if i wanted to change the background or add things

[Monkey50]

how do i add my own css or html code or add a background picture i kno you have to go to the files but how do i get there

[All Colours Sam]

you will normally edit files with your FTP program:

How do I use FTP? / What is FTP?


the files to edit will be  /Themes/your theme/index.template.php

and depending on your forum version,

/Themes/your theme/css/index.css   for 2.0

/Themes/your theme/style.css  for 1.1.x



where  "your theme"  is the theme's name that you are currently using.

[Monkey50]

can i find theme/ so on on my forum or my host area

[All Colours Sam]

on your server, take a look at the link I gave.

You can also find it on your hosting area via a file manager tool.

[Monkey50]

thanks

[Monkey50]

can i just uload a background picture not that great with css

[All Colours Sam]

yes you can, you can add your background in the  body



body {



}


take a look at some css tuts

[Monkey50]

where would i find that

[All Colours Sam]

It depends on what smf version you are using:

1.1.x  /Themes/your theme/style.css


2.0  /Themes/your theme/css/index.css

[Monkey50]

when i click on index.css it opens up to my files on my pc

[All Colours Sam]

How do I use FTP? / What is FTP?

then open it with a code editor like notepad++

[Monkey50]

ok thanks

[Monkey50]

having some trouble. does what you told do the bits the arrow is pointing at. sorry about going on i am learning good but this is very hard

[All Colours Sam]

an you post a link to your forum

[Monkey50]

you want a link. all i want to is to change to blue bit in to a picture

[All Colours Sam]

Yes, a link is necessary here since I'm going to use Opera/dragonfly  on your forum to tell you exactly the css bit that controls the background,  but it is your decision.

[Monkey50]

its http://drwhofanzoneforum.hostzi.com/index.php

[All Colours Sam]

ok the background image is located in your /Themes/smf-curve/css/index.css

/* Set a fontsize that will look the same in all browsers. */
body
{
   background: #E9EEF2 url(../images/theme/backdrop.png) repeat-x;
   font: 78%/130% "Verdana", "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif;
   margin: 0 auto;
   padding: 15px 0;
}


the image is this:

/images/theme/backdrop.png


and is located in /Themes/smf-curve/images/theme/backdrop.png

[Monkey50]

so would i just replace the backdrop image to get what i want

[Gary]

That is the simplest method, yes. You may still need to edit the background colour though. (#e9eef2)