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Voxel May 2012 Joomla Template

Voxel
Joomla 2.5Joomla 3.x

Voxel, the May 2012 template release, is a magazine orientated design. Its elegant and engaging style provides a rich back-drop to your site content. The new RokSprocket Mosaic layout provides a powerful mechanism to easily show content, in a dynamic fashion.

The template has support for various RocketTheme Extensions, as well as a beautifully styled menu, amongst other features, such as the Gantry Framework.

NOTICE: Voxel is a Joomla 2.5 and 3.x Template.

Features and Screenshots


Voxel Preset Styles RokSprocket Integrated Integrated K2 Styling FusionMenu and SplitMenu Module Positions
  • Joomla 2.5 / 3.x Compatible
  • 12 Preset Styles
  • 82 Module Positions
  • 11 Styled and 26 Structural Module Suffixes
  • Powerful Core Gantry Framework
  • iPhone/Android viewing support
  • RokSprocket Mosaic Layout Integration
  • Integrated Styling for K2
  • Custom Content Typography
  • Fusion MegaMenu & Splitmenu
  • Load Transitions
  • FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE7+ Compatible
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.2.19+ is required for Voxel to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

RokSprocket Mosaic Layout

Mosaic, a new template layout for RokSprocket, that presents content in a dynamic and interactive grid structure; perfect for magazine sites. The grids auto-align, so it doesn't matter if you have different sizes for images or text.

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Intuitive User Interface

RokSprocket is a very powerful and full featured extension that is a real game-changer when it comes to displaying content in Joomla. The module itself, follows RokGallery’s revolutionary approach to UI and implements a stunning new compound filter system based on OS X’s Finder functionality.

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Styled Support for K2

K2 is an integrated solution for Joomla! similar to CCK for those acquainted with Drupal. Using K2, you can transform your Joomla! website to a news or magazine site.

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All images sources in the Adobe® Fireworks PNG format.

Installation


Downloading the Template Files

To install the template, you need one of the following files.

Files required for the template to function:

  • Template (Standalone) rt_voxel.zip - Standalone template file without the Gantry Framework.
  • Template (Bundle) rt_voxel-bundle.zip - Template plus the Gantry Framework.
  • RokNavMenu rt_voxel-extensions.zip(unzip first) or mod_roknavmenu_j16.zip - Required for the menu to work.
Note: The Bundle Template is only necessary if the Gantry Library is not installed at /libraries/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_voxel-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Source BG PNG(s) rt_voxel-sources-bg.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG BG source file(s). Only distributed if the template has complex BGs.
  • Extensions rt_voxel-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
  • RocketLauncher rt_voxel-rocketlauncher.zip - Demo replica installer.
The latest extensions can be downloaded from the Extensions Download area located here

Using the Joomla Installer

  • Install the template at Admin → Extensions → Extensions Manager → Browse for rt_voxel.zip → Upload & Install


Making Voxel the Default

  • Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_voxel → Make Default

Frequently Asked Questions


What are Voxel template features?
Please check our Template Info page for all Voxel features in one complete list. More Details...
Is there any tutorial to get me started with Voxel?
Yes. Please check our Voxel Tutorials & Guides forum. More Details...
Is Voxel compatible for Joomla 1.5?
No, Voxel is only compatible with Joomla 2.5. The Joomla 2.5 stable has been released out for some months and you should upgrade. More Details...
What is RokSprocket?
RokSprocket is a revolutionary new Joomla 2.5 only extension that has been designed to replace a variety of our existing ‘content’ modules. These include RokStories, RokTabs, RokNewsPager, RokNewsflash, RokMicronews, and basically any module in the RT arsenal that manipulates and displays articles. More Details...
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 RokNavMenu, RokSprocket, RokAjaxSearch, RokTwittie, and RokGallery. More Details...
Can I install RocketLauncher on existing Joomla! website?
No. RocketLauncher will install both Joomla and the demo sample content and images, so you will need a fresh Joomla! installation. More Details...
I installed Voxel RocketLauncher but the images are different with the demo site.
As explained at Voxel Installation page, to avoid image license copyright issue, all sample content images shown in our demo site will be replaced with blank versions in the RocketLauncher version. More Details...

Changelog

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

Joomla 2.5 / 3.x

Legend:

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


------- 1.4 Release [17-May-2013] -------

# Fixed Change JInput to JRequest
# Fixed .visible-desktop incompatible with Bootstrap
# Fixed Warning: SimpleXMLElement::addChild() 
# Fixed article index styling issue in j2.5
# Fixed Enabling RokBooster breaks breadcrumbs
# Fixed Notice: Undefined index: responsive-menu
# Fixed Presets are not working
# Fixed system notifications styling issues
# Fixed misspellings in roknavmenu menu item tooltips
# Fixed k2 - rokgallery page styling issue
# Fixed custom logo with spaces in filename does not work
+ Added rokbox2 compatibility for login and module popup
+ Added update of base_override and referencing override files
+ Added 3.1 support for custom overrides

Changed File(s) and Folder(s):

