Kronos

Kronos is a colorful and stylish template for Joomla. Light weight and feature packed, Kronos features the latest in cutting edge flat design styles. Enhanced with eye popping CSS3 and JS effects, Kronos is a sure fire hit for just about any web project or website!

Introduction Video

Template Set Up

If this is for a brand new site, we suggest you use our QuickStart version of the template, which is a full pre-configured install of Joomla with all demo content in place.

Template Installation

Uploading the template:

Login to the administration side of your Joomla install and from the Extensions menu select Install / Uninstall. Browse your computer for the "template_jxtc_templatename.zip" and upload the file to your Joomla site.

TemplateFramework Component:

XTC templates make use of a helper component required for it to work, if you are installing the stand-alone template then make sure to also install the XTC Helper Component also available in the template's download list before enabling the template.

Template Manager:

From the Extensions menu select the Joomla! template manager. You now should see the default Joomla templates and the new JoomlaXTC template displayed in a list. Please select the template you wish to use by checking the box next to the template name and clicking "default" in the top right of the page.
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Extension Installation:

Each JoomlaXTC template comes with custom themes and extensions for the template. After you do your main install of the template you can install the custom extensions - please view the component or module documentation for docs on installing and configuring these extensions.

Quickstart Install

JoomlaXTC Quickstart Template Editions are complete Joomla installers with the latest versions of Joomla and our Template with demo content. The quickstart editions are only for fresh installs of Joomla, if you already have a joomla site built and are looking to change the template - use the basic template with your Joomla installer.

Installing Joomla

Step One:

Unzip the Quickstart edition .zip file. Next, using an FTP program such as Filezilla, upload the contents of the unzipped Quickstart edition folder to the root of your server. After you have uploaded the files go to step 2.

Step Two:

Login to your servers control panel and create a new Database for your Joomla Install - Make sure to write down the Host, DB Name, Username, and Password - You'll need it later.

Step Three:

Point your browser to your web address - www.mydomain.com to start the Joomla Install

Joomla Install: Page One

Joomla Welcome Page:

This is the starting page of the Joomla installation. You should see this screen when you go to your web domain. On this page you set up your domain name information, Super User Name and Password

Joomla Install: Page Two

Database Configuration:

This is where you will need to set up your database configuration for your Joomla install. Select the type of database from the drop down list. This will generally be MySQL. Enter the hostname of the database server Joomla! will be installed on. This may not necessarily be the same as your Web server so check with your hosting provider if you are not sure. Enter the MySQL username, password and database name you wish to use with Joomla!. These must already exist for the database you are going to use. If you are unsure about Database set up, please contact your hosting company.

Joomla Install: Page Three

Sample Data Installation

In order to install all the demo content and extensions to re create the demo, you will need to select the sample_JXTC demo content.

Pre Installation Check

This is the pre installation check page of the Joomla install. The first area is critical to running Joomla on your server, If any of these items are not supported (marked as No), your system does not meet the minimum requirements for installation. Please take appropriate actions to correct the errors. Failure to do so could lead to your Joomla! installation not functioning properly.

The Second area checks your core PHP settings, These are the recommended settings for PHP in order to ensure full compatibility with Joomla!. Joomla! will still operate even if your settings do not match.

Joomla Install: Page Four

Final Installation Page:

At this point make sure you have written down your admin login and password and then click the Remove Installation Folder to finish the install

Trouble Shooting

In some cases you may bet a Server 500 Error: Depending on the template and your hosting company, you may need to change permissions on the install folders and sub-folders 0777 to 0755.

Logo Editing

When you install the template you have predefined settings for the logo within the selected style. In the parameters we have added in four parameters where you can select logo (from the images/templates/TEMPLATE_NAME/images/ logos folder of the template), set width and height of the logo(without px at the end) and set left and right padding for the logo (this will create space from the logo to the menus on each side).

The template also includes the option to swap out the Main Logo for a mobile logo at a certain breakpoint in pixels. If you do not wish to have a different mobile logo, leave these parameters blank and set the Mobile Logo Swap Width to '0'.

