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Black and Blue Style · **Released**: 01-10-2007

Hello, all!

I finally decided to release a style. It is a vB 3.6.5, 951 pixels fixed width, dark blue and deep gray/black style. I developed this theme on my test installation on my PC, so unfortunately there is no live demo, but I've attached a couple of screenshots. The theme has been tested with FireFox 2.0, Internet Explorer 6 and 7, and Opera 9.0.

I tried to make it so customizing it is a relatively painless procedure. In the header template, I commented where you can add your own logo, 468x60 ad code, and customize the links (Link1, Link2, etc.).

Included in the zip file are the xml file, button PSDs and icons with a dark matting.

There is no theme copyright in the footer, or any links to any sites of mine. Please, though, do not redistribute or sell the theme.

I'll support it as time allows, and I'll do my best to keep it up to date with each new vB release. If you wish to hire me to do extra customization on it, such as develop a logo, change the buttons, statusicons, etc., just send me a PM.

Please remember to "Mark as Installed"! Bonus points if you decide to throw a donation my way.

1-12-2007:
Added the PSD for the layout to the zip file.

5-03-2007:
Added a fluid version of this style. The installation instructions are the same, except for the obvious file name differences. Additionally, the fixed version of this style has been adjusted so that you can set your logo graphic in the "Title Image" field of the style manager, instead of having to edit the header template.

9-10-2007:
Updated the .xml files for vB version 3.6.8.

Installation Instructions:

1. Unzip the "blackandblue_fixed-style.zip" file.
2. Upload the two folders, "icons" and "blackandblue" in the image directory to your forum's image directory.
3. In your admincp, click "Download/Upload Styles" under "Styles and Templates".
4. In the "Import Style XML File" section, browse for the file, "bb-fixed-style.xml" included in the zip file and click the "Import" button, leaving the rest of the options at their defaults.

Enjoy!

GFX Brands · #2 01-11-2007, 07:14 PM

very nice style installed

SgtTechHead · #3 01-11-2007, 07:55 PM

Excellent! I've been keeping my eye open to see if you'd release some of your work. Will install soon!

Masked Crusader · #4 01-12-2007, 06:19 AM

Can we get a PSD file for the header images or for the entire layout if possible?

Thanks.

Distance · #5 01-12-2007, 07:24 AM

Hey very sexy stlye, i like!!

bki · #6 01-12-2007, 12:40 PM

Very nice.... installed.

But can someone help me how and where to add the image link to the logo.
I have tryed evrything, but with no luck.

PHP Code:


			
<a name="top"></a> 

<table width="951" height="134" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center"> 

    <tr> 

        <td rowspan="2" width="399" height="134" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_1.jpg);"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]">Your Logo</a></td> 

        <td width="37" height="134" rowspan="2" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_2.jpg);"></td> 

        <td width="484" height="111" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_3.jpg);">

SmashinYoungMan · #7 01-12-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bki

Very nice.... installed.

But can someone help me how and where to add the image link to the logo.
I have tryed evrything, but with no luck.

PHP Code:


			
<a name="top"></a>

<table width="951" height="134" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center">

    <tr>

        <td rowspan="2" width="399" height="134" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_1.jpg);"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]">Your Logo</a></td>

        <td width="37" height="134" rowspan="2" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_2.jpg);"></td>

        <td width="484" height="111" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_3.jpg);">

Replace that bit of code with this:

PHP Code:


			
<a name="top"></a>

<table width="951" height="134" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center">

    <tr>

        <td rowspan="2" width="399" height="134" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_1.jpg);"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]"><img src="$stylevar[titleimage]" border="0" alt="$vboptions[bbtitle]" /></a></td>

        <td width="37" height="134" rowspan="2" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_2.jpg);"></td>

        <td width="484" height="111" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_3.jpg);">

That will allow you set to set the logo in the Title Image field in the style manager.

SmashinYoungMan · #8 01-12-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanejeffery86

Can we get a PSD file for the header images or for the entire layout if possible?

Thanks.

Added to the zip file.

bki · #9 01-12-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmashinYoungMan

Replace that bit of code with this:

PHP Code:


			
<a name="top"></a>

<table width="951" height="134" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center">

    <tr>

        <td rowspan="2" width="399" height="134" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_1.jpg);"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]"><img src="$stylevar[titleimage]" border="0" alt="$vboptions[bbtitle]" /></a></td>

        <td width="37" height="134" rowspan="2" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_2.jpg);"></td>

        <td width="484" height="111" align="center" style="background: url($stylevar[imgdir_misc]/header_3.jpg);">

That will allow you set to set the logo in the Title Image field in the style manager.

I have figured it out before your post, thanks anyway.

James92TSi · #10 01-18-2007, 06:04 PM

Installed on my board (www.houston-dsm.org/forums) and it looks/works great in IE6 and IE7... but Firefox users are having trouble with the navbar.

Screenshot from a FF user is attached... any ideas?

Edited to add: The user who took the screenshot is on FF 1.5. I realize the style was tested in 2.0. Is there a fix so this will work in FF 1.5, or do I get to tell my user his browser is outdated and he's SOL?

Edit 2: I also have a FF 2.0 user telling me it's doing the same thing for him.

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