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Thought I'd share the following although I'm undecided whether it fits. But you can check the enhancement out and you'll notice in the screenshot there's a icon before "Continue Reading" simply paste the following in your EXTRA.CSS template and done.

Screenshot_6.webp

Code: 
.bottomLink a:before {
  background: url("@imagePath/xenforo/xenforo-ui-sprite.png") no-repeat scroll transparent !important;
  background-position: -144px -16px !important;
  height: 16px;
  width: 16px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  content: "";  }
 
Question here: Can I start translating phrases with the free versjion and will they move over to the paid one then? Also, everything created will be upgraded, right?

I plan to buy the paid version within two weeks, but would be nice to have a headstart. :)
 
Thee said:
Question here: Can I start translating phrases with the free versjion and will they move over to the paid one then? Also, everything created will be upgraded, right?

I plan to buy the paid version within two weeks, but would be nice to have a headstart. :)
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Yes, the phrases are the same, so they will stay along. Same with the content, you will be able to keep all blogs, entries and comments
 
Just noticed in guest view (I personally think it's not needed myself) but could we see the removal of the login button in the .visitorPanel? Or place the login outside the <div> container? I'll post this at your site too so you can keep track of the suggestion also.

Screenshot_9.webp​
 
Shelley said:
Just noticed in guest view (I personally think it's not needed myself) but could we see the removal of the login button in the .visitorPanel? Or place the login outside the <div> container? I'll post this at your site too so you can keep track of the suggestion also.

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The reason is that the blogs were originally designed to be used without the forum frame
For example, see
https://maxpower.cemzoo.net

This product was originally designed to create a "Network of Blogs", and the idea is that though they were linked to the forum, I wouldn't go and impose a giant header on the users, the frame would be as minimalistic as possible and the users would be able to customize their color scheme.

In that scenario, the Log In button was necessary because without the regular Log In header, there was no other way to logging into the forum. The header was practically non-existent.

Then I had a huge backslash of people that didn't agree with my idea of designing a blog to be a blog and absolutely wanted to have the default XenForo header. That is when I stepped back and re-added the default XenForo chrome, though I don't really personally use it :)

And some design elements, like that "Log in" button are there for that reason.

Anyway. I'll take your suggestion. Actually I can remove it if the default XenForo style is being used (what I call "normal" mode). Which I think makes complete sense. I'll leave it there in the fullscreen mode only.
 
Rigel Kentaurus said:
The reason is that the blogs were originally designed to be used without the forum frame
For example, see
https://maxpower.cemzoo.net

This product was originally designed to create a "Network of Blogs", and the idea is that though they were linked to the forum, I wouldn't go and impose a giant header on the users, the frame would be as minimalistic as possible and the users would be able to customize their color scheme.

In that scenario, the Log In button was necessary because without the regular Log In header, there was no other way to logging into the forum. The header was practically non-existent.

Then I had a huge backslash of people that didn't agree with my idea of designing a blog to be a blog and absolutely wanted to have the default XenForo header. That is when I stepped back and re-added the default XenForo chrome, though I don't really personally use it :)

And some design elements, like that "Log in" button are there for that reason.

Anyway. I'll take your suggestion. Actually I can remove it if the default XenForo style is being used (what I call "normal" mode). Which I think makes complete sense. I'll leave it there in the fullscreen mode only.
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It's no biggie but thought I'd mention it. It's easy enough to remove it from the visitorPanel anyway. :) For anyone that wishes to remove the login button from inside the visitorpanel paste the following in the EXTRA.CSS template.

Code: 
.visitorPanel .loginContainer  {display: none;}
 
Shelley said:
It's no biggie but thought I'd mention it. It's easy enough to remove it from the visitorPanel anyway. :) For anyone that wishes to remove the login button from inside the visitorpanel paste the following in the EXTRA.CSS template.

Code: 
.visitorPanel .loginContainer  {display: none;}
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Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
 
Rigel Kentaurus said:
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.
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I hope you don't mind with the suggestions they are more really if you feel they look better which I think this suggestion does. Instead of having the datetime in catergory strip right of the title (which I feel distracts from the title) move that to the left of the public control buttons? The part that says "Yesterday at 4:22am" it's normally to the right of "this is another test blog" title for those that haven't noticed the difference.

