JA Mendozite

Business, corporate Joomla template for Joomla 2.5 and Jooma 3

Introduction

1. Get to Know Your Template

  • Everyone should read the Template's Overview Article! This is a quick and complete overview of the template, from the colours included, to all of the powerful Joomlart complimentary extensions that come with it. You'll also find links to the LIVE Demo Site, the Download area, as well as the Forum to ask questions.
  • Need Help Getting Around Joomlart.com? We've created a QUICK ACCESS GUIDE for help you become a Joomlart Power User. This is a wonderful reference which is full of tips on quickly finding template info, demo sites, module position guides and more. We don't want you to miss a thing!

2. Download Template and Extensions

Check download folder for the Quickstart, Template zip and other complimentary extensions zip files.

Plan your site Development.

  • Making a New Site ? - If you are planning to make a new site, use our Quickstart package to clone the demo site and replace the demo content with yours. Check How to install Quickstart Package.
  • Installing on your live site ? - If you are planning to use this template on your already live site, read How to make your site look like demo site guide first to know about the steps involved. Then you can follow the userguide below.

The user guide covers the following aspects :

  • Install Template on your Joomla
  • Install T3 Framework 2 Plugin
  • Install complimentary / included extensions.
  • Custom HTML Modules
  • Mega Menu configs
  • K2 Configuration

System requirement

JA Mendozite is compatible with Joomla 3 and Joomla 2.5. Please make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Joomla 3 System requirement

Software

  • PHP (Magic Quotes GPC off): 5.3.1 + (5.4+ recommended)

Databases

  • MySQL(InnoDB support required): 5.1+
  • MSSQL 10.50.1600.1+
  • PostgreSQL 8.3.18+

Web Severs

  • Apache 2.x+
  • Microsoft IIS 7
  • Nginx 1.0 (1.1 recommended)

Joomla 2.5+ system requirement

Software

  • PHP 5.2.4+ (5.4+ recommended)
  • MySQL: 5.0.4+

Web Sever

  • Apache: 2.x+
  • Microsoft: IIS 7
  • Nginx: 1.0 (1.1 recommended)

Browser requirement

The requirements are the same with both Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3

  • Firefox 4+
  • IE (Internet Explorer) 8+
  • Google Chrome 10+
  • Opera 10+
  • Safari 5+

Development Environment

The requirements are the same with both Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3

During development process, Localhost is preferred. You can use the following servers on your PC to develop your site.

Windows

  • WAMPSEVER
  • XAMPP for Windows

Linux

  • LAMP Bubdle
  • XAMPP for Linux

Mac OS

  • MAMP & MAMP Pro
  • XAMPP for Mac OS

Install the Template

1. Install Template and Extensions

  • Install the template that you download in your Joomla 2.5 system.
  • We'll be installing JA Mendozite template with the settings as is used on the demo website, other customization should be postponed until you complete the initial setup (including modules & plugins as is on the demo).

If you are new to Joomla installation procedure, please check the following documentation, this guide will show you step by step instructions to install Template and Extensions to your Joomla 2.5 and Joomla 3 system.

Detail documentation

Template Configuration:

We'll be installing JA Mendozite template with the settings as is used on the demo website, other customization should be postponed until you complete the initial setup (including modules & plugins as is on the demo).

Once completed the setup, you can come back to the template back-end and check the various options for customizing your template. Refer to this Universal T3 V2 Back-end Config Guide for options on how to customize your installed template.

Note:

JA T3v2 template configurations are same in Joomla 1.6 and Joomla 2.5, so the above guide link is valid for both.

Links to resources on T3v2 Framework templates and advanced configurations:

Error? - I see “Missing T3” error on the website front-end?

T3v2 Framework based templates need the T3 Framework Plugin to be installed and enabled.

2. Install T3v2 Framework Plugin (T3 system plugin)

Download and install T3v2 Framework Plugin (aka T3 System plugin). Follow this guide if you are not familiar with the installation procedure. After the plugin is installed, enable it.

