any thoughts?
Simplicity have its own copy of both admin.template and Post.template..meaning any mod that modifies those 2 files ALSO need to modify the Simplicity copies. Amber do not, so there it will fallback on default theme - which is already modded.
Here's a quick question regarding Simplicity:
How easy/difficult would it be to create a template that could be added as a "power-users" view with a recent posts/topics block as an easily switchable default view for the front page? For me basically camping on my forum, I find that view to be invaluable. For less frequent views, they're too used to a traditional forum view. :/
So you mean you would like Simplicity to allow people to pick the view they have rather than having a set one? So rather than the admin area having the configuration for view, people in their profiles would have the option to change the view (like they do for themes), then the admin just sets the default view that first time users will see (again like themes have a default). If that's what you mean, I think it would be great if Simplicity had that--user configurable frontpage center section view (so they can view announcements, topics, posts or whatever on the frontpage). Might not be viable though
The MODx Forums (http://modxcms.com/forums/) are increasingly getting visited folks that are just not accustomed to the Simplicity view of forums. I personally find it probably increases my ability to follow our project in 20-30% less time when used with Recent Posts/Topics on the front page (I'm one of the founders, so this is important to me). Given that, I'd love to have a block of the top 20-25 most recent posts above the traditional forum structure found in the new RC2 default theme which is admittedly very, very nice.
So basically, I guess I'm asking if anyone is aware of any issues or challenges that taking that capability out of the Simplicity theme and modifying the board index of the new default theme to have this block above the traditional forum category/topics lists, and to make it collapsable (with a cookie to remember no less)?
(sorry for that long sentence)
Actually, here's a link to a really good thread on the topic with a really good and well thought out improvement to the sorting/grouping as an upgrade to the Simplicity theme: http://modxcms.com/forums/index.php/topic,2569.msg17690.html#msg17690
hey bloc, thanks for your previous response. any chance of seeing this baby carried into the RC2 version soon?
pliss be patient guys :)
I asked this also in TP forum,
but I suppose this is place more suitable for this purpose.
Simplicity theme has an encoding problem.
To be more specific, every time u reload a page, the encoding turns back to the default one,
even though u have already changed it.
This causes no problem to english characters, but in my forum which is in Greek language,
users just can't use it.
Thnx in advance Bloc
I will check this, fugi.
Quote from: FBI on February 02, 2006, 06:32:43 AM
pliss be patient guys :)
hi bloc,
thanks for the well designed theme. could you elaborate on the timeframe for the rc2 update? some days, weeks, month? otherwise i would get into the rc1-to-rc2-theme-updating post and try to do it on my own, not knowing if i will succeed (with no php knowledge).
another question: can i use the german translation with any theme, so also with simplicity? i am a smf newbe.
k
Quoteanother question: can i use the german translation with any theme, so also with simplicity? i am a smf newbe.
Yes you can. But normaly you have to translate the Buttons too. Simplicity is an exception, i think there are no buttons to translate...
ok, I've been searching the 45 pages for the answers to these..any help would be appreciated.
;)
first of all let me say this theme is excellent, and totally modern in design.
Problems found:
1. Advanced search has no titles..(same problem the navigating drop menu had when I mis-named the home page)
it just has colons and dots..nothing in the search drop menu's either.
2. When I do a search with results..a broken image link/file comes up on the left..a jpg or gif
2. If you look at the member list, some open tags appear by the envelopes. (this is minor)
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update. When I try to select a drop down arrow in the advanced search area I get:
An Error Has Occurred!
2: Invalid argument supplied for foreach()
File: /home/gentl5/public_html/forum/Themes/simplicity11/Search.template.php (eval?)
Line: 135
ah, truly a piece of art! I'm waiting for the RC2 for this theme as well. Tried to install it, but it didn't work (just a blank screen).
- bjornbjorn
I have had these three bugs for a while and can't fix them:
Any help would be appreciated. Bloc..if you're out there..I need help. I have already tried re-installing the theme.
::)
This is the advanced search page.
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gentlemensden.com%2Fmisc%2Funtitled.jpg&hash=91bffdd435813005aa2fdc8791ea31df0f2aa225)
This broken link is vv.gif. I have re-uploaded it, and it is in the proper folder..but does not come up.
