Repulse

[brynn]

Hhmm, I don't think I've ever done anything exactly like this. I started the upload, but it was not overwriting the old version. It was just uploading it beside the old version. I guess that's because the folder names are not identical.

So I guess I could either rename the folders so they match. Or would it be better to open the folders and upload/override all the contents? Because those folder and file names are the same. Is one way more proper or safe than the other?

I'm writing "how to" notes for myself, so I won't forget how to upgrade themes next time.   
Maybe I'm getting too old for this.... But you know what they say 'use it or lose it' 
Thanks for your patience.

And the Default/Curve2 theme, that gets upgraded whenever the forum is upgraded. Right?

[Diego Andrés]

And the Default/Curve2 theme, that gets upgraded whenever the forum is upgraded. Right?

Yes, with official SMF patches.

So I guess I could either rename the folders so they match. Or would it be better to open the folders and upload/override all the contents? Because those folder and file names are the same. Is one way more proper or safe than the other?

Indeed, I actually meant that you should drop the files into the existing Repulse folder in your server, overwriting the old ones.
If you never had any customization you could've also just deleted the theme and installed it again.

[brynn]

Indeed, I actually meant that you should drop the files into the existing Repulse folder in your server, overwriting the old ones.

Are you saying that just putting the files and folders from the Repulse_v1.2.2 folder, into the older Repulse_v1.0 folder automatically overwrites them -- without right-click > upload/overwrite?

Otherwise, I think we're saying the same thing. It's just that I'm still learning the correct terminology, so I might not use the words in the best way.

[Cola-Coca]

Does anyone know how to put in this theme 'tidy-child-boards' ?
Means it looks like the picture below :

[Diego Andrés]

Are you saying that just putting the files and folders from the Repulse_v1.2.2 folder, into the older Repulse_v1.0 folder automatically overwrites them -- without right-click > upload/overwrite?

Otherwise, I think we're saying the same thing. It's just that I'm still learning the correct terminology, so I might not use the words in the best way.

Yes we are on the same page 

[brynn]

Coca-Cola, I'm not sure if I can help very much. But here is the online manual page about how to install mods:  https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/SMF2.1:Package_manager (this is if your SMF version is 2.1 - if it's different, use the blue buttons at the top of the first paragraph to find your version) It looks like a lot of technical details on that page are out of date. But at least you can learn the basics there.

I had to do some searching to find a mod called Tidy Child Boards, because it looks like it's made by the SMF Hacks website:  https://www.smfhacks.com/index.php It looks like they have a forum where you might get help, if you are having Test Failed when you try to install it.

As far as the Repulse theme (or any theme) as far as I understand it, ideally you should have the theme already installed before you install the mod. I don't think anything special should be needed, to install a mod in a particular theme. Not unless you are getting the red Failed Test when you try to install. If you get the Failed Test, I would ask for help in SMF Hacks forum, since they created the Tidy Child Boards mod.

I wish I could help more. But good luck!

Edit
Actually there's a manual page about what to do if you get the red Failed Test. Let's see if I can find it.... Ah-ha! Here it is:  https://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Error_in_mod_installation But I'm sure you can post in the forum if you still need more help. (It's all very confusing for me....)

[brynn]

Thanks Diego Andres!

Ok then, let's see if I can manage this simple task.... I'll be back shortly 

Edit
It looks like I managed to upgrade the theme. And I've cleared the Error Log. So I'll keep an eye on it, to make sure the errors have stopped.

Cross fingers 

[Diego Andrés]

Does anyone know how to put in this theme 'tidy-child-boards' ?
Means it looks like the picture below :

Try this in css/custom/app.css or custom/custom_edits.css

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.board_children > strong,
.board_children > p > span::after {
    display: none;
}
.board_children > p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( auto-fit, minmax(50%, 1fr) );
  flex: 1;
}


[brynn]

Oops, I waited to long to be able to edit my last post.

