sierrajoe
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OK, I had to figure out the proper way to add custom upload mime types before I upgraded to wp 3.01… I found this recommendation and it seems to have worked for me. I made the changes suggested to my theme’s functions.php and then did the upgrade. all went well.
joe
whoops… spoke too soon… modifying my theme’s functions.php did not work so I’ll live with the hacked core for now.
joeI solved this problem by making my file types acceptable as wordpress uploads by editing the wp_ext2type() and get_allowed_mime_types() functions in the wp-includes/functions.php file. I probably should have left these functions alone and added the modified versions to my theme’s functions.php and in fact will do that now.
joeForum: Plugins
In reply to: [Mingle Forum] [Plugin: Mingle Forum] Awesome! Works with my themeSorry, didn’t see your post…
http://www.sierrajoes.com
joeFirst, it’s always a good idea to include a link to your site if possible.
Based on the forum post below, here is where I would start…
In your wp-admin, select Pages. Then, from the list of pages presented, select the one whose behavior you want to change.
In the title field is there something like:
Visit Our StoreIf so, change the URL to what you want.
Here’s the post:
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/page-name-links-to-external-pageI have not tried this myself.
BTW, I would not try experimentation like this on a production site. I would create a test environment on a local server.
joeForum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Help needed with customizing WordPressAgain… firefox’s firebug is your friend… took about a minute to edit your css and add a float:left to your “main” div and it solves the problem.
line 494 of your style.css try:#main {
float:left;
overflow:hidden;
padding:40px 0 0;
}Forum: Fixing WordPress
In reply to: Help needed with customizing WordPressfirefox firebug is your friend…
in blog.php, the main content div is governed mainly by rjt_new.css:
div#maincontent {
background-color:#FFFFFF;
float:left;
left:0;
margin:0;
padding:15px;
position:relative;
text-align:left;
width:945px;
}In the wp version, the “main” div is governed mainly by style.css:
#main {
overflow:hidden;
padding:40px 0 0;
}there are several significant differences one of the most important perhaps is the float:left
With firefox & firebug, you simply right click anywhere on a page and select “inspect element” It will show you the relevant html and css, and a lot of other information. It will be well worth your time to install it and play with it for a while to become familiar with what it can do.
joeForum: Your WordPress
In reply to: super newbie…. feedback please!Cute header.
Couple comments… Maybe it’s my machine and not you’re problem but the font in your header is a bit blocky… if you have control over it, maybe use a more pixles.
Your focus seems like a perfect match for Mingle and Mingle
Forum plugins… worth a look anyway.
joeForum: Your WordPress
In reply to: ThriveanDrive.comMy personal opinion is that you need to work a lot harder on content. Just a few sentences is usually not enough to convey a useful message.
Recommend you think about who your target audience is, what they are interested in, and how you can provide them with some unique, useful, relevant information.
IMHO, the theme won’t matter if the content isn’t there.
Sorry for being so negative, and hope you find your niche!
joeForum: Your WordPress
In reply to: New to Blogging – High Bounce Rate – Review AppreciatedThanks! One thing I would like to change regarding the forum is so that to have a “recent topics” rather than “recent posts” widget. Will be working on that today or tomorrow.
If you like it, check out the Mingle Forum plugin.
joeForum: Your WordPress
In reply to: Total novice and struggling…… !One of the most useful tools you can get (IMHO) is the firebug plugin for firefox. With this tool you can right click anyplace (other than flash) on your page and see the html and css that are effecting its behavior. Not only do you see the CSS for that particular element, but you will be shown the entire hierarchy as well as calculated attributes (like width, height, etc). With this powerful knowledge, you should then be able to modify the html or css that is causing the effect you want to change.
If this does not make much sense to you, and begs more questions than it answers, I would suggest starting with a basic tutorial on CSS. For most modern themes (I’m guessing 2010 included) CSS is what makes things look the way they do.
hope this helps,
joeForum: Your WordPress
In reply to: New to Blogging – High Bounce Rate – Review AppreciatedThank you for the unexpectedly kind words!
joeForum: Networking WordPress
In reply to: File type does not meet security guidelinesI am having a similar problem trying to upload kml and gpx (mapping) files. I am also new to wordpress… how to you “Go to Super Admin -> Options, “Allowed file types””?
I am logged in as the original “admin” for the site and don’t see any such setting.
using wp 2.9.2
Thanks,
joeForum: Plugins
In reply to: [Plugin: XML Google Maps] Yet Another… Map Not ShowingTotally cool!
just on a hunch I tried:
<?php echo xmlgooglemaps_converter_myxmlgm('[xmlgm {http://www.sierrajoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/RR-Grade.kml} maptype=G_MAP_TYPE]'); ?>Works!
joeForum: Plugins
In reply to: [Plugin: XML Google Maps] Yet Another… Map Not ShowingWell, I was correct. The plugin does indeed work when the link is inside the content. So, I’ve tried:
echo do_shortcode('[xmlgm {http://www.sierrajoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/RR-Grade.kml} maptype=G_MAP_TYPE]');and
do_shortcode('[xmlgm {http://www.sierrajoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/RR-Grade.kml} maptype=G_MAP_TYPE]');but neither work in a template location before the content.
If anyone knows how to make this work, please let me know!