Installation
The following is a guide that covers how to set up your new Akiraka template on your Joomla site. Here you can find an overview of the files included in the Akiraka release and instructions on installing and activating the template in your Joomla install.
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The first step is to download all the necessary files needed for installation, setup and customisation. Below is a summary of each of the available packages from the Akiraka release.- Akiraka Template (rt_akiraka_j15.tgz) This file is the template package you will use to install your template into Joomla.
- Akiraka Custom Extensions (akiraka-extensions-j15.zip) This package contains each of the individual custom extensions included in the Akiraka template release.
- Akiraka Source PNG(s) (akiraka-sources.zip) This zip contains the source PNG(s) for making modifications and customisations to the images in the template (and if applicable, the font used for the logo). You will need an image editing software (preferably Adobe/Macromedia Fireworks) to utilise the Source PNG files.
- Akiraka RocketLauncher (Joomla_RT_Akiraka_j15.zip) This is the RocketLauncher pack for Akiraka which is a complete and separate Joomla install which has the template pre-installed and configured. Similarly, the demo content is injected and the extensions are also pre-installed.
Step 1 - Using the Joomla installer
Navigate to the Joomla administrator (http://yoursite.com/administrator) for your site. Along the top menu bar, go to Extensions > Install/Uninstall. Next, select the browser button and located the rt_akiraka_j15.tgz package on your computer that you downloaded Then, click Upload File & Install. After installation, an introduction page will appear with the template's name, description and thumbnail, select Continue when this page appears. You should now see rt_akiraka_j15 in the list of installed templates.Step 2 - Making Akiraka Default
In the Joomla Administrator, navigate to Extensions > Template Manager. You will be directed to a page which lists all the install templates. Locate rt_akiraka_j15 in the list. Select the radio button / circular icon to the left of the name. Then select the Default in button menu in the top right area of the Administrator. The Akiraka template will now be the default template on your Joomla site.- Color Chooser
- RokCandy
- Ajax Search
- RokTabs
The return of the Color Chooser is upon us, but in a revolutionary, administrator only form. The Color Chooser is an ideal feature to help web developers quickly, and easily change and test the colour scheme of their sites. Akirka has been constructed to be fully transparent and all the colours are generated by the Color Chooser, comfortable situated in the Template Manager parameters for the template.
The all new plugin from RocketTheme which allows you to implement typography easily, without fear of the WYSIWYG editor ruining your formatting and allows you, and/or your clients to add them to your content with ease. This is through a method similar to BBcode in a modern. WYSIWYG friendly syntax can be used, or even custom custom configured that will transform a set snippet to the correct HTML when it is parsed by Joomla.
RokAjaxSearch brings fantastic search functionality to Joomla, using the powerful and versatile javascript library, Mootools.
So, what does the module do? The best description is an example, simple type test in the search box in the upper right of Akiraka and wait ... and a popup shall materialise, showcasing the Joomla search results for you.
RokTabs, the fully independent and incredible flexible standalone version of the former RokSlide. The module itself is installable into Joomla! and can be easier utilised on any template, not just Akiraka. As the name implies, it is a tabbed based module used to efficiently showcase your content to your visitors.
RokTabs Module
RokTabs, the fully independent and incredible flexible standalone version of the former RokSlide.
The module itself is installable into Joomla and can be easier utilised on any template, not just Akiraka. As the name implies, it is a tabbed based module used to efficiently showcase your content to your visitors.
RokNavMenu Module
RokNavMenu is now an essential ingredient of RocketTheme templates. It provides various functions which are above and beyond what the mainmenu, and the subsequent template overrides can do. Therefore, a much more sophisticated menu can be constructed providing you with a much greater degree of usability.