3 columns front page, 2 column for the rest


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Andy

Posted: 2/11/2010
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Hi,
is it possible to design a template with 3 columns on the front page and 2 columns for the other page?
How?
Thanks

 
JeffK

Posted: 2/11/2010
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Yes. Create 2 versions of the template. One with 3 columns and one with 2. Upload them both to Joomla and use the template manager to choose which template to display on which page. Just click on the template name in the template manager.
 
JeffK

Posted: 2/11/2010
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Easier way is just do not assign any modules to the column you do not want. The column will disappear if there are no modules assigned to it.

This is a Joomla issue not an Artisteer issue though.
 
redd

Posted: 2/11/2010
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or u can also do module conditions but u might have 2 write them in your self .

example:
<?php if($this->countModules('top')) : ?> 


<!-- Add IF Code Here -->

<?php endif; ?>

<!-- Add IF Code Here -->

<?php endif; ?>

 
Andy

Posted: 2/15/2010
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Quote JeffK:

Easier way is just do not assign any modules to the column you do not want. The column will disappear if there are no modules assigned to it.

This is a Joomla issue not an Artisteer issue though.


Hello JeffK, but if I do not assign any module to the right column, the central column do not take the space left free on the right column.

 
Andy

Posted: 2/15/2010
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Quote JeffK:

Yes. Create 2 versions of the template. One with 3 columns and one with 2. Upload them both to Joomla and use the template manager to choose which template to display on which page. Just click on the template name in the template manager.

Jeff, I cannot find this option. Where is it?

 
Dwizzle

Posted: 2/21/2010
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Andy,

In the template manager, click on the template you want for your 2 column layout. In the right top section click on edit. Then similar to selecting where you want a module, below the template name, click the radio button: select from list. Then select the menu items where you want your 2 column template to appear and it will load that template. I do this to promote my designs at http://dlcandassociates.com

Good luck!
 
Dwizzle

Posted: 2/21/2010
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Quote Dwizzle:

Andy,

In the template manager, click on the template you want for your 2 column layout. In the right top section click on edit. Then similar to selecting where you want a module, below the template name, click the radio button: select from list. Then select the menu items where you want your 2 column template to appear and it will load that template. I do this to promote my designs at http://dlcandassociates.com

Good luck!

I should add that if you click the name of the template that will take you to the edit screen too.