Install Extensions

  • Free Extensions : (aka complimentary / included extensions). We use many extensions in our demo site to provide greater flexibility and features. These are provided for free to our members.
  • Custom HTML Module : To match the design of the template, we also style (CSS) for Custom HTML modules using different div classes. You will need to check the HTML codes and make sure to use the recommended HTML markup to get correct display. We provide the HTML code in this userguide.
  • 3rd Party Extensions : This template uses JA Comment Component (with its plugins) that is also used for JA Kranos Joomla J17. You will need to download JA Comment package, it is available to Developer members and JAEC members only.

If you are new to Joomla installation procedure, please check the following documentation.

Detail documentation

Module Positions :

List of modules / plugins used in JA Mendozite Template Demo :

  • JA Extensions manager Component
  • K2 Component
  • Acymailing Component (newsletter component )
  • JA Slideshow Lite Module
  • JA Login Module
  • JA Sidenews Module
  • JA Contentslider Module
  • JA T3 Plugin
  • JA Tabs Plugin
  • JA Typo Plugin
Note: We provide settings screenshot from the demo site. Make sure you configure your modules / plugins with the same configs to achieve demo site alike style / functions.

Extensions Configuration

1. JA SlideShow Module

You are free to use this module in other templates too, but one would need to do the customization for styles on his/her own, we shall not provide any customization support for this module if used in other templates.

Note: When using the module with the template, the features thumbnail and number are not supported. 
Module Position: slideshow
Module Suffix: NOT USED

Item's Description

[desc img="sl-1.jpg" url="#"]

Bring your Success

Our product is universal because it suits different customers.

[/desc]

[desc img="sl-2.jpg" url="#"]

Online service

Fusce euismod consequat ante.

[/desc]

For more detail, please check the documentation of the module.

Detail documentation

2. JA Login Module 

Module Position: jalogin
Module Suffix: NOT USED

For more detail, please check the documentation of the module.

Detail documentation

3. JA Content Slider Module

Module Position: user8
Module Suffix:  NO USED

For more detail, please check the documentation of the module.

Detail documentation

4. JA Tabs Plugin

To enable tabs, please follow the basic three steps.

Note : In JA Mendozite Template, the JA Tabs are supported for Top and Bottom placement position only. Left and Right placement are not supported.

Step 1: configure the plugin

To install and enable the JA Tabs plugin, follow the screenshot below:

Step 2: Create custom Module to load tabs to display in a module position

Tabs Lens

Module Position: right
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

{jatabs type="modules" module="ja-tabs" position="top" mouseType="click"} {/jatabs}
Note : In above HTML code parameter position=" " supports top & bottom only. Using left or right position will break the layout of tabs module.

Step 3: Assign content to display in tabs

For demo, we have assigned 2 modules to display in tabs.

For more detail, please check the documentation of the module.

Detail documentation

5. JA Side News Module.

Module Position: mega 
Module Suffix: cols-1

For more detail, please check the documentation of the module.

Detail documentation

6. JA Popup Plugin

Io install and enable the plugin, follow the back-end setting screenshot linked below.

For JA Mendozite the popup plugin supports only Fancy Box popup type. Greybox, Highslide, ThickBox and MultiBox type are not supported.

Module Position: mega 
Module Suffix: cols-1

Popup plugin is used in conjunction with the Tabs modules described above. If you are not using tabs on your site, you can disable / uninstall JA Popup Plugin.

7. Acymailing Module

JA Mendozite provides limited support for AcyMailing Component. The module has been styled to match the template concept. 

Module Position: right
Module Suffix: white
Please note that you have to configure the Acymailing Component to get this module working.

8. Breadcrumbs Module

Module Position: position-2
Module Suffix: NOT USED

9. Footer Module

Module Position: position-2
Module Suffix: NOT USED

10. Search

Module Position: search
Module Suffix: NOT USED

Custom HTML Modules

If you are not sure how to use Custom HTML Modules or how to access the HTML Editor please Read this Guide.

We will provide you with the HTML Code (markup) for reference below, you will need to replicate it exactly and then change your content. Remember, HTML code has special div classes, which are required for demo alike display.