Uploading Your Custom Logo

You logo image need to be uploaded to the template folder under the image/logos folder. Simply click on the select button to upload and select the image. If you would like to upload the logo with an FTP program such as FileZilla, browse to the templates folder / template_name/images/logos/ and upload your logo there. If you are not experienced with FTP programs please head over to our FTP Video Tutorials and learn something new today! [View FTP Video Tutorials]

Style Parameters

First you will need to open the template manager by selecting Extensions / Template Manager from the Joomla Administrator Backend. Next, select the template and select the Styles Tab and select the Style you wish to edit from the Thumbnails.

Once you have select the style, scroll down to the logo parameters under the Header Options continue with the set up:

Logo Parameters

• Website Logo Image - The main site logo
• Logo Width - This is the width of the image. This is not what width you want it to be displayed at but the actual width in Pixels.
• Logo Height - This is the height of the image. This is not what height you want it to be displayed at but the actual height in Pixels.
• Logo Padding - This is the overall top, right, bottom, and left padding you want for the logo in Pixels.
• Website Mobile Logo Image - The main site mobile logo
• Mobile Logo Width - This is the width of the image. This is not what width you want it to be displayed at but the actual width in Pixels.
• Mobile Logo Height - This is the height of the image. This is not what height you want it to be displayed at but the actual height in Pixels.
• Mobile Logo Padding - This is the overall top, right, bottom, and left padding you want for the logo in Pixels.
• Mobile Logo Swap Width - This is the website width in Pixels to swap out the Main logo for the Mobile logo.




Main Menu Setup



For the main menu we use the core Joomla! menu module. First you will need to open your Joomla Module Manager from Extensions / Module Magager menu in the backend administration side of Joomla.

Main Menu Module Assignment

Create a new Menu Module and assign the module to the menubarleft module position and select the mainmenu.



Main Menu Menu Parameters

Select the Menu Tab and make sure that the menu is displayed on all pages.



Main Menu Advanced Parameters

In order to use the the responsive features of the menu, you must select the advanced features tab and under alternative layout select the 'Responsive' layout.



Editing the Main Menu style

The Main Menu works with the three different menu classes built into our framework (suckerfish, dualfish and none).

• Suckerfish - Single Column Drop Down
• Dualfish - Dual Column Drop Down
• None - Optional for use with a 3rd Party Menu Module


To select the Menu Class first open the Template Manager and select the template. Next, select the Grid Parameters and scroll down to the Menu parameters.

• Menu Style: Suckerfish, Dualfish, or None
• Drop Down Position: Position for the Drop Down in pixels from the top of the site.
• Mobile Menu Width: The width in pixel you want the menu menu to switch to the mobile menu

Editing the Main Menu Javascript files

To change the MooTools effects of the Menu you must edit the code in the xtcMenu.js found the in the templates js/ folder. We have made this simple for you by including the basic JS code in the templates Layout folder. To edit: Open the templatename/layouts/default/layout.php file and edit the following:

xtcMenu(null, 'menu', 250,150,'h', new Fx.Transition(Fx.Transitions.Quint.easeInOut), 80, false, false);

The following is a quick reference guide to the Javascript Settings:

xtcMenu(container, menu-class, fx-duration, pause, fx-type, transition-type, fps, center, align);

• container: The menu container element or ID as string. When null passed, the container by default is the whole document body.
• menu-class: The class of the menus to be apply the script on.
• fx-duration: The duration of the menu animation (slide, fade or slide&fade) in miliseconds.
• pause: The amount of time in miliseconds the dropdown will wait before it starts to hide.
• fx-type: The effect type: 'h' for height, 'f' for fade, and 'hf' for both height and fade at the same time.
• transition-type: a Mootools transition object. Defautls to: new Fx.Transition(Fx.Transitions.Quint.easeInOut).
(More at: http://mootools.net/docs/core/Fx/Fx.Transitions)
• fps: Frames per second for the animation. Recommended value is from 50 to 80.
(It is NOT recommendable to increase the fps in order to achieve a better performance, if the browser and the DOM is too overloaded increasing the fps will actually add more load and the result may be worse. Fx smoothness is also determined by the browser video processing, always check how Chrome and IE are doing with the effect, Firefox is actually the worse at this.)
• center: When set to true, it will center the dropdowns under it's top level parent.
• align: When set to true it will prevent the dropdowns to go out from its wrapper.