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gentlemensden.com%2Fmisc%2Funtitled2.jpg&hash=eed2a95beeb7fb8300632a761b273962b6c8fde4)
Open tags on the member list.
Also, under forum stats it shows posts, topics etc..but where it says members there is no number.
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gentlemensden.com%2Fmisc%2Funtitled3.jpg&hash=19502538366fba7667bdfa60763190ca39c80de8)
Uhm, what version of simplicity did you download? The regular "simplicity.zip"?
It seems also that you are using a 1.0.xx version..is that the 1.0.6?
Thanks bloc..I am an idiot. I downloaded simplicity11....
Works great. Awesome theme!
thx
Just wanted to comment that this is a great theme
I'm using it right now on an RC2 release even without problems
Well, there's some problems on the admin end...some admin options aren't available and the theme config is a bit buggy. And the AJAX inline edit feature obviously doesn't exist. But from the POV of my users it works great for them.
Thanks a lot Bloc, great theme.
Yes..I am afraid I haven't got around to updating it for RC2 yet - with its inline editing feature there.
Hello!
I just wanted to say this is one of the best themes, I've seen for SMF. :D
However I am having a small issue.
When I go to Server Settings I get this message:
An Error Has Occurred!
Unable to load the 'show_settings' template.
I have trying to figure out why its doing this, but im at a loss, and it only happens in this theme?
Can you please help!
Thanks in advance
Quote from: Bloc on March 14, 2006, 05:08:56 AM
Yes..I am afraid I haven't got around to updating it for RC2 yet - with its inline editing feature there.
that inline editing feature could be handy for a blog theme to add quick comments.
I am having some weird troubles with Simplicity, I just moved my server from Windows to Linux...
and I updated all the links and that whole lot but whenever I try to load the simplicity homepage all I get is the top bar with the search box, and how many messeges I have and the Link that says the name of my home page.
Cameron
Most likely the inclusion of SSI.php is wrong. Try to search Boardindex.template for "SSI.php" and change the path to its absolute path.
Hi, i am very new to this, i will have a forum up by the end of the month, i love this theme and would like to use it .. few questions, will this theme work with SMF 1.0.6 as thats what i will be installing .. Also, can i get a summary of how to install ...
Thanks 8)
QuoteMost likely the inclusion of SSI.php is wrong. Try to search Boardindex.template for "SSI.php" and change the path to its absolute path.
Thank you so very much, this worked and and it is working again.
Cameron
Quote from: aw06 on March 21, 2006, 02:05:53 PM
Hi, i am very new to this, i will have a forum up by the end of the month, i love this theme and would like to use it .. few questions, will this theme work with SMF 1.0.6 as thats what i will be installing .. Also, can i get a summary of how to install ...
Thanks 8)
It will work fine on 1.0.6.Just use the 1.0.5 version.
To install it, go to "admin / themes and settings" and "install new theme". Then "browse" for the theme zip file and press install. The rest is taken care of for you.
OK Kool :)
One more thing, maybe off topic, but i wont have hosting space until month end, is there a way i can start building my forum and install themes etc ? can i do this locally on my hard drive ?
Yes, you can do it locally..but it can be some trouble transferring things over. But use it as a testbase, to experiment and learn. :)
Quote from: Bloc on March 21, 2006, 03:15:03 PM
Yes, you can do it locally..but it can be some trouble transferring things over. But use it as a testbase, to experiment and learn. :)
OK, how do i set things up locally, and what trouble i should expect when transfering ?
It can be differences in paths that casue trouble, but if you only creates boards and themes , no problem.
To install it on your own pc, get a local server pack like EasyPHP (http://www.easyphp.org/) and install things like you do on the net. Only you can also go directly to the files of course.
Quote from: Bloc on March 22, 2006, 10:33:36 AM
It can be differences in paths that casue trouble, but if you only creates boards and themes , no problem.
To install it on your own pc, get a local server pack like EasyPHP (http://www.easyphp.org/) and install things like you do on the net. Only you can also go directly to the files of course.
Thanks a million, giving it a try now .. and yeah, just boards and themes im gonna be testing out :)
Ok, need some more help :-\
Installed easyphp .. moved the SMF files in the appropriate folder .. did the install.php .. but its asking for
MySQL server name:
MySQL username:
MySQL password:
where do i find this info ???
