Exploring the framework template setup

If you are familiar with Jooml atemplates then the files and folders included in Zen Grid Framework compatible templates wont be a surprise to you. Since the core processing of the framework is done via the framework itself (eg via templates/zengridframework) compatible templates mostly consist of css files, images, extra javascript and layout override files. The contents of each zen grid framewo...

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Language settings for Zen Grid Framework Templates

Zen Grid Framework templates come with two options for controlling the way that template controlled words are displayed on the front end of the website. Some of our templates allow you to change the text for features such as the open panel in the template administrator by typing your customised text directly into the input box as seen in the screenshot below.   Because this text will be stati...

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Root check - troubleshooting windows servers

one of the options on the overview page in the Zen Grid Framework is the option to disable the root check. As a safety the framework compatible template checks for the existence of the core framework files by placing a standard if variable around the core require task. In simple terms the template looks for the framework and loads it if it can find the appropriate files. In some cases and mostl...

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Template Overview page

The overview section of the Zen Grid 2 template gives you a quick understanding of the current state of the template.

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Zen Grid Error Page

As a part of the setup documentation you will have read about the correct procedure you should use to install the Zen Grid Framework. If for some reason the installation for the Zen Grid Framework does not exist on your site and you are trying to use a Zen Grid compatible template and made it the default template you will receive this error on the front page of your site.

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Zen Grid Framework and Compatible Theme Installation

The Zen Grid Framework is the evolution of the Zen Grid Template that we implemented way back in November 2009. Since then the template has undergone some enormous change and is now a standalone template framework that has been designed to be used in conjunction with Zen Grid Framework compatible templates.

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Zen Grid Framework requires php5 +

The Zen Grid Framework will only work if you are running php5 + on your server. If you are using a version of php that is below php5 you will receive an error as per the screenshot below. Often changing your server to use php is a simple tweak to your .htaccess file but it's best to consult your host for the best way to go about doing this on your specific server.

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