Suite Style - Avenger Blue Style by TheLastSuperman

Introducing Avenger Blue

A vBulletin 4.2.1/4.2.2 (Confirmed working on 4.2.3! *Simply select ignore style version when installing style) Suite style from www.innovationbyinstinct.com including some of these features:

• The forumbits, search and other areas have a mouseover hover effect.
• Custom statusicons for forum_new and forum_old.png along with custom pagination and other image replacements.
• Custom toplinks i.e. "Welcome, Username Notifications etc etc" location.
• Custom Login area w/ hover effects.
• Custom Sidebar collapse image replacements etc.
• CMS Widget and Forum & Blog Sidebar styles match 100%.
• CMS, Forum, Blog compatible this is a Suite style and can also be used on Forum Classic naturally.
• Fluid and Fixed Width available!
• Perfect style for resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 or larger!

Demo?
Sure! View Avenger Blue Fixed Width OR Fluid Width Demo.
*Please Note: The Demo site has a custom CMS Layout in place therefor normal CMS layout sites will see a CMS/Articles page resembling the screenshot.

Questions and Answers

Q. So what do we have here?
A. Well that's simple! It's a dark blue style for vBulletin 4.1.4 Suite (or Forum Classic).

Q. Anything in particular that I need to know about this style?
A. Simple - I don't advertise a lot, there are no advertisements shown when I make styles however I do know due to the centering of the logo, if you currently utilize the header ad locations you'll need to make changes if utilizing this style otherwise it will not display properly. *Fix planned for the 4.1.5 version and I'll patch this 4.1.4 version then as well, basically I'll be moving the header ad locations just above the normal below navbar locations to remedy this .

Q. This is 4.1.4 style why did you not release a 4.1.5 version and will you release and keep this updated unlike other styles on here?
A. Yes, unlike some other styles in the past I've released this is branded by our company and we do plan on supporting this style indefinitely.

Q. I see two different downloads available, which one do I use?
A. Simple:

- For vBulletin 4.1.4 through 4.1.7 use the file titled - Innovation_by_Instinct-Avenger_Blue-Compressed.zip
- For vBulletin 4.1.8 use the file titled - Innovation_by_Instinct-Avenger_Blue-vB4.1.8-Compressed.zip
- For vBulletin 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 use the file titled - Innovation_by_Instinct-Avenger_Blue-vB4.2.1-4.2.2-Compressed.zip

Q. I'm using a version for vBulletin 4.1.8 or up, why is the logo not clickable?
A. Well we have navtabs w/ a Home, Forum, and Blog button so why do we need more and more of the same links? Well I know some prefer it so here is a way to make it clickable:

You can utilize the transparent 1x1px transparent image to make the logo clickable again. *Please note this is not a default feature, to make the logo clickable you must edit template header and find:

                    <div class="ablogo" align="center">
<div class="abimage"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}"><vb:comment><img src="images/avenger_blue/misc/home.png" width="960px" height="150px" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></vb:comment></a></div>
</div>

Remove the <comment> codes as shown in red:

                    <div class="ablogo" align="center">
<div class="abimage"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}"><vb:comment><img src="images/avenger_blue/misc/home.png" width="960px" height="150px" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></vb:comment></a></div>
</div>

This is how the code should now look:

                    <div class="ablogo" align="center">
<div class="abimage"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}"><img src="images/avenger_blue/misc/home.png" width="960px" height="150px" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></a></div>
</div>

*If you use a different logo than the stock "Avenger Blue" and your making it clickable via the method above, please change the width="#" and height="#" to the correct values i.e. the same width and height as your new logo .

Q. Why is there a .zip inside the .zip?
A. Well the forums here have a max of 3.0MB file size limit on .zip files so I made it a .zip then added that one into another .zip, this reduced the file size from the 3.17MB down to 2.69MB! Now simply extract the main -Compressed .zip then extract the inside Innovation_by_Instinct-Avenger_Blue.zip and your ready to rock and roll!

Q. You have a link to your site in the footer, can I remove that?
A. You are not allowed to remove the link to our site i.e. "branding" unless you pay for a Branding Free Version. If I find someone running this without the copyright in place I will contact your host and file a DMCA complaint period the end. *Furthermore, we will not host discussions nor reply to any sort of inquiries on here in regards to paid or branding free versions so please do not bring up the subject of either in this thread.

*Click on the images below to view in a new tab/window, once in said window you can click the image again to zoom once more and see it clearer, providing a more accurate representation of the style .

