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You have your server and software installed, Your community is ready. Now you need to style your forum. You could buy a premade style. They are great. Problem is other sites will have your look. What to do? Create you own style. Creating a style for XenForo involves a few steps. Here's a general guide to help you design and implement a custom skin for your XenForo forum: Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment Install XenForo: Ensure you have a working installation of XenForo. Access Admin Control Panel: Log into the XenForo Admin Control Panel (ACP). Step 2: Create a New Style Navigate to Styles: Go to Appearance > Styles. Add a New Style: Click on Add style. Choose to create a style based on an existing one (e.g., the default style) to maintain basic functionality. Name your style (e.g., "My Custom Skin"). Step 3: Customize the Style Edit Style Properties: Click on your newly created style to edit it. Modify the style properties such as colors, fonts, and layout. Customize Templates: Go to Templates in the style editor. Edit templates to change the HTML structure. Use XenForo’s template syntax to ensure compatibility with the system. Modify CSS: Go to Styles > Style Properties > General to adjust CSS. You can also add custom CSS under Styles > Templates > Extra.less for more specific changes. Step 4: Add Custom Graphics Create Graphics: Design any custom graphics or icons you want to use. Upload Graphics: Go to Appearance > Templates > Style Properties > Images. Upload your custom images and set paths accordingly. Step 5: Preview and Test Preview Changes: Use the preview function to see how your changes look. Check Responsiveness: Ensure your skin looks good on different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile). Step 6: Finalize and Apply Set as Default: Once satisfied, you can set your new style as the default for your forum. User Group Permissions: Adjust permissions for user groups to access the new style if needed. Step 7: Document Your Changes Keep a record of the changes made for future reference or updates. Example CSS Snippet Here’s a simple example of a CSS snippet you might include in your custom skin: body { background-color: #f0f0f0; /* Light grey background */ font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif; /* Change font */ } a { color: #007bff; /* Link color */ } .header { background-color: #333; /* Dark header */ color: #fff; /* White text in header */ } .footer { background-color: #222; /* Dark footer */ color: #ccc; /* Light grey text in footer */ } Step 8: Backup Your Work Regularly backup your custom skin and any changes you make. By following these steps, you can create a custom skin for your XenForo forum that reflects your unique style. Questions? Post them and we will help you.
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I have created a style for xenforo 2. It is called Admin Zone Blue and can be downloaded here in the resources sections and at XenForo Zone - For XenForo Enthusiasts. Live Demo Post any bugs or feature request in this forum.
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I know it's been a while since I added a new style. Been busy with other things. I do have 2 styles almost ready. One is a light style, shades of white and gray. The other is dark blue. I will get them finished by the end of the week and ready for release early next week.
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I have another style in dev stages. You can watch the progress of it by switching to it here. Once it is done I will release at xenForo and here.
