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Top Features

1Gantry Framework: A new framework / structure, from December 2009 onwards that provides a more modern, efficient and cross-platform foundation for our templates.

2Six Preset Styles: An array of 6 stunning, unique, and professionally designed style variations, in 18 combinations of Low, Medium & High levels.

3Advanced Menu: A powerful menu platform ranging from the dynamic, javascript enhanced, Fusion menu; to its basic CSS counterpart, Suckerfish; and the simple Splitmenu mechanism in conjunction with module position functionality.

Core Template Features

Below is a list of the core template features which pertain to this release.

  • RTL Support
    RTL support from Gantry in its grid system, as well as RTL support in the Fusion menu as well as the template itself from the various elements from breadcrumbs to content typography.

    Preview (Large Image 240KB)

  • JComments Integration [3rd Party Extension]
    JComents is a free 3rd party commenting system. It adds commenting facilities to articles across your joomla site. We have styled this component so it fits neatly with Dominion, in addition to integration, such as in template overrides and added functionality in RokNewsPager 1.3.
  • 5 Module Hilites
    Five module hilites to provide variations in your site for your modular content, these are: high, med, low, noicon and flush.
  • Javascript Styling: Radios and Checkboxes
    Additional styling for form elements, such as radios and checkboxes, for visual integration.
  • IE6 Warning Message
    A dropdown panel will appear in IE6, alerting the visitor to update their browser. This can be disabled in the template parameters.
  • Content Typography
    Customised typography, such as list styles and span notices, are included with this release.
  • 60 Module Positions
    The template has over 60 module positions which are collapsible.
  • Browser Compatibility
    The theme is compatible with all the major and modern browsers: FF 3.5, Safari 4, Opera 10, IE7 & IE8. There is limited support for IE6 such as the forcing of low element quality and absence of certain features.

RocketTheme Extensions

Below is a list of RocketTheme Extensions that have either been styled specifically for this template release, or are showcased in this demo. For more details regarding RocketTheme Extensions as a whole, or more detailed information on an individual extension, please visit http://www.rockettheme.com/extensions

  • RokNewsPager Module
    A preview content module, enhanced by ajax for dynamic pagination as well as accordion effects. Now with comment support for JComments and K2.
  • RokStories Module
    Functional showcase module for displaying content items and their accompanying images in an interactive and versatile manner.
  • RokCandy Component
    A component that provides BBcode style functionality for Joomla for swift and easy implementation of complex code.
  • RokBox Plugin
    Javascript popup / litebox utility, can be used for images, links, videos, websites, PDFs and much more.
  • RokAjaxSearch Module
    Ajax powered module, allowing for interactive search of both local Joomla pages and the web with its Google integration.
  • RokTabs Module
    Tabbed content module, perfect for maximising content exposure without sacrificing on site real estate. Built-in Mootools effects.
  • RokNavMenu Module
    RokNavMenu is a foundational extension which is at the core of the inbuilt menu systems and is a requirement for the template menus to operate.
  • RokGzipper Plugin
    A performance plugin that compresses your CSS and JS files via GZip which results in faster page loads.
  • RokPad Editor
    A code editor with syntax highlighting, ajax saving and much more. The perfect replacement for the Joomla No Editor.
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Tutorials RocketLauncher

RocketLauncher

What is RocketLauncher?

RocketLauncher is a Joomla installation package that installs Joomla as the demo. The launcher installs the sample data, which has been customised to match the demo, and the template, extensions and images are already built in. The launcher is the best method to replicate the demo with ease.

Due to the complexity of our demos, it is much easier to see it in action then it is to read in written tutorials and / or viewing screenshots. Therefore, the process of using the template on your Joomla site is much faster, simpler and makes for a better experience.

Version

We use the latest Joomla version available at the time for our launchers and when Joomla updates, we proceed to update all the launchers so they are up to date for all new downloads. Please go to the Joomla Downloads repository to see what version the RocketLauncher is using.

For information on upgrading Joomla, please see: http://docs.joomla.org

RocketLauncher includes a FULL Joomla install, in addition to the template and demo contents. The Joomla installation process is necessary in creating the demo content, therefore RocketLauncher will only work properly as a new Joomla installation. It can not be used on an existing Joomla installation.

Instructions

Step 1 - Upload the files

  • Download the Dominion RocketLauncher Package (Joomla_RT_Dominion_j15.zip) from the Dominion template downloads section
  • Unzip the zip package onto your computer to reveal the Joomla_RT_Dominion_j15 folder
  • Upload this to your site using your FTP client

Note, on some servers, you can upload the zip and extract the package directly onto your server using cPanel or SSH access. For more details on this, please contact your hosting provider.

Step 2 - Installation

  • Direct your browser to the installation such as www.yoursite.com/Joomla_RT_Dominion_j15 or to whatever directory you uploaded to
  • Choose a Language for your site then click next
  • Review the Pre-Installation Check page then click next
  • Review the License page then click next
  • Insert your Database information: host name, mysql username and mysql password then click next
  • Insert your main configuration information: site name, admin password and email address
  • Click Install Sample Data then click next
  • Delete the /installation directory on your server
It is very important that you click the Install Sample Data button during the installation process, otherwise the launcher will be blank.

Further Guides

RocketLauncher Installation Video Tutorial

Learn the steps to uploading the RocketLauncher package files to your server and installing the RocketLauncher template package by following along with the steps in this detailed video tutorial. It's now easier than ever before to deploy a replica of the RocketTheme template demo sites.

Launch Video

Uploading RocketLauncher to your Root

An in depth guide that details the steps necessary to properly upload the files from the RocketLauncher template package directly to the root of your site. This will ensure your RocketLauncher installation installs to the root of your site, and not in a subfolder.

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Updating RocketLauncher / Joomla on Mac

If you are a Mac user and develop in a localhost environment, you will want to use Terminal to update your Joomla as it is the fastest and simplest way to update locally on a Mac.

Learn more