README.txt in Front Page 5
Introduction:
This module is for people who want a custom front page to their Drupal sites.
The key functionality of this module is outlined below.
If you are comfortable with theming using a mix of php/html, I recommend you check out the
handbook pages I have added to Drupal.org which explains how a more advanced method of theming
your front page. http://drupal.org/node/46017
This module is intended for Drupal Version 5.0
It will not work with earlier versions.
Key Functionality:
1. Allows you to specify a custom front page based on role type.
e.g. For a musicians website, you could have a different front page for Drummers, Guitarists, Singers, Bass Players etc.
3. Allows you to have a FULL front page or SPLASH page - a completely different layout to your
main drupal site - or alternatively as a THEMED full page, i.e. it loads with your default drupal site theme & layout.
4. Automatically REDIRECT users to a specific page or path.
5. Disable your site for everyone but Administrators and display a custom "under maintenance" message.
6. Display a custom "mission" style message for authenticated users who have not visited the site for a set period.
e.g. If you have had a significant update to the site, you might want to have a special notice for users who haven't
visited for 1 month, or 1 week etc.
7. Override your HOME and Breadcrumb links on your site.
e.g. you might have a splash front page that you don't want visitors already on your site returning to when they
click on HOME.
8. You can include PHP/HTML or both in your frontpage
Installation:
---------------
1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder.
2. Go to the ADMINISTER section of your drupal site.
3. Click on MODULES
4. Enable the front_page.module
5. Go to ADMINISTER - SETTINGS - FRONT_PAGE
6. Paste in the TEXT/HTML/PHP contents of your front pages.
7. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page.
You can do this at the bottom of the front_page configuration page (ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS -> FRONT_PAGE)
or under ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS.
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE USING PATH.MODULE (URL ALIAS):
Please ensure you have no other pages
setup with the URL ALIAS 'front_page' when
installing the front_page.module which uses the
'front_page' URL Alias by default.
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Uninstall:
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1. Go to ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS and change the default front page to something other than 'front_page' (e.g. 'node').
2. Go to ADMINISTER -> MODULES and de-select the front_page.module from your list of modules.
3. Using FTP or other file manager, remove the front_page.module file.
Hope you find it useful.
This module has been developed by a few members of the drupal community and
we're always looking for ideas for improving it.
Email me or post a message on the drupal.org site if you have any ideas on
how we can improve the module.
Dublin Drupaller
gus@modernmediamuse.com
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- Introduction:
-
- This module is for people who want a custom front page to their Drupal sites.
-
- The key functionality of this module is outlined below.
-
- If you are comfortable with theming using a mix of php/html, I recommend you check out the
- handbook pages I have added to Drupal.org which explains how a more advanced method of theming
- your front page. http://drupal.org/node/46017
-
- This module is intended for Drupal Version 5.0
- It will not work with earlier versions.
-
-
- Key Functionality:
-
- 1. Allows you to specify a custom front page based on role type.
-
- e.g. For a musicians website, you could have a different front page for Drummers, Guitarists, Singers, Bass Players etc.
-
- 3. Allows you to have a FULL front page or SPLASH page - a completely different layout to your
- main drupal site - or alternatively as a THEMED full page, i.e. it loads with your default drupal site theme & layout.
-
- 4. Automatically REDIRECT users to a specific page or path.
-
- 5. Disable your site for everyone but Administrators and display a custom "under maintenance" message.
-
- 6. Display a custom "mission" style message for authenticated users who have not visited the site for a set period.
-
- e.g. If you have had a significant update to the site, you might want to have a special notice for users who haven't
- visited for 1 month, or 1 week etc.
-
- 7. Override your HOME and Breadcrumb links on your site.
-
- e.g. you might have a splash front page that you don't want visitors already on your site returning to when they
- click on HOME.
-
- 8. You can include PHP/HTML or both in your frontpage
-
-
-
- Installation:
- ---------------
-
- 1. Upload front_page.module to your MODULES folder.
-
- 2. Go to the ADMINISTER section of your drupal site.
-
- 3. Click on MODULES
-
- 4. Enable the front_page.module
-
- 5. Go to ADMINISTER - SETTINGS - FRONT_PAGE
-
- 6. Paste in the TEXT/HTML/PHP contents of your front pages.
-
- 7. Once you are happy with your front_pages, set the DEFAULT FRONT PAGE setting to be front_page.
- You can do this at the bottom of the front_page configuration page (ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS -> FRONT_PAGE)
- or under ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS.
-
-
- ############################################
- IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE USING PATH.MODULE (URL ALIAS):
- Please ensure you have no other pages
- setup with the URL ALIAS 'front_page' when
- installing the front_page.module which uses the
- 'front_page' URL Alias by default.
- ##############################################
-
-
- Uninstall:
- -------------
-
- 1. Go to ADMINISTER -> SETTINGS and change the default front page to something other than 'front_page' (e.g. 'node').
-
- 2. Go to ADMINISTER -> MODULES and de-select the front_page.module from your list of modules.
-
- 3. Using FTP or other file manager, remove the front_page.module file.
-
-
- Hope you find it useful.
-
- This module has been developed by a few members of the drupal community and
- we're always looking for ideas for improving it.
-
- Email me or post a message on the drupal.org site if you have any ideas on
- how we can improve the module.
-
- Dublin Drupaller
-
-
- gus@modernmediamuse.com