Front Page Module Set Up

If you are not using the Quickstart version of our template you will need to set up all the Components, Modules, Plugins and Content. This is fairly easy, but does require a moderate level of Joomla experience. To start you must first know what module positions we use and which modules are used in those positions. Below is map of the Templates home page with each use module position listed. Keep in mind this should only take a few minutes for the experienced user, but if you are new to Joomla we highly suggest you use the Quickstart Installer and go from there.


INSET - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the INSET position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create text for inset position. Use the module suffix class 'nopad nomarg inset' this class adds no module padding or margin.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="insetslidewrap">
<h1 data-sr="reset wait 0.2s scale up 50% over 0.6s ease-in-out">We Know Web Design</h1>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.6s then scale up 25% over 0.2s">A company’s website is the key to their entire business</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER7 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER7 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create text above the ice cream cone image. Use the module suffix class 'nopad nomarg' this class adds no module padding or margin.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="slidewrap">
<h1 data-sr="reset wait 0.2s scale up 50% over 0.6s ease-in-out">Put your trust in ice cream</h1>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.6s then scale up 25% over 0.2s">A company’s website is the key to their entire business</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






SHOWCASE1 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the SHOWCASE1 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create text to the left of the ice cream cone image. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad showcase1' this class adds no module padding or margin .




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="r3text lefttext" data-sr="reset wait 0.4s enter left move 0px hustle 20% over 0.4s">
<h1>Sweet Styles</h1>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.8s hustle 30% up 0.4s">Dolor donec sagittis sapien. Ante aptent feugiat adipisicing. Duis interdum sed arcu et nullam eu accumsan nam gravida vulputate sed.</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






SHOWCASE2 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the SHOWCASE2 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create the ice cream cone image. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad showcase2' this class adds no module padding or margin .




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div data-sr="reset scale up 60% hustle 80% over 0.7s" align="center">
<img src="/images/icecream2.png" />
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






SHOWCASE3 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the SHOWCASE3 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create text to the right on the ice cream code image. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad showcase3' this class adds no module padding or margin .




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="r3text righttext" data-sr="reset wait 0.4s enter right move 0px hustle 20% over 0.4s">
<h1>Mobile Ready</h1>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.8s hustle 30% up 0.4s">Dolor donec sagittis sapien. Ante aptent feugiat adipisicing. Duis interdum sed arcu et nullam eu accumsan nam gravida vulputate sed.</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER 13 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER13 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create featured text above the laptop image. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad' this class adds no module padding or margin.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="slidewrap">
<h1 data-sr="reset wait 0.2s scale up 50% over 0.6s ease-in-out">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet</h1>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.6s then scale up 25% over 0.2s">A company’s website is the key to their entire business</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE





USER 13 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER13 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create the laptop with the scrolling image. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad mobilehide' this class adds no module padding or margin and hides the module at the mobile level.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div align="center">
<div class="c-wrap">
<img src="/images/laptop1.png" />
<div id="screenwrap1">
<div id="screenwrap">
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE





USER 13 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER13 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create the laptop with a static image for mobile. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad mobileshow' this class adds no module padding or margin and shows the module at the mobile level.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="mobile-laptop">
<img src="/images/laptop-mobile-screen-spacer.png" />
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER19 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER19 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create a the intro text and staff image. Use the module suffix class 'nopad nomarg' this class adds no module padding or margin.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<p data-sr="reset wait 0.6s then scale up 25% over 0.6s"><p>A company’s website is the key to their entire business</p>
<p data-sr="reset wait 0.8s then scale up 20% over 0.6s" class="lasttext"> Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mihi vero, inquit, placet agi subtilius et, ut ipse dixisti, pressius. Fortasse id optimum, sed ubi illud: Plus semper voluptatis? Duo Reges: constructio interrete. Quaesita enim virtus est, non quae relinqueret.
</p>
</div>
<div style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/images/staff.png"></div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER25 - JoomlaXTC Deluxe News Pro





In the USER25 position we use our JoomlaXTC Deluxe NewsPro Module to create the icon grid articles. In order to recreate the layout you will first need to upload the Module to your Joomla install. Next publish the module in USER25 position and open then module. Next, select the kronos_iconarticles_user25 template from the demo Templates included in the module.

Make sure to set the advanced parameters layout parameter to select 'float' and add the module class suffix 'nopad iconarticles'.




