Black and Blue Style

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!

[02TrueBlu]

OK, so if I installed this prior to May 3rd and have made add-ons and all that good stuff... BUT I want to change it what are my options? Is anything going to change? Will I have to re-do all of my add-ons and that good stuff?

My biggest concern is changing the width of my whole forum.

www.3rdCoastLightnings.com

[6piston]

waiting for 3.67 version update!

[Gez]

i want to try this theme but it doesnt work with vb 3.6.7? anychance of a update?

[rockjeep44]

Originally Posted by Gez

i want to try this theme but it doesnt work with vb 3.6.7? anychance of a update?

x2. Love your theme. Hoping for the 3.6.7 update. Let us know! :up:

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/forum

[SmashinYoungMan]

Originally Posted by 02TrueBlu

OK, so if I installed this prior to May 3rd and have made add-ons and all that good stuff... BUT I want to change it what are my options? Is anything going to change? Will I have to re-do all of my add-ons and that good stuff?

My biggest concern is changing the width of my whole forum.

www.3rdCoastLightnings.com

Any template modifications you've done will need to be redone, yes. Plugins that don't require any template modifications will be fine.

I'll try and get this updated for 3.6.7 within the next day or two. Right now, I'm trying to get my clients' sites updated, as well as my own forum.

[Gez]

thanks smashinyoungman

[SmashinYoungMan]

I just checked both the fixed and fluid versions, and none of the customized templates require a revert for the newest version of vB, so you can go ahead and upgrade your forum without worries if you already have the theme installed. I will update the XML files in the zips for future users.

[Gez]

Originally Posted by SmashinYoungMan

I just checked both the fixed and fluid versions, and none of the customized templates require a revert for the newest version of vB, so you can go ahead and upgrade your forum without worries if you already have the theme installed. I will update the XML files in the zips for future users.

Thanks, i got it working

[rockjeep44]

Originally Posted by SmashinYoungMan

I just checked both the fixed and fluid versions, and none of the customized templates require a revert for the newest version of vB, so you can go ahead and upgrade your forum without worries if you already have the theme installed. I will update the XML files in the zips for future users.

After my upgrade, I noticed that the image navbits_finallink.gif was a red X. I did some research and noticed that the navbar template was changed in the new version to look for an image called navbits_finallink_ltr.gif. Small change but it's enough to break the image. Instead of modifing the template I just renamed the old image to navbits_finallink_ltr.gif.

SmashinYoungMan, you may want to fix this in your navbar template for future downloaders.

[TheBlackPoet]

okay... i love both of them.. and now... the fluid will be featured this evening... good job!!