Updated Forumhome screenshot for 4.1.8:

ForumHome:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/..._ForumHome.png

ForumHome Mouseover effect:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/..._MouseOver.png

CMS:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/..._Fixed_CMS.png

Blogs:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...Fixed_Blog.png

ForumHome w/ Sidebar Active:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...ctive_Open.png

ForumHome w/ Sidebar Closed:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...ive_Closed.png

Search Input default colors:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...nputColors.png

Search Input active/hover colors:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...olorsHover.png

Postbit colors:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/..._PostStyle.png

New Post icons on forumhome, please note that forums with new posts show a white icon, the old post remains as a grey color:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...umNewvsOld.png

Login Area when logged out:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...eLoggedOut.png

Login Area when logged out Hover effect:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...edOutHover.png

Login Area when logged out Help/Register Hover effect:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...OtherHover.png

ForumHome New Appearance:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...rumHomeNew.png

ForumHome New Category Description Hover:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...ptionHover.png

ForumHome New Hover Effect:
http://www.innovationbyinstinct.com/...meNewHover.png




Donations from:

• Eurobeat2
• Kat-2
• -

Thanks for your support, it's certainly not required however I appreciate the sentiment .


Notes & Update Information can be found here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....82&postcount=2

Restrictions:
This style is not meant for use on http://www.carbonracecars.com otherwise have at it!

*IMPORTANT*

To install the style:

1) Upload the contents of the UPLOAD Folder.
2) If for example you want the Fixed style installed then import the file:
*Please note, if you do not use the vBulletin Suite and have the Forum Classic version you only need to install the file vbulletin-style_Avenger_Blue_Fixed-Forum.xml.
a) Import the vbulletin-style_Avenger_Blue_Fixed-Forum.xml file first.
b) Merge in the vbulletin-style_Avenger_Blue_Fixed-CMS.xml (Options when uploading a style allow you to merge into a existing style, choose to merge this into the new style you just created using the Forum.xml.
c) Merge in the vbulletin-style_Avenger_Blue_Fixed-Blog.xml into the style, this has now updated the style for all three major products and the installation is complete!
3) Enjoy!

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Thanks Superman. I also wonder if it's normal that the quick edit box is completely blue with no border around the type box or its buttons.

Also, do you happen to know if there's an addon for vB that only specific groups can use specific themes?

I take what you said as - when you click to edit a post it would be nice to have a difference background around the editor? Can you post a screenshot of the area in question just so we're clear - thanks!

Edit: Try https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=229038

Originally Posted by kNeeLy

this is simply sweet...that's it...

nice brotha!

Thanks

[gOOvER]

I know I nerve, but how can I move the logo to the left?

Edit: Found a little Desing Error at "Avatar add" on Profile Edit

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by gOOvER

I know I nerve, but how can I move the logo to the left?

Edit your header template and find:

	<vb:comment><vb:if condition="$stylevar['titleimage']"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}" class="logo-image"><img src="{vb:stylevar titleimage}" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></a><vb:else /><div>&nbsp;</div></vb:if></vb:comment>
                    <div align="center"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}"><img src="{vb:stylevar titleimage}" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></a></div>

Remove the <vb:comment> </vb:comment> tags from the upper part of the code then delete the bottom part i.e.

                    <div align="center"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}"><img src="{vb:stylevar titleimage}" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></a></div>

So your left with this part of the code only near the top of the template:

	<vb:if condition="$stylevar['titleimage']"><a name="top" href="{vb:link forumhome}" class="logo-image"><img src="{vb:stylevar titleimage}" alt="{vb:raw vboptions.bbtitle}" /></a><vb:else /><div>&nbsp;</div></vb:if>

Save and you should be good to go .

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by gOOvER

Found a little Desing Error at "Avatar add" on Profile Edit

Is that on the page profile.php?do=editavatar ?

[setishock]

Will this work in 4.1.2?
For us non photoshop and gimp types how can I make a custom logo header?
Looks good by the way.

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by setishock

Will this work in 4.1.2?
For us non photoshop and gimp types how can I make a custom logo header?
Looks good by the way.

It's not intended to be used w/ 4.1.2 however you can try it, first thing that comes to mind is the editor templates but you'll need to test first .

You can still utilize the titleimage in stylevars via admincp and use the one you had or use Gimp as you said and find a online tutorial to guide you through things .

Edit:

Updated on 8/31/2011

- Deleted thread background color updated to a dark blue.
- Facebook Connect now has the same hover effect as the help/register links.

[Skyrider]

Nevermind Superman, thanks! The advanced editor was the issue. I've updated it and it looks good now! Though from my point of few, the editor is very bright gray (not the text box), but the background. I am unsure if this is the cause of the advanced editor addon.

Also possible the announcement color can be changed? It's very bright yellow.

You also seem to be very dedicated to this theme and supporting people who reply here. I do appreciate that .

[gOOvER]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

Is that on the page profile.php?do=editavatar ?

Yes, that's correct

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Nevermind Superman, thanks! The advanced editor was the issue. I've updated it and it looks good now! Though from my point of few, the editor is very bright gray (not the text box), but the background. I am unsure if this is the cause of the advanced editor addon.

Also possible the announcement color can be changed? It's very bright yellow.

You also seem to be very dedicated to this theme and supporting people who reply here. I do appreciate that .

Done! Announcements now have the same background and border as the notices , in the updated .zip

Originally Posted by gOOvER

Yes, that's correct

In my version that's not taking place... not sure if this is another language issue so let me review it again when I have more time and we'll try to knock it out .

[8thos]

That looks nice. Looks more like Avenger Black than Avenger Blue though lol