http://themeshaper.com/forums/ Help In Shaping WordPress Themes en Mon, 20 May 2013 05:47:00 +0000 http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/customizing-manual-excerpt#post-20715 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:00:42 +0000 helgatheviking 20715@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>maybe something here will help:<br /> <a href="http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-excerpts-roll-over-and-say-uncle" rel="nofollow">http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/how-to-make-excerpts-roll-over-and-say-uncle</a> </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/customizing-manual-excerpt#post-20714 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:28:30 +0000 AnotherAndrew 20714@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I have been scouring the net for some ideas, and banging out some code, but have come up to a wall trying to figure this one out. </p> <p>And starting to think this is beyond WP's functionality!</p> <p>I want users to be able to specify a manual excerpt in the post editor, and allow them to include html tags such as an image, and link.</p> <p>So far, I have been able to set automatic excerpts to allow for html tags through this<br /> <pre><code>// ALLOW html tags in excerpts function improved_trim_excerpt($text) { global $post; if ( &#39;&#39; == $text ) { $text = get_the_content(&#39;&#39;); $text = apply_filters(&#39;the_content&#39;, $text); $text = str_replace(&#39;]]&gt;&#39;, &#39;]]&gt;&#39;, $text); $text = preg_replace(&#39;@&lt;script[^&gt;]*?&gt;.*?&lt;/script&gt;@si&#39;, &#39;&#39;, $text); $text = strip_tags($text, &#39;&lt;img&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a&gt;&#39;); $excerpt_length = 90; $words = explode(&#39; &#39;, $text, $excerpt_length + 5); if (count($words)&gt; $excerpt_length) { array_pop($words); array_push($words, &#39;[...]&#39;); $text = implode(&#39; &#39;, $words); } } return $text; } remove_filter(&#39;get_the_excerpt&#39;, &#39;wp_trim_excerpt&#39;); add_filter(&#39;get_the_excerpt&#39;, &#39;improved_trim_excerpt&#39;);</code></pre> <p>But for manual excerpt customizing, I can only seem to allow an add a "read more" link text through this<br /> <pre><code>add_filter(&#39;get_the_excerpt&#39;, &#39;manual_excerpt_more&#39;); function manual_excerpt_more($excerpt) { $excerpt_more = &#39;&#39;; if( has_excerpt() ) { $excerpt_more = &#39; &lt;a href=&quot;&#39;.get_permalink().&#39;&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;...continue reading&lt;/a&gt;&#39;; $excerpt_more = strip_tags($excerpt_more, &#39;&lt;img&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a&gt;&#39;); } return $excerpt . $excerpt_more; }</code></pre> <p>As you can see I tried to add in html tags with <code>$excerpt_more = strip_tags($excerpt_more, &#39;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a&gt;&#39;);</code> but this does not seem to work.</p> <p>Anyone have suggestions? </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/customizing-menu-from-the-dashboard#post-10771 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:34:29 +0000 helgatheviking 10771@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>yeah i saw that was in the pipeline for WP3.0 the day after I had posted. I guess there is no point in developing this custom code when it is on its way in the core. I can't wait. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/customizing-menu-from-the-dashboard#post-10757 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:59:24 +0000 em hr 10757@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Hi helgatheviking,</p> <p>This functionality is being built into the WP core with WP version 3.0. Look to this thread where this is also being discussed.</p> <p><a href="http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/menus-and-wp3" rel="nofollow">http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/menus-and-wp3</a></p> <p>-Gene </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/customizing-menu-from-the-dashboard#post-10710 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:33:39 +0000 helgatheviking 10710@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>has anyone written a function that would allow for the setup of a menu (what pages are included) from within the WP dashboard? being able to specify the menu w/o having to go into the code would be great. </p> <p>I envision it as another section on the "Thematic Options" page. Maybe just a list of pages with a checkbox next to them... check the ones you want to show up in the menu. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/mu-merging-with-wp-3child-theme-options#post-10018 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:53:53 +0000 Chris 10018@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Hi Scott,</p> <p>we will support the MU part of WordPress 3.0. Each blog will be able to run the same child theme but with different options. I'll integrate an option to enable / disable setting changes.</p> <p>The plugin thing is cancelled. I'm working on an options page that can be controlled / extended by child theme authors.</p> <p>I'm sure that we'll have something to play with in the next weeks. And we'll have a real beta cycle for the first time.</p> <p>Chris </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/mu-merging-with-wp-3child-theme-options#post-9999 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:44:05 +0000 sfrangos 9999@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Hello Colleagues -</p> <p>Thanks again to the Thematic Framework developers and supporters -- you're great. Hey... I say again -- post a donation link and I will go immediately and send you some $.