It's very good skin for me just I neet.
thank u
Quote from: aw06 on March 22, 2006, 12:03:57 PM
Ok, need some more help :-\
Installed easyphp .. moved the SMF files in the appropriate folder .. did the install.php .. but its asking for
MySQL server name:
MySQL username:
MySQL password:
where do i find this info ???
That is also part of EasyPHP.You simply add the default values:
MySQL server name: localhost
MySQL username: root
MySQL password:
The password is empty, no need for one, since its just locally on your machine.
Yeah thanks, figured it out :P
BLOC; please SMF 1.1RC2 for Simplicity. i love this theme :'(
Bloc .. in installing SMF in my webspace now .. but havinf probs .. it asking for the MySQL stuff again, i used my FTP info and its not accepting it .. any ideas what i should fill in, or where i can fidn the info
MySQL server name: ???
MySQL username: ???
MySQL password: ???
You need to have database login details..they are separate from ftp login details.
Quote from: Bloc on March 25, 2006, 05:07:24 PM
You need to have database login details..they are separate from ftp login details.
Ok, so once i get that ,, the localhost thing not gonna work right ... it gonna be something like www.myqlservername.com ??
No, just use "localhost" there too..and of course the name of database + user/pass. But its different for diff. systems. You really should have all this info already as part of your host plan ( or as docs if you run your own) though....
Quote from: natapa on March 24, 2006, 02:13:59 PM
BLOC; please SMF 1.1RC2 for Simplicity. i love this theme :'(
Yes, PLEASE.
I also love this theme and have accidentally upgraded to 1.1RC2 without realizing this would effect my forum. Features and Options or server Settings in the admin panel are no longer accessible.
Do you plan on an upgrade anytime soon or have any suggestions on how I can remedy my problem.
Thank you in advance.
Dont worry guys, Bloc is still busy to build. There many other themes from Bloc. I understand about it. Tiny Portal is great. Please be patient :)
Quote from: jbryant on March 27, 2006, 08:45:56 AM
Quote from: natapa on March 24, 2006, 02:13:59 PM
BLOC; please SMF 1.1RC2 for Simplicity. i love this theme :'(
Yes, PLEASE.
I also love this theme and have accidentally upgraded to 1.1RC2 without realizing this would effect my forum. Features and Options or server Settings in the admin panel are no longer accessible.
Do you plan on an upgrade anytime soon or have any suggestions on how I can remedy my problem.
Thank you in advance.
Same thing happened when I tried to use the older version with 1.1RC2. Will the RC1 version of this theme work with RC2? I have not seen another theme that offered these same features and would love to be able to use it.
Out of interest, for those who have upgraded to RC2 with Simplicity. Does it have any other bad effects other than in the Admin section?
If not, you could change temporarily to the default theme when you wanted to change admin settings and then switch back. I've done that with some mods that don't work with Simplicity.
Here is a really strange situation.
I have the same version of SMF 1.1RC2 running on two servers. On one simplicity for RC1 works just fine. On the other, the theme installs, but only appears as the default theme.
Ideas??
The one where I really want to use the theme is the site where it's not working.
There are no differences between the set ups except that one site was loaded fresh with RC2 while the other was an upgrade.
probably you've got missing sql ID for theme after upgrade.
Simple solution you can try:
go to admin panel and theme section. Delete all themes except default. Don't worry, it won't delete the files. After that, try to reinstall Simplicity theme by writing the old simplicity directory, not upload the new package.
Btw, all mods I've installed using Simplicity need to write manually by modifying to this theme. Everything fine. As long you know what code will injected from mods to the default theme.
I like this Simplicity, because need less bandwidth than TinyPortal (I thought) :)
Even not flexible as TP, the Simplicity has ability (simple way) to look like TP.
enjoy...
Thanks. I'm not sure I understand though. I tried deleting the theme (from the SMF theme page --not actually deleting from the server) and then reinstalling it, but it did not work.
What is the missing sql ID?
All of the other themes I've used for this board work. Simplicity is the -only- one I can not use (and ironically, it's the one I really want. :( )
It's hard to figure out any options since it is working on my other forum just fine.
Why does it show the default board?
Any ideas are greatly appreciated!!!
