XF 1.5 Need help with category images (3 image cat header)

[Jim Kingsnorth]

I have made lots of progress converting my themes to XF, but I am stumped with this. I own the copyright to two themes that Kim designed many years ago for IPB. I purchased the copyright from Kim (Dragonfly) when she was going out of business. I have made lots of progress on them but am stuck with the 3 image category header. I have been able to figure out 3 image forum headers, but cant find where to change the theme for the category headers. Probably CSS I would imagine.

 

[Jim Kingsnorth]

BTW, once I get this worked out I will probably release this as a free theme. I also own Silent Night a Christmas theme.

My website is http://charismaticcentral.com
you can choose Cloud 9 from the theme chooser.

 

[Jim Kingsnorth]

Well, I guess it can't be done.

 

[Arty]

You need to edit property @categoryStrip

Set triple background in extra field like this

background: url("path_to_left_image.png") 0 0 no-repeat, url("path_to_right_image.png") 100% no-repeat, url("path_to_middle_image") 0 0 repeat-x;

 

[Jim Kingsnorth]

Thanks Arty. There is a little issue with the right image though using that. It is offset 5px-10px. I will post what it looks like tonight when I have my snagit software.

 

[Arty]

I guess image has transparent corners and middle background gets through it? Then you need to redesign corner images, adding background color in transparent areas.

 

[Jim Kingsnorth]

Just needed to adjust the height of the image in the setting. Thanks Arty, that will help me in other areas of the themes like the sidebar.