Posted on: 07/13/07 09:28am
By: geiss
Mind Break is a fixed width, 3 column layout theme I ported with permission from its author at http://www.theme-time.com. I found it interesting because it places both left and right blocks to the right of the main story column. It is meant for 1024x768 and higher screen resolutions. Please see the enclosed README file for more info. See it in action on my test site,
lab.familycorner.us[*1]
You can download it at
gllabs.org[*2] or
geeklog.net[*3] .
Support thread located at
gllabs.org[*4] .
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/13/07 08:14pm
By: Anonymous (ironmax)
You can now see it in action along with all the other themes over on the demo site.
Michael
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/14/07 05:27am
By: 1000ideen
Looks very nice even with images disabled.
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/23/07 05:51am
By: nobese
ı install mind break theme on my site...
also my site has media gallery and also ramdom image block
but when browse taht site with firefox, random image block can't showen by bowser even internet explorer has no any problem to show randıom image
to see please:
http://anonimsinema.net/hm141/
is there any idea for the solve?
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/23/07 10:22am
By: geiss
nobese,
First, thank you for downloading the Mind Break theme. It's great to see the port in action!
I was able to duplicate your problems on my test site with the Firefox 2 browser. The problems do not exist when using IE7. It is normally my policy
not to provide support for 3rd party plugins that don't use the standard GL style.css for layout :rtfm:, ...but since I have a soft spot in my heart for Mark and all his hard work on
Media Gallery, I started sifting thru the mediagallery.css stylesheet located at {public_html}/mediagallery/mediagallery.css and made the following change around line 53:
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/* Do not change the MI classes, they are used to help
* control the frames on images
*/
.mgPluginMI {
padding:0 !important;
}
I added the clear property:
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/* Do not change the MI classes, they are used to help
* control the frames on images
*/
.mgPluginMI {
padding:0 !important;
clear:both;
}
That fixed it for me in Firefox, and IE7 still renders fine.
Hope this helps!
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/23/07 01:23pm
By: nobese
thanks
I added that line and its works now
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/24/07 09:32pm
By: nobese
himmm
((
I have another problem with IE vs. Firefox
Now forum block dosnt seen on Firefox, but IE show.
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/25/07 07:23pm
By: geiss
try changing line 2 in {public_html}/layout/mind-break/forum/layout/blocks/latestpostsblock.thtml from:
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<table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
to:
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<table style="clear:both;" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
Thx!
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 07/26/07 03:15am
By: nobese
thanks....
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/05/07 08:53am
By: Anonymous (sunny)
i am facing trouble with Mind-Break
1. The Preferences tab under the User Functions cannot be saved
2. The No of Hits are not shown along with the Story. its only seen when in edit mode.
3. The site slogan default colour is too light to be seen over the background properly. Need help to change the colour.
but still better than the default theme
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/07/07 10:06am
By: geiss
Hi Sunny,
Thx for using the Mind Break theme! If you wouldn't mind posting a link to your site, I would love to see it in action.
In response to:
1. The Preferences tab under the User Functions cannot be saved
There is no Preferences tab that I can find. I've checked the functionality of Username & Password, About You, Layout & Language, Content, and Privacy. All work fine for me. I doubt the issue you are having is theme related. But if you can give me more info on where exactly you are getting the error, we might be able to uncover a little more.
2. The No of Hits are not shown along with the Story. its only seen when in edit mode.
The number of hits was removed as a design choice to more closely resemble the original Mind Break theme. Feel free to add it back in by adding the following code to
featuredstorytext.thtml and
storytext.thtml:
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{lang_views} {story_hits}
so, for example
featuredstorytext.thtml would look like this:
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<!--all divs in this file are self-contained-->
<div class="post">
<span class="story-icons">
{email_icon} {print_icon} {pdf_icon}
</span>
<h2>{start_storylink_anchortag}{story_title}{end_storylink_anchortag}</h2>
<div class="post-info">
{story_date}<br>
{lang_contributed_by} {start_contributedby_anchortag}{contributedby_author}{end_contributedby_anchortag}<br>
{lang_views} {story_hits}
</div>
<div class="entry">
{story_anchortag_and_image}{story_introtext}
</div>
<div style="clear:both;"></div>
<div class="postmetadata">
{edit_link} {page_selector} {readmore_link}<br>
<img src="{layout_url}/images/comments.gif" style="vertical-align:middle;"> {post_comment_link} {start_comments_anchortag}{comments_with_count}{end_comments_anchortag} {start_trackbacks_anchortag}{trackbacks_with_count}{end_trackbacks_anchortag}
</div>
</div>
3. The site slogan default colour is too light to be seen over the background properly. Need help to change the colour.
In the theme's
style.css file, find:
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.Header .Desc {
color:#f6e3bb;
font-size: 12px;
line-height: 14px;
font-weight: normal;
letter-spacing: 0px;
font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
padding: 0px;
margin: 2px 0px 0px 30px;
and change the color according to your needs.
