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$Id: README.txt,v 1.15 2006/09/18 11:46:58 jasonm3m Exp $ |
$Id: README.txt,v 1.12 2005/12/08 14:45:40 jasonm3m Exp $ |
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Introduction: |
Introduction: |
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This module is for people who want a custom front page to their Drupal sites. |
This module is for people who want a custom front page to their Drupal sites. |
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The key functionality of this module is outlined below. |
The key functionality of this module is outlined below. I recommend drupal site administrators |
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look at SECTIONS.MODULE if you are looking to vary the theme/look of different sections of your site. |
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If you are comfortable with theming using a mix of php/html, I recommend you check out the |
This module is intended for Drupal Version 4.7. It will not work with earlier versions. |
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handbook pages I have added to Drupal.org which explains how a more advanced method of theming |
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your front page. http://drupal.org/node/46017 |
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This module is intended for Drupal Version 5.0 |
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It will not work with earlier versions. |
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Key Functionality: |
Key Functionality: |
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1. Allows you to specify a custom front page based on role type. |
1. Allows you to specify a custom front page to your site for visitors who are not-logged in (Anonymous Users) |
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and an alternative front page to your site for users who are already logged in (Authenticatd Users). |
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e.g. For a musicians website, you could have a different front page for Drummers, Guitarists, Singers, Bass Players etc. |
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3. Allows you to have a FULL front page or SPLASH page - a completely different layout to your |
3. Allows you to have a FULL front page or SPLASH page - a completely different layout to your |
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main drupal site - or alternatively as a THEMED full page, i.e. it loads with your default drupal site theme & layout. |
main drupal site - or alternatively as a THEMED full page, i.e. it loads with your default drupal site theme & layout. |
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4. Automatically REDIRECT users to a specific page or path. |
4. Allows you to automatically REDIRECT users to a specific page or path. |
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5. Disable your site for everyone but Administrators and display a custom "under maintenance" message. |
5. You can include PHP/HTML or both in your frontpage |
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6. Display a custom "mission" style message for authenticated users who have not visited the site for a set period. |
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e.g. If you have had a significant update to the site, you might want to have a special notice for users who haven't |
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visited for 1 month, or 1 week etc. |
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7. Override your HOME and Breadcrumb links on your site. |
6. Updated to allow you to override the HOME links on your site including the breadcrumb HOME links. |
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Useful if you have a splash page or flash intro on your site and when people click on HOME from within |
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your site they don't go back to that. |
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e.g. you might have a splash front page that you don't want visitors already on your site returning to when they |
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click on HOME. |
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8. You can include PHP/HTML or both in your frontpage |
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Installation: |
Installation: |
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1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder. |
1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder. |
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4. Enable the front_page.module |
4. Enable the front_page.module |
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5(a). (Drupal 4.6.x and Drupal 4.7.x) Go to ADMINISTER - SETTINGS - FRONT_PAGE |
5. Go to ADMINISTER - SETTINGS - FRONT_PAGE |
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5(b). (Drupal 5.x) Go to ADMINISTER - SITE CONGIFURATION - ADVANCED FRONT PAGE SETTINGS |
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6. Paste in the TEXT/HTML/PHP contents of your front pages. |
6. Paste in the TEXT/HTML/PHP contents of your front pages. |
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7. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page. |
7. To test your front_pages, use the following link http://www.example.com/?q=front_page |
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE USING PATH.MODULE (URL ALIAS): |
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Please ensure you have no other pages |
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setup with the URL ALIAS 'front_page' when |
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installing the front_page.module which uses the |
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'front_page' URL Alias by default. |
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PROMOTED TO FRONT PAGE Example snippet |
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The default front page when you install Drupal for the first time, is 'node' which displays a list of node teasers, where |
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the nodes have been tagged as pages that are 'Promoted to Front Page'. |
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If you want to recreate that node listing after installing the front_page.module, simply paste the following snippet into |
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the text area provided on the front_page settings page and select the PHP filter before saving your new configuration. |
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<?php |
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print node_page_default(); |
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Uninstall: |
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1(a) (Drupal 4.6.x and Drupal 4.7.x) Go to ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS and change the default front page to something other than 'front_page' (e.g. 'node'). |
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1(b) (Drupal 5.x) Go to ADMINISTER -> SITE CONFIGURATION -> ADVANCED FRONT PAGE SETTINGS and change the default front page to something other than 'front_page' (e.g. 'node'). |
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2(a) (Drupal 4.6.x and Drupal 4.7.x) Go to ADMINISTER -> MODULES and de-select the front_page.module from your list of modules. |
8. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page. |
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2(b) (Drupal 5.x) Go to ADMINISTER -> MODULES and de-select the front_page.module from your list of modules. |
You can do this at the bottom of the front_page configuration page (ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS -> FRONT_PAGE) |
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or under ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS. |
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3. Using FTP or other file manager, remove the front_page.module files and folder. |
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Hope you find it useful. |
Hope you find it useful. |
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This module has been developed by a few members of the drupal community and |
This module has been developed by a few members of the drupal community and we're always looking for ideas for improving it. Email me or post a message on the drupal.org site if you have any ideas on how we can improve the module. |
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we're always looking for ideas for improving it. |
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Email me or post a message on the drupal.org site if you have any ideas on |
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how we can improve the module. |
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Dublin Drupaller |
Dublin Drupaller |
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gus@modernmediamuse.com |
dub@m3m.eu.com |
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