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$Id: README.txt,v 1.15 2006/09/18 11:46:58 jasonm3m Exp $
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Introduction:
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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.
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If you are comfortable with theming using a mix of php/html, I recommend you check out the
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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:
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1. Allows you to specify a custom front page based on role type.
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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
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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.
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4. 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.
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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.
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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:
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1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder.
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2. Go to the ADMINISTER section of your drupal site.
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3. Click on MODULES
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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
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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.
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7. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page.
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############################################
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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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##############################################
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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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?>
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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.
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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.
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Hope you find it useful.
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This module has been developed by a few members of the drupal community and
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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
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gus@modernmediamuse.com
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