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 Octavius.

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

Take your sunglasses off

[K4GAP]

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.

This runs fine on 4.1.5

There are quite a few of us that do graphics.

There is also a section in the forums here for requesting help with graphics.

[haidm]

I have the problem with delete post: don't see the text in this post (see the attach).

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by haidm

I have the problem with delete post: don't see the text in this post (see the attach).

Updated on 9/02/2011

- Deleted post background color updated to a dark blue.



If some have customized to a certain extent already and wish to fix manually do the following:
AdminCP > Styles & Templates > Style Manager > Avenger Blue > StyleVars > Postbit > postbit_deleted_background > Change color to #182032

[K4GAP]

Forgive me for altering your style Not really altering, just tweaking.....

On the enclosed image I have a red arrow marking a spot between the navbar and the forum body.

I want to open that area up for an ad banner. I think it would look real sweet between the navbar and forum body.

Where do I look in the code for where this split is? So I'll know where to put the ad banner html?

As always I'm still getting a kick out of this style.

Thanks

[K4GAP]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

Updated on 9/02/2011

- Deleted post background color updated to a dark blue.



If some have customized to a certain extent already and wish to fix manually do the following:
AdminCP > Styles & Templates > Style Manager > Avenger Blue > StyleVars > Postbit > postbit_deleted_background > Change color to #182032

Whenever you have a post about an upgrade does that mean you replaced the xml with a newer one?

[K4GAP]

I notice some folks are worried whether or not this style will work with 4.1.5 ? Although I am not the designer I am a user and can report that I am running this style (both fixed and fluid) on my site and have had zero problems. I won't post my link on here as I always think folks are just trying to get traffic by doing such. But, I've been a vBulletin user for 4 years now. In those 4 years I have purchased approx. 8 styles. NONE of them were as clean and visually appealing as this one. FREE!!

I run 4.1.5

I love it so much that I am putting it on top of my list for support funding Now as soon as I make any funds from my site, I'll get those checks in the mail

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by GaryT

Forgive me for altering your style Not really altering, just tweaking.....

On the enclosed image I have a red arrow marking a spot between the navbar and the forum body.

I want to open that area up for an ad banner. I think it would look real sweet between the navbar and forum body.

Where do I look in the code for where this split is? So I'll know where to put the ad banner html?

As always I'm still getting a kick out of this style.

Thanks

Look in the navbar template, scroll down and find:

</div><!-- Closing div for navbar_wrapper -->
</div><!-- closing div for above_body -->

<div class="body_wrapper">
<div id="breadcrumb" class="breadcrumb">

Add your codes where the spacing is i.e.

</div><!-- Closing div for navbar_wrapper -->
</div><!-- closing div for above_body -->
MY CODE HERE
<div class="body_wrapper">
<div id="breadcrumb" class="breadcrumb">

Edit: Actually now that I think about it... that's more than likely where I'll be putting the normal header ads, navbar ads will remain below but should work out quite nicely imo .

Originally Posted by GaryT

Whenever you have a post about an upgrade does that mean you replaced the xml with a newer one?

Bingo, ensures it's fully up to date however most of the misc issues reported were easily fixable via the stylevars, all except the asset manager css fix a while back and I'll start noting all manual updates if not too lengthy as I just did for the postbit deleted background .

Edit: Although if you wish, you can install this modification: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=257072 and simply make note of what templates your changing, afterwards export that single template and then if nothing changes with a update well nothing in that template you can merge it back in and overwrite the new xml templates bringing your customized template back .

[gOOvER]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

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 .

I saw thats the error was only in Chrome. I Firefox it's correct.

Pic 1: Google Chrome
Pic 2: Firefox 7

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by gOOvER

I saw thats the error was only in Chrome. I Firefox it's correct.

Pic 1: Google Chrome
Pic 2: Firefox 7

:erm: that seems to be a either a issue w/ Chrome itself or a flat out bug in regards to the style see attached, I get the same thing on www.vbulletin.com using Chrome so we'll wait for the official fix and in the meantime leave as it still works fine .