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Fusion Menu

octobre 24 |14:02

Fusion requires RokNavMenu to be installed in order for it to work and needs to be at least version 1.7

Fusion is javascript-based dropdown menu system, with extensively functionality. The menu itself is built on the rewritten core of the latest revision of RokNavMenu, the core application behind all RocketTheme menus.

Fusion offers a series of new abilities ranging from Menu Icons, Subtext support and much greater controls over the Multiple Column ability for dropdowns.

For more information on RokNavMenu, please go to http://www.rockettheme.com/extensions-joomla/roknavmenu

Template Configuration

You can configure Fusion Menu at Extensions → Template Manager → rt_iridium_j15 and you will find all parameters under the Menu Configuration Options heading. A preview of these options can be seen in the adjacent screenshot.

Menu Icons

Fusion has support for individual menu icons for its dropdown menu items. These images are loaded from the /templates/rt_iridium_j15/images/menus/ directory where you will find 31 images by default.

To setup a Menu Icon, go to Menu → Mainmenu → Select/Create a Menu Item. Locate the Menu Image field in Parameters (Template theme - iridium-fusion) and select an image from the dropdown.

Subtext

Subtext is the term used to describe the secondary text placed underneath the menu title.

To add your own Subtext, go to Menu → Mainmenu → Select/Create a Menu Item. Locate the Subtext field in Parameters (Template theme - iridium-fusion) and insert your desired text.

If you are using SplitMenu, insert your Subtext into the Parameters (Template theme - iridium-splitmenu) section.

Multiple Dropdown Columns

Fusion has the facility for dynamic column control for its dropdown. You can choose between single (1) or double (2) column modes for children of every single menu item via configuration.

To control the number of columns of each menu item, go to Menu → Mainmenu → Select/Create a Menu Item. Locate the Columns of Children field in Parameters (Template theme - iridium-fusion) and choose either 1 or 2.

Dynamic Child Direction

Typically, a dropdown menu column will extend beyond the width of the browser window if you have enough child levels. However, with Fusion, the menu detects the width of the browser and will change the direction of menu pullouts so all menu items are visible without the need to scroll.

Features

octobre 24 |14:01

Below are lists of the various features in the template release from core template features to integrated extensions support.

Top Features

1Six Preset Styles: An array of 6 stunning, unique, and professionally designed style variations, in 18 combinations of Simple, Medium & Full modes.

2SEO Structure / Layout: A structure catered to the needs of search engine optimisation with a main-left-right code layout, standard practise as of April 2009.

3Fusion Menu: Powerful new dropdown menu with javascript transitions, menu icons, subtexts and multi-column support, based on the RokNavMenu extension.

Core Template Features

Below is a list of the core template features which pertain to this release.

4 Module Hilites
Four module hilites to provide variations in your site for your modular content, these are hilite1, hilite2, hilite3 & ad.
Javascript Styling: Radios and Checkboxes
Additional styling for form elements, such as radios and checkboxes, for visual integration.
IE6 Warning Message
A dropdown panel will appear in IE6, alerting the visitor to update their browser. This can be disabled in the template parameters.
Content Typography
Customised typography, such as list styles and span notices, are included with this release.
40 Module Positions
The template has 40 module positions which are collapsible.
Basic K2 Styling
Basic styling for the K2 component by JoomlaWorks
Browser Compatibility
The theme is compatibility with all the major and modern browsers: FF 3.5, Safari 4, Opera 10, IE6, IE7 & IE8. Some features may only appear in certain browsers such as text shadows.

RocketTheme Extensions

Below is a list of RocketTheme Extensions that have either been styled specifically for this template release, or are showcased in this demo. For more details regarding RocketTheme Extensions as a whole, or more detailed information on an individual extension, please visit http://www.rockettheme.com/extensions

RokNewsPager Module
A preview content module, enhanced by ajax for dynamic pagination as well as accordion effects.
RokQuickCart Component
A javascript based cart component. A quick and easy way to setup a shop in your Joomla site.
RokStories Module
Functional showcase module for displaying content items and their accompanying images in an interactive and versatile manner.
RokCandy Component
A component that provides BBcode style functionality for Joomla for swift and easy implementation of complex code.
RokBox Plugin
Javascript popup / litebox utility, can be used for images, links, videos, websites, PDFs and much more.
RokAjaxSearch Module
Ajax powered module, allowing for interactive search of both local Joomla pages and the web with its Google integration.
RokTabs Module
Tabbed content module, perfect for maximising content exposure without sacrificing on site real estate. Built-in Mootools effects.
RokNavMenu Module
RokNavMenu is a foundational extension which is at the core of the inbuilt menu systems and is a requirement for the template menus to operate.
RokGzipper Plugin
A performance plugin that compresses your CSS and JS files via GZip which results in faster page loads.
RokPad Editor
A code editor with syntax highlighting, ajax saving and much more. The perfect replacement for the Joomla No Editor.