Hope this helps!
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/08/07 08:19am
By: d404
please can you give us ( refresh ) them that u had been ported from styleshout.com
and this is exampel
http://www.styleshout.com/templates/preview/Envision1-0/index.html?PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
and this for download
http://www.styleshout.com/hits.php?type=tmp&id=13&url=templates/downloads/Envision1-0.zip&PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
thank's
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/08/07 10:08am
By: geiss
d404,
The Refresh theme port I've been working on is on its way.
I've had family in town the last few days which hasn't left me much of time to work on themes, but hopefully by this weekend it should be ready.
The Refresh theme was done for a step-by-step tutorial on
How to Port a Theme[*6] , Mark (of Media Gallery plugin fame) and I have been working on over at
http://gllabs.org[*5] . Take a look at it there, as the one that you referenced in
and this is exampel
http://www.styleshout.com/templates/preview/Envision1-0/index.html?PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
and this for download
http://www.styleshout.com/hits.php?type=tmp&id=13&url=templates/downloads/Envision1-0.zip&PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
is slightly different. It's called Envision, instead of Refresh. Let me know which one you are wanting exactly. I don't know if I have the resources to start taking theme requests just yet, but would be happy to help you out since the two themes are almost identical.
Thanks for your interest in my work! Mark and I are also working on a visual theme switcher plugin (so instead of just a text only drop-down theme chooser list in a block, it will be similar to a static page with screenshots of each of the themes available.) Feel free to add your input for that project in
this forum thread[*7] .
Finally, please feel free to check out my other theme ports at
http://lab.familycorner.us
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/11/07 03:13am
By: spockjuh
hi, i really like your theme, my compliments!! at this moment i'm just facing one problem, a problem that's gonna mess up the lay out a little bit... the only thing that i want to change is this.
at this moment i'm working met the xsilver theme (left and right menu) see it at www.agovvapeldoorn.com . in your theme both menu's are situated at the right site. is it possible to migrate the first menu back to the left site ? i need this change because i know when im going to use the orginal theme that i;'m going to loose visitors.
can you help me with this?
Gr
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/11/07 11:30am
By: geiss
I'm not entirely sure what you are asking for, but you can move the blocks around and re-order them via the Geeklog blocks admin panel.
As far as moving the entire left block column to the left of the story column, I'm afraid it would require some major tweaking. The left block column is created with a repeating background picture, so you would need to modify that image file (basically flip it 180 degrees), and them move the {left_blocks} variable and its <div> code back into header.thtml before the story content area.
Hope this helps!
Thx!
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/11/07 11:32am
By: spockjuh
ok, not sure where to look first but the weekend is still long so i have some time..
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/11/07 12:05pm
By: geiss
Look for {left_blocks} and {right_blocks} variables in (public_html)/layout/mind-break/footer.thtml, you will want to move either of those to (public_html)/layout/mind-break/header.thtml.
The image file you will want to flip is (public_html)/layout/mind-break/images/nav-ol-blue.gif.
The main backround image is (public_html)/layout/mind-break/images/BGC.gif
-Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 08/13/07 05:06am
By: d404
Quote by: geiss d404,
The Refresh theme port I've been working on is on its way. I've had family in town the last few days which hasn't left me much of time to work on themes, but hopefully by this weekend it should be ready.
The Refresh theme was done for a step-by-step tutorial on How to Port a Theme[*6] , Mark (of Media Gallery plugin fame) and I have been working on over at http://gllabs.org[*5] . Take a look at it there, as the one that you referenced in
and this is exampel
http://www.styleshout.com/templates/preview/Envision1-0/index.html?PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
and this for download
http://www.styleshout.com/hits.php?type=tmp&id=13&url=templates/downloads/Envision1-0.zip&PHPSESSID=5187327f5d3a8f6ec2cad7d6aaf14e62
is slightly different. It's called Envision, instead of Refresh. Let me know which one you are wanting exactly. I don't know if I have the resources to start taking theme requests just yet, but would be happy to help you out since the two themes are almost identical.
