How: Users can choose from 3 themes, maybe a module with simple interface?

Posted by ssmarni on March 21, 2009 at 9:00pm

i have drupal i6.x nstalled. i am still learning basics and am doing alright so far. i want something specific, if i can do it.

i want about 3 themes. these can be the same layout but the colors will change. this is because of user limitations for viewing colors. one theme will have no color, another lots and a third will have some but mellow.

i want a user that is logged in to have an easy way to choose what theme they want to use. once they pick the theme it will be the default theme if they are logged in. the main point is that the users can control the colors they are viewing, and are not restricted because the colors on the page are not viewable by them because of their limitations.

i'm wondering if i will have to find a theme that has different versions included with it, or get themes that are the same but only differ in color. i am looking for a very simple layout that is attractive, but very basic. i currently have the blix theme and the layout is very close to what i want, but as far as i know the colors are not changeable in the way i want.

any advice is appreciated. send me in the right direction if you know it.

thanks!

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It sounds like the

Posted by mhm on March 21, 2009 at 10:34pm

It sounds like the SwitchTheme module is what you're looking for.

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Posted by WorldFallz on March 21, 2009 at 10:36pm

This already exists in core-- enable multiple themes and give the appropriate role the 'select different theme' permission.

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I had forgotten about that.

Posted by mhm on March 21, 2009 at 10:41pm

I had forgotten about that. SwitchTheme is for a more automated version of the functionality?

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Posted by WorldFallz on March 21, 2009 at 10:49pm

It gives a nice little drop down block you can put anywhere instead of having to do it on the account page. It also has the added ability to select a theme based on the user's browser.

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question about drop down block to change theme

Posted by ssmarni on April 5, 2009 at 11:34pm

Hi WorldFallz,

I have been trying to figure out where the option is that you referred to - a drop down block where a user can change the theme to what they want. Can you let me how that option comes up? I don't see it automatically added. I have checked the setting that lets authenticated users change their own theme, and this option seems to work. I want to see the drop down you talked about where the user doesn't have to go into their admin settings to change the theme.

Thanks!
Marni

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Posted by WorldFallz on April 6, 2009 at 2:52am

After you install the module, there will be a block for it at admin/build/block where all the other blocks are located.

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thanks! got it!

Posted by ssmarni on March 22, 2009 at 2:57am

i got the replies and i think the default option will work. it seems to function well as far as i can tell.

i haven't figured out the part where you can put the option where you want so i'll have to try that too.

i'll be testing between the different themes to make sure all looks consistent. i'll run it by some people to make sure that the directions to change theme are simple enough which is a big deal.

thanks!!!