The theme does not really work well on RC2, although it seems so - that may explain the strange behavior. I will see if i can get it updated during the upcoming weekend...easter is always quiet. :)
I don't suppose you had a chance to do this? ;)
No..I never learn to not promise anything.. :P
I know the feeling. No worries. :)
Just interested. Is there any real problem with using RC2 with this them? Is it just cosmetic issues, or will it all crash horribly?
It will probably cause trouble. More session chekcs are in, new javascript is changed etc. Since it modifies so many templates, its much to update.
OK. It's a shame because we can't apply that new security update on pre-RC2 forums.
Hey Bloc. I look forward to the update myself and thank you in advance.
I have a current problem though, that I'd like to see if you can help me with.
I'm using the Simplicity theme, on 1.1RC2 and I guess I did something, somewhere that has caused the following problem:
QuoteTemplate Parse Error!
There was a problem loading the /Themes/default/Post.template.php template or language file. Please check the syntax and try again - remember, single quotes (') often have to be escaped with a slash (\). To see more specific error information from PHP, try accessing the file directly.
You may want to try to refresh this page or use the default theme.
QuoteParse error: syntax error, unexpected '}' in .../Themes/default/Post.template.php on line 704
695: <div class="post">', $post['message'], '</div>
696: </td>
697: </tr>';
698: echo '
699: </table>
700: </td>
701: </tr>
702: </table>';
703: }
Quote704: }
705:
706: // This function displays all the stuff you'd expect to see with a message box, the box, BBC buttons and of course smileys.
707: function template_postbox(&$message)
Note: This only happens when I switch to any other themes, [edit]and try to modify or reply to a thread[endedit]...I've only got Helios [multi], the Classic and Babylon themes. They all used to work fine; I just think I did something somewhere in the code, and I don't know if that error messege is telling me I need to edit or remove something from the post template, in order to use the others.
Think you can help me out on this?
Edit: Here's the
link (http://www.thirdeyeconcept.com/forums/) to my site if you'd like to see what I'm doing with it.
The error is in Post.template in default theme. Try removing the one }..or if doesn't work, upload a fresh Post.template instead.
The latter, didn't work properly.
I'll get back to you on the second option. Thanks Bloc. :D
Bloc, I love your theme but I also like the new features version 1.2 offers. As you can see I've changed a lot on the default simplicty (http://forum.waaromgod.nl/).
I understand you don't have the time to change the theme, but do you think it is a lot of work to change it to work with the new version? (Is there a list of template changes? and are there specific simplicity things I've to pay attention to?) Maybe I can give it a try?
Thanks in advance. You are of great vallue for the SMF community. (for real!)
Bloc, uploading a new post template did it! Thanks. :D
ikbenivo, looks great your template. you propably cant release that beauty? :)
Simplicity is coolest Themes from Bloc :)
I am using it for a year. Since the Beta 3.
Quote from: dominik on April 23, 2006, 06:36:22 AM
ikbenivo, looks great your template. you propably cant release that beauty? :)
Thanks. It is simplicity with just some stylesheet editing and different images, and some small modifications and mods.
But hey, maybe I will release it someday as a simplicity_extra ;) (if that's allright with Bloc). First I'd like it to work with 1.2. ::)
would be awesome 8)
I'll be eagerly awaiting an update of Simplicity to RC2. This is one of the most unique templates and it would eb a shame if it never got ported.
(I wuv you bloc)!
Quote from: dominik on April 24, 2006, 09:07:24 AM
would be awesome 8)
I've tried, but keeped getting errors all over the place. (I followed all the template changes instructions I found somewhere on the forums, but couldn't find all, and decided it wasn't 'my thing')
I've switched to the default theme. (that's also looking nice, and I never have to worry about upgrades ever again)
Bloc, I know you have a lot of things you are working on, but I wanted to check on any update on Simplicity having the 1.1 RC2 version. The reason I ask is that I would like to convert to RC2, but there is no way I would have the skills to convert this theme to that. I'm willing to help pay some of the cost as would a few others running this theme, I'm sure (it's been mentioned in this thread before). Simplicity is very popular with 45 pages of threads, so it surely is popular enough to warrant upgrading it, unless you are waiting for SMF 1.1 Final. If so, I can wait for that as well, but I do hope this is going to be updated for it as I would hate to be unable to ever update my forum to the newer versions.
