I am working on trying my first custom site and need a side menu layout similar to inside out that I could style, but with a large slideshow similar to ecolift (slideshow will be to the right of the side menu) and with rasa header layout. Any suggestions on the most efficient (i.e., quickest) way to accomplish this would be a tremendous help. This is why I reupped my subscript last a few weeks ago. Help

You are trying to create a template to match that mockup? Personally, I would start with the Zen Blank template for the ZGF and then borrow any styling needed from Rasa.

Really, you just need some images to style the menu items with and a 'frame' for the slideshow and header area to recreate the mockup you have there.

Thanks for replying Seth. So what sections of the other templates would I copy over to ZGF? For example if I wanted the menu layout and hover functions of inside out what files would I bring over and place them where? Dealing with virus and other computer issues today, maybe that's why I'm not thinking straight. Bear with me. Jason

The main menu layout in Rasa is just 2 images and some css. That's it.

You don't need to copy anything across, I was just saying that if you want to replicate a particular element that is an easy way to do it.

Much of the fucntionality (superfish, panel menu, etc) is built into the framework.

Gothcha. Starting to get my wits about me again. Thanks for reminding me. Haven't messed with joomla in a while.

Hehe no probs - good luck with the hacking

Anthony I'm still running into some issues with the some of the custom php written for certain features that I want to use for this site. Could I skype you to see what you or one of the other moderators would charge for giving me some pointers and a quick tut on how to undertake some ideas I have in mind tonight? I'll like to get something online tonight for the client. Thanks again Jason

Hey JJ,

Sorry I cant really help with this in that capacity - trying to get the next theme out so my time is completely consumed.

Perhaps we could help you with the php here?

Anthony