Child theme (Developer) Can't make any changes

  • violasrose

    (@violasrose)


    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi,

    In order to use php, I had to create a new child theme. I did these steps:
    1. Activate Customizr original theme
    2. Download the child theme folder from http://www.themesandco.com/extension/customizr-child-theme/
    and add it to FTP.
    I also install file manager plugin, just to double check if files are updated.

    However, I couldn’t make any changes with code that I add to function.php, for example: center heading, logo, tagline… Please tell me what did I do wrong?
    I’m a newbie. My site: http://capturedesign.pro. Thank you!

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  • ElectricFeet

    (@electricfeet)

    10 years, 2 months ago

    I think that maybe the FTP step was the wrong one. Where did you put the files?

    I think you need to install it by uploading it in your WordPress dashboard using Appearance > Themes > Add new > Upload. Make sure to upload the full .zip file to WordPress — it won’t upload properly if you try to upload the unzipped files.

    @nikeo: Could you add these instructions to the child theme’s page if they’re correct?

    Thread Starter violasrose

    (@violasrose)

    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks a lot!!! You know what, in the instruction to install the file that I have downloaded, Nicolas said that:

    “In order to utilize any of your extensions, you’ll need to first install and activate them. The process is just like installing a normal plugin.

    In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.

    From there you’ll see an option for “Upload”. Click the “Browse” button, navigate your computer files and select the .ZIP file for your downloaded extension.

    Note : the Child Theme has to be installed in Appearance > themes > Add New”

    => I didn’t read the “Note” line, I thought I have to add new (the zip file) in Plugins, that’s why I was struggling and use FTP instead, and continue struggling for hours. Now I got it!! I should have asked you earlier, would save a lot a time for me :((

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