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Paradox WordPress Theme

Paradox Paradox, the June 2011 release, combines a dynamic, interactive arsenal with style and beauty; achieved with the functional scrolling widgets 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.

Features and Screenshots


Paradox Preset Styles Gantry Settings Scrolling Positions RTL Widget Positions
  • Scrolling Widget Rows
  • 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
  • Custom Typography
  • FF 3.6, Safari 4, Opera 10.x, IE7-IE8 Compatible
  • Limited IE6 Browser Compatibility
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS 3 Valid
NOTE: Gantry v1.15+ is required for Paradox to work correctly.

Scrolling Widget Rows

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

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Gantry Framework

Paradox is the built with the Gantry Framework, which includes powerful features such as menu item control, RTL support, custom presets and many more. This is all on top of the first generation features, making Gantry the most noticeable, and far reaching feature of the template.

Gantry is, as a basic definition, A framework used for assembling, building and maintaining a RocketTheme theme. It is an advanced platform for dramatically extending the capabilities of the entire theming system of WordPress.

Please visit the link below to find more details and referrals to more extension information on Gantry More Details...

Fusion Menu

Fusion is javascript-based dropdown menu system, with extensive functionality. The menu itself is built on the rewritten core of the latest revision of RokNavMenu, the core application behind all RocketTheme menus.

Fusion offers a series of new abilities ranging from Menu Icons, Subtext support and much greater controls over the Multiple Column ability for dropdowns. More Details...

All images sources in the Adobe Fireworks PNG format.

Installation


Downloading the Theme Files

To install the theme, you need two files:-

  • Paradox Theme (rt_paradox_wp.zip) - This file is the standalone theme package you will use to install your theme into WordPress.
  • Gantry Plugin (gantry_wordpress_framework.zip) - This file contains the Gantry Framework Plugin and it's required in order to have our themes working.

There are other files that you may wish to download that accompany the release, but are not required for the theme to work.

  • Paradox Source PNG(s) (rt_paradox_wp-sources.zip) - This contains all the Adobe Fireworks PNG source files for the theme, and if applicable, the logo font.
  • Paradox RocketLauncher (rt_paradox_wp-rocketlauncher.zip) - The RocketLauncher pack is a full WordPress install that contains all the demo content, including plugins and the theme.
Please note that the Gantry plugin needs to be installed first and activated (doesn't apply to RocketLauncher).

Using the RocketLauncher

RocketLauncher includes a FULL WordPress install, in addition to the theme and demo contents. The WordPress installation process is necessary in creating the demo content, therefore RocketLauncher will only work properly as a new WordPress installation. It can not be used on an existing WordPress installation.
  • Download the Paradox RocketLauncher Package (rt_paradox_wp_rocketlauncher.zip) from the Paradox theme downloads section
  • Unzip the zip packaged onto your computer to reveal the rt_paradox_wp_rocketlauncher folder
  • Upload this to your site using your FTP client
  • Direct your browser to the installation such as www.yoursite.com/rt_paradox_wp_rocketlauncher or to whatever directory your uploaded to
  • Follow the standard WordPress installation, after which the theme and gantry framework will automatically be activated, along with the sample content.

Using the WordPress installer

  • Login into the WordPress administrator dashboard (http://www.yoursite.com/wp-admin/)
  • In the left menu sidebar, go to Appearance → Add New Themes → Upload
  • Select the Choose File button
  • Locate the rt_paradox_wp.zip file on your computer
  • Click Install Now
  • Paradox will now be installed
  • Click Activate under Paradox Theme

Using FTP

  • Extract rt_paradox_wp
  • Load your FTP client, such as FileZilla
  • Upload the rt_paradox_wp folder to the http://www.yoursite.com/wp-content/themes
  • Login into the WordPress administrator dashboard (http://www.yoursite.com/wp-admin/)
  • In the left menu sidebar, go to Appearance → Themes
  • Click Activate underneath the Paradox section

Installing Gantry Framework Plugin

Using the WordPress installer

  • Login into the WordPress administrator dashboard (http://www.yoursite.com/wp-admin/)
  • In the left menu sidebar, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload
  • Select the Choose File button
  • Locate the gantry_framework_plugin.zip file on your computer
  • Click Install Now
  • Gantry Framework Plugin will now be installed
  • Click Activate under the Gantry Plugin

Using the FTP

  • Extract gantry_framework_plugin.zip
  • Load your FTP client, such as FileZilla
  • Upload the gantry folder to the http://www.yoursite.com/wp-content/plugins
  • Login into the WordPress administrator dashboard (http://www.yoursite.com/wp-admin/)
  • In the left menu sidebar, go to Plugins
  • Click Activate underneath the Gantry Framework Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions


Where can i find theme settings?
  • Login into the WordPress administrator at http://www.yoursite.com/wp-admin/
  • Select the Paradox Settings tab on the left of the dashboard