Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

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Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:26 pm

Whyld

Demo: http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld
Download: http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/download/whyld.zip
Source PNG: http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/downloa ... source.png

Overview: Whyld is a great, simple template. The base is a 3 column layout enclosed by header & footer areas. Lots of Module positions (using all active positons by the sample content) will allow for flexiblity of layout. An overview of all the features that come with Whyld on the Demo Site for the template can be found Here

Quick Features List
  • Typography - Whyld has a range of inbuilt typography such as span class and list styling.
  • Module Positions - Whyld has 12 module positions, including all active positions in the Default Install.
  • Module Hilites - Whyld has 2 alternating Module Hilites which are available.
  • Template Parameters - Whyld has 10 template parameters for ease of use.
  • Preset Styles - The template has 3 Preset Colour styles built in
  • There are lots of other features such as Module Chrome examples, simple Template Overrides, XHTML/CSS Valid.
Tutorials List
  • Installation - The guide tells you how to Install the template
  • Logo Customisation - The tutorial takes you through the process to customise the logo with the Source File
  • Menu Configuration - Instructions on configuring the menu for the Syndicate position
  • Index.php Breakdown - A breakdown of the main parts of the index.php from the CSS callers, module coder to template parameters.
More documentation is coming soon.

Please report any bugs, make comments etc...

Cheers

James :)
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by dkirk » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:32 pm

Looks good, but...

1. I always preferred more horizontal space for articles - the two right columns (Main Menu & Poll) together look too busy.

2. Appears the breadcrumbs are broken here - http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/index.p ... &Itemid=37 & here - http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/index.p ... &Itemid=41.

Maybe just my browser but I have noticed this using the default Joomla 1.5 template on my testing server also.

3. I like the PDF, EMAIL, & PRINT icons.

4. Prefer the headers without the dark background, perhaps a simple line underneath.

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by infograf768 » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:33 pm

Clean!
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:47 pm

1# Each column is fully collapsible so if you wish for horizontal space, you can have it. Is that you were referring to?

2# From a post I read from Jinx, this is an issue with RC2 but may I ask which Browser?

3# Cheers :)

4# Are you referring to the Content Headings, if so, I can probably create a Template Parameter for that

That you for your comments :)
darkhelmet wrote: Looks good, but...

1. I always preferred more horizontal space for articles - the two right columns (Main Menu & Poll) together look too busy.

2. Appears the breadcrumbs are broken here - http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/index.p ... &Itemid=37 & here - http://muffindcc.com/demo/whyld/index.p ... &Itemid=41.

Maybe just my browser but I have noticed this using the default Joomla 1.5 template on my testing server also.

3. I like the PDF, EMAIL, & PRINT icons.

4. Prefer the headers without the dark background, perhaps a simple line underneath.
I like simple designs and thanks :)
infograf768 wrote: Clean!
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by matthewhayashida » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:07 pm

Looks great. Good job.

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by vistartony » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:53 pm

Nice, clean and professional!

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MindTooth » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:02 pm

Great job James :D Will this be updated as the time goes along?

You should check the searchbox. In Firefox it renders abit stranges..

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by Ricky Farrow » Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:17 am

I like it!  Don't suppose there is something similar for 1.0.13?
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:38 am

MindTooth wrote: Great job James :D Will this be updated as the time goes along?

You should check the searchbox. In Firefox it renders abit stranges..
Cheers :) Over the next week, I will probably make some minor changes but most efforts will be on some more documentation.

Could you clarify the Firefox issue with the searchbox? It looked fine to me. However, do take into account that the bottom row (User4-6) have module styling which is taken into effect on the searchbox and due to its size, it looks a bit funny.
Ricky Farrow wrote: I like it!  Don't suppose there is something similar for 1.0.13?
Thanks Ricky :) Actually, I did start out with 1.0x then moved to 1.5 about 2-3 weeks ago. The 1.0 version ca be seen at http://muffindcc.com/demo/test1 - Obviously, it has not been updated in 2-3 weeks but if anyone wanted a complete 1.0x version, I can do that. However, keep it mind, it will not have all the features that 1.5 offers.

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MindTooth » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:21 pm

What I miss is a some demo material. Just in the RT demoes. Please make your demo shine :D

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by BaldrickThe4th » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:23 pm

Hi

I could use something like this. Does it support "suckerfish" dropdowns from the CSS?