Thanks for your interest in my work! Mark and I are also working on a visual theme switcher plugin (so instead of just a text only drop-down theme chooser list in a block, it will be similar to a static page with screenshots of each of the themes available.) Feel free to add your input for that project in
this forum thread[*7] .
Finally, please feel free to check out my other theme ports at
http://lab.familycorner.us
-Eric
Eric , i whant to say THANK'S ALOT MAN ...
Your helpful 4 every one here ...
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 09:53am
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Hi there
Thx for the reply above. I saw it pretty late it seems. However i solved the issues myself.
1. The missing save button while editing the user preferences.
2. The Hits counter
i Simply copied the required files from the professional theme folder. And replaced it in the Mind-Break folder.
1. However i need help with how to add Meta Data in geeklog
2. I want to rename the Calendar tab to "Shop" and redirect it to the shopping section (i.e. another site)
3. i want to add an extra tab next to Calendar redirecting to some other site.
My site is geeks.onlygizmos.com
am reachable on admin@onlygizmos.com
i have done some other editing like enabling the Rich text editor under Story Editor.
But i want to enable some more fonts, enable coloured fonts, enable script in between story (to add adsense code). Enable embedded videos from youtube etc...
However even as it is i am pretty happy with Geeklog as its a great site. Thx fro the great support.
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 10:12am
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
I am also hoping to add a About Me page to the site. Is there any way i can make it with the same design as the theme.
Also there is an issue with the search tab.
The same appears and works fine when on the homepage. However the same gets dislocated at certain times ...
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 10:36am
By: Dirk
Quote by: SunnyI am also hoping to add a About Me page to the site. Is there any way i can make it with the same design as the theme.
Use a Static Page.
bye, Dirk
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 11:12am
By: jmucchiello
Quote by: Sunny2. I want to rename the Calendar tab to "Shop" and redirect it to the shopping section (i.e. another site)
3. i want to add an extra tab next to Calendar redirecting to some other site.
Try the FAQ:
How do I change the menu?
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 01:44pm
By: geiss
Quote by: Sunny
Also there is an issue with the search tab.
The same appears and works fine when on the homepage. However the same gets dislocated at certain times ...
Yep, the search text and submit button get pushed up a little bit when on
{site_url}/polls/index.php. I've been trying to track it down since before I released the theme, but I haven't been able to find the cause.
My feeling is that the issue lies with one of the poll template files (which reside in
{path_to_geeklog}/plugins/polls/templates).
Perhaps someone with a little more knowledge will be able to track it down and enlighten us. :wink:
Thx!
Eric
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 02:32pm
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Hi there
I dont know if this sounds silly, but where can i find the static pages?
also i tried the options to change the menu but seems like i was making a mistake. So i gave up. However i will try again today.
thx
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 03:35pm
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Menu change success.. hurray
Any advice on getting more fonts and colours accepted by the rich text editor
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/09/07 03:47pm
By: Dirk
Quote by: SunnyI dont know if this sounds silly, but where can i find the static pages?
There's a handy link from your Admin menu ... It's one of the plugins that come
preinstalled[*8] with Geeklog.
bye, Dirk
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/10/07 09:45am
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Great was able to setup the static page.
But will appreciate help in enabling full HTML for Story Editor
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/14/07 03:40am
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Another problem is that on the Home Page the no of Trackbacks and Comments always show as 0. They don't get updated?
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/14/07 10:39pm
By: geiss
Hmmm, I don't think the issue with the comments and trackbacks not updating lies with the theme files. They seem to work fine for the Mind Break theme on my test site,
lab.familycorner.us[*1] .
Can anyone else confirm comment or trackback issues?
Re: Mind Break theme for Geeklog
Posted on: 09/16/07 01:59am
By: Anonymous (Sunny)
Remember, I had used some files int he theme folder from the professonal theme to resolve other issues? this might be related to that.
Other thing that i noticed is that, the no of Trackbacks shown are lesser than the actual no. Say if the total trackbaks are 41 then it shows 16 in the count.
Regards