Socialize Template Size Modification

martin4307

I would like to adjust the size of the positions in my Socialize Template. I did this many years ago, so I know I can do it, I just can't remember where I do it. I think it's done from the Socialize Template in the back-end. Please see the attached image that shows what I would like to do.

I would like to take 125 pxl in width from Sidebar2 and add that to my main body. The image better explains what I am trying to do. Please send me the instructions on how to do this as I have not touched this in many years and can't remember how.

Thanks,

David Martin

ja-developer

martin4307 Hello,
Our technical support is available for active paid members only. Socialize template comes as part of Jomsocial membership so are unable to provide further assistance as you do not have an active paid Jomsocial at the moment.

Kindly consider renewing your membeship to regain your access to download & support. Currently you can apply the code JOOMLA16 to receive a special 30% discount.

martin4307

See, ..... I just paid for the new license and nothing. I get no notification, no email to download my new paid for version. I can't believe how unorganized your company is. Where is my new license and download?

martin4307

Okay, it seems my payment has got through. I have update my software and the issue that you should have fixed for me a year ago is now resolved. Now, if you don't mind, can you please answer the question in this thread, where I am asking how to change the size of zone Sidebar2 and the main body?

Thanks,

David

martin4307

Pankaj,
Before I do this, can I add this to what I would like the end product to look like so you can direct me in exactly how to do this. I don't want to touch Sidebar1. Sidebar2 I would like to cut in 1/2 so it will be 1.5 or 2. I would then like to add the 1.5 or two to the main body as indicated in my image. I don't know if this is what you explained to me above on how to do this, but I just wanted to make sure I was clear in what I wanted to do. Can you please tell me exactly how to get this done?

			 Thanks,
			 
			 David

martin4307

My goodness. I can't believe how difficult your support is getting. I just did exactly what you told me to do in the beginning of this thread and the only thing that happened was that my Sidebar2 dissapeared off my page. I know there is a way to do this because I did this once years ago. I think someone in JomSocial needs to get you some training. What you are telling me to do is only adjusting the Sidebar2. I want to decrease the sidebar2 so smaller ads are located there but, increase the middle or main body length by the same amount I decrease sidebar2 by. Do you understand. What you told me to do did nothing but make sidebar2 dissapear. can I please get some simple directions on how to do this. Please keep in mind, this is exactly what I pay you for. If it's easier, you can go into the back-end of my site or my C-Panel and do this yourself. Also, I have had Socialize for many years and when I first purchased it, you where able to make these adjustments from the template in the backend. Why on earth would you change something that worked so good.

David

Manit

Hi martin4307

I checked your site and your expectation. Here is what I understand, please correct me if I am wrong.
1. Your current website layout :
You are using 3 columns layout, the main content width is: 1140px
- Sidebar left (position name: sidebar-1) - 262.5px
- Mainbody - 555px
- Sidebar right (position name: sidebar-2) - 262.5px
2. Your expectation:
You want to subtract 125px from sidebar-2 position to the mainbody, this means, the new layout structure will be as below:
- Sidebar left (position name: sidebar-1) - 262.5-125=137.5px
- Mainbody - 555+125=680px
- Sidebar right (position name: sidebar-2) - 262.5px (Same)
3. The instruction to do this:
We implemented the updates in the following file: templates/socialize/tpls/blocks/mainbody/two-sidebar.php.
The old file is two-sidebar-old.php, you can rename the 2 files if you want to switch to the old layout structure.
The new site structure is as the screenshot below:

4. Note:
The new layout size is not 100% match the size you want, but I think it would meet your expectation.
- The sidebar-2 width in the new layout is 165px.
The reason is, the template us Bootstrap responsive grid system of 12, the sidebar-2 width is changed from 3 to 2/12. Mainboday is changed from 6 to 7.

In case you want the exactly layout structure, we will need to use some custom css rules. But using the custom css rules, we will need to update for responsive layouts as well. But your call on this.

P/S: About your question for the adjustment in the template back-end, it applies to some positions, not all, you can still find it from your template settings > Layout > Responsive layout

Regards.

martin4307

Man, to be honest, LOL, I don't understand a lot of what you shared with me, but, if I look at my site, www.madd-talent.com, it looks like you have already made the needed adjustments. Did you modify my site as you described above? If you did, you are the MAN and thank you. I have been asking about this for some time and it looks like you fixed it.

Thanks,

David

Manit

Hi martin4307
I am sorry for the late reply, I missed your message somehow.
Yes, I did the update as I explained in my previous message. I am quoting the message again so you can get the update:

3. The instruction to do this:
We implemented the updates in the following file: templates/socialize/tpls/blocks/mainbody/two-sidebar.php.
The old file is two-sidebar-old.php, you can rename the 2 files if you want to switch to the old layout structure.

If you have any question, please let me know.
Regards.