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$Id: README.txt,v 1.12.2.1 2007/07/10 04:36:08 augustin Exp $ |
$Id: README.txt,v 1.25 2007/08/15 02:49:47 augustin 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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handbook pages I have added to Drupal.org which explains how a more advanced method of theming |
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 |
your front page. http://drupal.org/node/46017 |
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This module is intended for Drupal Version 4.7 |
This module is intended for Drupal Version 6.x |
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It will not work with earlier versions. |
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 based on role type. |
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Installation: |
Installation |
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1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder. |
1. Upload or copy the 'front' directory and its content to your MODULES folder. |
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2. Go to the ADMINISTER section of your drupal site. |
2. Go to the ADMINISTER section of your drupal site. |
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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 - SITE CONGIFURATION - ADVANCED FRONT PAGE SETTINGS |
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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. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page. |
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8. Go to ADMINISTER - USER MANAGEMENT - PERMISSIONS and enable ACCESS FRONT PAGE for anonymous/authenticated users. |
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE USING PATH.MODULE (URL ALIAS): |
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE USING PATH.MODULE (URL ALIAS): |
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PROMOTED TO FRONT PAGE Example snippet |
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 |
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'. |
the nodes have been tagged as pages that are 'Promoted to Front Page'. |
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Uninstall: |
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'). |
1. 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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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. |
2. Go to ADMINISTER -> MODULES and de-select the front_page.module from your list of modules. |
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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. |
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3. Using FTP or other file manager, remove the front_page.module files and folder. |
3. Using FTP or other file manager, remove the front_page.module files and folder. |
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Dublin Drupaller |
Dublin Drupaller |
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gus@modernmediamuse.com |
dub@dublindrupaller.com |