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Paradox December 2010 Joomla Template

Paradox
Joomla 1.5Joomla 2.5

Paradox, the December 2010 release, combines a dynamic, interactive arsenal with style and beauty; achieved with the functional scrolling modules features and a diverse array of Preset Styles.

The theme's styles have varying background and body levels: High, Medium or Low, combined with the 8 presets, which allow for varied stylistic configuration and appearance.

NOTICE: Paradox is a Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 2.5 Template.

Features and Screenshots


Paradox Preset Styles Fusion with MegaMenu Scrolling Module Row K2 Styling Module Positions
  • Scrolling Module Rows
  • K2 Styling
  • 8 Preset Styles
  • High, Medium or Low Background Levels
  • High or Low Body Levels
  • Fusion with MegaMenu
  • Triple Level Splitmenu
  • Gantry Framework
  • 70 Module Positions
  • 16 Module Variations - 25 Combo Possibilities
  • FF 3.6, Safari 4, Opera 10.x, IE7-IE8 Compatible
  • Limited IE6 Browser Compatibility
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS 3 Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.1.5+ is required for Paradox to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

Scrolling Module Rows

Stacked modules published to the Top, Showcase, Feature or Bottom Module rows will load this feature; this places stacked modules inside a rotation element, triggered automatically or via arrows.

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K2 Extensions Styling

The theme has styling for the popular, content extension K2. K2 is a powerful extensions to expand the default content capabilities of Joomla exponentially, allowing for advanced, individual article layouts.

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NOTICE: The latest version of RokNavMenu is required for the Paradox Menu to work.

Fusion with MegaMenu & Triple Level Splitmenu

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.

MegaMenu Features:

  • Triple/Quad Column Modes: Have up to 4 columns in the Fusion dropdowns.
  • Child Items Menu Grouping: Group child menu items inline with its parent.
  • Column Width Control: Set the total, as well as individual column widths.
  • Load Modules / Positions: Place modules or positions within the dropdown columns.

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Splitmenu

Splitmenu differentiates its children into 3 modes: Parents are displayed in the header area, its direct children are displayed in a bar underneath, and all subsequent children are published to the sidebar.

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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_paradox_j15.tgz - Standalone template file.
  • Template (Bundle) rt_paradox_j15-bundle.tar.gz - Template plus Gantry Component.
  • RokNavMenu rt_paradox_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_paradox_j15-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Extensions rt_paradox_j15-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
  • RocketLauncher rt_paradox_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_paradox_j15.tgz or rt_paradox_j15-bundle.tar.gz file that you downloaded earlier and then click Upload File & Install.


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Making Paradox the Default

installationNext, go to Extensions → Template Manager. Find rt_paradox_j15 on the list of installed templates.

Select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Paradox 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 extensions are integrated with the template?
A few of our RocketTheme extensions have been given individual styling by the template, these are RokTabs, and RokNavMenu. More Details...

Changelog

Paradox Template

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

Joomla 1.5

Legend:

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


------- 1.5.1 Release [20-Apr-2011] -------

# Fix for minor rendering issue with submit button in Firefox
# IE7 tweaks and fixes
# Splitmenu fixesh

Changed Files:
/css/template-gecko.css
/css/template-ie7.css
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.5.0 Release [01-Dec-2010] -------

! Initial Release

Joomla 2.5

Legend:

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


------- 1.6.4 Release [15-May-2012] -------

# Fixed rokgallery grid view options and alignment
# Fixed alignment of input fields on login component
# Fixed add 'login popup' and 'module popup' input styling exclusion
# Fixed article page navigation not working
# Fixed smart search pagination vertical
# Fixed j2.5 images and links compatibility
# Fixed weblinks single category layout
# Fixed issue when displaying article options as text only
# Fixed rating images missing

Changed File(s):

/css/extensions-rtl.css
/css/extensions.css
/css/joomla.css
/css/joomla-rtl.css
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml

Added File(s):

/images/rating_star.png
/images/rating_star_blank.png
/images/ratingbar.png


------- 1.6.3 Release [13-Dec-2011] -------

# Fixed Publish date data missing in J2.5.3

Changed Files:

/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


------- 1.6.2 Release [11-Nov-2011] -------

# Fixed login component not showing all user options
# Fixed Joomla Module Renderer Compatibility in J2.5

Changed Files:

/css/joomla.css
/css/style1.css
/css/style2.css
/css/style3.css
/css/style4.css
/css/style5.css
/css/style6.css
/css/style7.css
/css/style8.css
/html/com_users/login/default_login.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.6.1 Release [21-Apr-2011] -------

# Fixes for Joomla 1.6.2/1.6.3 updates
# Fixes for hide component and mainbody options
# Various style tweaks and fixes
# IE7 tweaks and fixes

Changed Files:

/css/demo-styles.css
/css/extensions-rtl.css
/css/extensions.css
/css/fusionmenu-rtl.css
/css/fusionmenu.css
/css/iphone-gantry.css
/css/joomla-rtl.css
/css/joomla.css
/css/splitmenu-rtl.css
/css/splitmenu.css
/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/suckerfish.css
/css/template-gecko.css
/css/template-ie6.css
/css/template-ie7.css
/css/template-ie8.css
/css/template-ie9.css
/css/template-opera.css
/css/template-rtl.css
/css/template-webkit.css
/css/template.css
/css/thirdparty-rtl.css
/css/thirdparty.css
/css/typography.css
/html/com_content/archive/default.php
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/categories/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_search/search/default.php
/html/com_search/search/default_form.php
/html/com_search/search/default_results.php
/html/com_users/login/default_login.php
/html/com_users/login/default_logout.php
/html/com_users/profile/edit.php
/html/com_users/registration/default.php
/html/com_users/remind/default.php
/html/com_users/reset/complete.php
/html/com_users/reset/confirm.php
/html/com_users/reset/default.php
/html/layouts/body_mainbody.php
/html/layouts/mod_login.php
/html/layouts/mod_popup.php
/html/layouts/orderedbody_mainbody.php
/html/mod_articles_latest/default.php
/html/mod_articles_news/default.php
/html/mod_articles_news/horizontal.php
/html/mod_articles_news/vertical.php
/html/mod_articles_popular/default.php
/html/mod_breadcrumbs/default.php
/html/mod_menu/default.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/formatter.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roktabs/default.php
/html/layouts/body_mainbody.php
/html/layouts/orderedbody_mainbody.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.6.0 Release [18-Mar-2011] -------

! Initial Release