[Xerte-dev] Re: How to create a new template?

[Ron Mitchell]

Unless you are also talking about customising/branding the different page types too e.g. as well as the player interface, I wouldn't look at adding a new template. It can be quite time-consuming keeping subsequent changes in sync if you create a derivative template based on a particular point in time.

 

You can add a custom css file to the main template via optional properties and you can also tweak the default xml so that the same custom xss is included in any new LO's created.

 

The other option which in reality can be quicker and easier than the new template route is to have a separate installation for each customisation required. 

 

Just my experience.

Ron

 

From: xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk [mailto:xerte-dev-bounces at lists.nottingham.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Mark Berthelemy
Sent: 22 January 2014 14:42
To: For Xerte technical developers
Subject: [Xerte-dev] How to create a new template?

 

Hi there, 

 

I need to create a new look and feel for Xerte learning objects that will be used across all new LO’s.

 

It’s basically going to be the normal Nottingham HTML5 design, but with tweaks to brand it.

 

Is there a recommended way to do this?

 

I’m finding it hard to work out which bits of the code-base hold the relevant CSS, and then how to add a new “template(?)” so it can be used by the learning designers.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

 

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