Great job on the TinyPortal releases, though. It's looking great, although I remain a fan of this theme as your best one ever ;D
Ditto what Miraenda said. I'd be more than happy to pay my share for this...
This is the best theme of any forum software and it would be a real shame if it fell into disuse.
No need for payment, I update it. Your plea are very convincing. ;)
Its not that I rather not do it, its just a million other things to do..buts my own fault lol :)
Thanks so much Bloc :D
Ok, finally updated Simplicity to 1.1Rc2. It should be working, although a couple of things are not in yet: the quick-edit on display, going to have to work more on that.
Also - if you see any errors let me know. Its quite possible some will show up.
Use the "simplicty11rc2.zip" file here:
http://themes.simplemachines.org/index.php?lemma=10
Bloc, you're a star. Thank you for taking the time to do this. :)
I'll put this on a test server for a bit and let you know if I spot any issues.
Anything we should look out for other than the 'Quick Edit' display?
A question about the .css style sheets. Are they dramatically different under RC2, or can they simply be overwritten by the older version .css files?
I'll test this out tonight sometime too. Thanks for getting to it Bloc, much appreciated. :)
No, the stylesheets are untouched, save for some space shifts etc.
Look for any javascript errors, thats the main thing. The code is jumbled so much from default theme that placing new javascript can sometimes cause errors. I hope I got it right though.
Hi Bloc
Upgrade has gone well so far. Which is great. Just one issue...
I think I may have found an error in the "Register.template.php". Whenever someone tried to register, they get a Template Parse Error. I replaced the RC2 Register.template.php with the Beta3 version and it all worked fine.
This has been tested on a Mac with Firefox 1,5 and Safari.
Hope it's not too much of a problem.
A much more minor issue I found was in the Current Theme section of the admin area, when I specified how many topics to show on the front page. I found that each time I went back into that section and changed another option, the number of topics switched back to 10 on its own. I'm guessing that this is a JS issue? It may akso be just a Mac JS issue.
As I say, it's not a huge problem, I just have to remember to to type in the the correct figure when I change anything in that section.
I've also just noticed that when I try to check the forum error log I get an error;
The requested URL could not be retrieved
Zero Sized Reply
Any thoughts?
I will try to replicate the problems.
Actually you can cross one of those off the list. I went through all of the forum maintenance procedures and I can now see the forum error log ok.
Now that i can see it, the forum error log does display a heck of a lot of error messages – 8: Undefined index is shown for pretty much every action. Don't know if that is a problem or not?
Everything seems to work just fine though. So thanks for updating this Bloc.
Quote from: Miraenda on July 04, 2006, 08:53:37 AM
Thanks so much Bloc :D
Yes! Thank You So much Bloc.
Till now, I modifying some code from BLOC template to follow my visitor needs.
And Simplicity Themes save more than 50% bandwidth at My FORUM (http://www.forumbebas.net/index.php).
I've just checked my Simplicity forum error log since updating to RC2. I keep clearing the log, but within a few hours the log has about 1,000 pages of errors, affecting nearly every single .template.php. All of them seem to be exactly the same error;
8: Undefined index:
File: /home/user/public_html/username/Themes/simplicity11rc2/Everyfile.template.php (eval?)
Line: 177
The forum seems to work OK, but is this something that I should be worried about? Does anyone else get this?
Many thanks.
hm, it must be something inside index.tempalte or Load.php since its one very page call. I am not getting those..but they usally signifies a non-existing entry in an array. Whether its language error or something else I am not sure.
Hmm. Thanks. I don't really understand that at all as I'm a PHP thickie. :(
index.template and Load.php are two files that I have definitely not altered. I have made a few minor tweaks in a couple of the other templates and have renamed a few terms in index.english.php and Modifications.english.php.
As well as using the beta version of the registration template (as I mentioned above).
Oh well. Should I be worried by these errors?
Out of interest Bloc. When you developed this theme originally. Did you notice the way that that on the Guardian forum, the forum folders on the left moved up to the top of the list, as and when someone posted in that subject? This means that the more popular boards at any one time always rise towards the top of the list.
Is that something that you decided not to implement, or was it too much of a headache to implement?
Just interested. I always thought it was a kind of cool feature.
No, I didn't notice that..was the boards sorted on number of posts then?
