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Leo Blanchette

« on: October 16, 2013, 23:32 »
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Just a general Symbiostock update:

Symbiostock has undergone some huge revisions and with the help of the beta testers at www.symbiostock.org. Visuals have been overhauled and new features added.




Dragonfly Child Theme:



http://www.symbiostock.org/topic/334/child-theme-symbiostock-dragonfly-11-different-looks/

NOTE: Only use this with Symbiostock 2.8.2+

This child theme gives diverse options for appearance beyond what the new Metamorphosis version gives, which is already a lot. Between Metamorphosis and Dragonfly, you can make your site look however you want, for free, with relative simplicity (compared to the "old days" of symbiostock!)

See www.symbiostock.org on setting up all of these things.

Dragonfly integrates 11 different base appearances for you to build on, taken from http://bootswatch.com/. My personal favorites are Slate (shown below) and Unity (inspired on Ubuntu)








Symbiostock Metamorphosis Version (2.8.2)

(example: www.ClipArtIllustration.com)



Its named Metamorphosis because it is made to transform! That, and Symbiostock has grown from a little caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Visual improvements are easy now, and don't require a knowledge in CSS.

New features:
  • Customizer - Change the colors / appearance of major site elements easily. Admin->Appearance->Customize
  • Front Page Generator - Easily set up a front page in an automated, guided environment: Admin-Appearance->Front Page
  • Modern and responsive. Works well with devices.
  • Sleeked out design and layout. Very refined!
  • Menu Icons
  • Auto installs required and suggested plugins (Yoast, Front-page slider, etc)
There is much more to be said, but this is the coolest version yet. Also there will not be any major changes from here on except a few small insignificant things.




Converting from Previous Versions

Warning: If you are upgrading an existing Symbio-site (not a new install) don't just jump into it! This is a big adjustment!

Contact me leo [at] symbiostock.com to install for you if you wish. You will have to make me an admin account.
  • Don't panic.
  • Use this dedicated "Converting to Metamorphosis" thread for questions about converting.
  • Do it on a day off, or when you have time.
  • If you've done an extensive child theme, re-integrate it piece by piece.
  • If you are using "Clean Theme" contact me  Leo [at] symbiostock.com for an updated / temporary version. Amanda is making a new one in the meantime.
Please submit any help requests at www.symbiostock.org.



A BIG THANK YOU!

This wouldn't have been possible without the very patient and dedicated help of a whole bunch of beta testers! Its hard to know the issues until they crash someone's web site! Trial-by-fire, this thing has turned out wonderful! Thanks everyone.

Leo




EXAMPLE SITES:

These people have just started using the Metamorphosis version. A few of them are still coming out of the cocoon, but have requested to be shown here as examples:


« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2013, 11:46 »
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This looks great.  I'm looking forward to getting my symbio site up and running as soon as the snow flies and I'm logging office hours more regularly.

stocked

« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2013, 12:38 »
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This looks great.  I'm looking forward to getting my symbio site up and running as soon as the snow flies and I'm logging office hours more regularly.
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and yeah Leaf go for it! :-)

Leo Blanchette

« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2013, 14:33 »
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It will be great to have you! Symbiostock is really stable and has a nice community now. Its sort of like "Cheers" except I can't remember everyone's name.

Ron

« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2013, 14:39 »
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It will be great to have you! Symbiostock is really stable and has a nice community now. Its sort of like "Cheers" except I can't remember everyone's name.
Ahahahahahaha, classic. Thats a quote to remember. :)


Leaf !!! Thats a big compliment to Leo and the community that you want to join. Thanks a lot, the more big hitters on board the better it is for the project to succeed.

« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2013, 06:04 »
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I have just looked and there are now 122 of us - we are growing fast

And my site looks pretty as well as practical  having just updated to latest version

« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2013, 06:40 »
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is version 2.8.2 working with php 5.4 ?
My new uploaded files don't show after processing, only tags and keywords but no picture preview. From the support site I understood I should not use php 5.4 so I'm waiting for symbiostock upgrade

« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2013, 06:57 »
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2.8.2 version is working with php 5.4, blank screen bug was fixed in 2.7.9.
If files don't show after processing, check your watermark image (path).

« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2013, 03:02 »
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This looks great.  I'm looking forward to getting my symbio site up and running as soon as the snow flies and I'm logging office hours more regularly.

Great to hear that :)

« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 05:40 »
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2.8.2 version is working with php 5.4, blank screen bug was fixed in 2.7.9.
If files don't show after processing, check your watermark image (path).

Did a frresh test install and it is working fine now.


 

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