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!

[Skyrider]

It seems all deleted message are bright white. Not sure if this has been noticed by you already or posted by someone else.

[clutchthese]

TheLastSuperman,

That didn't fix the template for arcade.php. Do you have any other suggestions?

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by mitch84

ok, thank you

Your Welcome .

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

It seems all deleted message are bright white. Not sure if this has been noticed by you already or posted by someone else.

It has a few pages back... it should be updated in the newest version, if your using a older version update the stylevars:

postbit_deleted_background & threadbit_deleted_background

To this color:

#182032

- Although a new version is about to be released with a nice revision to forumhome so bear with me and I'll have it released soon .

Preview :

ForumHome New Appearance:




ForumHome New Category Description Hover:




ForumHome New Hover Effect:

Asap

Edit:

Updated on 9/04/2011

- New ForumHome Category Description css, rounded corners w/ inset shadow effect.
- New ForumHome Category Description hover effect.
- Adjusted forumhome and threadbit hover effects, removing the 1px top border added on the last update.
- 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

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by clutchthese

TheLastSuperman,

That didn't fix the template for arcade.php. so you have any other suggestions?

Also, i'm not sure if it has anything to do with the template or not, but every now and then, i can't log into the admincp... i am able to login, but it continues to go back to the login screen. it never actually goes to the admincp.

Hmm ensure your URL is set correctly in Settings > Options > Site Name / URL / Contact Details

Do you have: Always use Forum URL as Base Path set to yes or no AND have you made any changes to the three settings below that?

... If that didn't solve it then tell me this, if you copy all of the css from additional.css then paste it into the arcades css template does that sort it?

[clutchthese]

I made sure the URL is correct. I also copied the additional.css and it did not fix the template.

I'll update the current build with the just released and report back.

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by clutchthese

I made sure the URL is correct. I also copied the additional.css and it did not fix the template.

I'll update the current build with the just released and report back.

Yes please do so, I know I've sorted that in the past it's simply been ages but it was something rather simple in order for it to display correctly otherwise it could be something else in your case however I doubt that .

[haidm]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

Can you link me to the mod your using for the usergroup colors? This may or may not be adjustable in that by default however I'll need to know which mod before offering up suggestions on how to fix respectively.

This is mod Spiders in What's Going on and I have a problem with color of spiders in this style.

[gOOvER]

Originally Posted by haidm

This is mod Spiders in What's Going on and I have a problem with color of spiders in this style.

I think, the color of spiders looks good


@TheLastSuperman
I found a little design Error.

Try to add a URL in the Editor with the URL Button. The Screen is to white. You can't see really good, what you enter

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by haidm

This is mod Spiders in What's Going on and I have a problem with color of spiders in this style.

I'll check that one out tomorrow when I check in on gOOvER .

Originally Posted by gOOvER

I think, the color of spiders looks good


@TheLastSuperman
I found a little design Error.

Try to add a URL in the Editor with the URL Button. The Screen is to white. You can't see really good, what you enter

Take 4 of these CSS Definitions into additonal.css with one glass of water and schedule your next appointment with the nurse up front

.cke_dialog_body {
        background-color: #2b3851 !important;
        border: 1px solid #32415f !important;
        color: rgb(205, 205, 205) !important;
}

.cke_dialog_contents {
        background-color: #2b3851 !important;
        border: 1px solid #2b3851 !important;
        color: rgb(205, 205, 205) !important;
}

.cke_dialog_footer {
        background-color: #2b3851 !important;
        border: 1px solid #2b3851 !important;
        color: rgb(205, 205, 205) !important;
}

.cke_dialog_ui_button {
        background-color: #2b3851 !important;
        border: 1px solid #32415f !important;
        color: rgb(205, 205, 205) !important;
}

[haidm]

I have problem with:
- Remember me check box.
- Replies, Views column color when mouse over.