Gantry Framework

Monday, 23 August 2010 16:28 Written by Administrator

gan·try (gan′trē) noun

(RocketTheme) A framework used for assembling, building and maintaining a RocketTheme template

Extensive Gantry Documentation

Key Features

Gantry has a plethora of features, below is just a brief list:

960 Grid System
Stunning Administrator interface
XML driven and with overrides for unprecedented levels of customization
Per-menu-item level control over any configuration parameter
Preset any combination of configuration parameters, and save custom presets
65 base module positions. Easily add more!
36 possible layout combinations for mainbody and sidebars
Up to 3 sidebars for a total of 4 column layouts
Many built-in features such as font-sizer, to-top smooth slider, IE6 warning message, etc.
Flexible grid layout system for unparalleled control over block sizes
iPhone Native Version, a mobile specific version / theme
Google Web Fonts, load custom fonts from Googles's Font Directory
Smart Loading, only load the images that are in focus for optimized loading

More Features

Installing / Updating Gantry

For Omnicron, you should install the Omnicron Template (Bundle) package, rt_omnicron_j15-bundle.tar.gz, which includes both the template and Gantry. Use the standalone package if Gantry is already installed. However, in the event of Gantry needing to be installed, see the instructions below:

Installation Instructions

Overview of the Administrator Interface

The Gantry administrator is a very extensive interface for controlling allow aspects of the Framework, and is split into several parts:

Per-Menu Item Configuration
Presets
Settings

Features
Layouts
Advanced

The best way to discover all the options available, as well as what they do, is to visit the administrator itself at Extensions → Template Manager → rt_omnicron_j15

Gantry Administrator Documentation