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ReplicantJuly 2007 Joomla Template

Replicant This month we introduce an exciting new type of template that, with a fully transparent body, takes on the style and colors of the background images you use. With this approach, you can create an infinite number of variations and looks, simply by changing the background image to whatever you wish!

Replicant combines a sleek and simple portal layout with stylish glassy transparent elements and independently configurable elements. Not only does Replicant allow you change the whole look of your site just by changing the background image, but it is also packed full of the great features and extensions you’ve come to expect from RocketTheme templates.


Features and Screenshots


Replicant Color Styles Elegantly Transparent Module Positions
  • Beautiful Fully Transparent Design
  • Infinite number of color and style possibilities
  • 50 preset styles with styles pack
  • NEW RokFlow 1.0 - Incredible flowing images
  • NEW RokSlide 1.0 - tabbing sliding modules
  • 1.0 and 1.5 RocketLauncher Packages Available
  • 3 Built-in Menu Systems
  • RokZoom Integration - Custom Slimbox Variant
  • Source Adobe PNG Source Files Included
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 Transitional. W3C CSS Valid


The Exclusive RokMooMenu

Our highly popular exclusive menu is called RokMooMenu. This menu has been developed from scratch using the latest and greatest MooTools JavaScript framework. The RokMooMenu is a highly advanced and fully customizable menu system is accessible and degrades to a standard SuckerFish menu if JavaScript is not enabled or supported.


Replicant Documentation

Get started using Replicant with a wide variety of written and video tutorials explaining installation, configuration, custom modules, and much more More Details...

Installation - Joomla 1.5


Downloading the Template Files

  • Replicant Template (rt_replicant_j15.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install Replicant into Joomla.
  • Replicant Custom Extensions (replicant-extensions-j15.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Replicant template release.
  • Replicant Source PNG's (replicant-sources.zip) This package contains the Adobe Fireworks source png's for making modifications and customizations to the images in the template. You will need Adobe Fireworks image editing to fully utilize the Source PNG files.

Using the Joomla Installer

From the Menu in your Joomla Administrator, go to Extensions → Install/Uninstall.

Next, browse for your rt_replicant_j15.tgz file you downloaded and then click Upload File & Install.


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Making Replicant the Default

installationNext, go to Extensions → Template Manager. Find rt_replicant_j15 on the list of installed templates.

Select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Replicant 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.



Installation - Joomla 1.0


Downloading the Template Files

  • Replicant Template (rt_replicant.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install Replicant into Joomla.
  • Replicant Custom Extensions (replicant_extensions.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Replicant template release.
  • Replicant Source PNG's (replicant_sources.zip) This package contains the Adobe Fireworks source png's for making modifications and customizations to the images in the template. You will need Adobe Fireworks image editing to fully utilize the Source PNG files.

Using the Joomla Installer

installationGo to your Admin control panel for your site. In the Menu at the top, go to Installers > Templates - Site.

Next browse for your rt_replicant.tgz file you downloaded and then click Upload File & Install. Now Replicant is installed and in your template list. You should observe an introductory page in which you select Continue.

Making Replicant the Default

installationNext, from your admin control panel, go to Site > Template Manager > Site Templates. This will pull up the list of your installed templates.

Find Replicant on the list and select the radio button to the left and then click Default up in the top right corner. Replicant will now be the default template.

Frequently Asked Questions


What is RokSlide and how do I set it up?
This is an installable module that displays content items with styled tabs. It operates by loading articles from categories / sections as configured in the module settings. The module setup is quite a simple process, install the module in the administrator and being to configure it in the module manager. More Details...
What is RokFlow and how do I set it up?
The new RokFlow module enables you to implement a fluvial display of content and images which activates via mouse hover RokFlow has full RokZoom support as seen in this demo. You will want to read the demo tutorial located at the Custom Modules page - the tutorial covers what the settings the module has and how to configure/use it. More Details...
What is RokLatest News and how do I set it up?
The Replicant RokLatest module is a mootools driven, sliding news module. The module adds a dynamic presence to previewing content on your frontpage. You will want to read the demo tutorial located at the Custom Modules page - the tutorial covers what the settings the module has and how to configure/use it. More Details...
What is RokLogin and how do I set it up?
The Replicant RokLogin module is a super light version of the default Joomla! login You will want to read the demo tutorial located at the Custom Modules page - the tutorial covers what the settings the module has and how to configure/use it. More Details...
How do I integrate Replicant modules into other templates?
You will want to read the forum tutorial located at the RocketTheme forums - You will need to follow the steps in this tutorial and use the guide above to configure it. More Details...
How do I setup the RokFlow content like the demo?
We have two instances of RokFlow on the demo, these are the frontpage and on the styles page. The frontpage RokFlow module loads music covers in RokZoom whereas the preset styles page shows screenshots of the styles and loads them accordingly. To set these up, you will need to follow our Demo Content tutorials. More Details...
How do I setup the RokSlide content like the demo?
We used custom HTML to create the articles that appear in the tabs of RokSlide. To set these up, you will need to follow our Demo Content tutorials. More Details...