Builder Frequently Asked Questions - Revision history

Sridhar: /* Most Frequently Asked Questions */ Added == How to change text and layout of 404 pages in iThemes Builder ==

2013-05-03T11:51:31Z

Most Frequently Asked Questions: Added == How to change text and layout of 404 pages in iThemes Builder ==

Sridhar: /* Less Frequently Asked Questions */ Added == Layouts do not appear correctly ==

2013-04-30T05:01:42Z

Less Frequently Asked Questions: Added == Layouts do not appear correctly ==

Ronald: /* Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within? */

2013-03-01T22:40:29Z

Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within?

Sridhar: /* Builder and BuddyPress */

2013-02-15T14:46:39Z

Builder and BuddyPress

Sridhar: /* Uploaded images do not appear */

2013-02-14T04:14:22Z

Uploaded images do not appear

Sridhar: /* Uploaded images do not appear */

2013-02-14T04:13:17Z

Uploaded images do not appear

Sridhar: /* Builder and BuddyPress */

2013-01-24T02:02:42Z

Builder and BuddyPress

Sridhar: /* How to setup a server on your computer, develop Builder sites locally and migrate them to another location */

2012-11-22T05:24:37Z

How to setup a server on your computer, develop Builder sites locally and migrate them to another location

Sridhar: Added == Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within? == in /* Less Frequently Asked Questions */

2012-11-14T03:39:33Z

Added == Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within? == in - Less Frequently Asked Questions

Sridhar: Added == What are the requirements for using Builder? == under /* Less Frequently Asked Questions */

2012-11-13T06:05:22Z

Added == What are the requirements for using Builder? == under - Less Frequently Asked Questions

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	More [http://ithemes.com/2012/03/14/our-first-builder-child-theme-for-buddypress-yukon/ here] and a follow up post [http://ithemes.com/forum/topic/25458-when-to-activate-buddypress-template-packmembership/ here].		More [http://ithemes.com/2012/03/14/our-first-builder-child-theme-for-buddypress-yukon/ here] and a follow up post [http://ithemes.com/forum/topic/25458-when-to-activate-buddypress-template-packmembership/ here].
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		+	== How to change text and layout of 404 pages in iThemes Builder ==
		+
		+	Copy <code>not_found.php</code> from parent Builder directory into active child theme directory and edit it to your liking.
		+
		+	[http://pastebin.com/ERwP3BmB Here] is a sample modified not_found.php file.
		+
		+	To apply your desired layout to any 404 page, '''add a 404 View''' at My Theme -> Layouts & Views -> Views (tab).
		+
		+	Sample screenshot:
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		+	[[File:Screen Shot 2013-05-03 at 5.15.49 PM.png\|365px\|thumb\|none]]

	= Less Frequently Asked Questions =		= Less Frequently Asked Questions =

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	This is our professional advise, but of course, you are free to choose whichever solution you think is best. Do note that it will frustrate our support efforts if there is an issue, and we have to search through a couple of hundred lines of css code to see what might or might not have been changed, opposed to just scrolling to the end of your stylesheet, and locate all customisations in one spot.		This is our professional advise, but of course, you are free to choose whichever solution you think is best. Do note that it will frustrate our support efforts if there is an issue, and we have to search through a couple of hundred lines of css code to see what might or might not have been changed, opposed to just scrolling to the end of your stylesheet, and locate all customisations in one spot.
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		+	== Layouts do not appear correctly ==
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		+	Before:
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		+	[[File:Wp1 2013-04-30 10-27-47.png\|800px\|thumb\|none]]
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		+	After:
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		+	[[File:Wp1 2013-04-30 10-28-06.png\|800px\|thumb\|none]]
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		+	If the site does not appear correctly with the container not centered and everything aligned to the left, ensure that permissions of all directories in (including) <code>wp-content/uploads</code> is '''755'''.
		+
		+	Especially these directories in <code>uploads</code> directory:
		+
		+	* it-file-cache
		+	* it-file-cache/builder-core
		+	* it-file-cache/builder-layouts
		+
		+	[[File:Screen Shot 2013-04-30 at 10.24.25 AM.png\|304px\|thumb\|none]]

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 == Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within? ==
-The safest way to make such modifications is if you copy that code literally and add it as suggested in the location suggested. If you feel more confident hacking into existing code through changes that might cripple your site, feel free to do so, but we will not advise you to do so.
+The safest way to make css modifications is if you copy the code that our support moderators supply literally and add it in the location suggested. If you feel more confident hacking into existing code through changes that might cripple your site, feel free to do so, but we will not advise you to do so.
 For example, if the code doesn't work (which is highly unlikely, since we test all code before we suggest it), and it's added at the end of your stylesheet, it will NOT harm anything, and we can review what you did, and suggest on how to fix it (did you forget a { or a ; or another character). If however something went bad halfway your stylesheet, your site could easily be completely messed up and all css following any invalid code (for example a missing { or } ) will be invalid as well.
 This is our professional advise, but of course, you are free to choose whichever solution you think is best. Do note that it will frustrate our support efforts if there is an issue, and we have to search through a couple of hundred lines of css code to see what might or might not have been changed, opposed to just scrolling to the end of your stylesheet, and locate all customisations in one spot.

