Features and Screenshots
- Joomla 2.5 / 3.0 Compatible
- 8 Preset Styles
- 82 Module Positions
- 10 Styled and 25 Structural Module Suffixes
- Extensive RokSprocket Integration
- Styled Support for K2
- Powerful Core Gantry Framework
- iPhone/Android viewing support
- Custom Content Typography
- Fusion MegaMenu & Splitmenu
- Load Transitions
- FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE7+ Compatible
- W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.2.20+ is required for Ximenia to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website. Integrated Styling for RokSprocket
The varying layout modes of RokSprocket: Headlines, Features, Tabs and Mosaic; all have Ximenia-specific styling, as demoed on Ximenia Demo site. RokSprocket is a powerful content module with intuitive administrator interface.
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Styled Support for K2 (3rd Party)
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_ximenia.zip - Standalone template file without the Gantry Framework.
- Template (Bundle) rt_ximenia-bundle.zip - Template plus the Gantry Framework.
- RokNavMenu rt_ximenia-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_ximenia-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
- Source BG PNG(s) rt_ximenia-sources-bg.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG BG source file(s). Only distributed if the template has complex BGs.
- Extensions rt_ximenia-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
- RocketLauncher rt_ximenia-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_ximenia.zip → Upload & Install
Making Ximenia the Default
- Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_ximenia → Make Default
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ximenia template features?
Please check our Template Info page for all Ximenia features in one complete list.
More Details...Is there any tutorial to get me started with Ximenia?
Is Ximenia compatible for Joomla 1.5?
No, Ximenia 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 and 2nd 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 Ximenia RocketLauncher but the images are different with the demo site.
As explained at Ximenia 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.
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Changelog
This is a non-exhaustive changelog for the Ximenia Template, inclusive of any alpha, beta, release candidate and final versions.
Joomla 2.5.x / 3.0.x
Legend:
* -> Security Fix
# -> Bug Fix
+ -> Addition
^ -> Change
- -> Removed
! -> Note
------- 1.4 Release [06-Mar-2013] -------
#Fixed Change JInput to JRequest
#Fixed article hits alignment issue
#Fixed k2 frontend editor system message not showing
#Fixed .visible-desktop incompatible with Bootstrap
#Fixed article index styling issue in j2.5
#Fixed Notice: Undefined index: responsive-menu
#Fixed Warning: SimpleXMLElement::addChild()
#Fixed RokSprocket Mosaic image links not working
#Fixed RokBooster issue with breadcrumbs
#Fixed j3 breadcrumb styling issue
#Fixed responsive - issues in mobile views
#Fixed responsive - grids broken in RTL mode
#Fixed responsive - bottom menu masked but footer
#Fixed responsive - Mosaic not resizing properly
Changed File(s):
/css/template.css
/css/joomla-core.css
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/roksprocket/layout/themes/default/mosaic.css
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/mosaic.css
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/theme.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/parameters.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/theme.php
/html/layouts/body_iphonemainbody.php
/html/layouts/body_mainbody.php
/index-android.php
/index-iphone.php
/component.php
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.3 Responsive Release [14-Dec-2012] -------
NEW FEATURE:
# Responsive Support
CHANGED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/admin/tips/overview.xml
/css/demo-styles.css
/css/gantry-core.css
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/splitmenu.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/catalog.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/item.xml
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/index.php
/template-options.xml
/template-overview.php
/templateDetails.xml
ADDED FILE(S) AND FOLDER(S):
/css/960fixed.css
/css/1200fixed.css
/css/responsive.css
/images/overlays/dark/features-bottom-wide.png
/images/overlays/dark/features-top-wide.png
/images/overlays/light/features-bottom-wide.png
/images/overlays/light/features-top-wide.png
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_ximenia_responsive.ini
/template-thumb-big.png
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_ximenia.ini
------- 1.3 Release [14-Dec-2012] -------
BUG:
# removed now unneeded mosaic overrides
# logo when set to custom not showing on the 404 error page
# article icons are not selectable on some pages
NEW FEATURE:
# Joomla! 3.0 Compatibility
CHANGED FILE/FOLDER(S):
/css/template.css
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/css/joomla-core.css
/css/iphone-gantry.css
/css/error.css
/css/template-ie7.css
/css/template-ie8.css
/features/date.php
/features/login.php
/features/fusionmenu.php
/features/styledeclaration.php
/error.php
/index.php
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml
/html/base_override.php
/html/com_content/archive/default.php
/html/com_content/archive/default_items.php
/html/com_content/article/default.php
/html/com_content/article/default_links.php
/html/com_content/categories/default.php
/html/com_content/categories/default_items.php
/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/default.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_item.php
/html/com_content/featured/default_links.php
/html/com_content/form/edit.php
/html/mod_login/default.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
ADDED FILE/FOLDER(S):
/images/overlays/light/features-bottom-wide.png
/images/overlays/light/features-top-wide.png
/html/joomla/2.5/mod_login
/html/joomla/3.0/mod_login
DELETED FILE/FOLDER(S):
/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
/admin/forms/fields/imagepicker.php
------- 1.2 Release [08-Oct-2012] -------
# Fixed unneeded gantry gzipper settings
# Fixed unneeded module overlays setting
# Fixed unneeded webfonts setting
# Fixed splitmenu error when used in footer position
# Fixed rtl not being supported correctly
# Fixed every roknavmenu has house link for first link
# Fixed iPhone layout not full width
# Fixed language file errors
# Fixed no custom frontend edit icon on unpubl. articles
# Fixed tooltips incorrect on menu tab
# Fixed float setting for joomla article image ignored
# Fixed layout issue with article navigation and links
# Fixed k2 category listings locked and unclickable
# Fixed strict standards in /gantry-fusion/layout.php
# Fixed strict standards in /features/date.php
# Fixed strict standards in /features/login.php
# Fixed strict standards in /features/popup.php
# Fixed strict standards in /html/modules.php
# Fixed notice and warning in mosaic
# Fixed info details compatibility for new roksprocket
Changed File(s):
/admin/tips/menu.xml
/admin/tips/style.xml
/admin/tips/advanced.xml
/css/thirdparty-k2.css
/css/template-rtl.css
/css/joomla-core.css
/css/fusionmenu.css
/css/android-gantry.css
/css/iphone-gantry.css
/features/date.php
/features/login.php
/features/popup.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/RokSprocket_Layout_Mosaic.php
/roksprocket/layouts/mosaic/themes/default/item.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-fusion/layout.php
/html/mod_roknavmenu/themes/gantry-splitmenu/layout.php
/html/modules.php
/images/overlays/dark/dots.png
/images/overlays/light/dots.png
/language/en-GB/en-GB.tpl_rt_ximenia.ini
/template-options.xml
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.1 Release [12-July-2012] -------
# fresco references in main-light.css and main-dark.css
# /images/iphone/switcher.png called but not present
# /images/overlays/dark/checkbox.png being called but not present
# /images/overlays/light/checkbox.png being called but not present
# /images/overlays/global/bg-showcase-blue.jpg being called but not present
# /fonts/fontawesome-webfont.otf being called but does not exist
# "duplicate entry" error with k2
# iPhone/Android incorrectly calling joomla.css
Changed File(s):
/index-android.php
/index-iphone.php
/css/gantry-core.css
/css/template.css
/css/font-awesome.css
/css/typography.css
/css/main-dark.css
/css/main-light.css
/templateDetails.xml
------- 1.0 Release [02-June-2012] -------
! Initial Release
------- Initial Changelog Creation -------
