child theme

  • Resolved Charmer83

    (@charmer83)


    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hi,

    i was wondering how i should handle the child theme. i have already made so many changes to the parent theme before i knew about a child theme so don’t want to start over. would it be ok if i just copied the css i’ve changed and upload it as a child theme? also should i deactivate and delete the theme then install it again just so i have a fresh copy of the parent?
    Thanks

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  • esmi

    (@esmi)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    I’d suggest that you abandon the idea of a child theme and turn your customised parent theme into a new, standalone/stand theme with it’s own name & folder. Then upload a fresh copy of the original theme.

    Thread Starter Charmer83

    (@charmer83)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    i guess that can be done…. but can’t i do what i suggested because don’t i need to have the parent theme for any updates?

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    What is the parent theme?

    Thread Starter Charmer83

    (@charmer83)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    twenty eleven…

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    Oh – yes you do need it! Twenty Eleven is the default WordPress theme and having access to an unedited version of the theme is vital when dealing with a range of site issues.

    Thread Starter Charmer83

    (@charmer83)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    thank you. i have the parent css file i changed on my computer, so can i just rename it and upload it, then i can deactivate the twenty eleven delete and then install again so it is the original… is this ok? i made so many changes before i knew i needed a child theme.

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    That sounds OK.

    Thread Starter Charmer83

    (@charmer83)

    14 years, 3 months ago

    thank you for your help.

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