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Graffito October 2012 Joomla Template

Graffito
Joomla 2.5Joomla 3.0

Graffito, the October 2012 template release, is a corporate themed design, perfect for a plethora of sites due to its combination of visual character with subtlety. Built on the Gantry4 Framework, it features a responsive layout and LESS CSS support, a dynamic stylesheet language.

Integrated styling is available for RokSprocket in all its layout modes, providing a rich stylistic platform to construct a dynamic and engaging site. Standard Gantry and template features also apply, such as Fusion with MegaMenu.

NOTICE: Graffito is a Joomla 2.5.x and 3.0.x Template.

Features and Screenshots


Graffito Preset Styles K2 (3rd Party) Integration Extensive RokSprocket Integration FusionMenu and SplitMenu Module Positions
  • Joomla 2.5.x / 3.0.x Compatible
  • Responsive Layout
  • 8 Preset Styles
  • 76 Module Positions
  • 8 Styled and 25 Structural Module Suffixes
  • RokSprocket Responsive Layout Integrated
  • Styled Support for Responsive K2 Layout
  • Powerful Gantry 4 Framework
  • Custom Content Typography
  • Fusion MegaMenu & Splitmenu
  • Load Transitions
  • FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE8+ Compatible
  • HTML5, CSS3, LESS CSS
NOTE: Gantry v4.0+ is required for Graffito to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

Responsive Layout

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

We use the responsive layout based on Twitter's Bootstrap Framework, with its collection of utility classes, to provide a great degree of flexibility for a responsive design.

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Powered by Gantry 4 Framework

Graffito is the first RocketTheme template built on the Gantry4 Framework with a new, faster administration UI. One of the other exciting new features is the ability to use LESS CSS to make developing templates easier, more flexible, and overall, more enjoyable.

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Responsive Layout for RokSprocket

Graffito comes with the RokSprocket extension that is 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. Graffito also comes with the K2 styling support 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) rt_graffito.zip - Standalone template file without the Gantry Framework.
  • Template (Bundle) rt_graffito-bundle.zip - Template plus the Gantry Framework.
  • RokNavMenu rt_graffito-extensions.zip(unzip first) or mod_roknavmenu_j16.zip - 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) rt_graffito-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Source BG PNG(s) rt_graffito-sources-bg.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG BG source file(s). Only distributed if the template has complex BGs.
  • Extensions rt_graffito-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
  • RocketLauncher rt_graffito-rocketlauncher.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 rt_graffito.zip → Upload & Install


Making Graffito the Default

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

Frequently Asked Questions


What are Graffito template features?
Please check our Template Info page for all Graffito features in one complete list. More Details...
Is there any tutorial to get me started with Graffito?
Yes. Please check our Graffito Tutorials & Guides forum. More Details...
Is Graffito compatible for Joomla 1.5?
No, Graffito is only compatible with Joomla 2.5. The Joomla 2.5 stable has been released out for some months and you should upgrade. More Details...
What is RokSprocket?
RokSprocket is a revolutionary new Joomla 2.5 only extension that has been designed to replace a variety of our existing ‘content’ modules. These include 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 Fusion Menu?
Fusion Menu is a menu theme of the RokNavMenu extension, the addon that drives all RocketTheme template menus. It is primarily a javascript enhanced CSS dropdown menu, that combines standard suckerfish type functionality with animations, transitions and other advanced effects provided by Mootools. More Details...
What is Splitmenu?
A static menu system that displays 1st level and 2nd 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 Graffito RocketLauncher but the images are different with the demo site.
As explained at Graffito 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 Graffito Template, inclusive of any alpha, beta, release candidate and final versions.

Joomla 2.5.x / 3.0.x

Legend:

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


------- 1.2 Release [14-Feb-2013] -------

#Fixed Showcase has odd padding and spacing in IE8
#Fixed Showcase image not responsive with link = "NONE"
#Fixed typography tables not correct on Iphone
#Fixed sidepanel opened on certain pages
#Fixed Ipad refreshes whole screen when changing showcase slide
#Fixed header grid-2 positions not displaying on phone size
#Fixed fusionmenu.css causing 3rd party errors
#Fixed Fatal error in /offline.php
#Fixed K2 front-end editor layout issues
#Fixed LESS files missing styling for Breadcrumbs
#Fixed Change JInput to JRequest 
#Fixed parent category missing icon
#Fixed user rating invading article titles
#Fixed registration form layout issue
#Fixed fixed width 960px showcase issues on mobiles
#Fixed .visible-desktop incompatible with bootstrap
#Fixed Front-end editor layout issues
#Fixed Warning: SimpleXMLElement::addChild() 
#Fixed article index styling issue in j2.5
#Fixed RokBooster ON shows incorrect image in breadcrumbs
#Fixed Notice: Undefined index: responsive-menu
#Fixed incorrect print/email/edit icon alignment in j3.0.3
#Fixed pagination/navigation button issues
#Fixed contact form responsive issues

Changed File(s) and Folder(s):

/css/master-ie8.css
/less/gantry-core.less
/less/joomla-core.less
/less/mediaqueries.less
/less/thirdparty-k2.less
/less/template.less
/less/typography.less
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/parameters.xml
/html/layouts/body_mainbody.php
/features/ie7splash.php
/component.php
/offline.php
/index.php
/templateDetails.xml

Added File(s) and Folder(s):

/css-compiled/index.html
/roksprocket/layouts/features/themes/slideshow
/roksprocket/layouts/features/themes/slideshow/slideshow.css


------- 1.1.1 Release [24-November-2012] -------
Task:
# Change overrides from RokOverride to Gantry

Changed Files:
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content/*
/html/mod_login/* 
/template-options.xml

Added Files:
/html/joomla/*

Removed Files:
/features/rokoverrides.php


------- 1.1 Release [16-November-2012] -------
Improvement:
# Joomla 3.0.x compatibility

Bug:
# Bottom and top background images cutting off in smaller pages
# All images with responsive qualities 
# text separators are not rendered in the responsive select-menu
# Some typography elements not responsive
# RokAjaxSearch breaks responsive layout on some phones
# ../html/com_rokcandy missing
# Some typography classes not working (e.g table-striped)
# Menu Image path incorrect in layout.php for fusion menu options
# error page text not readable anymore

Changed Files:
/error.php
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/rokoverrides.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content/*
/html/com_rokcandy/*
/html/mod_login/* 
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/index.php
/js/sidepanel.js
/less/joomla/3.0/global.less
/less/joomla-core.less
/less/main-style.less
/less/mediaqueries.less
/less/template.less
/template-options.xml

------- 1.0 Release [01-October-2012] -------

! Initial Release

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