For more information on styling and configuring the Deluxe News Pro Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER 31 - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the USER13 position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create a text above the Newspro articles. Use the module suffix class 'nomarg nopad user31' this class adds no module padding or margin.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<div class="slidewrap">
<h1 data-sr="reset wait 0.2s then scale up 30% over 0.4s">More<span> About Us</span></h1>

<p data-sr="reset wait 0.6s then scale up 25% over 0.6s"><p>A company’s website is the key to their entire business</p>

<p data-sr="reset wait 0.8s then scale up 20% over 0.6s" class="lasttext"> Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mihi vero, inquit, placet agi subtilius et, ut ipse dixisti, pressius. Fortasse id optimum, sed ubi illud: Plus semper voluptatis? Duo Reges: constructio interrete. Quaesita enim virtus est, non quae relinqueret.
</p>
</div>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






USER31 - JoomlaXTC Deluxe News Pro





In the USER31 position we use our JoomlaXTC Deluxe NewsPro Module to create a column of featured content. In order to recreate the layout you will first need to upload the Module to your Joomla install. Next publish the module in USER31 position and open then module. Next, select the kronos_news_user31 template from the demo Templates included in the module.

Make sure to set the advanced parameters layout parameter to select 'bootstrap' and add the module class suffix 'nopad nomarg'.




The icons work with the Font Awesome icon set included with Kronos. There are assigned using the :before css property. Each icon in Font Awesome has a glyph number and is assigned a unique name. If you look on the module suffixes page of Kronos, find the name of the icon you like. Then open typo.css. Do a quick search for that icon name. Then copy it's glyph number. It will look something like: \f135

Next go into style(x).css and look on or around line 300 for:

.ottwrap .col-1 .datewrap:before {content: "\f135"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor1;?>!important;}
.ottwrap .col-2 .datewrap:before {content: "\f132"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor2;?>!important;}
.ottwrap .col-3 .datewrap:before {content: "\f12e"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor3;?>!important;}
.ottwrap .col-4 .datewrap:before {content: "\f13d"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor4;?>!important;}
.ottwrap .col-5 .datewrap:before {content: "\f14b"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor5;?>!important;}
.ottwrap .col-6 .datewrap:before {content: "\f121"; background:<?php echo $params->basecolor6;?>!important;}

Simply change out the glyph numbers accordingly.

For more information on styling and configuring the Deluxe News Pro Module visit the full documentation HERE






LEGALS - JoomlaXTC Socializer Wall





In the LEGALS module position we use our JoomlaXTC Socializer Wall to create a column of Social Icons. In order to recreate the layout you will first need to upload the Module to your Joomla install. In the module admin select the kronos_social_legals template from the demo Templates included in the Module. Make sure to set the layout parameter to 'float' and add the module class suffix 'nomarg nopad' in the Advanced Options




For more information on styling and configuring the Socializer Wall Module visit the full documentation HERE





LEGALS - JoomlaXTC HTML Module





In the LEGALS position we use our JoomlaXTC HTML Module to create the copyright text.




Use the following mark up for the Module HTML.

HTML

<p style="font-size:11px; max-width:600px; text-align:center; margin:0 auto; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);">(C) 2014 Monev Software LLC / JoomlaXTC. Disclaimer: This site is purely for demo use only and all the content relating to products and manufacturers are for demonstration purposes only. All images and logos are copyrighted to their respective owners.</p>




For more information on configuring the HTML Module visit the full documentation HERE






DEBUG - JoomlaXTC YouTube Background Video Player





In the DEBUG position we use our JoomlaXTC YouTube Background Video Module to create a background video behind Region 7. You will first need to upload the Module to your Joomla install. Next publish the module in DEBUG position and open then module. Next, add your own custom video URL to and your done!





For more information on styling and configuring the YouTube Module visit the full documentation HERE






JOOMLA CONTENT VIEWS

Content - Page Classes





Kronos comes with several page classes for custom layouts for Joomla Content. You have 3 custom options for Right Featured, Left Featured, and Center Featured. In order to use the custom layouts you need to add a Page Class Suffix to your menu item linking to the page. When you create the menu item go to the Page Display Options and in the Page Class add: centerlarge, leftlarge or rightlarge.







DEMO IMAGES

This template contains free demo images from Unsplash, Splitshire, and Little Visuals.