We understand that everyone is unique. Our Child Theme framework lets you customize and build your own website design without the worry of losing changes when you update your PremiumPress theme.For help, questions or queries, please use the forums here.
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Child themes are 'extra designs' for your PremiumPress theme, for example, if you build a child theme for ShopperPress then you would be creating a new shopping cart design for your ShopperPress website.
Creating a child theme has a number of advantages, these includes;
Anyone can build a child theme, however, you will require a good understanding of Wordpress, PHP and HTML.
All child themes are stored within the PremiumPress 'themes' folder, for example, if you are using the ShopperPress theme, Child Themes would be located: /wp-content/themes/shopperpress/themes/
For a child theme to be detected by the system it must follow a few basic rules and contain a few basic files.
1. Folder Name
Child Theme folder names must start with either 'premiumpress' or the name of the PremiumPress theme, such as 'shopperpress'. For example, 'premiumpress-child-theme-one' or 'shopperpress-child-theme-one'.
The difference between the two is that 'shopperpress-child-theme-one' would only be visible within the ShopperPress system where as 'premiumpress-child-theme-one' could be used within all PremiumPress themes. This is useful if you are designing a child theme suitable for all PremiumPress themes.
2. Images Folder Name
Within your child theme there should be images folder, this typically is named 'images'. This folder will store the location of your child theme images. Example structure: premiumpress-child-theme-one/images/
The child theme logo will be generated by default from the file 'logo.png' which should be included within this folder. Best sizes are: W:350px; H:100px
3. CSS (stylesheet) Folder Name & Default Stylesheet
Within your child theme there should be a folder to store your style sheets, this typically is named 'css'. The name of your default style sheet should be 'styles.css' and will be automatically loaded by the system when the core theme is activated.
Example struture: premiumpress-child-theme-one/css/styles.css
4. Screenshot .PNG
A file which contains a screenshot of your child theme should be included so the user can preview the theme before selecting it. the filename should be 'screenshot.png' and be no bigger than 200px width.
All theme files should be added within the main child theme folder. Typcially theme design files start with an underscore, such as "_single.php".
All theme design files start with an underscore, for example "_single.php", when the core theme loads it will first check to see if a design file with the same name exists within your child theme, if it does, this will be loaded instead of the core theme design file.
For example, the "_single.php" file refers to the product page in ShopperPress, to replace this page with your own you add a file named "_single.php" in your Child Theme folder.
You can see a list of all the core theme design files in this tutorial: Understanding which PremiumPress theme files to edit
You can test it works by simply coping on of the design files into your child theme folder.
A functions file allows you to add-on your own PHP functions that are loaded when the core theme is loaded and before the theme files are displayed. The functions file name is "_functions.php".
Hooks allow you to inject code into your webiste. If you hook into an page item you are essentially adding code into the page for display purposes.
A filter allows you to filter content before its displayed or stored within the database. For example if you filter a description, you are could remove words and phrases before its displayed.
The majoriy of hooks and filters are provided by Wordpress core. You can find a list useful resources below;
This plugin demonstrates how to use the hooks above to add fields to the registration and account page. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/forums/topic/custom-registration-fields
This plugin demonstrates how to use the hooks above to add fields to the registration and account page. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/forums/topic/custom-registration-fields
This plugin demonstrates how to use the hooks above to customize the submission form. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/inc/premiumpress_submission.zip
This plugin shows you how to customize the gallery display item using the hook above. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/inc/premiumpress_item.zip
This plugin shows you how to hook into the theme menus to create your own menu system. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/inc/premiumpress_megamenu.zip
The class file takes in values as an array. The below list shows you what the values of the array would be used for.
Example image plugin using the above hooks can be found here.
Here is an example plugin using the hooks above to limit the lenght of the post excerpt and place a box in the admin area. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/forums/topic/excerpt-length-plugin/
This plugin example shows you how to develop your own payment gateways using the hooks and filters above. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/inc/premiumpress_paymentgateway.zip
OKPAY plugin example can be found here.
This plugin shows you how to hook into the drag-drop admin system for creating new home page widgets using the hooks above. Download: http://www.premiumpress.com/inc/premiumpress_objects.zip
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