Here it is.
The Structure theme update many of you have been waiting for is finally here. After 21,627 downloads, I figured it was about time.
Notes: This update is for WordPress 2.5 only. I still need to get a proper demo back up on the normal demo site, but for now, I put the demo on the Options theme site.
Ask support questions in the support forums.
What’s new in this version?
The first thing I did was clean up the code quite a bit. There’s no longer all that messy code for custom fields in all the files. I’ve cut that down to a single line.
Anyway, here’s a list of new features:
- New home page tab sections (more about them below).
- Improved widgets.
- New sidebars that you can widgetize. You’re no longer limited with a single widgetized sidebar.
- Every page has two widgetized sections at the bottom that you can personalize.
- WordPress 2.5-ready for gallery images.
- Comment and author archive gravatars.
- Template files for nearly anything (tags, categories, authors, and more).
- New theme settings that you can choose from.
- Cleaner stylesheet.
- Print stylesheet also included.
- Ready for translations (I hope).
- I’m sure there’s more, but this list could get long…
The main thing I wanted to do with this update was clean up the code and make it easier to edit. The next goal was to make it more widgetizable, which was the original plan for the theme.
New home tab sections
Many of you have asked for some of the post tab sections that are included with the Options theme. Well, you’ve got some new stuff to look forward to. You can configure these tab options to use either Categories, Tags, or Authors in a file called /app/config.php.
- Post Tabs
These display your latest posts with a thumbnail. - Post Block Tabs (previously Category Tabs)
These tabs display your latest post in side-by-side block format along with a thumbnail. - Post List Tabs
These tabs display your latest post with a thumbnail on the left and a list of other posts to the right.
Images are now much easier to attach to posts
My new script I mentioned in the last post is now a part of this theme.
You can use custom fields the way you always have, so it’s backwards-compatible with your old images. You can also decide not to use custom fields. If you decide not to, then you still have to upload an image to that particular post. Be careful though because the new script will pull the first image attached to your post to use.
I’ll have to go into more detail with this in the instruction manual.
Test this thing out already!
I’ll be updating the online instructions in the next couple of days to reflect the new stuff in this version. For now, just use the forums to learn about new features and how to use them. It shouldn’t be too different from what you’ve seen before.
I’m sure there are bugs, so just report those in the forums, and I’ll take care of them as soon as possible.
If you’re updating, you should delete all your old files and start fresh. Just make backup copies of the changes you’ve made to your current version.
Anyway, enjoy the theme.
Hey Justin,
I just downloaded Structure yesterday to test out for a new site I’m putting together, and here’s an update.
Except, I can’t persuade the download to give me 1.2. It still keeps giving me 1.1.5. I’ve cleared cache and tried different browsers – no joy.
Can you confirm that i should be getting 1.2 not 1.1.5?
Cheers,
Miraz
Just confirmed with two different browsers at:
http://justintadlock.com/downloads/structure.zip
I’ve had this problem with Firefox a few times (I guess their cache is too good). If you’re on Firefox, you might have to clear your download history or something.
I like the gravatar you ended up getting. It feels appropriate.
Thanks for the speedy response. I’ll keep trying.
I think it might be some kind of caching at my ISP level….
Heh. Must get a gravatar some day…
Cheers,
Miraz
OK, finally got the new version. I’m looking forward to playing. Thanks again, Justin. You’re in my feed reader now.
Cheers,
Miraz
I’m considering waiting for a change log before I update my site. BUT… I may not be able to contain myself.
I like it, very clean and pretty
I also like the random posts option in the tabs widget.
Thank you!
Hey, the name in the demo site is “Options Theme” and no “Structure Theme”
anyway, is very very good!
Congratulations!
Miraz
I’m glad you finally got to download it. Thanks for subscribing to the feed too.
Bryan
You don’t have to be in a rush. You can always play around with it on a local setup if you have one. I’ll update a lot of the documentation when I get home tonight.
Christine
I like the random posts option too. I had so much fun just playing around with random options that I almost added other features that used random posts. You can choose to display the Recent widget by a random order too.
Anderssauro
The link should take you to the Options demo site, but the theme you view should be the Structure theme. I’ll try to get a proper Structure demo up soon.
Thanks Justin. Yeah, after looking at the files… this is going to be involved, haha. I think I’ll wait for the upgrade documentation.