/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/parameters.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/theme.php
/component.php
/css/joomla-core.css
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/css/template.css
/css/typography.css
/features/login.php
/features/popup.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/archive/default.php
/html/com_content/article/default_links.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/categories/default_items.php
/html/com_content/categories/default.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_children.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_links.php
/html/com_content/category/blog.php
/html/com_content/category/default_articles.php
/html/com_content/category/default_children.php
/html/com_content/category/default.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_links.php
/html/com_content/featured/default.php
/html/com_content/form/edit.php
/html/layouts/body_iphonemainbody.php
/html/layouts/body_mainbody.php
/html/mod_login/default.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/item.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/parameters.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/theme.php
/index-android.php
/index-iphone.php
/templateDetails.xml

Added File(s) and Folder(s):

/html/joomla/2.5/index.html
/html/joomla/3.0/index.html
/html/joomla/3.1
/html/joomla/3.1/index.html
/html/joomla/index.html


------- 1.3 Responsive Release [18-Dec-2012] -------
+ Responsive Support

CHANGED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/css/demo-styles.css
/css/gantry-core.css
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/logo.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/features/stylepanel.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/catalog.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/formatter.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/item.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/parameters.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/formatter.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/item.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/parameters.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/theme.php
/index.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/mosaic.css
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml

ADDED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/css/960fixed.css
/css/1200fixed.css
/css/responsive.css
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_voxel_responsive.ini

REMOVED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/admin/tips/content.xml
/admin/tips/features.xml
/admin/tips/layouts.xml
/admin/tips/menu.xml
/admin/tips/mobile.xml
/admin/tips/style.xml
/html/layouts/body_iphonemainbody.php
/index-android.php
/index-iphone.php
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_voxel.ini


------- 1.3 Release [18-Jul-2012] -------
# no custom frontend edit icon on unpublished articles
# tooltips incorrect on menu tab
# float setting for joomla article image ignored
# layout issue with article navigation and links
# remove unneeded module overlays setting
# remove unneeded webfonts setting
# strict standards in /gantry-fusion/layout.php
# strict standards in /stylepanel.php
# strict standards in /morearticles.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
# strict standards in /features/morearticles.php
# removed unneeded mosaic.js
# logo when set to custom not showing on the 404 error page
+ Joomla 3.0 Compatibility

CHANGED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/admin/tips/menu.xml
/css/accent.css
/css/fusionmenu.css
/css/joomla-core.css
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/css/template.css
/css/template-ie7.css
/css/template-ie8.css
/css/template-ie9.css
/js/mooRainbow.js
/js/stylepanel.js
/features/styledeclaration.php
/features/stylepanel.php
/features/date.php
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/morearticles.php
/features/login.php
/features/popup.php
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_voxel.ini
/roksprocket/layouts/lists/RokSprocket_Layout_Lists_Tags.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/modules.php
/index.php
/error.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml

ADDED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/css/font-awesome.css
/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.eot
/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.svg
/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.ttf
/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.woff
/js/mooRainbow.js
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content
/html/com_content/archive
/html/com_content/archive/default.php
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/article
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/article/default_links.php
/html/com_content/categories
/html/com_content/categories/default.php
/html/com_content/categories/default_items.php
/html/com_content/category
/html/com_content/category/blog.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_children.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_item.php
/html/com_content/category/blog_links.php
/html/com_content/category/default.php
/html/com_content/category/default_articles.php
/html/com_content/category/default_children.php
/html/com_content/featured
/html/com_content/featured/default.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_links.php
/html/com_content/form
/html/com_content/form/edit.php
/html/joomla
/html/joomla/2.5
/html/joomla/3.0
/html/mod_login
/html/mod_login/default.php

DELETED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/admin/forms/fields/imagepicker.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/RokSprocket_Layout_Mosaic.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/ajax
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/icon.png
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/items.xml
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/language
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/meta.xml
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/options.xml
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/mosaic.js
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/language/en-GB/en-GB.roksprocket_layout_mosaic.ini
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/ajax/Mosaic.php
 

------- 1.2 Release [18-Jul-2012] -------

# default social links in template manager are incorrect
# roksprocket lists html stripping corrections
# user registration validation not showing error message
# error.php has a wrong link to grid-12.css
# server 500 error with additional roknavmenu module
# wordpress references in template-options.xml
# roksprocket lists override corrections
# /images/iphone/switcher.png called but not present
# k2 frontend editor buttons incorrectly styled
# iPhone/Android incorrectly calling joomla.css
# removed unneeded gantry gzipper tooltip
# active menu item in sidebar has no styling
+ new option to disable roknavmenu caching
+ changed info details rendering to work with the new roksprocket settings for author/date

Changed File(s):

/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/css/template.css
/css/gantry-core.css
/css/thirdparty-k2.css
/css/joomla-core.css
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/RokSprocket_Layout_Mosaic.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/item.php
/roksprocket/layouts/lists/themes/default/index.php
/roksprocket/layouts/lists/RokSprocket_Layout_Lists_Tags.php
/roksprocket/layouts/lists/items.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/admin/tips/menu.xml
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_voxel.ini
/fonts/Oswald-Light-webfont.eot
/error.php
/index-android.php
/index-iphone.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.1 Release [26-May-2012] -------

# Fixed social buttons display configuration error
# Fixed incorrect image reference in rokajaxsearch
# Fixed mosaic order clearing issue
^ Added new Google+ icon

Changed File(s):

/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/RokSprocket_Layout_Mosaic.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/index.php
/images/overlays/dark/social-icons.png
/images/overlays/light/social-icons.png
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/features/social.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml


------- 1.0 Release [01-May-2012] -------
! Initial Release

------- Initial Changelog Creation -------
Member Login: