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!

[EuroBeat2]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

- On the first image, what's the URL for that? When I view where I think that screenshot is from I see the info fine... looks odd though so lemme know the url so I can have a quick look .

I confirm it. Same issue on my website. As a matter of fact you can see it in your own screen shot of 4.1.8 test site. You will see "Last Post" and "Threads/Posts" are not aligned with "Last Post" being on the second line.



EB

[TheLastSuperman]

^ I didn't realize you had them collapsed, confused me upon first view but it was forumhome.

Already fixed, all of it Eurobeat2 however I want to permanently fix the background/logo size issue so it adjusts automatically and that will be tomorrow as I have other work to finish tonight so be patient and come tomorrow it should be fully updated to 4.1.8 .

[Markos]

Originally Posted by TheLastSuperman

^ I didn't realize you had them collapsed, confused me upon first view but it was forumhome.

i should have said its the forum home page lol but its also doing it in the subforums but take it thats all related

[OldSchoolDSL]

This is the only bug I seem to notice.

Facebook, user name, user setting, inbox, and such seem to be hidden under the thread page numbers.

Not sure if I explained that correctly, so please see the screen shot.

[OldSchoolDSL]

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

This is the only bug I seem to notice.

Facebook, user name, user setting, inbox, and such seem to be hidden under the thread page numbers.

Not sure if I explained that correctly, so please see the screen shot.

Note = Error only applied to the fluid version and not the fixed version.

As such I've installed the fixed, but it maybe something that could be affecting others

edit: I was wrong. It does affect the fixed theme. But I have also discovered the problem.

PHP Code:

min-height:100px; 


Editing this as suggested has an impact on where the above moves along.

edit again: I suspect the conflicting modification maybe this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...=244573&page=5

A value of 115px is the minimum safe value with this modification with this skin. Unless anyone else can find a better resolve.

[Markos]

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

Note = Error only applied to the fluid version and not the fixed version.

As such I've installed the fixed, but it maybe something that could be affecting others

edit: I was wrong. It does affect the fixed theme. But I have also discovered the problem.

PHP Code:

min-height:100px; 


Editing this as suggested has an impact on where the above moves along.

edit again: I suspect the conflicting modification maybe this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...=244573&page=5

A value of 115px is the minimum safe value with this modification with this skin. Unless anyone else can find a better resolve.

i dont have this installed and mine has moved as well

[OldSchoolDSL]

Originally Posted by Markos

i dont have this installed and mine has moved as well

Interesting... Do you have any other modifications which would affect your header template?

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

This is the only bug I seem to notice.

Facebook, user name, user setting, inbox, and such seem to be hidden under the thread page numbers.

Not sure if I explained that correctly, so please see the screen shot.

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

Note = Error only applied to the fluid version and not the fixed version.

As such I've installed the fixed, but it maybe something that could be affecting others

edit: I was wrong. It does affect the fixed theme. But I have also discovered the problem.

PHP Code:

min-height:100px; 


Editing this as suggested has an impact on where the above moves along.

edit again: I suspect the conflicting modification maybe this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...=244573&page=5

A value of 115px is the minimum safe value with this modification with this skin. Unless anyone else can find a better resolve.

Originally Posted by Markos

i dont have this installed and mine has moved as well

Originally Posted by OldSchoolDSL

Interesting... Do you have any other modifications which would affect your header template?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....0&postcount=34

Hellllllllooooo

Everyone else, new version for 4.1.8 asap it's almost done I promise .

[EuroBeat2]

Paul M wrote a blog regarding "comma" issue in 4.1.8 vB. Here is the link:

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/entr...Bulletin-4-1-8

BTW. In your style I also noticed that "double" comma are occurring when dividing subforums. You might consider more global change for your style than just fixing single templates.

Thank you.

EB

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by EuroBeat2

Paul M wrote a blog regarding "comma" issue in 4.1.8 vB. Here is the link:

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/entr...Bulletin-4-1-8

BTW. In your style I also noticed that "double" comma are occurring when dividing subforums. You might consider more global change for your style than just fixing single templates.

Thank you.

EB

What are you doing still talking about comma's? It's fixed and no, we don't redo a entire style over one little mixup in css or rush a release because one member keeps posting about one issue repeatedly, that's simply not the correct thing to do. If it were a major overhaul i.e. more than the short list of deprecated and new stylevars and/or miscellaneous changes then sure that would make sense however this time, updating a few templates was the way to go.

Please report any NEW issues other than those already posted here so they can make it into the new version, I'll be releasing it later today (tonight).