How do I customize elgg to look similar to the community.elgg.org page?
By crazydiver
Hello,
I'm very new with elgg and so far I like it because it has a lot of potential. I have been reading the docs which I find very helpful but for practice, I would like to try making my elgg look similar to http://community.elgg.org/
After successfully installing elgg, I find the interface a bit too simple... and what I would like to do is place some widgets like the login box at the upper right hand corner, a message at the upper left center, and then a bunch of boxes just like what I see in community.elgg.org page. Can someone please teach me or guide me on how to do this?
I see a lot good themes out there but just for practice, I would like to be able to customize from the core.
Thanks for reading.
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You must log in to post replies.@Crazydriver : Welcome to Elgg
Its a bad idea to modify core. Make all your codes as plugins. you can modify the index page my modifying the mod/custom_index/views/default/canvas/layout/new_index.php file.
thanks Team Webgalli, I really appreciate.
I guess my journey has gotten a bit smoother but I still have a long way to go!
I'll try modifying the new_index.php file...
Btw, is there a way or file to make the elgg front look exactly like the community.elgg.org page?
Thank you so much!~
No files, but surely a way and the clue is = Elgg front page is html :)
HaPPy ElGGinG :)
Do GooD :)
crazydriver, have you found a way to do this? The layout here at elg.org is perfect for my needs.
@pinperdu : its simple html which can be easily integrated to elgg. You can have a look at the elgg wiki to learn how to develop and modify an elgg view. Or you can hire a developer by posting in the professional group. We have already provided the file you need to modify.
@painperdu May be you can take a look at this theme:
http://community.elgg.org/pg/plugins/project/603855/developer/rjcalifornia/dual-m6497-milocker-theme
Look how this guys did it with my theme, kinda like elgg.org layout
http://socialeuropeanjournalism.com/
Rodolfo Hernandez
Arvixe/Elgg Community Liaison
O.k., I had a look at it and it should be very easy to do. The links are hard coded and I think it uses the same JS (JQuery) for the tabbed menu. I'll work on putting it together later and if you're still interested, crazydiver, let me know.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.