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Nebulae May 2011 Joomla Template

Nebulae
Joomla 1.5Joomla 2.5

Nebulae, the May 2011 release, combines visual sophistication with functionality and power. The template offers a range of unique and stunning style variations, with distinct colour schemes complimenting their detailed and beautiful background counterparts.

The theme supports integrated styling for numerous RocketTheme Extensions, adapting to whichever style variation or module suffix you seek to use, in addition to a brand new, fresh and refined typography set. The Gantry Framework forms the core of the template with the standard and advanced features that accompany it.

NOTICE: Nebulae is a Joomla 1.5 and 2.5 Template.

Features and Screenshots


Nebulae Preset Styles Fusion with MegaMenu Integrated Extensions Style Customization Module Positions
  • Joomla 1.5/2.5 versions
  • Gantry Framework
  • 8 Preset Styles
  • RocketTheme Extensions Styling
  • New RokStories Layout
  • New Content Typography
  • Scrolling Module Positions
  • Fusion with MegaMenu & Splitmenu
  • 68 Module Positions
  • 22 Module Variations
  • Javascript Form Styling
  • FF 4, Safari 4, Opera 10.x, IE7+ Compatible
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.1.13+, 3.2.3+ is required for Nebulae to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

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.
  • RokContentRotator: A vertical tabbed based content rotator module.
  • RokFeatureTable: A stylistic and highly configurable tabular data displayer.
  • RokMiniEvents: A horizontal events module, that syncs with Google Calendar or JomSocial.
  • RokNewsPager: A snippet content previewer, supports accordion and list layout styles.
  • RokTwittie: A module to display Twitter information, such as tweets into your site.
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Fusion with MegaMenu

Fusion is a javascript enhanced CSS dropdown menu system, that is fully crawlable by search engines. Mootools adds transitions and animations to the dropdown, providing a smooth and dynamic interface for the navigational structure. MegaMenu features include a vast assortment, such as multiple columns, grouped child items, dropdown widths and item distribution. These provide for individual control over each specific dropdown menu item or column.

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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_nebulae_j15.tgz - Standalone template file.
  • Template (Bundle) rt_nebulae_j15-bundle.zip - Template plus Gantry Component.
  • RokNavMenu rt_nebulae_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_nebulae_j15-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Extensions rt_nebulae_j15-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
  • RocketLauncher rt_nebulae_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_nebulae_j15.tgz or rt_nebulae_j15-bundle.zip file that you downloaded earlier and then click Upload File & Install.


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Making Nebulae the Default

installationNext, go to Extensions → Template Manager. Find rt_nebulae_j15 on the list of installed templates.

Select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Nebulae 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, RokContentRotator, RokFeaturetable, RokTwittie, Roktabs and RokNavMenu. More Details...

Changelog

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

Joomla 1.5.x

Legend:

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


------- 1.5.2 Release [14-Jun-2011] -------

# RokContentRotator alignment fixes
# RTL mode fixes

Changed File(s):

/css/extensions.css
/css/extensions-rtl.css
/css/fusionmenu.css
/css/fusionmenu-rtl.css
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.5.1 Release [17-May-2011] -------

# Minor CSS fixes for rounded corners in Firefox 3
# RokContentRotator fixes

Changed File(s):

/css/template-gecko.css
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.5.0 Release [01-May-2011] -------

! Initial Release

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

Joomla 2.5

Legend:

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


------- 1.6.5 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 article page navigation not working
# Fixed smart search pagination vertical
# Fixed default breadcrumbs separator breaking
# Fixed leftover ../custom/menuitemparams directory
# Fixed j2.5 images and links compatibility
# Fixed weblinks single category layout
# Fixed issue when displaying article options as text only

Changed File(s):

/css/joomla.css
/css/template.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/css/extensions.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
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml

Removed Directory:

/custom/menuitemparams


------- 1.6.4 Release [12-Dec-2011] -------

# Fixed contact form styling *solution offered*
# 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/style1.css
/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


------- 1.6.3 Release [11-Nov-2011] -------

# Fixed login component not showing all user options
# Fixed Joomla Module Renderer Compatibility in J2.5
# Fixed styling of contact forms
# Added span to html override for readon link
# Fixed RokNavMenu id

Changed File(s):

/css/style1.css
/css/style2.css
/css/style3.css
/css/style4.css
/css/style5.css
/css/style6.css
/css/style7.css
/css/style8.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/css/template.css
/css/joomla.css
/css/template.css
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/html/mod_rokcontentrotator/default.php
/html/com_users/login/default_login.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.6.2 Release [14-Jun-2011] -------

# RokContentRotator alignment fixes
# RTL mode fixes

Changed File(s):

/css/extensions.css
/css/extensions-rtl.css
/css/fusionmenu.css
/css/fusionmenu-rtl.css
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.6.1 Release [17-May-2011] -------

# Minor CSS fixes for rounded corners in Firefox 3
# RokContentRotator fixes
# Fixed incorrect location of menu subtext

Changed File(s):

/css/template-gecko.css
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.6.0 Release [01-May-2011] -------

! Initial Release

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