QuoteNo, I didn't notice that..was the boards sorted on number of posts then?
Not exactly, no.
What happens, is that if someone posts in the "IT Board", then the IT Board link moves to the top of the list on the left. If someone then posts in the "Sports Board" then the Sports Board link moves to the top.
In this way the most popular boards are at the top more often. It's entirely under the member's control in a way and the admin doesn't have to guess which board is the most popular and which one to put at the top. Although, I suppose it would be nice to be able to override this for certain boards.
It's similar to the way that the most popular posts appear on the front page in the middle column, but it affects the Boards themselves (in a less dramatic way I suppose).
Anyway, I wasn't neccessarily suggesting that you do anything about this (you're probably sick of this theme by now ;) ), I was just interested in whether it was something that you had considered originally, but had decided against implementing.
Of course if you did think it was a good idea... ;)
mm..I am bit torn. It will be confusing to have the boards shift places - at least when SMF users are used to fixed positions. Also the categories will be wrong..or at least cannot be shown the way they are now.
Ah yes, of course, the categories are the big thing. I hadn't considered that. :-[
The Guardian uses a very different approach.
Oh well, it was just a thought. Perhaps it would be better as a mod by someone who is really keen.
Have you got any ideas about the errors on my site, by the way?
Anything that you would recommend that I do?
I'm surprised the boards shifting wouldn't make people confused on the guardian...
I actually make a point to alphabetize my boards and categories within them, and I would honestly hate to have them shift around haha. I'm an alphabetizing freak, so it would bug me to no end ;D
Funnily enough when I tested the Guardian board ages ago, I didn't even conciously notice it.
It's a news board and a very fast moving one at that. So by the time you have browsed and posted a couple of times, the boards have shifted and you simply think oh I haven't noticed that board, what goes on it there?.
It's an interesting way to try and get people to visit boards that would normally be anchored at the bottom.
Having said that, there are some boards on my sites that I am happy to let sit at the bottom of the list. :-\
It is indeed interesting..I need to go check it out. If not for Simplicity maybe for another theme idea. ;)
ah, I see. It seems to calculate how many recent posts are from a particular board in any given moment, and use that criteria to display the boards order. No categories on the boards as well.
No wonder I didn't notice before..I hardly refreshed the page back then. :)
I use the simplicity theme (with a little modification ;)) on my forum and we all love it. The recent posts is great for us, having moved from an email list. 8)
I would like to get the upcoming calendar events to show in one of the side bars. Is there an easy bit of code I can drop into one of the slots, or will I need to update the template?
Quote from: Bloc on July 15, 2006, 05:23:35 AM
It is indeed interesting..I need to go check it out. If not for Simplicity maybe for another theme idea. ;)
Hmmm. I wait with baited breath. ;)
I am having the same registration template error but I dont have access to the older file--can someone tell me what I need to change. It says the error is on line 42
42: <form action="', $scripturl, '?action=register2" method="post" name="creator" id="creator" onsubmit="return verifyAgree();">
Any help is greatly appreciated!! I love the theme!
RoseAnn
I simply downloaded the beta3 template, which works OK. You could probably try the RC1 template. Not sure if Bloc has had a chance to look into this yet, he's a busy man.
Thanks destalk the RC1 template did the trick!
I love this theme. But I do have a question. I am running 1.0.8 and I was wondering if there was a way to add the datestamp when you click within the forum listings like it shows up on Recent Posts? Right now the dates for the last post aren't showing up.
Thanks.
OK I just upgraded to RC3 and Simplicity doesn't work with it :( It doesn't work with the new registration process. This is my FAVORITE theme!! Bloc we need this for RC3!!!!
RoseAnn, the RC2 version also had an issue with the registration process. Some people had success by using the RC1 version of the registration template (see a few posts back).
At your own risk of course.
EDIT
Ah, I see that was you. :-[
Did the old version of the template not work for RC 3?
No it didnt...RC3 adds that security code to register and its not supported I guess >:(
Ouch! I guess we will have to wait for Bloc to find the time to update this. I know he's just released a major update to TinyPortal. I don't know if that means he's any less busy or more so. ;)
BTW. Does anyone know if this is the largest thread on these forums?
Says something about the popularity of this theme. :)
It does mean I am free for a while lol :). I aim to update all themes to 1.1RC3 now.
