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Review posted by TooqInc on at

Looks good, pain to work with

TooqInc
While I'm happy with the look of this template, I have to say that it has been the most difficult template I've worked with yet on Concrete5.

There are no customization options from the dashboard so everything has to be done in the files.

There is no page included without the boxes on the bottom and had to be created by cloning and modifying the PHP files.

There is annoying issues with the text and images being controlled by the same CSS, so the image over the sidebar is misaligned with the background if your text is properly justified, or your text is messed up if you fix the image positioning.

The boxes are not very flexible when it comes to holding text. I just ended up re-writing content to fit the template instead of bending the template to my needs.

There were some plus sides too. Once you've managed to work through the inflexibility, the template does look very good and has a strong visual appeal. The navigation bar had what I thought were issues until I saw on the support forum that there was a choosable style.

The issues I encountered would likely not be a problem for someone remotely capable with CSS and PHP, but this is definitely not one for newbies and could lead to a lot of work if your client wants changes that don't do what the template designer wants you to do.
Review posted by mitnick on at

Perfect

mitnick
This is a great theme, and very easy to setup and use. I can't see any issues in the theme...
Review posted by APBCadmin on at

Looks good, functions poorly.

APBCadmin
I have been working with this theme for about two months now. It looks great, but has some major issues!!

The theme has errors in its view.php file, which means it does not play well with other add-ons.

The CSS and page layout is flawed. CSS is designed to control the page from one master file... but this theme uses several "in page" commands for items such as box corners, etc. The page boxes are not built to be dynamic in size, so if your content is too long, it just spills out the edge and ruins the layout.

I have spent countless hours repairing the code of this package, and finally have it working well.

All of the problems I have encountered were a result of just poor coding. Too many shortcuts.

If I could go back, I would have based my site on a theme with good reviews. My mistake.

Give this one a pass.
Response by c5themesCo on at
c5themesCo
Hi APBCadmin,

I just noticed that i haven't replied to your review, actually there was a mistake in the view.php file that has been corrected, and everything plays just fine, i can't agree that you are "repairing" the code since i think you are more adjusting it to your needs.

1. There are no "in-page commands", we use a Javascript to make the rounded corners since of browser issues.

2. There is a reason the bottom boxes are not built to be dynamic in size, it looks awful if they are all in different sizes, but you are welcome to have your taste. There is just one command in CSS to change it's height and it's very easy...

.box {
float: left;
width: 309px;
height: 188px; <- CHANGE THIS
}

Coding wise, it's very clean and easy to understand, that was our goal for this template, and actually it's one of the most sold themes here, and you are the only one "so far" ;), that has negative feedback for this theme.

So i ask, if anyone has issues with anything, feel free to email us in hello@vivatemplates.com

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