1. Our Mission

Code

Module Position: left
Module Suffix: dark

HTML Code

<p>Consectetuer eros tellus tincidunt sagittis Aenean. Urna malesuada feugiat In pede et habitant id nulla morbi totor...</p>

<p class="readmore"><a href="#" title="More info">More info</a></p>

2. Our Staff

Code

Module Position: left
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

<div class="staffinfo ceo clearfix"><img src="/media/k2/users/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" />

<h4>Michele Jonh</h4>

<span>CEO and Founder</span></div>

<div class="staffinfo clearfix"><img src="/media/k2/users/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" />

<h4>Clara Cher</h4>

<span>Managing Director</span></div>

<div class="staffinfo clearfix"><img src="/media/k2/users/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" />

<h4>Arvind Chauhan</h4>

<span>Operations Manager</span></div>

3. Service

Code

Module Position: left
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

<p class="ja-typo-icon mendozite-icon icon-chart"><span class="icon">  </span>Market finalcial checking out Lacinia quis dies</p>

<p class="ja-typo-icon mendozite-icon icon-suitcase"><span class="icon">  </span>Lacinia quis diam dui felis cursus tempor</p>

<p class="ja-typo-icon mendozite-icon icon-wallet"><span class="icon">  </span>Save your money and make money works</p>

4. Online Banking

Code

Module Position: user1
Module Suffix: has-icon icon1

HTML Code

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer aliquet Morbi nec In Vivamus. Curabitur Lorem id laoreet nisl lorem in pellentesque pellentesque amet eget.</p>

5. Employment & skills

Code

Module Position: user2
Module Suffix: has-icon icon2

HTML Code

<p>Lobortis id et eleifend tellus Phasellus penataibaus est facilisis vel ac. Orci faucibus Curabitur cursus sed aufctor vel iaculis Proin pretium Fusce est facilisis .</p>

6. Finance and grants

Code

Module Position: user3
Module Suffix: has-icon icon3

HTML Code

<p>Neque nibh dictum feugiat ultrices tincidunt et vitae nisl Morbi consequat. Auctor et lacus odio vitae eros dignissim Vivamus gravida Nunc aliquet feugiat ultrices tincidunt.</p>

7. Financial Services

Code

Module Position: user4
Module Suffix: has-icon icon4

HTML Code

<p>Augue mollis montes eget tristique sed ullamcorper elit massa porttitor Praesent. Nibh id Vivamus lobortis interdum Sed eu Nam est congue Curabitur.</p>

8. Notice

Code

Module Position: user5
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

<blockquote><span class="open">T</span>his is a sample <strong>Blockquote</strong>. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer rutrum dignissim et neque id. Interdum pharetra in a metus congue In Sed Pellentesque tincidunt pharetra.<span class="close">!</span></blockquote>

<p><span class="author"><span class="name">Michel</span> ,CEO Mendozite Group</span></p>

9. Connect with us

Code

Module Position: user14
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

<ul class="ja-social-list">

<li class="facebook"><a href="#">Facebook</a></li>

<li class="twitter"><a href="#">Twitter</a></li>

<li class="rss"><a href="#">Rss Feed</a></li>

<li class="flickr"><a href="#">Flickr</a></li>

</ul>

10. Our brand's address

Code

Module Position: user17
Module Suffix : NOT USED

HTML Code

<div class="brandinfo-wrap">

<div class="brandinfo"><a class="brand-point point-1" href="#">1</a>

<div class="brandinfo-main">

<h4>Brands at Buckingham, New York , America</h4>

<span>Tel: (84 4) 2212820, Mail: info@joomlart.com</span></div>

</div>

<div class="brandinfo"><a class="brand-point point-2" href="#">2</a>

<div class="brandinfo-main">

<h4>Brands at Buckingham, New York , America</h4>

<span>Tel: (84 4) 2212820, Mail: info@joomlart.com</span></div>

</div>

<div class="brandinfo"><a class="brand-point point-3" href="#">3</a>

<div class="brandinfo-main">

<h4>Brands at Buckingham, New York , America</h4>

<span>Tel: (84 4) 2212820, Mail: info@joomlart.com</span></div>

</div>

</div>

11. Live Support

Code

Module Position: user12
Module Suffix : NOT USED

HTML Code

<div class="live-support">

<p>Available <span>Monday</span> - Friday, <span>9</span> AM - <span>5</span> PM EST</p>