</p> <p>I want to ask all for your thoughts on the MU merger with WP 3.0 this April, and ask a question about child theme options. First, here's a look at a recent we built on the Thematic Framework: <a href="http://www.ignitionmsp.com">IgnitionMSP.com</a></p> <p><strong>MU Merging into WP3</strong>: Heard about it? Do we know yet what changes will be required to themes, and when Thematic will be upgraded? </p> <p><strong>Multiple Child Themes for Separate Blogs in WP 3.0 (as in MU now):</strong> If we have theme options for children built with custom functions in a child theme, and one of them, for example, is the ability to upload an image for a header, how does that play out for each blog wishing to use a different image for a header? Does it require a brand new child theme for each new blog, or will the same child theme "know" how to save a different specific header image as called for a blog?</p> <p>By the way... I have heard a rumor that Chris is planning a special plugin for a killer child theme options page in admin. When is it coming, and will it play well with multiple blogs in the new WP 3.0?</p> <p>Cheers to All -<br /> Scott<br /> WebFadds.com </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/adding-options-for-child-theme#post-9324 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:52:18 +0000 cehwitham 9324@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I just added my own options to the options page by editing thematic/library/extensions/theme-options.php.</p> <p>Just copy on of the items in the array at the top of the page and change accordingly.</p> <p>My only issue with this method is that it changes core thematic files breaking the separation of the child theme.</p> <p>Chris </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4107 Wed, 27 May 2009 15:09:27 +0000 bigdaddywhale 4107@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Manuel &#38; Jamie, Thanks for your contributions. I will now close this thread and open up another one when i am going round in circles. I am going to give it a go. Wish me luck. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4105 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:57:10 +0000 Manuel 4105@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>The widgets you have downloaded are probably, most certainly, plugins (plugins with the functionality to add widgets). </p> <p>So you upload those plugins to your plugins directory, activate them under /wp-admin/plugins.php, and then drag those new widgets to your desired widget area under /wp-admin/widgets.php</p> <p>If you would like to have different widgets appear on different pages, then this plugin is for you: <a href="http://www.thaslayer.com/2008/10/16/wordpress-plugin-slayers-custom-widgets-v-10/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thaslayer.com/2008/10/16/wordpress-plugin-slayers-custom-widgets-v-10/</a></p> <p>The rest is up to you. :) </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4104 Wed, 27 May 2009 13:15:43 +0000 bigdaddywhale 4104@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Thanks guys, i guess there is one way to learn right. </p> <p>I am loving the power blog look. What i would love is a page where the front is static with the extra widgets under the banner then a side bar on the right with widgets. on the blog pages i would like to have different widgets appear.</p> <p>For Example: front page a calendar of upcoming events. RSS links etc. Then on the blog page have the Catagories etc.</p> <p>If i have downloaded widgets from WP do i have to code them into the site or will WP control panel do this for me? </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4097 Wed, 27 May 2009 08:48:10 +0000 Manuel 4097@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>There is a Thematic Configuration Plugin in the works (http://www.wupperpiraten.de/2009/05/thematic-configuration-plugin/), but i guess it is not targeted to be as comprehensive as the wpunlimited one.</p> <p>But if you are new to all of this CSS stuff, like I am, then Thematic, with its build in and pre-configurized child theme and its outstanding documentation (http://themeshaper.com/modify-wordpress-themes/) might be the best way to dive into CSS and WP theme design.</p> <p>Like Jamie Mitchell said: it is free, just give it a try. :) </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4096 Wed, 27 May 2009 06:01:39 +0000 Jamie Mitchell 4096@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>hey mate...</p> <p>i guess thematic is more targeted towards developers, i mean in order to turn it into a unique theme (or build a unique child theme )you certainly need to know css, but not necessarily php unless you really start to customize.</p> <p>no you can't just customize the thematic in wp options.</p> <p>thematic is free, so why not just give it a go, play around with it and if it does not work out you have lost nothing.</p> <p>there are also heaps of awesome free child themes on themeshaper, so grab one of those too and you've got everything you need.</p> <p>if all this sounds too much to dive into , then definitely go with a bought theme that is exactly what you want, or perhaps pay somebody to customize thematic for you...</p> <p>i guess it depends a lot on the purpose of the theme, what sort of site will it be for. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/this-may-be-a-stupid-newbie-question-but#post-4087 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:40:39 +0000 bigdaddywhale 4087@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I have come across a few templates that look brilliant, but nothing that gives as much as Thematic. However, am i right in saying this is all about programming .php or even .css? I have found themes such as <a href="http://www.wpunlimited.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.wpunlimited.com/</a> that can be customised in the WP Option pages is that the case for thematic as well? If it is then i think this is the one for me, but if not, having followed a few threads in the forum with the answers all given in code i don't think this will be for me. If someone can point me in the right direction i would be most grateful. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/adding-options-for-child-theme#post-1782 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:43:31 +0000 Chris 1782@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Hey Björn,</p> <p>I don't think that this is possible with the current version of Thematic. And I doubt that it'll be in future versions. </p> <p>Personally I vote +100 for dropping the current options page. Everything listed on this page could be done using filters.</p> <p>In case that there's a real need for a child theme you're developing, create your own options page.</p> <p>Anyway .. the final decision is made by Ian. </p> <p>Cheers,</p> <p>Chris </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/adding-options-for-child-theme#post-1770 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:14:23 +0000 micahcooksey 1770@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Hi, I could be wrong, but It seems like you would have to edit the php file that dictates what options appear.</p> <p>Hope that helps,</p> <p>Micah Cooksey </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/adding-options-for-child-theme#post-1750 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:43:12 +0000 Anthrax 1750@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Is it possible to adding my own Options for a Child-Theme in the Thematic-Options Page? </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/creative-commons-license#post-944 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:47:31 +0000 Ian Stewart 944@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>You should be able to do this in the Thematic Options in the footer text.</p> <p>(And a to do list is a good idea.) </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/creative-commons-license#post-935 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:47:59 +0000 mkalina 935@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Since ThemeShaper supports some plugins, I thought perhaps support for a CC-license would also be nice. Another option "Show CC-License" with a checkbox would make it perfectly easy: If the checkbox is checked and the user filled in the URL of his or her relevant license, the thematic post-footer would also include a small CC-button or simply a CC-text with a link to the license. I think even the letters "CC" would be enough...</p> <p>Especially for use as a CMS this option would be of great help!</p> <p>(BTW: Is there something like a todo-list where one can have a look before posting suggestions?) </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-349 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:41:26 +0000 Ian Stewart 349@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>Removed it in trunk and future versions of Thematic.</p> <p>Rest in peace, sliding-meta-panel-thingy. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-235 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:27:49 +0000 Ian Stewart 235@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I think so. The jQuery is called in the recommended fashion so … fingers crossed? I still have to figure out what's up with WP-Ajaxed though. We'll see. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-233 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:48:35 +0000 CircleReader 233@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I'm not a php/javascript coder, so I'm not really sure how the gears mesh. Does that solution deal with potential plugin conflicts? </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-223 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:35:28 +0000 Ian Stewart 223@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I'll leave it in then. No option to remove. If you want to remove it, {display:none;}. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-222 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:29:09 +0000 patdryburgh 222@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>What's wrong with the display: none solution? It's easy to implement, and anyone can do it. </p> <p>Plus, I had planned to style mine, so that the public release of my theme has a styled version to match my child theme! </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-209 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:05:24 +0000 Ian Stewart 209@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I'm still thinking about this. Would anyone care if I went and removed it totally? </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-160 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:13:29 +0000 Ian Stewart 160@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I'm more worried about conflicts with plugins and whatnot. Plus, that admin bar plugin is pretty cool. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-108 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:24:24 +0000 patdryburgh 108@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>In your css, just add </p> <p>#site-meta {<br /> display: none;<br /> } </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-77 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:55:18 +0000 Ian Stewart 77@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I've been thinking about just deactivating it altogether. Having a theme option might be a good idea. </p> http://themeshaper.com/forums/topic/theme-option-request-deactivate-sliding-panel#post-76 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:49:27 +0000 CircleReader 76@http://themeshaper.com/forums/ <p>I was wondering if there could be an option to use or not use the sliding meta panel. I know it has that great Snake-Eyes styling and all, but since it only appears when I am already logged in, it seems sorta like hanging the key on the inside of a locked door... </p>