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=====Wikka Skin Customizations=====
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This is also a good place for a page counter (e.g. [[https://www.google.com/analytics/home/?hl=en Google Analytics]])
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The end result looks a lot like the [[http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home wikimedia template]]. I didn't consciously mimic that layout, but I think the similarity reflects the commonsensical utility of that template. I've viewed the template both in Firefox 1.5.x and IE 7 and it looks as desired. (There are some problems with the search-and-replace feature in IE 7 due to z-index issues.) If you notice anything weird or problematic in your browser, please contact me and let me know and I'll try to fix it.
===4. Recode ''handlers/page/show.php'' file===
===5. Change stylesheet settings===
===4. Recode ''handlers/page/show.php'' file===
===5. Change stylesheet settings===
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===3. Recode ''handlers/page/show.php'' file===
===4. Change stylesheet settings===
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I like the simplicity of the [[http://wikkawiki.org/HomePage default wikka appearance]]. The only thing I have against it really are some of the fonts used in the stylesheet -- specifically, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdana Verdana]], which is the default font setting but which I think only looks good at small sizes (and is really just a Microsoft rip-off of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frutiger Frutiger]].)
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Again, mostly just losing the "::" delimiters. Most of the desired changes to the footer I was able to achieve by editing the stylesheet alone. I did add an empty "prefooter" block to clear floats used in the main part of the page.
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Unfortunately, the desired result could not be achieved by making changes to the stylesheet alone. I had to make changes to several files, which I detail below. Though I consider this a shortcoming of the wikka code, I will say to their credit that once I found my way around, I found it relatively easy to read and edit the code.
===3. Make minor changes to ''actions/footer.php''===
Again, mostly just losing the "::" delimiters. Most of the desired changes to the footer I was able to achieve by editing the stylesheet alone.
[[WikkaSkinFooter footer.php]] code
There are too many small and middling changes to try to explain them here. Just [[WikkaSkinShowphpfile grab the code here]]. I've made all the necessary changes for a fluid table-less three-column layout and tried to comment the code so that further changes are easy to make.
===3. Make minor changes to ''actions/footer.php''===
Again, mostly just losing the "::" delimiters. Most of the desired changes to the footer I was able to achieve by editing the stylesheet alone.
[[WikkaSkinFooter footer.php]] code
There are too many small and middling changes to try to explain them here. Just [[WikkaSkinShowphpfile grab the code here]]. I've made all the necessary changes for a fluid table-less three-column layout and tried to comment the code so that further changes are easy to make.
Deletions:
There are too many small and middling changes to try to explain them here. Grab the file above. I've made all the necessary changes for a fluid table-less three-column layout and tried to comment the code so that further changes are easy to make.
Additions:
I like the simplicity of the [[http://wikkawiki.org/HomePage default wikka appearance]]. The only thing I have against it really are some of the fonts used in the stylesheet -- specifically, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdana Verdana]], which is the default font setting but which I think only looks good at really small sizes (and is really just a Microsoft rip-off of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frutiger Frutiger]].)
The changes I outline here bring a little more style, imagery, and versatility to the template. I've tried to create a fluid three column layout (no tables are used). I've moved the comments to the right of the main page to encourage greater usage of the comment feature and more visitor participation. I've added more opportunities for the placement of logos or imagery. And I've created spaces for menus and dynamic content independent of the standard wiki features (such as syndicated headlines or even, god forbid, ads!)
Unfortunatley, the desired result could not be achieved by making changes to the stylesheet alone. I had to make changes to several files, which I detail below. Though I consider this a shortcoming of the wikka code, I will say to their credit that once I found my way around, I found it relatively easy to read and edit the code.
The changes I outline here bring a little more style, imagery, and versatility to the template. I've tried to create a fluid three column layout (no tables are used). I've moved the comments to the right of the main page to encourage greater usage of the comment feature and more visitor participation. I've added more opportunities for the placement of logos or imagery. And I've created spaces for menus and dynamic content independent of the standard wiki features (such as syndicated headlines or even, god forbid, ads!)
Unfortunatley, the desired result could not be achieved by making changes to the stylesheet alone. I had to make changes to several files, which I detail below. Though I consider this a shortcoming of the wikka code, I will say to their credit that once I found my way around, I found it relatively easy to read and edit the code.
Deletions:
The changes I outline here bring a little more style, imagery, and versatility to the template. I've tried to create a fluid three column layout. I've moved the comments to the right of the main page to encourage greater usage of the comment feature and more visitor participation. I've added more opportunities for the placement of logos or imagery. And I've created spaces for menus and dynamic content independent of the standard wiki features (such as syndicated headlines or even, god forbid, ads!)
