Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Hi all, I've tried a search (tried a few times to be honest!) but cannot find an answer to my problem. I've purchased a licence version and all installed well, however I want to change the skin to something more in keeping with what I have in mind but when I log in to my AdminCP I cannot find anywhere the Look & Feel > Manage Skin Sets & Templates link! Below are two screenshots of options in my AdminCP, I've reduced the size to fit the screen - I used to use the Invision boards back before they were charging for the license (boy has it changed!!) but now want to use them again and just spent $175 without much success.
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Cheers Ryan, I did this and followed all the instructions and yet every theme I tried kept coming back with cannot find .xml file. I've tried with zipped folders, I've tried by unzipping the folder but all to no avail. Then I read this and it doesn't seem to bear any resemblance to my AdminCP - https://www.invisionpower.com/support/guides/_/install-and-getting-started/setting-the-default-style-r277Years ago we used to be able to upload the theme to the server and then select through the backend, made life so much easier!
Terry - AKA Dumbledore Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 As Ryan posted it under themes now. And the whole process has changed for the better.
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Well, this is what I get when I try to upload a new skin/theme ... Customization > Appearance > Themes > Add Theme (button) As I say, I've uploaded as a zip, I've even unzipped and tried uploading just the *.xml.gz file but all I get is the above.
Ryan H. Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Stephen, are you sure the theme you're trying to use is for 4.0? Older themes won't be compatible.As I understand, a 4.0 theme should just consist of an xml file, nothing more. You can find released ones here: http://community.invisionpower.com/files/category/162-themes/
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Dammit!! Thanks Ryan, I was led to believe it was 3.4.7 - no wonder it isn't working! Will go search a new theme and report back. Many thanks!!
Terry - AKA Dumbledore Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Theme makers haven't upgraded 347's to 4 yet still waiting for a more stable base code. You may want to contact the 347 skinner to see if an upgradeis in the works.
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Have to admit I am becoming extremely disappointed with this, I feel Invision should have given an option as to which version we want to download; to force the latest version on us with little or no stability or themes to the latest version is wrong.I can't help feeling cheated to be honest, its a lot of money to pay for something that has so little that can run with it.Considering asking for a refund.
Stuart Silvester Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Have to admit I am becoming extremely disappointed with this, I feel Invision should have given an option as to which version we want to download; to force the latest version on us with little or no stability or themes to the latest version is wrong. I can't help feeling cheated to be honest, its a lot of money to pay for something that has so little that can run with it. Considering asking for a refund. Hi Stephen, You should be able to select which version you want to download, in the pop-up there are two options 4.0.0 RC2 or 3.4.7, make sure you select 3.4.7 before clicking 'download' Thanks,
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks Stuart, I didn't see that but found it now. Think I'll delete my database and start again, far more available for 3.4.7 in my opinion. I'm certain that 4.0 will be fine in due course or as an upgrade but personally as a clean install I can't say I'm too impressed at this stage.But then I haven't been an IPB user for quite some time!
Stephen Cornell_38432 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Ah, that feels so much better! Now I know where I am and what I'm doing, far prefer the 3.4.7 version, many thanks Stuart you have saved me from going mad!
CheersnGears Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 If you're just doing Forums, I'd start out with 4.0 now and build your site around that. The skinners will be along with options in a few weeks. Get everything else set up and running in the meantime.
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