Hi folks,

Can someone tell me (or point me to the documentation, preferably) how to:

1) Check the version of my templates' support software (e.g. K2, all the Zen stuff).

2) Update procedures for each?

I've looked around, but can't seem to find anything. I'm not the brightest bulb in the pack, tho.

Cheers and thanks,

Bill

Hi Bill,

1. Actually it is quite simple: we take Joomla as a central point and other extensions like templates, components have to follow it. For example if your template supports Joomla 3 and your K2 supports Joomla 3 => your template should work with your K2, if not? it could be a bug, in that case please let us know so we can check it for you.

2. For template: you can make a backup of your website (files + database), then install the newer version on top of it.

For K2: getk2.org/community/New-to-K2-Ask-here-first/162298-how-do-I-update-K2-on-a-joomla-site

The key point in updating your software is to always create a backup so that we can go back if things go wrong.

If you have any issues with your updating, please let us know.

Regards,

Thank you, Vietvu, for your quick reply.

In the message you referenced, when William says, "use the joomla component installer," does he mean "Extension Manager: Install"?

What about the other software such as the Zen Tools software? Is there any other software I need to check and update?

Thank you,

Bill

Hi Bill,

With components, plugins, modules and template they have version numbers

You can check versions number by going to

extensions tab > extension manager > manage

You can filter by using filter TYPE and filtering for module, plugin etc

It pays to use as fewer extensions as possible so any you don't use = delete as you don't have to think about updating them

yes for "Extension Manager: Install"

Cheers
Paul

Understood. I think we're miscommunicating, though. I only have the default QuickInstall installation. I haven't added anything. My question is which modules should I be checking for newer versions? For example, I can see there are newer versions of K2, Zen Tools and Zen Grid. (Is "Unified" what's installed by default in Highline QuickStart?)

Thank you kindly,

Bill

Zengrid framework (zgfv2) that you are using is the unified version for the template

Zentools is updated quite often as its one of most popular extensions and contains a lot of functionality

I'd suggest checking the template download page and compare with your versions in the quickstart

With seeing the template version (finding the version number as described above) you can then compare with the changelog ( these are on every template download page)

docs.joomlabamboo.com/joomla-templates/highline-changelog

Cheers
Paul

i updated K2 and both zen packages as you instructed. worked great, and my iphone display issue is gone. thanks!

No problem

good luck with the site

Cheers
Paul