Nairalanders pls i need a fast crash course on joomla template customization.I can actually position with css.But i've got issues with the content from database overflowing out of the div.Also i don't want it to the overflow to be hidden or on scroll.Then also i'd can my custom breadcrumb{menu} any hint on how i can create a dynamic breadcrumb in php.Thanx a lot this thread will assist me and other wanting to build thier template

Sorry didn't mean to hope open two.Mod help me take one out.

I personally don't understand your post, sorry.

Based on what I think I understand:
1) To get rid of the breadcrumbs, go thru all the manager options (off the top of my head, I don't recall what it is) and click the red "x" in the "enabled" column. That should get rid of the breadcrumbs.

2) CSS issues with overflow: set overflow to auto and the bars will only show if it gets to the set height an/or width. I assume your css is in the template.css in which case you modify your css in the "edit css" portion of the template manager and then you hit "preview" to see if your changes make sense. CSS issues have nothing to do with joomla but with your css code.

good luck!

Sorry i opened the topic from my phone,thanx i guess i'll create my breadcrumb myself.
2.i guess i'll stick to auto,though i made it expand according to the contents by making my content and side bar have no parent div with each of them floating to the right, and footer with clear:both; but i won't mind if you could point me to a good site with detailed tutorials cuz in some i see jdoc:include and some mosBody().quite stressing.how's work bye,

1) again, this isn't a joomla issue so jbox or jwhatever doesn't apply
2) if it is what I am thinking, you need to code your file like so (of course move styles to a css file):

<div id="container">
<div style="float: right;">stuff</div>
<div style="float: right;">stuff</div>
<br style="clear: both;" />
</div>
<div id="footer">stuff herre</div>

Note that the clear:both is directly below the last floated div and not part of the footer.

It probbly wd b better if you pasted the url here so i can use firebug to help debug

thanx that worked.now i can just focus on designing part.i use Firebug too so i steal techniques and frameworks from Tight sites .will alert you if any issue comes up.thanx a lot.

I am glad I could be of help.  I wrote a css book which I gave out for free (no strings attached) last year on the webmaster board.   I called it, "let's learn something" but thinking about it again, I think I will rename it, "CSS - the good parts".  No more than 30 pages, it covers all you need to know to be an expert in CSS.

Should you want it, send me an email (myNairalandUserName(no dashes)@yahoo.com)

I've sent the mail to your box.Was kinda tied up in real life stuff.Thanx also the template layout for joomla is going on very nice now i just need to download some nice pix of website then slice and dice.Though i must confess i gave up working on it like six times.Bye

I believe I emailed you the book yesterday. Let me know if you got it and how you like it.

Thanks, and good luck!

Seen it.Will download it and check it out thanx a lot.

Why didn't i see this kinda tutorial when i was starting with css would have saved time.Am kinda through with the basic template in joomla.Will upload it here soon.I have to say thanx for the instant reply and support.You've have officially entered my mentor list.

oya pc, begin dey drop wetin apprentice dey drop for master now

On a serious note, I am happy that you find the book very helpful and useful. When I set out on my CSS journey, I read many 300-plus-page books. A lot was useful but there was also a lot of fluff. I got the basics and the rest, I learned on the job. When I set out writing the book, I asked myself, "what would have really benefited if I were a total jjc?" and hence, the 15 - 20 or so pages that are part of the book. The foundation is in that book. The rest, you can learn as you go.

spread the word to others and, good luck!

yawa-ti-de:

I am glad I could be of help.  I wrote a css book which I gave out for free (no strings attached) last year on the webmaster board.   I called it, "let's learn something" but thinking about it again, I think I will rename it, "CSS - the good parts".  No more than 30 pages, it covers all you need to know to be an expert in CSS.

Should you want it, send me an email (myNairalandUserName(no dashes)@yahoo.com)

Hi,

I was searching for formatting help for my joomla site I'm working on and I saw in a forum that you had written a short but sweet CSS book.
I need all the CSS help I can get. Could you please send me a copy?

TIA,

MT

yawa-ti-de:

oya pc, begin dey drop wetin apprentice dey drop for master now

On a serious note, I am happy that you find the book very helpful and useful. When I set out on my CSS journey, I read many 300-plus-page books. A lot was useful but there was also a lot of fluff. I got the basics and the rest, I learned on the job. When I set out writing the book, I asked myself, "what would have really benefited if I were a total jjc?" and hence, the 15 - 20 or so pages that are part of the book. The foundation is in that book. The rest, you can learn as you go.

spread the word to others and, good luck!

Keep it up!

wow i remember this,

pc guru:

Nairalanders pls i need a fast crash course on joomla template customization.I can actually position with css.But i've got issues with the content from database overflowing out of the div.Also i don't want it to the overflow to be hidden or on scroll.Then also i'd can my custom breadcrumb{menu} any hint on how i can create a dynamic breadcrumb in php.Thanx a lot this thread will assist me and other wanting to build thier template

this is why i continue hitting this HTML DIV TAG IS A BIG MISTAKE.
my friend pls use tables.
DIV TAG AS GOT ALOT OF PROBLEMS

What Tables are Dangerous Slow and less control over styling data is meant for presenting data.

Yes i agree with you that tables are slower than Div but on styling no. If you got the right css then you are good unlike div thats is not good. Its either faulty on Internet explorer or Opera browser. This i talk from experience.

Learning CSS and php is key if you are going to develop for Joomla. Joomla is a great system and has lots of advantages. However, you may want to check out Drupal (I know this a bad word for Joomla fans) and Wordpress. Both offer great systems also. What do you guys think?

@yawatide. Pls i would need a copy of your css book. Cn u kindly send it to me