Thanks a lot Justin for this awesome update!!! I love structure theme and am still trying to modify css and will also start modifying the template… i love the gravatars integration and the thumbnails in recent post…. i saw the demo for posts when u click the image, it doesnt show the picture in post but i havent seen the help or gone to forums yet so guessing that we can put this using regular method or custom tag!?… here is what i have done so far to css http://www.studyguideuk.com/blog and all articles are test articles… still might add some parts from the new theme or just update the theme and take out video part as i dont think i would use it in this site… i would love to use the recent list n some parts from new n still keep the index more like old one
will email you once all is up for credit removal… thanks again for keeping the awesome theme alive… or giving it a rebirth!!
Bryan
I meant to start updating it last night but was a bit tired, so I got a little sleep for once.
I’m working on it right now though.
Dhaval
I turned off the default custom fields in single posts because a lot of users don’t like them there. This can easily be changed now with one line of code added to your template.
Your site is looking pretty good though. So much has changed with this version, but the CSS classes and IDs are about the same, so transferring your custom style over should be easy.
Thanks. Yes the site is structure + visionary inspired… still going to make some major changes n if health permits, that would be done soon… love ur work! thanks again for such great contribution… wish i was good at designing + php + css… i dont know anything i just look for tutorials n help and work on it and forums are great too thanks again…
Everyone
The updated documentation process is moving along. I should have some more up sometime tonight. For now, I’ve updated a couple of things. You can check out the Structure theme documentation
Dhaval
The best way to learn is just read those tutorials. Then, just play around with the code. Half of the design process is playing around with the code until something works.
when I click the live demo, I got the Structure Theme preview, but its title is Options. The footer is also a double name.
sorry for my bad english, but hopefully this post is still understandable.
Hooray for the update! Customizing was time consuming & challenging in the first release. I’ll download this version and play around with it a bit before upgrading my site. Thanks for all the hard work!
hamdanm
That would be why I posted a note directly underneath the demo link that reads, “I still need to get a proper demo back up on the normal demo site, but for now, I put the demo on the Options theme site.”
m
There aren’t too many style changes you’d have to make. Plus, the files are much cleaner, which will make it easier to edit and see what’s going on. Just drop by the forums if you need any help.
Hi Justin
Thank you for this very nice theme
I have just a question for you: how is possible to make available for Wordpress Multi-User(WPMU)this theme ?
thank you
ps: I’m not yet a WP and WPMU specialist sorry
Mathieu
As far as I know, it should work with MU, but I can’t confirm that because I don’t work with MU.
Stop by the support forums if you need help with it.
this release is simply amazing! i tested so many themes, but is THE ONE!
thank you, Justin!
[pls excuse my english, i'm not a native speaker]
Everyone
I’ve updated some more stuff in the documentation.
It also be interesting to hear how well the image script is working for everyone.
constant
Thanks. Let me know how it’s working for you.
huh! it works just great, i’m happy i found it
but i just did not figure out how to use the “custom A”, “custom B” and “C”.
It could be just my anti-technical structure (sorry 4 my english), but i hope i will understand somehow. If you have the time to give me one little clue, i’ll be happy.
thank’s, man!!
constant
Custom A – B widgets are just that — they’re custom. You can do whatever you want with them. Really, they’re for people that know their way around code a bit, so if you’re non-technical, then you don’t have to worry about them too much. If you need help setting some code up in them, just stop by the forums.
wow….you should be rich!! If every download was charged at only $1.00 just think how many MONITORS you could buy!! Come on people!! A DOLLAR A DOWNLOAD??? is that asking too much?
Heck…get .25 each… still would add up!!
Hi Justin,
Nice theme. It would be great if you integrate vertical jcarousel on the recentpost lists.
Thank’s for Justin, nice theme. I place my blog http://to2k.com
debi
I’d take a dollar a download. Maybe that should be my new slogan.
ket
That sounds cool, but at the moment, I’m trying to keep the Structure theme pretty basic. I might incorporate a widget using new JavaScript functionality in the future though.
Look out for my upcoming Project M, which will be based off a lot of user feedback.
Totok
Wow, you’ve really changed some things around. Site’s starting shape up pretty good. Thanks for using the theme.
In the blue theme the text is not wrapping the Thumbnail picture in the post blocks. But it is ok in Dark theme. Not tested the light one.
Sorry posted in the wrong place. In the Avant browser it shows correctly.
Cookie problem I hope please ignore the comment on the thumbnail issue.
Why can not I use these themes justin