<div class="live-support-actions"><a class="email" href="#">Email Us</a> <a class="chat" href="#">Chat with us</a> <a class="call" href="#">Call us Now</a></div>

</div>

12. User 1 - Icon 1

Code

Module Position: user1
Module Suffix: has-icon icon1

HTML Code

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13. User 2 - Icon 2

Code

Module Position: user2
Module Suffix: has-icon icon2

HTML Code

<p>Consectetuer vitae Quisque tincidunt eget vel amet ante condimentum adipiscing habitant.</p>

14. User 3 - Icon 3

Code

Module Position: user3
Module Suffix : has-icon icon3

HTML Code

<p>Consectetuer vitae Quisque tincidunt eget vel amet ante condimentum adipiscing habitant.</p>

15. User 4 - Icon 4

Code

Module Position: user4
Module Suffix :  has-icon icon4

HTML Code

<p>Consectetuer vitae Quisque tincidunt eget vel amet ante condimentum adipiscing habitant.</p>

16. Left Positon

Code

Module Position: left
Module Suffix: NOT USED

HTML Code

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer ac a In euismod In. Nulla justo urna orci Fusce tellus sapien amet quis sociis est. Laoreet rhoncus Morbi congue ac mus felis vitae pretium hendrerit orci.</p>

K2 Component Configuration

Note : JA Mendozite supports and uses K2 component extensively for the demo and styling purposes. It is strongly advised to use K2 for demo like features and functionalities. com_content does not allow much flexiblity (as compared with K2) for styling.

K2 Installation

If you are new to this Joomla component, please read this guide.

K2 Installation Documentation

2. Configure K2 component

2.1 Global Configuration: Click on Parameter button

Back-end settings

2.2 Category Configuration

To build your website like our demo, navigate to Administrator >> Component >> K2 >> Categories.

In the template, the Demo Categories category uses ja_mendozite template. This template divides layout into number of columns to display content due to screen size. The JA Mendozite Blog category uses ja_mendozite_blog template. The template has content block and right side to display modules. The content block is 720 pixel in wide.

Blog category

Demo categories

JA Mendozite Blog

3. Configurations for K2 Modules

This instruction is a reference for developers using manual installation, a guide on how to setup K2 Component like on the demo website and the quick-start package.

Please refer to the official documentation on how to install and setup K2.

3.1 K2 Content Module

3.1.1 About us

Module Position : user10
Module suffix : NOT USED

3.1.2 Customer

Module Position : user11
Module suffix : NOT USED

3.1.3 Service

Module Position : user13
Module suffix : NOT USED

3.1.4 Bussines info

Module Position : user15
Module suffix : NOT USED

3.1.5 Solutions

Module Position : user16
Module suffix : NOT USED

3.2 K2 Tools modules

3.2.1 Categories

Module Position : right
Module suffix :  dark

3.2.2 K2 Tags

Module Position : right
Module suffix :  dark

3.2.3 K2 Users Module

Module Position : right
Module suffix :  white

Typography Styles

JA Mendozite comes with multiple typography styles for headings, content, tables, buttons, quotes, lists and so on.

You can view the Typography Page on the Demo site at Typography Page.

Here is the Typo HTML code. You can use this HTML code to make a similar page on your website and refer to the codes for using Typography.

IMPORTANT : These typography styles are specific to JA Mendozite template and if you use them in your content and later decide to change the template, the styles will be broken, as these styles depend upon the template based css files (typo.css). We recommend using minimum typography, if you plan to change your template in future.

Recommendation

The above userguide should help one in replicating the Demo site settings for the template and extension on their site.

Recommended :

If you are new or are confused, we recommend installing Quickstart on your localhost and use it as reference for configs. This is the best way to work with any template. Links to all the resources are provided above, you should carefully read them to take the maximum advantage of our products.

Support :

Please raise your support queries in the forum and make sure you follow the support guidelines. We spend more time in getting the information from user in case the support guidelines are not followed.