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ChapelcoMarch Joomla Template

Chapelco
Joomla 2.5Joomla 3.x

Chapelco is designed with an intricate mix of subtle style elements to add depth and create a clean and professional appearance.

A standard array of powerful features and functions are brought to Chapelco via the Gantry Framework, a dynamic and powerful template framework. RokSprocket, a complex and diverse content display extension, has integrated styling with this template.

NOTICE: Chapelco is a Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.x Template.

Features and Screenshots


Chapelco Preset Styles K2 (3rd Party) Integration RokSprocket Integration DropDown Menu and Split Menu Module Positions
  • Joomla 2.5 & Joomla 3.x Compatible
  • Responsive Layout
  • 8 Preset Styles
  • 76 Module Positions
  • 10 Styled & Numerous Structural Module Suffixes
  • RokSprocket Responsive Layout Integrated
  • RokAjaxSearch Styling
  • Styled Support for Responsive K2 Layout
  • Powerful Gantry 4 Framework
  • Custom Content Typography
  • DropDown Menu & Splitmenu
  • FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE8+ Compatible
  • HTML5, CSS3, LESS CSS
NOTE: Gantry v4.1.8+ is required for Chapelco to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

Responsive Layout

Chapelco's responsive grid system is designed for desktop, tablet and smartphone systems, each with minor modifications to ensure compatibility in each mode.

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Responsive Layout for RokSprocket

Chapelco comes with the RokSprocket extension that are built to work with a responsive layout and support mobile touch events, such as 'swipe'.

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K2 (3rd Party) Responsive Layout

K2 is the popular powerful content extension for Joomla! with CCK-like features. Chapelco also comes with the K2 extension that is built to work with the responsive layout.

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All images sources in the Adobe® Fireworks PNG format.

Installation


Downloading the Template Files

To install the template, you need one of the following files.

Files required for the template to function:

  • Template (Standalone) chapelco-template.zip - Standalone template file without the Gantry Framework.
  • Template (Bundle) chapelco-bundle.zip - Template plus the Gantry Framework.
  • RokNavMenu - Required for the menu to work.
Note: The Bundle Template is only necessary if the Gantry Library is not installed at /libraries/gantry.

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

  • Source PNG(s) chapelco-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Source BG PNG(s) chapelco-sources-bg.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG BG source file(s). Only distributed if the template has complex BGs.
  • RocketLauncher chapelco-rocketlauncher_j25(_j30).zip - Demo replica installer.
The latest extensions can be downloaded from the Extensions Download area located here

Using the Joomla Installer

  • Install the template at Admin → Extensions → Extensions Manager → Browse for chapelco-template.zip → Upload & Install


Making Chapelco the Default

  • Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_chapelco → Make Default

Frequently Asked Questions


What are Chapelco template features?
Please check our Template Info page for all Chapelco features in one complete list. More Details...
What font is used on Chapelco template?
Exo. You can download it at Font Squirrel. More Details...
Is there any tutorial to get me started with Chapelco?
Yes. Please check our Chapelco Tutorials & Guides forum. More Details...
Is Chapelco compatible for Joomla 1.5?
No, Chapelco is only compatible with Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3.0. The Joomla 2.5 stable has been released out for some months and you should upgrade. More Details...
What is RokSprocket?
RokSprocket is a powerful content display extension for Joomla 2.5 and above. It was designed as the successor to our legacy content extensions: RokStories, RokTabs, RokNewsPager, RokNewsflash, RokMicronews, and basically any module in the RT arsenal that manipulates and displays articles. More Details...
What is Gantry?
Gantry is, as a basic definition, A framework used for assembling, building and maintaining a RocketTheme template. It is an advanced platform for dramatically extending the capabilities of the entire theming system of Joomla. More Details...
What is DropDown Menu?
DropDown Menu is a menu theme of the RokNavMenu extension, the addon that drives all RocketTheme template menus. It is primarily a CSS enhanced dropdown menu, with subtext line, multi-columns, icons and more. More Details...
What is Splitmenu?
A static menu system that displays 1st level items in the main horizontal menu and further children in the Sidebar. More Details...
What extensions are integrated with the template?
A few of our RocketTheme extensions have been given individual styling by the template, these are RokNavMenu, RokSprocket, and 3rd party extension K2. More Details...
Can I install RocketLauncher on existing Joomla! website?
No. RocketLauncher will install both Joomla and the demo sample content and images, so you will need a fresh Joomla! installation. More Details...
I installed Chapelco RocketLauncher but the images are different with the demo site.
As explained at Chapelco Installation page, to avoid image license copyright issue, all sample content images shown in our demo site will be replaced with blank versions in the RocketLauncher version. More Details...

Changelog

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

Joomla 2.5 / Joomla 3.0

Legend:

* -> Security Fix
# -> Bug Fix
+ -> Addition
^ -> Change
- -> Removed
! -> Note


------- 1.1 Release [21-Mar-2013] -------

# Fixed The main menu is flashing on item hover
# Fixed Enabling RokBooster breaks breadcrumbs
# Fixed system notifications styling issues
# Fixed misspellings in roknavmenu menu item tooltips
# Fixed ExoDemiBold font is missing 
# Fixed Issue with fonticons in IE
# Fixed rokspro features styling issue when readmore enabled
# Fixed check ie7splash.php code and function
# Fixed Showcase images not showing in IE8 
# Fixed custom logo with spaces in filename does not work
# Fixed 4th blog column not responsive
# Fixed 'icon' module suffixes removing module images
+ Added rokbox2 compatibility for login and module popup
+ Added update of base_override and referencing override files
+ Added 3.1 support for custom overrides
+ Added Use string constant in offline.php

Changed File(s) and Folder(s):

/css/master-ie8.css
/features/ie7splash.php
/features/login.php
/features/popup.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/archive/default.php
/html/com_content/article/default_links.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/categories/default_items.php
/html/com_content/categories/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_children.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_links.php
/html/com_content/category/blog.php
/html/com_content/category/default_articles.php
/html/com_content/category/default_children.php
/html/com_content/category/default.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_links.php
/html/com_content/featured/default.php
/html/com_content/form/edit.php
/html/mod_login/default.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-dropdown/item.xml
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_chapelco.ini
/less/demo-styles.less
/less/joomla-core.less
/less/mediaqueries.less
/less/menu.less
/less/style.less
/less/template.less
/less/variables.less
/offline.php
/roksprocket/layouts/features/themes/showcase/item.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml

Added File(s) and Folder(s):

/css/master-ie10.css
/fonts/Exo-DemiBold-webfont.eot
/fonts/Exo-DemiBold-webfont.svg
/fonts/Exo-DemiBold-webfont.ttf
/fonts/Exo-DemiBold-webfont.woff
/html/joomla/3.1
/html/joomla/3.1/com_content
/html/joomla/3.1/com_content/article
/html/joomla/3.1/com_content/article/default.php
/html/joomla/3.1/com_content/article/index.html
/html/joomla/3.1/com_content/index.html
/html/joomla/3.1/index.html


------- 1.0 Release [01-Mar-2013] -------

! Initial Release

------- Initial Changelog Creation -------
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