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Drupal Themes - Versatility 4 - April 2010

Versatility 4 Drupal Theme

versatility4 The all new Versatility 4 features the most incredibly versatile Drupal theme design ever conceived. This is not a boast, it’s fact! With 45 block regions, a plethora of preset configuration options, up to 7 layout columns, a wide array of banner and block advertising locations, 10 block variations, and 4 unique menu styles for each of the 10 preset color styles; Versatility 4 has more than enough power and flexibility for any professional site.

Along with the wide array of layout and flexibility options, Versatility 4 also features powerful dynamic functionality including dRokNewsRotator article slideshows, RokMooMenu animated menu system, 3 tier SplitMenu system, a large assortment of typography options, and so much more.

Features and Screenshots


Versatility 4 Color Styles Block Variations Block Positions
  • Unbelievable 45 Block Regions
  • dRokNewsRotator article slideshow
  • CSS Based Tableless Design
  • 10 Unique preset color styles built-in
  • Up to a 7 column layout configuration
  • 3 Built-in Menu Systems
  • Wide variety of Typography Styles
  • Source Adobe PNG Source Files Included
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 Transitional. W3C CSS Valid

Incredibly Flexible and Versatile

Versatility 4 offers the most block regions and layout configurations of any theme we’ve ever created. 45 block regions, a plethora of banner and block advertising locations, as well as up to 7 columns allow Versatility 4 to adapt to nearly any configuration you could want. Mixing and matching block regions, block hilite variations, and configuration options allow you to create hundreds of different looks and layouts with a single theme.


The dRokNewsRotator Module

Using the powers of mootools, you can seamlessly showcase your articles in a dynamic slideshow with navigation controls and multiple configuration options. Give your featured articles a great presentation with dRokNewsRotator.


Installation


To Install Using the RocketLauncher

Download the Versatility4 RocketLauncher (rt_versatility4_d6-rocketlauncher.zip) This is the RocketLauncher pack for Versatility4 which is a complete Drupal install which has the theme pre-installed and configured. Similarly, the demo content is injected and the modules are also pre-installed.
  • Extract d_versatility4_d6-rocketlauncher.zip
  • Copy the contents to the location you want to install Drupal
  • Navigate to that location in your browser and run the Drupal installer
  • Drupal, the theme, demo content and modules will all be installed and enabled

Install Theme and Modules Only

Download the Versatility4 Theme (rt_versatility4_d6.tgz) This file is the theme-only package you will use to install just the theme into Drupal.
  • Extract d_versatility4_d6.tgz
  • Load your FTP client, such as FileZilla
  • Upload the d_versatility4_d6 folder to the /sites/all/themes/ folder in your Drupal install
  • Login into the Drupal administrator
  • Go to Administer | Themes
  • Check Enable and Default to the right of Versatility4
  • Click Save Configuration
Download the Versatility4 Modules (rt_versatility4_d6-modules.zip) This file is the modules-only package you will use to install just the modules into your Versatility4-themed Drupal site.
  • Extract d_versatility4_d6-modules.zip
  • Extract the individual modules
  • Load your FTP client, such as FileZilla
  • Upload the various Versatility4 modules folders to the /sites/all/modules/ folder
  • Login into the Drupal administrator
  • Go to Administer | Modules
  • Enable the Custom Modules (Other) for Versatility4
  • Click Save Configuration

Other Downloads

There are other files that you may wish to download that accompany the release, but are not required for the theme to work.

  • Versatility4 Source PNG(s) d-versatility4-sources.zip – This contains all the Adobe Fireworks PNG source files for the theme, and if applicable, the logo font.

Frequently Asked Questions


Where can i find theme settings?
  • Login into the Drupal administrator
  • Go to Administer → Themes → Versatility 4 → Configure
  • Change Settings
  • Save Changes

Changelog

Versatility 4 Theme

This is a non-exhaustive changelog for the Versatility 4 theme, inclusive of any alpha, beta, release candidate and final versions.

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        * -> Security Fix
        # -> Bug Fix
        + -> Addition
        ^ -> Change
        - -> Removed
        ! -> Note
        
        ------- 1.4 Update [14-august-2010] -------
        # added compatibility for mootools library for 3rd party module support in the admin
        + added support for database table prefixes in the RocketLauncher Installation profile
        ^ updated droknewsrotator module to support database table prefixes
        ^ updated droknewsrotator.tpl.php override to support database table prefixes
        + added support for secondary drupal tabs
        # bug fix for IE6 warning message
        
        
        Changed Files:
        rt_head_includes.php
        rt_mootools.php
        droknewsrotator.tpl.php
        template.php
        page.tpl.php
        js/rokie6warn.js
        
        Changed Modules:
        dRokNewsRotator
        
        ------- 1.3 Release [29-June-2010] -------
        ^ modified page.tpl.php to move <head> info for SEO modules
        ^ updated droknewsrotator.tpl.php for shortened text strings
        - removed unused variables in theme-settings.php
        ^ updated rt_utils.php to allow full collapse of right and left blocks
        
        Changed Files: 
        page.tpl.php
        theme-settings.php
        rt_utils.php
        droknewsrotator.tpl.php
        
        ------- 1.2 Release [03-June-2010] -------
        ^ modified template.php to allow main nav support for clean URLs
        ^ modified droksidemenu.tpl.php to allow sidemenu support for clean URLs
        ^ modified droknewsrotator.tpl.php to support clean URLs
        ^ updated page.tpl.php to remove extra RT bottom logo
        ^ updated page.tpl.php to add "show_logo" functionality from theme admin 
        ^ updated theme-settings.php to removed show_copyright checkbox (not used)
        ^ updated vesatility4.info to remove unused admin items
        + added maintenance-page.tpl.php
        ^ updated template.php to process custom maintenance page variables
        
        Changed Files: 
        versatility4.info
        theme-settings.php
        template.php
        page.tpl.php
        maintenance-page.tpl.php
        droksidemenu.tpl.php
        droknewsrotator.tpl.php
        
        
        Changed Modules
        dRokSideMenu
        dRokNewsRotator
        
        
        ------- 1.1 Release [13-May-2010] -------
        + added $head_title and $closure tags to page.tpl.php
        
        Changed Files:
        page.tpl.php
        
        
        
        ------- 1.0 Release [30-April-2010] -------
        ! Initial Release