A guide to the many configurable options that can be configured in the template manager.

Preset Style

The template is bundled with 10 pre-made style variants that can be easily and quickly chosen from the template configuration. There is also an option for Custom which you will choose if you do not wish to use the preset styles.

[span class=attention]NOTE: The various options will not work unless you click Custom in the Preset Styles section.[/span]

Colour Chooser Options

If you selected Custom in the Preset Styles option, you will now have a choice of several options to customise your sites colour scheme. Therefore, you can either manually type your desired colour into the input field or select the colour from the popup.

The names of the various selections denote the area that they apply to.

[span class=alert]Click the Custom Styles button in the toolbar to output your custom style configuration into the Custom Config output box, underneath all the params. You will use these values in the styles.php file to customise your own defaults.[/span]

Display Frontpage Component

This setting allows you to select whether the frontpage area (where content items are placed) is active or not. This is useful if you wish to have an entirely modular frontpage and no article-based content.

IE6 Warning

Warn your visitors using Internet Explorer 6 to upgrade to a more secure version with this toggle. This option activates a javascript based dropdown in IE6 at the top of the template where a description of why IE6 is a redundant browser is visible. The warning will only appear once as it is stored via a cookie.

Font Family

You can choose which font you would like to use for your entire website, these are all web standard fonts.

Font Spans

Set to Enable or Disable Font Spans. Font Spans refer to the multi-coloured effect on titles, such as module headers.

Input Style

Set to Enable or Disable Input Styles. This is the javascript enabled custom styling for radio icons and similar inputs such as in the Poll. You can see these icons in the params above.

Template Width

This template configuration option allows you to easily change the width of the template itself, simply change the number to another pixel value.

Left Inset Width

This template configuration option allows you to easily change the width of the left inset position, simply change the number to another pixel value.

Right Inset Width

This template configuration option allows you to easily change the width of the right inset position, simply change the number to another pixel value.

Splitmenu Location

One of the template’s menu options is splitmenu which displays the first level items in the horizontal menu bar and the 2nd in a side column module. This option allows you to choose between the left column or the right column.

Default Font

This option allows you to choose what the font size will be, you have 3 options to choose from, these are small, default and large.

Show Date

Choose whether the date, in the upper left of the template appears.

Client Side Date

Select whether the date is server based or based on the time and date of your visitors computer.

Show Main Logo

Choose whether the logo area has the template logo image, or is the logo module position. If this option is set to no and there are no modules assigned to the logo area, it will collapse completely.

Show Logo Slogan Text

Choose whether the slogan, to the right of logo appears.

Slogan Text

Enter the text you wish to appear for the slogan.

Show Copyright

Choose whether the copyright area has the RocketTheme logo image, or is the footer module position. If this option is set to no and there are no modules assigned to the footer area, it will collapse completely.

Show Text Size Controls

This setting allows you to disable the text size controls in the upper right of the template.

Show Top Button

This setting allows you to disable the top button in the lower right of the template.

Mootools / Javascript Compatibility

Enable or disable js compatibility mode for better compatibility with non mootools based js libraries. Warning, setting to «true» will cause several js template features to not work properly.

Menu Type

SolarSentinel is bundled with 4 menu options, 3 of which are integrated menu approaches. These are splitmenu, moomenu, suckerfish and module. Splitmenu displays the 1st level menu items in the horizontal bar and the 2nd in the side column; moomenu and suckerfish display the menu items in dropdown lists with moomenu having a javascript powered approach; and the module options turns the menu bar into the toolbar module position so you can insert modules into the area (this will disable the menu however). You can also select none so the entire horizontal menu does not appear.

Drop Down Rows per Column

The maximum number of menu item rows per column. Applicable only to MooMenu and Suckerfish, as well as second+ menu levels.

Drop Down Columns

The number of columns for a dropdown. Applicable only to MooMenu and Suckerfish, as well as second+ menu levels.

Multi-Column Level

The menu level that is affected by the multiple column dropdown affect. Set to 0 to affect all dropdown levels or set a number greater than 0 to specify a particular level with the multiple column function. Applicable only to MooMenu and Suckerfish.

Menu Name

The following parameter controls which Joomla menu is loaded for the horizontal navigation bar, by default this is mainmenu but you can change it to whatever menu such as othermenu.

[span class=alert]Note: RokNavMenu is an essential module for the template. It is required for the modules to work so ensure that you install it into Joomla.[/span]

SolarSentinel features an array of elegant, professional and exclusive menu systems. Here you can read an overview of
the available menu configuration options.

[span class=attention]
Video Tutorial Currently Available!

