Topics covered: Updates on the GT Theme and Build Day, presentation on Menu Mini-Panels and styling, announcements on DrupalCamp Atlanta and DrupalCamp Chattanooga.
Theme Updates
- Now on Version 2.1.
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Next version will include:
- markup changes for IE conditionals in html.tpl (was using less than)
- default address line break characters removed
- default super footer menus like top level
Build Day
Scheduled for Nov. 5 from 1pm - 4pm at Gordy Room in Wardlaw (will be putting up an RSVP on d.g.e)
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Prerequisites:
- An understanding basic Drupal site building and terms (Blocks, Menus, Nodes/Entities, Users, Themes) -- will direct folks to lynda.gatech.edu if they need an orientation
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Proposed Agenda
- 15 - 30 min. on an introduction to new theme and its settings options (setting up menus, site logo/title, etc.)
- Show off out of the box options of a Drupal site
- Show off building various GT Tools content types (horizontal/vertical and multipurpose pages) along with block referencing options, and block theme options, plus directory page option
- Will cover menu building (basic drop-downs) 30 min on using Adelle's install profile to jump start a site
- Will briefly cover running install script -
- Will show off CKEditor enhancements, and other elements that it provides beyond out of the box Drupal install 30 min on installing Mercury Reader module and pulling Mercury content onto a site
2nd half will cover advanced options:
- Using flexslider, adaptive image modules -
- Subtheming
TODOs:
- look into getting install script CKEditor to use new link and image float options
- get d.g.e and sandbox site up to date with documentation and style guide-like pages
Menu Mini-Panels
Upcoming Conferences
- DrupalCamp Atlanta is this weekend (October 19)! Registration is $35, but likely to sell out early!
- DrupalCamp Chattanooga is November 9th! Registration is $25. This conference is in its first year, so come out and support local Drupalers!
Action Items
Action items go here.
Notes
Notes go here.