I just wanted to say that everything looks good! No more error messages, and I have all the nice, new current theme version features.

Also, unless it's vital issue, there will be no more code editing for me, hahaha!!

Thanks again Diego Andres!! 

[brynn]

Oh no, now I have another problem.

I think I accidentally moved the Repulse theme on the server, in Filezilla. But I don't know exactly how it happened. I've been trying to drag and drop it back into place, but that does not seem to be working. I don't see any cut/paste option, like in a regular file manager.

Can you have pity on me, and tell me how to get it back where it was? The red arrow shows where it was originally -- on the same level as core and default.

Oh dear.... I see there is some kind of error message at the top of the Filezilla window. When I try the drag and drop, this shows up in that running commentary at the top

Command:   RNFR Repulse_v1.0
Response:   550 Repulse_v1.0: No such file or directory

Oh no, now it disappeared completely!! What happened?? I didn't touch anything.

Oh, I am so over with code editing!!!

How can I fix this? It's just completely gone. Honestly, I don't know how this happened.

I'm afraid to look at the forum, because I imagine it's gone too....

I suppose just reinstalling it using the admin panel would be too easy?

You cannot view this attachment.

PS - or if this kind of help is not appropriate for this thread, could we use PMs?

[brynn]

OH!! I found it. Somehow it got moved into Themes/default/fonts. Thank goodness!

How can I move it back into place without making a bigger mess?

I'm afraid to try drag and drop....unless that's the only way....

[brynn]

Well, this is probably very simple for you all. But for me, since trying to drag and drop seems to have caused this problem, I don't want to try to fix it that way.

After taking a break to try and clear my mind, and being so simple-minded about this, the only thing I can think to do, is download it. Then upload it back to it's original position.

Is there some reason why I should not do that?

After I have uploaded it back to its proper place, can I just delete the one that still is in the fonts folder?

Or have I caused a huge mess and just moving the folder back won't fix it?

Thanks for your patience.

[Diego Andrés]

Did you try dragging it into the 'Themes' folder? When I use FileZilla that's how I move files to folders.

[brynn]

I think that's how I got into trouble in the first place. I think when I tried to click on the Repulse folder, I accidentally dragged the mouse a little, and that deposited it in the wrong place.

I made several attempts to drag it back, but it would not go. Then it disappeared....

But if that's an ok way to do it, I will try again. Maybe if I make the box bigger, so I have more room to work....

Why doesn't Filezilla allow you to copy/paste the files? Can you do it with keyboard shortcuts?

Well, I'll try again. Be right back....

[brynn]

Oh no, the same thing happened. It just disappeared!

Let me try and find it again....

Edit
Oh, I think it might be back in the right place! At least it looks right. Let me check if the forum is working....

The forum looks ok.

Ok, I'm closing Filezilla, and I may never open it again! 

Rats, it won't let me close it yet. It must be still moving files.

Thank you so very much Diego Andres!!  You are a life saver. Thank you so much for having so much patience with me. Hopefully I will not need this kind of help in the future.

[Diego Andrés]

No worries!

[Cola-Coca]

Does anyone know how to put in this theme 'tidy-child-boards' ?
Means it looks like the picture below :

Try this in css/custom/app.css or custom/custom_edits.css

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.board_children > strong,
.board_children > p > span::after {
    display: none;
}
.board_children > p {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( auto-fit, minmax(50%, 1fr) );
  flex: 1;
}


Thanks!

[Cola-Coca]

Question about avatar. Avatars are round by default, can they be made square?
They would look better to me if they are squared.

[Kindred]

check the CSS for the avatar....

[Diego Andrés]

Question about avatar. Avatars are round by default, can they be made square?
They would look better to me if they are squared.

In css/custom/custom_edits.css you can add the following:

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:root {
--avatar-border-radius: 0;
}You can ignore the :root wrapper if you already declared something before.

Another alternative, not update friendly is changing it directly in the css/custom/theme_colors.css

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--avatar-border-radius: 50%;