By jonjonz on

This is a very basic end user question about implementing a Zen theme in Drupal 5. We want a layout with a main column with the content and a right sidebar.

What is the simplest way to accomplish this using Zen/Drupal 5?

Starting with the basic Zen fixed templates, is it to simply not place any blocks in the left sidebar and only put blocks in the right sidebar, while using the middle column for the main content. Lastly style the middle column and the right sidebar as needed in the Zen css and php files. This seems to work, but is that how it was intended?

Or does there need to be some specific editing of the Zen files to eliminate the left sidebar? I have read through the main documentation but this basic concept seems to elude me. All I see in the docs is the choice to implement fixed or fluid layouts in terms of configurable options.

I am not a developer, and only have basic CSS and HTML skills, but have been asked to redesign our Drupal/Zen site from a 3 column fixed layout to a column/right sidebar fixed layout.

Thanks,

Jonjonz

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andrewtf commented

Just don't place any content (blocks) in the left sidebar and it won't show. The theme will detect whether there's content in there on not, and toggle the settings accordingly.

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jonjonz commented

It so elegant a solution. Another reason why I really love working with Zen themes as a basis.

I was afraid that was just too easy, there had to be a catch. :-)

Thanks for confirming it IS a valid approach.

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andrewtf commented

You're welcome!