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Diametric April 2012 Joomla Template

Diametric
Joomla 1.5Joomla 2.5

Diametric, the April 2012 template release, is a beautifully layered template, with a distinct panel-based design, using the powerful ColorChooser system. The template has integrated styling for a range of popular RocketTheme extensions, such as RokSprocket, allowing for maximum visual and structural flexibility.

Built on the Gantry Framework, Diametric has a powerful core supporting versatile and functional features; in addition to standard elements such as the stunning Fusion Menu.

NOTICE: Diametric is a Joomla 1.5 and 2.5 Template.

Features and Screenshots


Diametric Preset Styles RokSprocket Integrated RocketTheme Extensions Styling FusionMenu and SplitMenu Module Positions
  • Joomla 1.5 / 2.5 versions
  • 12 Preset Styles
  • Powerful Core Gantry Framework
  • iPhone/Android viewing support
  • Extensive RokSprocket Integration
  • RocketTheme Extensions Styling
  • Custom Content Typography
  • Fusion MegaMenu & Splitmenu
  • Load Transitions
  • 82 Module Positions
  • 15 Styled and 26 Structural Module Suffixes
  • FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera, IE7+ Compatible
  • W3C XHTML 1.0 / CSS Valid
NOTE: Gantry v3.1.20+, 3.2.18+ is required for Diametric to work correctly. For more details on the Gantry Framework, please visit its Dedicated Website.

Logo Picker

Diametric comes with a feature that allows you to choose your own custom logo using the Joomla media manager or RokGallery.

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RokSprocket Integrated Template

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. We have built our new April 2012 Joomla template to showcase this extension.

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RokSprocket :: Revolutionary 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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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) (J15) rt_diametric_j15.tgz or (J25) rt_diametric.zip - Standalone template file without the Gantry Framework.
  • Template (Bundle) (J15) rt_diametric_j15-bundle.zip or (J25) rt_diametric-bundle.zip - Template plus the Gantry Framework.
  • RokNavMenu (J15) rt_diametric_j15-extensions.zip(unzip first) or mod_roknavmenu.zip; or (J25) rt_diametric-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 /components/com_gantry (J15) or /libraries/gantry (J25).

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_diametric-sources.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG source file(s) and any applicable fonts.
  • Source BG PNG(s) rt_diametric-sources-bg.zip - Adobe® Fireworks PNG BG source file(s). Only distributed if the template has complex BGs.
  • Extensions (J15) rt_diametric_j15-extensions.zip or (J25) rt_diametric-extensions.zip - All extensions for the template.
  • RocketLauncher (J15) rt_diametric_j15-rocketlauncher.zip or (J25) rt_diametric-rocketlauncher.zip - Demo replica installer.
The latest extensions can be downloaded from the Extensions Download area located here

Using the Joomla Installer

  • (J15) Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_diametric_j15 → Default
  • (J25) Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_diametric → Make Default


Making Diametric the Default

  • (J15) Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_diametric_j15 → Default
  • (J25) Make the template default at Admin → Extensions → Template Manager → rt_diametric → Make Default

Frequently Asked Questions


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 RokNewsPager, RokGallery, RokTabs and RokNavMenu. More Details...

Changelog

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

Joomla 1.5

Legend:

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

------- 1.0 Release [02-Apr-2012] -------
! Initial Release


------- Initial Changelog Creation -------

Joomla 2.5

Legend:

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

------- 1.0 Release [02-Apr-2012] -------
! Initial Release

------- Initial Changelog Creation -------