Launch the Joomla Menu Setup Video Tutorial now![/span]

Selecting your Menu Style

SolarSentinel allows you to choose from 4 menu modes:

[list class=bullet-1][li]RokMooMenu – The advanced menu system based on the ever popular Suckerfish menu style, featuring mootools powered transitions and effects.[/li]
[li]Suckerfish – The versatile dropdown menu is an option in combination with RokMooMenu to minimize library conflicts and improve site performance.[/li]
[li]SplitMenu – The venerable SplitMenu is a solid choice for navigation. It works by rendering the top-level menu options horizontally, and the submenu/child items are rendered in a module on the side.[/li]
[li]No Menu Bar – Setting the menu type to «none» will remove the horizontal menu as well as the menu bar graphics making the header flush with the main content giving you more control over the appearance of your site.[/li][/list]

You can designate which menu type you want to use on your site with a single control in the template configuration.

DropColumn Menu

A brand new menu function, the Multiple Drop Column ability. This applies only to MooMenu and Suckerfish and allows for multiple drop down columns instead of the typical single variant. The advanced options with this feature, allow you to choose the number of columns, specify individual menu levels which exhibit the behaviour and restrict the number of columns per row. A truly versatile new feature as showcased on this demo.

The Powerful & Popular RokMooMenu

This menu has been developed from scratch using the latest and greatest MooTools JavaScript framework. The RokMooMenu is a highly advanced and fully customisable menu system. Some of the great features include:-

[list class=bullet-1][li]Hover support for IE6 using the sfHover javascript class just like in Suckerfish.[/li]
[li]Fully degradable to standard SuckerFish menu if javascript is not supported.[/li]
[li]Configurable mouse-out delay to allow for accidental mousing out of the menu.[/li]
[li]Completely customizable animation effects using MooTools transitions. Can be configured in X and/or Y directions.[/li]
[li]Support for fade-in transparency[/li]
[li]Experimental support for IE6 z-index bug using the iFrame hack.[/li][/list]

An example configuration as used in the demo:

[span class=attention]For more details with diagrams, visit the Mootools documentation site[/span]

Creating the dropdown menu items

To have specific menu items appear as sub items, you must assign them to the specific navigation item in which they will originate from. The following tutorial will show you how simple it is to create your ideal menu system.

Step 1 – Navigation

Once you have logged into the Joomla! Administration Area, you must navigate to the Menu area. Hover over the Menu item in the taskbar to show the dropdown menu. For this example, we are going into the mainmenu but the technique is exactly the same for all menus in the Administrative area.

Step 2 – The Menu Manager

You will then be transported to the Menu Manager for mainmenu. At this point, you can do two things. The first is to edit an existing menu item, which we will be doing in this tutorial or create a New menu item to be subordinate to an existing item. Click on the item you want to be part of the dropdown menu.

Step 3 – Assigning a Parent Item

You can now assign the content item to the mainmenu item in which you want to be in the dropdown menu. Identify the «Parent Item» section of the manager. You will select the item in which you wish to be the parent and the source of the dropdown menu. In this example, we have selected «Home».

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=70″ img=»images/tutorials/icon1.png» title=»Installation» label=»Read More…»]An overview of template files and instructions for installing and activating the template.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=71″ img=»images/tutorials/icon2.png» title=»Extensions» label=»Read More…»]Learn all about the included custom modules and how to configure them for your site.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=72″ img=»images/tutorials/icon3.png» title=»Menu Options» label=»Read More…»]An overview of the menu options including the top menu icon configuration.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=73″ img=»images/tutorials/icon4.png» title=»Configuration» label=»Read More…»]A guide to the many configurable options that can be selected within the template manager.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64&Itemid=74″ img=»images/tutorials/icon5.png» title=»Using Typography» label=»Read More…»]A guide to using the included the typography styles for your site.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65&Itemid=75″ img=»images/tutorials/icon6.png» title=»Demo Content» label=»Read More…»]A look at some of the modules and techniques used in the demo content on the frontpage of this demo.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=76″ img=»images/tutorials/icon7.png» title=»Logo Editing» label=»Read More…»]An overview for customizing your logo and replacing the logo text with your organization or company name and logo.[/tutorial]

[tutorial url=»index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=77″ img=»images/tutorials/icon8.png» title=»IE6 PNG fix» label=»Read More…»]An overview of how to utilise and understand the Internet Explorer 6 PNG fix.[/tutorial]

[contentheading]More SolarSentinel Template Tutorials[/contentheading]

Continue learning how to configure and customize the SolarSentinel template with the following guides and tutorials available in the RocketTheme members forum board.

• Change side column width
• Adding a header position
• Change template text
• Logo Changes
• Disable the Template Scripts
• Removing/Editing Logo/Footer Links

This tutorial page features all the typography available with the template, showcasing them in HTML form. If you wish to use the RokCandy format, which is WYSIWYG friendly, please go to the RokCandy Typography page.

