Blog Entries

Joomla 1.5 and Joomla 1.0 module script references

design@joomlabamboo.com — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100

One of the main issues that gets in the way of being able to use a Joomla 1.0 module in Joomla 1.5 using legacy mode is the way that Joomla 1.5 creates the module folder structure.

In Joomla 1.0 when referencing a script the the script reference looked something like this:

That would reference the script nicely since in Joomla 1.0 all of the module files are in the module directory as per the image below.

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Quick Start packages are complete Joomla installations and are aimed at
helping you to install the demo site and content from Joomla Bamboo
onto your server in no time. They include all modules and components
used on the demo site and are usually setup in an easy 5 steps -
depending on y [...]

Mootols Script Repository

design@joomlabamboo.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100

With the demise of the Mootools forum there is no one obvious repository for the great work that the JS wizards that work with mootools.

There is talk on the mootools blog about developing a repository for plugins in the same way that Jquery has developed on ... so while that is being developed the mooscripts site will cover the need for the mootools population.

How to install a Joomla template.

design@joomlabamboo.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:56:18 +0100

This is a very simple step by step tutorial for installing your Joomla 1.5 template, using the Joomla installer. This is an entry level tutorial so if you have worked with Joomla before you might like to skip this one.

1. Login to your Joomla installation by navigating to your site's administartor - ie http://www.mysite.com/administrator.

2. Click extensions --> install/Uninstall on your top menu.

We currently [...]

Moving to template releases to Joomla 1.5

design@joomlabamboo.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

As a matter of course we are going to be shifting template development solely to the Joomla 1.5 platform. This will enable us to make better use of the advanced templating features of Joomla 1.5 and allow for a better work flow for all support material and quick start packages.

We will however offer a template customisation service whereby a Joomla 1.5 template will be able to be ported back to Joomla 1.0. We will have more details for this soon.

The change will take effect for th [...]

Roll out your themes ...

design@joomlabamboo.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

I stumbled upon the Jquery UI themer this morning. Its a great, easy way to drum up some styling on your jquery accordion, tabs, slider, date picker and dialogue box. Key in your colours or even choose from the theme gallery, download the zip and presto there you have it ... your very own personalised Jquery interface, styled and ready to go.

Create your own Joomla installer

design@joomlabamboo.com — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

Do you spend a lot of time customising a Joomla setup when you start creating your site? Here is a step by step guide to short cut a lot of the setup process to get your project running faster.

Create the prototype.

The first step is to create the prototype installation that you will use as the base. Gather together the base components, modules and mambots you ant to use and install them on your prototype.

Also put together any dummy text, images, populate [...]

Editing existing products in Virtuemart

design@joomlabamboo.com — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

And the follow up to adding products in Virtuemart screen cast is ... Editing products in Virtuemart.

[video:http://youtube.com/watch?v=8mczI0Yybk4 500x500]

Adding a new product in Virtuemart - Screencast

design@joomlabamboo.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

Here is another entry level tutorial we put together focussing on Virtuemart. Learn how to add new products to virtuemart.

[video:http://youtube.com/watch?v=IIBWKfO_yL8 500x500]

JB Quick Start Packages

design@joomlabamboo.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100

We have released some quick start Joomla packages for a selection of our templates. They are essentially complete installations of the template demo that you can see at the template showcase with all of the necessary Joomla components, modules and plugins pre-configured.

Here is a step by step to install the quick start package. Please note that the quick start packages are only for brand spanking Joomla installations and will not work if you already have a site installed.

Install [...]

Interview with Daniel from Ninjoomla - Part Two.

design@joomlabamboo.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100

This is the continuation of part one of our interview with Daniel from Ninjoomla. In the second part Daniel answers the hard questions like why Joomla? Casts his opinion on the javascript library debate and gives us the low down on his favourite ninjoomla extensions.

Was there [...]

Looks like twitter is down ...

design@joomlabamboo.com — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +0100

I logged on this morning to see that the JB page wouldnt load past the twitter module. After checking the twitter.com site it looks like its down so Ill disable it for the time being. Apologies to those looking to login but couldnt :)