Modulus June 2011 Joomla Template
Joomla 1.5Joomla 2.5
Modulus, the June 2011 template release, features ease of stylistic choice at its core, with the Color Chooser —an intuitive interface inside the template manager— that facilitates the swift customization of the template style, with an auto contrasting function for content text.
An impressive array of 16 RocketTheme extensions are styled and/or showcased with the Modulus template, in conjunction with the standard and advanced features provided by the Gantry Framework such as intuitive configurable layout controls.
NOTICE: Modulus is a Joomla 2.5 template. Joomla 1.5 is unsupported but available for download.
Features and Screenshots
- Joomla 1.5 (unsupported)/2.5 versions
- Gantry Framework
- Color Chooser
- 12 Preset Styles
- Loading Transitions
- RocketTheme Extensions Styling
- Custom Content Typography
- Fusion with MegaMenu & Splitmenu
- 68 Module Positions
- 28 Module Variations
- Javascript Form Styling
- FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE7+ Compatible
- W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.1.13+, 3.2.3+ is required for Modulus to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website. Color Chooser: 12 Preset Styles
A Color Chooser template uses CSS color values, combined with transparent overlay images, to determine its color and style. Therefore, you can change the entire color scheme via the Gantry Administrator. The available options are outlined below:
- Top Section: Background, Link & Overlay (Light/Dark)
- Showcase Section: Background, Link & Overlay (Light/Dark)
- Body Section: Background, Link & Overlay (Light/Dark)
- Footer Section: Background, Link & Overlay (Light/Dark)
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RocketTheme Extensions Styling
A selection of our RocketTheme Extensions have been styled to integrate with the template:
- RokTabs: A tabbed based content module, with advanced display controls.
- RokStories: An advanced content rotator module with multiple layout modes.
- RokComments: A plugin to display comments from IntenseDebate, Disqus or JS-Kit.
- RokNewsFlash: A snippet content rotator, for single line previews.
- RokFeatureTable: A stylistic and highly configurable tabular data displayer.
- RokMiniEvents: A horizontal events module, that syncs with Google Calendar or JomSocial.
- RokAjaxSearch: An ajax-powered search module, with both local and web results support.
- RokNewsPager: A snippet content previewer, supports accordion and list layout styles.
- RokWeather: A forecast module, displaying weather information for a configurable area.
- RokTwittie: A module to display Twitter information, such as tweets into your site.
- RokStock: A dynamic stock display module, with live updating.
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All images sources in the Adobe® Fireworks PNG format.
Installation - Joomla 1.5
Downloading the Template Files
To install the template, you need one of the following files:-
- Template (Standalone) rt_modulus_j15.tgz - Standalone template file.
- Template (Bundle) rt_modulus_j15-bundle.zip - Template plus Gantry Component.
- RokNavMenu rt_modulus_j15-extensions.zip(unzip first) or mod_roknavmenu.zip - Required for the menu to work..
Note: The Bundle Template is only necessary if the Gantry Library is not installed at /components/com_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_modulus_j15-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
- Extensions rt_modulus_j15-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
- RocketLauncher rt_modulus_j15-rocketlauncher.zip - Demo replica installer.
The latest extensions can be downloaded from the Extensions Download area located here Using the Joomla Installer
From the Menu in your Joomla Administrator, go to Extensions → Install/Uninstall.
Next, browse for the rt_modulus_j15.tgz or rt_modulus_j15-bundle.zip file that you downloaded earlier and then click Upload File & Install.
Making Modulus the Default
Next, go to Extensions → Template Manager. Find rt_modulus_j15 on the list of installed templates.
Select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Modulus is now your default template.
Additionally, you can also edit the template's customization parameters by selecting this same radio button and clicking the "Edit" button in the top right corner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 RokNewsPager, RokMiniEvents, RokStories, RokNewsFlash, RokStock, RokWeather, RokComments, RokFeatureTable, RokFeaturetable, RokTwittie, Roktabs and RokNavMenu.
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Changelog
This is a non-exhaustive changelog for the Modulus Template, inclusive of any alpha, beta, release candidate and final versions.