This page shows all of the typography styles and settings in action. If you would like to read more detailed information on inserting the included typography into your content, check out the Typography Tutorial.

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This is an H1 Header

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This is an H2 Header

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This is an H3 Header

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This is an H4 Header

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This is an H5 Header

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Notice Styles are shown below

This is a sample of the ‘attention’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»attention»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘notice’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»notice»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘alert’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»alert»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘download’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»download»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘approved’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»approved»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘media’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»media»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘note’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»note»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘cart’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»cart»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘camera’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»camera»>….</span>

This is a sample of the ‘doc’ style. Use this style to denote very important information to your users. To use this use the folllowing html: <span class=»doc»>….</span>

This is a sample <pre>...</pre> tag:

div.modulebox-black div.bx1 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_bl.png) 0 100% no-repeat; 
}

div.modulebox-black div.bx2 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_tr.png) 100% 0 no-repeat;
}

div.modulebox-black div.bx3 {
  background: url(../images/black/box_tl.png) 0 0 no-repeat;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

Blockquote Styles

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote>….</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="blue">…</blockquote> Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="red">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="green">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="purple">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="orange">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="brown">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

This is a blockquote, you will want to use the following formatting: <blockquote class="grey">…</blockquote>Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed euismod magna a nibh.

Span Styles – Number

Below is a list with number. To use this style create a list in the following format: <span class="number-[color2]">1[any number]</span>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number">3</span>.…some content….</p>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-red">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-blue">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-green">3</span>.…some content….</p>

1To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-purple">1</span>.…some content….</p>

2To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-orange">2</span>.…some content….</p>

3To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-brown">3</span>.…some content….</p>

4To use this style create a list in the following format: <p><span class="number-grey">3</span>.…some content….</p>

Highlight Styles

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-red">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-blue">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-green">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-orange">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-brown">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-purple">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-grey">…</span>

This is a span that allows you to highlight words or phrases. Use the following format: <span class="highlight-bold">…</span>

Inset Styles

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Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.

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Sed euismod magna a nibh. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.Praesent rutrum sapien ac felis. Phasellus elementum dolor quis turpis. Vestibulum nec mi vitae pede tincidunt nonummy. Vestibulum facilisis mollis neque. Sed orci. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.

DropCap Styles

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-red">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-blue">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-green">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-purple">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-orange">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-brown">P</span></p>

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You will need to use the following formatting: <p><span class="dropcap-grey">P</span></p>

Important Emphasis Styles

Typography is a fundamental part of a template, providing you with the tools to characterise your content and bring it to life. There is a vast array of typography available with this template, as is with our previous releases, from list styles, notice blocks and a diverse number of other elements.

There are now 2 methods in which to implement the typography into your Joomla content:-

1. HTML Mode: This is the typical approach seen in pre-2009 templates, were you had to physically add the HTML to your content in order for it to work. This can be a strenuous task for two main reasons. The first being the WYSIWYG editor of Joomla, which, more often than not would strip out the HTML from your content if you opened any formatted article with it. The second being the ability of the user, if you are using purely to the WYSIWYG editor, using the HTML mode or no editor at all can be a difficult step to reach.
2. RokCandy Mode: The all new component from RocketTheme which allows you to implement typography easily, without fear of the WYSIWYG editor ruining your formatting and allows you, and/or your clients to add them to your content with ease. This is through a method similar to BBcode (as seen in a forum). WYSIWYG friendly syntax can be used, or even custom configured that will transform a set snippet to the correct HTML when it is parsed by Joomla.

Why use RokCandy?

RokCandy is the ideal solution for those with limited coding skills or those who implement our templates for their clients. It is free from the WYSIWYG editors horrific filtering habits and can be easily pre-configured for your personal needs or the needs of your client.

If you are apt with HTML, and are not implementing a site for someone who has limited coding skills, then the HTML method would be our recommended choice.

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RokTabs is a fully independent and incredibly flexible standalone version of the popular template feature, RokSlide. That being, a module that displays content in tabs that are scrollable and can rotate automatically. The module itself is installable into Joomla and can be easily utilised on any template, not just SolarSentinel. As its name implies, its a tabbed based module to efficiently showcase your content to your visitors.

[span class=note]RokTabs can now load modules inside its tabs, you just need to insert {loadposition name} and it will load the position you defined as *name*[/span]

How do I configure RokTabs?

We will take a quick look at the parameters you will find when you install this module. There are 4 columns, parameters, options, demo and description. The parameter column lists each available setting for the module; options lists the available options to choose from; demo lists the options chosen on the demo and description outlines what the module does.