Screenshot_10.webp screenshot-11.webp
 
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@Shelley with the example CSS you posted, was that meant to be just for the blog homepage? I assume that I need additional CSS for the "my blog" page, etc?

This is a basic CSS question but if i have two classes can I set the CSS on both at the same time?

e.g. (.bloghome and .blogindex) .a { stuff; }

What's the correct syntax to do the above?
 
RobParker said:
@Shelley with the example CSS you posted, was that meant to be just for the blog homepage? I assume that I need additional CSS for the "my blog" page, etc?

This is a basic CSS question but if i have two classes can I set the CSS on both at the same time?

e.g. (.bloghome and .blogindex) .a { stuff; }

What's the correct syntax to do the above?
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That alteration is a template edit and css It only affects the datetime in that area shown in the screenshot as far as I noticed. I can't recall the full css but its minor you could check that out through firebug at my site if you want to highlight it and check the css which was used.

I'll post it later since I'm not currently in the admincp right now.
 
I think its basically just do what you did but apply it to the blog index page as well.

Is there a way to apply it to both at once rather than having a block of CSS for the index and the same block again for the home page?
 
RobParker said:
I think its basically just do what you did but apply it to the blog index page as well.

Is there a way to apply it to both at once rather than having a block of CSS for the index and the same block again for the home page?
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Probably but I haven't checked to do both only that one area.
 
Shelley said:
There's two instance of the code but you only have to move one. In the xfa_blog_entry_bit template move the bottom instance of

Code: 
<span class="datetime muted"><xen:datetime time="{$entry.post_date}" /></span>

and add that after the following code in the same template.

Code: 
<div class="postControls">
       {xen:raw $entryInlineModControls}

Then in EXTRA.CSS add the following the colours may need adjusting to your preference but you will need the margin-right & font-size

Code: 
.blogEntry .DateTime { color: #494949; font-size: 10px; margin-right: 10px; }
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Ah I think we got our wires crossed. I was asking about the custom css you posted, not the template edit to move the date :-)
 
I will download and install this tomorrow :) awesome addition!

@Shelley where did you get that slider on your forum homepage?
 
Any idea of why (or is this normal) I'm getting this (the two create entry tabs)? I'm pretty sure it's due to the style I'm using.
screenshot.webp

Any idea how to get rid of the one to the left? I know it'll involve a template edit, but just not sure which one.

EDIT: haven't found the template yet, but have found something that works in EXTRA.css
Code: 
/* Better Blogs remove double Create Entry */
.titleBar .topCtrl {
display:none;
}

Still trying to get it so that it looks better. Waiting on the author of the style to also get back with me to try and eliminate the right one instead as it looks better overall on the left.
 
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Tracy Perry said:
Any idea of why (or is this normal) I'm getting this (the two create entry tabs)? I'm pretty sure it's due to the style I'm using.
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Any idea how to get rid of the one to the left? I know it'll involve a template edit, but just not sure which one.

EDIT: haven't found the template yet, but have found something that works in EXTRA.css
Code: 
/* Better Blogs remove double Create Entry */
.titleBar .topCtrl {
display:none;
}

Still trying to get it so that it looks better. Waiting on the author of the style to also get back with me to try and eliminate the right one instead as it looks better overall on the left.
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I'm quite sure the template you want to be looking at is xfa_blog_home but I think your hunch is correct that it is more likely to be a style issue.
 
Shelley said:
I'm quite sure the template you want to be looking at is xfa_blog_home but I think your hunch is correct that it is more likely to be a style issue.
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Yep.. if I comment out the topCtrl in that template they BOTH go bye-bye. :whistle:
I've created a ticket for @Russ or @Steve F over at PixelExit for some guidance. I know that originally the style did not have the topCtrl in it at the top of the forum list and it had to be added. If I can find out where exactly that mod was made I can edit the template and have it check and if on the xfa_blog_home not show. Spent most of this weekend setting up 2 VPS's for 2 forum owners and getting their sites moved over so I'm a little cross-eyed right now. I think I'm going to go to bed. :p
 
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