THANKS BLOC!!! I can't tell you how happy that makes me! I love this theme and I want it BACK!! Can Simplicity be your first one updated :D ;)
Cool.
I am one of the loyal user of this theme :)
Bloc made it, good.
Just check my forum here (http://forumbebas.com)..
Now using SMF 1.1 RC3.
Just thought I'd let you know....I seemed to have found a way to use this on RC3!! In the default theme I first went to the registration settings and disabled the visual verification on registration. Then I reinstalled Smilicity using the RC2 package...its allowing registration and working well so far!!
I've installed this theme (1.1 RC2 ) for a new project. For a quick look see here (http://bvwd.webruimtehosting.com/vacaturebank/index.php). As you see i moved the recent topics to the rightbar. But when you click on a board in the leftbar the recent topics disappear. This also happens by clicking on a topic. Does anybody know an solution?
Thats because its set to only show in BoardIndex.template initally. By moving it you also need to move the require('SSI.php') call.
oké, thnx....í will work on that....
that would be the:
Quoterequire_once('SSI.php');
and has to be moved from the board index into the index.tempelate? I've tried, but it didn't work..... can you tell me where i put that?
Quick question, I downloaded this theme but for some reason the Reply.gif button is not displayed like the others. I don't know PHP at all, so what is the code I need to insert to make sure the Repyl button is displayed correctly?
there is no button....it's displayed by text under a topic and in the leftbar
Really? In the images section there is a reply.gif that seems like would be displayed next to the quote.gif, modify.gif and etc.
hmm....didn't look overthere, i'm using Dutch langauge, sow therefor i've overlooked and not used it... so sorry, can't help you in this one :-\
Try go to Admin Section, Current Theme, fin1d and un-check Show buttons as images instead of text
Ok, that just removed the others looking like buttons so now they all look the same. I'm fine with that. Thanks.
8: Undefined index: attach_lose
File: /usr/home/cwaas01/public_html/cwaassmf/Themes/simplicity/languages/Post.english.php (eval?)
Line: 616
Was this ever resolved, I have cured it by adding the following line to ........./Themes/simplicity/languages/index.english.php around line 468
$txt['attach_lose'] = 'lost'
Though I am not sure what this does I assume it is a message that is presented at some point, it is used at line 616 of ..../Themes/simplicity/Post.template.php.
I also have an issue with register and logout in Firefox (though OK in IE) when using Simplicity I can not register (the register button does not illuminate after all the fields and the I Agree are completed), also after I have logged in I can not log out and am kept logged in when using Firefox. Attempts to log out just return you to the main page still logged in. There are no corresponding entries in the board logfile. Again if I switch back to Babylon all is OK in both Firefox and IE. Is this a known issue and is there a resolution?
Any light that could be shone on these issues would be gratefully received. Thanks
UPDATE I just cured the Firefox issue, not sure if it is a permanent cure though. It seems Firefox gets confused if you were permanently logged in to the board BEFORE you updated to RC3. If you clear the cookies in Firefox all goes back to OK.
I have had that Firefox registration issue in the past. I had to revert to a previous version of the registration template.
Just waiting for the 1.1 Final version of Simplicity now. ;)
Me too :)
If you go to tinyportal.org, there appears to be a final 1.1 version there to download. Not sure why it isn't posted here. I haven't installed it yet.
Thanks destalk, I hadn't checked there for it yet. :)
Its not official. I haven't updated it yet.
Ah OK. Thanks Bloc.
Any ETA for us Simplicity fanatics? ;)
Looking forward to the 1.1 final version. :)
Sorry if this has been asked before. Does anyone know the code I need to add (and where to add it) if I want the front page (where the last entries are listed) to also show the last user who posted?
The Latest 1.1 RC3 version is good. I am using it for My Forum (http://forumbebas.net/index.php) SMF 1.1.1
- Fixing Admin Panel Coloumn
- Also, adding link for Convert the database and data to UTF-8 (Maintenance Panel)
Thanks Bloc :)
I did a test install with the 1.1 final 'unofficial' version at tinyportal here; http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item638
It seems to work fine, but I'd rather wait for Bloc's official update. I don't want to keep having to upgrade.
Hmmm. And it does give these errors each time any mpage is loaded...