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RokBox, the successor of our popular RokZoom plugin, is a mootools powered JavaScript slideshow that allows you to quickly and easily display multiple media formats including images, videos (video sharing services also) and music. RokBox provides a theme system that allows you to create your own custom ones to fit your websites design. It includes two predefined themes, a Light theme and a Dark theme that will fit seamlessly into your site design. RokBox is as easy as pie to install and customize, providing an easy way to create your own custom themes for it.

[span class=alert]Please note that RokBox is not part of the template but is an independent download from http://www.rocketwerx.com/products/rokbox/overview.[/span]

RokBox comes in 3 formats. A standalone HTML/JavaScript solution for inclusion in any website or page; A Joomla 1.0 plugin, and a Joomla 1.5 plugin. Each Joomla! plugins come with a system and a content plugin.

We highly recommend using RokBox in Joomla 1.5 for optimal performance and ease of use.

Screenshots

[rbxshot img=»http://rocketwerx.com/images/rokbox/sshot1_thumb.jpg»]RokBox Light Theme :: A screenshot of an image shown with RokBox in the default light style[/rbxshot]
[rbxshot img=»http://rocketwerx.com/images/rokbox/sshot2_thumb.jpg»]RokBox Dark Theme :: A screenshot of an image shown with RokBox in the optional dark style[/rbxshot]
[rbxshot img=»http://rocketwerx.com/images/rokbox/sshot3_thumb.jpg»]RokBox System Plugin Prefernces :: The plugin is fully configurable via the system plugin prefences parameters[/rbxshot]

Features

• Mootools v1.11 compatible
• 4 Customizable Transition Type: Fade, QuickSilver, Growl, Explode.
• Support for Images, QuickTime (.mov), Windows Media Video (.wmv), Flash (.swf), YouTube, DailyMotion, MetaCafe, Google Video, Vimeo, Audio (.mp3, .wav), local and remote sites.
• Support for albums/categories.
• Support for Captions including support for titles and descriptions.
• 2 Predefined Themes provided: Light Theme, Dark Theme.
• Support for custom themes with ability to customize styles and RokBox configuration per theme.
• Ability to auto-generate thumbnails when RokBox-ing local images.
• Support for generate thumbnail or inline links from your Joomla! Content.

History

RokBox is a Joomla! plugin inspired by the now famous LightBox, but with a large support for multimedia content and not only images. RokBox is written by Djamil Legato.

Demo

To see an extensive demo of RokBox with descriptions and syntax, please visit http://www.rocketwerx.com/products/rokbox/demo

RokCandy is a new component from RocketTheme which provides BBcode type functionality into Joomla. Therefore, you do not need to worry about the WYSIWYG editor stripping out your custom code, or worry about your HTML abilities in order to use the various Typography and other styled elements. It changes the preset syntax, such as [example] to the relevant HTML code, once Joomla parses the article. What does that mean? Well, it means if you type [example] into your content, whether in HTML or normal WYSIWYG mode, it will always show [example] and will not be stripped away on save or reopen. All the changing to HTML, is done via Joomla when it outputs the article onto the site itself.

[rbxshot img=»images/stories/rokcandy-ini-thumb.jpg»]RokCandy default.ini file[/rbxshot]

[rbxshot img=»images/stories/rokcandy-admin-thumb.jpg»]RokCandy Administrator[/rbxshot]

For example, [example title={title}]{text}[/example] can be set to output the following:-

<div class="example">
	<h3>Title</h3>
	<p>Some content</p>
</div>

How do I configure RokCandy, the Syntax?

RokCandy is outfitted with prebuilt statements, however, with the overriding ability of Joomla 1.5, you can create new ones and override them in the template files, and not have to concern yourself with editing core files. The file is called default.ini and is located in the /templates/rt_solarsentinel_j15/html/com_rokcandy directory. Similarly, you can also add and control your own in the Administrator (Admin > Components > RokCandy). They will appear in the following format:-

[tag]{text}[/tag]=<tag>{text}</tag>

Such as

[alert]{text}[/alert]=<span class="alert">{text}</span>

As is apparent, each line is separated into distinctive sections. There are two parts, the RokCandy syntax (left of =) and the outputted HTML (right of =). You would create your own tag name and insert them between square brackets, [], followed by {text} and the closing tag with [] brackets again. This segment is followed by the = symbol and following on from that is the HTML output. Note, the {text} is required in both parts to denote what element is to be carried forward. You can use any value between the {} brackets, such as {title} or {link} as long as they are cross referenced in the HTML output as shown in the example below:-

[box title={title} link={link}]{text}[/box]=<div class="box"><h3><a href="{link}">{title}</a></h3><p>{text}</p></div>

[span class=attention]Note, the best way to understand the syntax rules is to look at the default.ini file and see what syntax we use.[/span]

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