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	For all other Builder child themes, BuddyPress need to be installed like it will be installed for any other WordPress theme. Those will require the BuddyPress template pack plugin. On using the template pack: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-template-pack/		For all other Builder child themes, BuddyPress need to be installed like it will be installed for any other WordPress theme. Those will require the BuddyPress template pack plugin. On using the template pack: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-template-pack/
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		+	More [http://ithemes.com/2012/03/14/our-first-builder-child-theme-for-buddypress-yukon/ here] and a follow up post [http://ithemes.com/forum/topic/25458-when-to-activate-buddypress-template-packmembership/ here].

	= Less Frequently Asked Questions =		= Less Frequently Asked Questions =

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	In your WP dashboard go to Settings -> Media. Tick the option to organize uploads in year and month based folders.		In your WP dashboard go to Settings -> Media. Tick the option to organize uploads in year and month based folders.
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−	~~See also [[ThemesFAQ#Images not Showing\|General FAQ]].~~

	'''3.''' Check to see if GD image library support is enabled in your hosting. This can be checked by saving the following as a php file, say phpinfo.php and accessing it from the URL like yoursite.com/phpinfo.php.		'''3.''' Check to see if GD image library support is enabled in your hosting. This can be checked by saving the following as a php file, say phpinfo.php and accessing it from the URL like yoursite.com/phpinfo.php.

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 '''1.''' Ensure that the image is saved in the right format (extension). For example, if a png file is incorrectly saved as .jpg, then it won't work. Two ways of checking this is opening the image in a) Photoshop b) Irfanview.
-'''2.''' In your WP dashboard go to "Media" under "Settings" in the left column. Ensure that the path defined for uploads folder is "wp-content/uploads".
+'''2.''' WordPress 3.5 has taken away the option to manually change the path through WordPress settings, but one can follow [http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-change-the-default-media-upload-location-in-wordpress-3-5/ these] instructions, and set it to
 See also [[ThemesFAQ#Images not Showing|General FAQ]].

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 == Builder and BuddyPress ==
-Builder's child theme [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/Builder_Child_Themes#Yukon Yukon] has built-in support for BuddyPress.
+Builder's child theme [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/Builder_Child_Themes#Yukon Yukon] has built-in support for BuddyPress. It is designed specifically to work with BuddyPress, and does not require the template pack.
 To install BuddyPress while using Builder Yukon as a child theme, follow these steps:
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 # Upload Builder Theme (Core)
 # Upload the Builder child Yukon theme and activate. With Builder and BuddyPress now setup, begin customization.
 = Less Frequently Asked Questions =

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 # Download WordPress, extract the zip file and copy/move 'wordpress' folder inside C:\xampp\htdocs. Rename 'wordpress' folder to whatever is the name of your project.
 # Install WP [http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Famous_5-Minute_Install manually].
-# Set up Builder.
+# [http://ithemes.com/codex/page/Builder_Documentation#How_to_install_Builder Set up Builder].
 # Once it is all ready, use BackupBuddy to do a full backup. The generated zip file should be in wp-content/uploads. Download importbuddy.php.
 # To learn how to restore the site to another location, watch the video [http://pluginbuddy.com/purchase/backupbuddy/backupbuddy-training/ here].

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	So, as of this very moment, Builder is officially compatible with 5.2.4+.		So, as of this very moment, Builder is officially compatible with 5.2.4+.
		+
		+	== Why do you advise me to add CSS code at the end of style.css versus directly modifying within? ==
		+
		+	The safest way to make such modifications is if you copy that code literally and add it as suggested in the location suggested. If you feel more confident hacking into existing code through changes that might cripple your site, feel free to do so, but we will not advise you to do so.
		+
		+	For example, if the code doesn't work (which is highly unlikely, since we test all code before we suggest it), and it's added at the end of your stylesheet, it will NOT harm anything, and we can review what you did, and suggest on how to fix it (did you forget a { or a ; or another character). If however something went bad halfway your stylesheet, your site could easily be completely messed up and all css following any invalid code (for example a missing { or } ) will be invalid as well.
		+
		+	This is our professional advise, but of course, you are free to choose whichever solution you think is best. Do note that it will frustrate our support efforts if there is an issue, and we have to search through a couple of hundred lines of css code to see what might or might not have been changed, opposed to just scrolling to the end of your stylesheet, and locate all customisations in one spot.

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	* http://wpshout.com/faster-wordpress/		* http://wpshout.com/faster-wordpress/
	* http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/114-lets-do-simple-stuff-to-make-our-websites-faster/		* http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/114-lets-do-simple-stuff-to-make-our-websites-faster/
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		+	== What are the requirements for using Builder? ==
		+
		+	At a minimum, we have the same requirements as WordPress. As can be seen on the [http://wordpress.org/about/requirements/ WordPress requirements page], the minimum supported version of PHP at the time of writing this is 5.2.4.
		+
		+	Builder will always be updated to handle any issues present in future PHP releases. A few versions back, Builder had some issues with the PHP 5.4.x releases. These issues have since been fixed.
		+
		+	So, as of this very moment, Builder is officially compatible with 5.2.4+.