8: Undefined index: forum_width_middle
File: /home/user/public_html/forums/Themes/simplicity11/languages/Modifications.english.php (eval?)
Line: 78
hello ,
i'm new here but i have some problem,anyone can help me to resolve this;
when i try to post or reply i receive this error message:
Template Parse Error!
There was a problem loading the /Themes/simplicity11rc3/Display.template.php template or language file. Please check the syntax and try again - remember, single quotes (') often have to be escaped with a slash (\). To see more specific error information from PHP, try accessing the file directly.
You may want to try to refresh this page or use the default theme.
Quote
Parse error: parse error, unexpected '>' in .../Themes/simplicity11rc3/Display.template.php on line 67
58: <a href="', $scripturl, '?action=editpoll;topic=', $context['current_topic'], '.', $context['start'], '">', $txt['smf39'], '</a>';
59: echo '<br />';
60: echo $context['allow_poll_view'] ? '<b>' . $txt['smf24'] . ': ' . $context['poll']['total_votes'] . '</b>' : '', '<br />';
61: }
62: // They are allowed to vote! Go to it!
63: else
64: {
65: echo '
66: <form action="', $scripturl, '?action=vote;topic=', $context['current_topic'], '.', $context['start'], ';poll=', $context['poll']['id'], '" method="post" accept-charset="', $context['character_set'], '" style="margin: 0px;">
67: echo '<br />';
68: // Show a warning if they are allowed more than one option.
69: if ($context['poll']['allowed_warning'])
70: echo '
71: <b> ', $context['poll']['allowed_warning'], '</b><br /><br /> ';
Current SMF version: SMF 1.1.2
Thank you
here again,
when i try to make new post i receive the following error
Template Parse Error!
There was a problem loading the /Themes/simplicity11rc3/Post.template.php template or language file. Please check the syntax and try again - remember, single quotes (') often have to be escaped with a slash (\). To see more specific error information from PHP, try accessing the file directly.
You may want to try to refresh this page or use the default theme.
Parse error: parse error, unexpected T_STRING, expecting ',' or ';' in .../Themes/simplicity11rc3/Post.template.php on line 246
TTP,
I posted about these errors back in October last year.
Themes/simplicity11rc3/Display.template.php
The first one is actually in line 66 and the '; is missing from the end of that line, just add it. Note that is an apostrophe followed by a semicolon.
Themes/simplicity11rc3/Post.template.php on line 246
The other error at line 246 is actually a combination of a missing '; from line 244 and you have to remove the ' from it's in line 246.
Not sure how these errors got there unless there is a faulty file when you download.
Although these corrections work with RC3 which I still use as Simplicity has not yet been udated for 1.1.2 as far as I know, though there seem to be unofficial versions around.
It looks like you are using the RC3 version of Simplicity with the 1.1.2 installation.
You may want to update to the version on the Tiny Portal site;
http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item638
I've been using it on 1.1.1 without an issue.
John S,destalk
i download the theme from here http://custom.simplemachines.org/themes/index.php?action=download;lemma=10;id=659 now i try to download it from http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item638 (http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item638) and working Thank to you both John S and destalk, You are Good!
Thanks To Bloc Too For The Free Theme
Gorgeous theme, but i'm having trouble with the placement of "user tools", i'd like for it to be consistently in the top right sidebar. ATM, it's regulated to after felblog and "recent replies".
any help appreciated. :)
The theme only has the setting to put it in at the top, or the bottom. To put it on top you'd have to move some code.
Find this code:
// check rightbaritems if they are on top
for($i=1 ; $i<4 ; $i++){
$item=$i;
if(isset($settings['myrightbar'.$item]) && isset($settings['myrightbar_title'.$item]) && isset($settings['myrightbar_pos'.$item]) && $settings['myrightbar_pos'.$item]=='top'){
myrightbar($i);
}
}
template_menu();
Replace with this code:
template_menu();
// check rightbaritems if they are on top
for($i=1 ; $i<4 ; $i++){
$item=$i;
if(isset($settings['myrightbar'.$item]) && isset($settings['myrightbar_title'.$item]) && isset($settings['myrightbar_pos'.$item]) && $settings['myrightbar_pos'.$item]=='top'){
myrightbar($i);
}
}
Topic is now locked please refer to:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=77751.0