Joomla 2.5
Legend:
* -> Security Fix
# -> Bug Fix
+ -> Addition
^ -> Change
- -> Removed
! -> Note
------- 1.6.8 Release [21-Sep-2012] -------
# Incompatible RokWeather override
# remove unneeded module overlays setting
# remove unneeded webfonts setting
# strict standards in /gantry-fusion/layout.php
# strict standards in features/date.php
# strict standards in /features/login.php
# strict standards in /features/popup.php
# strict standards in /html/modules.php
# double spacing in css generated compression problems for rokweather styling
Changed Files:
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/admin/tips/style.xml
/css/extensions-dark.css
/css/extensions-light.css
/css/extensions-med.css
/features/date.php
/features/login.php
/features/popup.php
/html/mod_rokajaxsearch/default.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roktabs/default.php
/html/mod_rokweather/default.php
/html/modules.php
/images/weather/mostly_cloudy.png
/images/weather/mostly_sunny.png
/images/weather/partly_cloudy.png
/images/weather/scatteredthunderstorms.png
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_modulus.ini
/template-options.xml
------- 1.6.7 Release [13-Aug-2012] -------
# Fixed alignment of input fields on login component
# Fixed splitmenu in footer module causes fatal error
# Fixed advanced search options
# Fixed wordpress references in template-options.xml
# Fixed removed gantry gzipper from template settings
# Fixed removed menu-less pages from template settings
# Fixed menu highlights in sidebar not correct
# Fixed edit icon tooltip has no background
# Fixed tooltips incorrect on menu tab
# Fixed float setting for joomla article image ignored
# Fixed login popup layout issues
# Fixed new option to disable roknavmenu caching
Changed File(s):
/css/joomla-rtl.css
/css/joomla.css
/css/bodystyle-dark.css
/css/bodystyle-light.css
/css/bodystyle-med.css
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/admin/tips/menu.xml
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_modulus.ini
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.6 Release [23-Apr-2012] -------
# Fixed rokgallery grid view options and alignment
# Fixed add 'login popup' and 'module popup' input styling exclusion
# Fixed edit profile buttons alignment
# Fixed Preset screenshots size
# Fixed article page navigation not working
# Fixed smart search pagination vertical
# Fixed default breadcrumbs separator breaking
# Fixed j2.5 images and links compatibility
# Fixed issue when displaying article options as text only
Changed File(s):
/css/joomla.css
/css/extensions.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/mod_breadcrumbs/default.php
/admin/presets/preset1.png
/admin/presets/preset2.png
/admin/presets/preset3.png
/admin/presets/preset4.png
/admin/presets/preset5.png
/admin/presets/preset6.png
/admin/presets/preset7.png
/admin/presets/preset8.png
/admin/presets/preset9.png
/admin/presets/preset10.png
/admin/presets/preset11.png
/admin/presets/preset12.png
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.5 Release [12-Dec-2011] -------
# Fixed Publish date data missing in J2.5.3
# Fixed wrong position of 'you are here' in breadcrumbs
# Fixed Change Article Headers from h2 to h1
Changed File(s):
/css/template.css
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.4 Release [11-Nov-2011] -------
# Fixed login component not showing all user options
# Fixed database error on some services with sample data
# Fixed RokNavMenu id
Changed File(s):
/css/bodystyle-dark.css
/css/bodystyle-light.css
/css/bodystyle-med.css
/css/joomla.css
/css/template.css
/html/com_users/login/default_login.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.3 Release [14-Aug-2011] -------
# Fixed outline around RokAjaxSearch in Webkit
# Fixed Joomla Module Renderer Compatibility in J2.5
# Fixed margin on fusion menu in FF reference
Changed File(s):
/css/template-gecko.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.2 Release [22-Jun-2011] -------
# Fixed popup login button styling missing in some styles
# Fixed incorrect text color in intensedebate/rokcomments textarea in dark body style
# Fixed article info line not collapsing when empty
Changed File(s):
/css/bodystyle-light.css
/css/bodystyle-dark.css
/css/bodystyle-med.css
/css/extensions-dark.css
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.1 Release [14-Jun-2011] -------
# Shadow module suffix fixes
# Additional box shadow tweaks and fixes
# Fix for some font characters being cut off in Windows
Changed File(s):
/css/template.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.6.0 Release [01-Jun-2011] -------
! Initial Release
------- Initial Changelog Creation -------
Joomla 1.5.x
Legend:
* -> Security Fix
# -> Bug Fix
+ -> Addition
^ -> Change
- -> Removed
! -> Note
------- 1.5.4 Release [21-Sep-2012] -------
# Incompatible RokWeather override
# double spacing in css generated compression problems for rokweather styling
# email article link
Changed Files:
/html/com_content/icon.php
/html/mod_rokweather/default.php
/images/weather/mostly_cloudy.png
/images/weather/mostly_sunny.png
/images/weather/partly_cloudy.png
/images/weather/scatteredthunderstorms.png
------- 1.5.3 Release [14-Aug-2011] -------
# Fixed outline around RokAjaxSearch in Webkit
# Fixed IE7 menu hover reference
Changed File(s):
/css/template-ie7.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.5.2 Release [24-Jun-2011] -------
# Fixed popup login button styling missing in some styles
# Fixed incorrect text color in intensedebate/rokcomments textarea in dark body style
Changed File(s):
/css/bodystyle-light.css
/css/bodystyle-dark.css
/css/bodystyle-med.css
/css/extensions-dark.css
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.5.1 Release [24-Jun-2011] -------
# Shadow module suffix fixes
# Additional box shadow tweaks and fixes
# Fix for some font characters being cut off in Windows
Changed File(s):
/css/template.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.5.0 Release [01-Jun-2011] -------
! Initial Release
------- Initial Changelog Creation -------
