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SimplixAugust 2007 Joomla Template

Simplix This exciting new template features a clean and simple design and plenty of RocketTheme horsepower under the hood. Maximum flexibility and a plethora of typography and module variations give this subtle design the power needed to make any content look amazing.

Simplix features a smooth and subtle design perfect for any project. Designer touches like the transparent content area with a customizable background image as well as a heap of typography icons and options give you the ability to spice up your content and draw attention to key areas. This, along with versatile module positions and RocketTheme’s great configuration options make Simplix one of the most adaptable and customizable templates to date.


Features and Screenshots


Simplix Color Styles Flexible Design Module Positions
  • Smooth and subtle design, lightweight and fast
  • 2 Mainbody content layout options
  • 12 Fully Collapsible Module Positions
  • 12 module variations and an array of title icons
  • 10 included preset styles
  • 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.


Simplix Documentation

Get started using Simplix 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

  • Simplix Template (rt_simplix_j15.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install Simplix into Joomla.
  • Simplix Custom Extensions (simplix-extensions-j15.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Simplix template release.
  • Simplix Source PNG's (simplix-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_simplix_j15.tgz file you downloaded and then click Upload File & Install.


installation


Making Simplix the Default

installationNext, go to Extensions → Template Manager. Find rt_simplix_j15 on the list of installed templates.

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

  • Simplix Template (rt_simplix.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install Simplix into Joomla.
  • Simplix Custom Extensions (simplix_extensions.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Simplix template release.
  • Simplix Source PNG's (simplix_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_simplix.tgz file you downloaded and then click Upload File & Install. Now Simplix is installed and in your template list. You should observe an introductory page in which you select Continue.

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

Frequently Asked Questions


Setting up the Frontpage modules?
For information regarding the frontpage modules, read the following tutorial. Note that we are using custom HTML code so you will want to disable the content editors were possible. More Details...
How do I setup the bordered modules like the demo?
You will observe in the demo that the majority of modules in the white sections had subtle grey borders surrounding them. This is done through custom HTML code. It is a great technique if you have lots of different sections in the white area that are referring to various subjects, such as this demo. More Details...
How do I switch layouts?
For information regarding switching between Layout A and B, read the following. More Details...