I've manage to get this working in my existing template, but I'd prefer not to doo the additional work again as this is not really my area of expertise.

Appreciate the work you have put into this one.

Thanks

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:12 pm

MindTooth wrote: What I miss is a some demo material. Just in the RT demoes. Please make your demo shine :D
If you check my orignal post, it has links to demo material that I have already written. It's contain in the menu item Documentation - I just renamed it for clarity

Obviously, it will not be of the same calibre as I have to manoeuver around the sample content. I have not changed any settings for the sample content on the demo, just add stuff within its settings, this being 2 extra menu links and sub pages. Therefore, you get to see the template demo in the same light that you would on first install.
BaldrickThe4th wrote: Hi

I could use something like this. Does it support "suckerfish" dropdowns from the CSS?

I've manage to get this working in my existing template, but I'd prefer not to doo the additional work again as this is not really my area of expertise.

Appreciate the work you have put into this one.

Thanks
The short answer is no.

There are no additional menu structures. The menu bar itself is just the Top Menu module which has been restyled. I have yet to research into advanced menu structures with 1.5 but should be shortly.

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by infograf768 » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:14 pm

as of svn 8935
Notice: Undefined variable: item in /Library/WebServer/Documents/joomla11new/templates/whyld/html/mod_poll/default.php on line 9

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /Library/WebServer/Documents/joomla11new/templates/whyld/html/mod_poll/default.php on line 9
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:38 pm

infograf768 wrote: as of svn 8935
Notice: Undefined variable: item in /Library/WebServer/Documents/joomla11new/templates/whyld/html/mod_poll/default.php on line 9

Notice: Trying to get property of non-object in /Library/WebServer/Documents/joomla11new/templates/whyld/html/mod_poll/default.php on line 9
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I just downloaded the nightly build and do not get the error? What situation does it occur under and cheers :)

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by infograf768 » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:51 pm

change line 9 to title; ?> and not "item" maybe
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:02 pm

infograf768 wrote: change line 9 to title; ?> and not "item" maybe
Cheers Jean-Marie. I used the Nighty Build poll module instead and then made my minuscule changes to it. I updated my template package. Would you be so kind and check?

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by infograf768 » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:15 pm

Fine now.

Anyway the poll works only when sef off for the moment.
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:13 pm

Cool, cheers for checking it out. I'll take another look at the login module to see if thats been changed since my original version as well.

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Post by MiCCAS » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:46 am

looks like your database is down  :'(
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Post by MuffinDCC » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:21 am

MiCCAS wrote: looks like your database is down  :'(
Damn hosting issues - its back now :)

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by newart » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:32 am

I think this template is very good as it has a lot of useful positions to use... it's hard to choose the winner  :'(
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:45 am

At least we know we are going to have lots of good free 1.5 templates available when its finalised :D

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Post by MiCCAS » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:41 am

MuffinDCC wrote: At least we know we are going to have lots of good free 1.5 templates available when its finalised :D
Yeah, and I'm going to continue to make them! I'm totally into this now :P BTW, I forgot to mention I really do like your template! You've done an awesome job :) I just think the top right links (I'm guessing it's the latest news module) needs to have more ... maybe a heading or something? Just looks a little out of place.

Other than that you've done a great job!
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Post by MuffinDCC » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:48 am

Cheers MiCCAS. That module is suppose to have no header, was suppose to be for a slideshow or graphic. Might have a toggle for that :) Toggle, Toggle, Toggle  :D

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Post by MiCCAS » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:49 am

MuffinDCC wrote: Cheers MiCCAS. That module is suppose to have no header, was suppose to be for a slideshow or graphic. Might have a toggle for that :) Toggle, Toggle, Toggle  :D
lol that'll be good :P

Yeah, I can see how that'd go there.. that'll be alright then
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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:46 am

Source has J! logo.

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by MuffinDCC » Sat Sep 22, 2007 3:58 pm

-> Adding Contentheading style param

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by newart » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:03 pm

for me is ok, now but I'm not so expert in template for saying, stop. downloading but in thi moment I prefer, maybe, testing by your site demo...
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Post by MuffinDCC » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:09 pm

I am not sure what you mean? :)

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Re: Template Contest Entry - [Whyld]

Post by newart » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:13 pm

in short, I've stopped testing your template, IMO yours is ok! No important bug displayed when surfing the site
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