XF 1.3 Which way is better for styling ?

[tonnyz]

Hi, I'm having a lot of stylings and customizations on my forum.

Let's say that the customizations have 3 viable methods, which one is the best (most recommended) and which one is the worst (not recommended) ?

1. piling them in extra.css by typing the scripts directly

2. using template modification to modify extra.css

3. editing style properties

thx

 

[Paul B]

1 and 3 are your choice.
2 isn't a valid method - there is no point using TMs on EXTRA.css as it is never changed or updated during an upgrade.

The other options are to edit the templates directly or apply TMs to the templates.

 

[tonnyz]

1 and 3 are your choice.
2 isn't a valid method - there is no point using TMs on EXTRA.css as it is never changed or updated during an upgrade.

The other options are to edit the templates directly or apply TMs to the templates.

@bold: Just reassuring, do you mean that if I type in extra.css

.quickReply .messageUserInfo .helper {
display:none;
}

then I upgrade to a newer version that changes the (let's say) .messageUserInfo >>> .postUserInfo

the code in extra.css will also automatically change to :

.quickReply .postUserInfo .helper {
display:none;
}

CMIIW

 

[Amaury]

No, you'll need to manually adjust it accordingly.

 

[Paul B]

then I upgrade to a newer version that changes the (let's say) .messageUserInfo >>> .postUserInfo

the code in extra.css will also automatically change to :

Why would you want your custom CSS to update to the new code when upgrading?

It that is the case, why bother having any custom CSS?

Any changes to the HTML in terms of classes used would require you to make the corresponding changes.

 

[tonnyz]

No, you'll need to manually adjust it accordingly.

ooh, I see

Why would you want your custom CSS to update to the new code when upgrading?

It that is the case, why bother having any custom CSS?

Any changes to the HTML in terms of classes used would require you to make the corresponding changes.

No, I don't hope for the automatic update either.

I asked that in regard to your post here
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2 isn't a valid method - there is no point using TMs on EXTRA.css as it is never changed or updated during an upgrade.

So, what will actually be changed / updated (during an upgrade) if I work directly in extra.css ?

 

[Paul B]

Nothing.

EXTRA.css is never changed.

 

[tonnyz]

Nothing.

EXTRA.css is never changed.

err... so, what is the bold part refer to ? If the scripts remain equally unchanged during an upgrade, what is the unchanged part you are talking about?

sorry sir , I still don't catch it
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2 isn't a valid method - there is no point using TMs on EXTRA.css as it is never changed or updated during an upgrade.

 

[Paul B]

I'm really not following you.

EXTRA.css is a blank template for you to apply your own styling customisations to.

It is never changed during an upgrade.
Whatever you add there will remain indefinitely.

 

[tonnyz]

I'm really not following you.

EXTRA.css is a blank template for you to apply your own styling customisations to.

It is never changed during an upgrade.
Whatever you add there will remain indefinitely.

Still referring to this bold part
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2 isn't a valid method - there is no point using TMs on EXTRA.css as it is never changed or updated during an upgrade.

did you mean that the TMs on extra.css will lose their effect after upgrading ?

CMIIW

 

[Paul B]

No.
I'm saying don't use TMs on EXTRA.css as it is pointless.

 

[tonnyz]

No.
I'm saying don't use TMs on EXTRA.css as it is pointless.

and you said that it is pointless since it is never changed or updated during an upgrade, didn't you.

So my question is: what are you referring to with "it is" ?

 

[Paul B]

I'm really not following you at all.

I don't know how else I can explain it.

 

[tonnyz]

I'm really not following you at all.

I don't know how else I can explain it.

ok, nevermind, sorry sir I'm new around here

I'll just take that it'll be better for modifying directly on extra.css then

Just another question, will it be a trouble if I pile too many scripts on extra.css ?

 

[Paul B]

Yes, just add your code directly to EXTRA.css.
That is how it is intended to be used.

You can add many thousands of lines of code to it without issue.

 

[Amaury]

Just another question, will it be a trouble if I pile too many scripts on extra.css ?

As long as they're proper and you don't have any broken code, for example, you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[tonnyz]

Yes, just add your code directly to EXTRA.css.
That is how it is intended to be used.

You can add many thousands of lines of code to it without issue.

As long as they're proper and you don't have any broken code, for example, you shouldn't have any problems.

Thanks for your support, sir

still baffled with the "unchanged part" though, but nevermind for that