Default Website Development
The default CMX website Development
These section of the Wiki will enable you to get the latest information and resources for the new default CMX website shipped with version 3.10.x
The current default site
This will always be available to you in the 'websites' folder of your Cumulus MX Installation. If you wish to undo any of the changes that downloads from this page generate then simply re-copy the websites folder to your web host.
Templates
There are currently 3 alternative template frameworks for the site. These all include 4 variations for the main content area of a page; a single column, two column, three column and four columns. These can be used as the framework for existing pages or to add your own content as required. You can choose to use them in any combination or just one - its up to you. All come with a pdf readme file to help you use them but for full information about the available styles visit w3Schools.
The available frameworks are:
- A lefthand sidebar with the main panel on the right. Left-handed sidebar template. These can be viewed at OaktreeWebs Weather. Updated: 16 June 2021
- A righthand sidebar with the man panel on the left. Right-handed sidebar templates. This is similar to the default site but the sidebar starts higher up the screen. Again, these can be viewed at OaktreeWebs Weather. Updated 15 June 2021.
- A set with no sidebar - just the main content area. No sidebar templates. View at OaktreeWebs Weather. The single column version is set to gauge width (wider than other pages). Updated: 16 June 2021
Additional/Alternative Pages
Gauges
We also have an alternative to the default gauges.htm page. This does away with the sidebar and places the gauges in fixed width panels that automatically reposition themselves as the page strings. The gauges are also able to be placed in any order without resorting to cut-n-paste. Just add a number to their order property and its done.
This can be from here Gauges Page. Updated: 11 March 2021
NOAA Reports
To satisfy those who also publish their NOAA reports, this page will display 12 months worth of reports and the current annual report. It uses the default layout at present but will be updated as required. NOAA_Reports_page. Updated: 11 March 2021.
Complete ready to run alternative website pack
We hope to have complete 'website' ready alternatives to the default provided by CumulusMX available. It is likely that these will include a NOAA reports page as standard.
Colour Themes
The website and templates use colour themes to make it easier to change the colour throughout the site. By downloading the colour theme pack, you can simply rename the chosen colour as 'colours.css' and it will be applied throughout your site. All colour themes have now been updated to use css variables for the available theme colours. This makes it much easier to add your theme colours to your custom pages. or stylesheets. It is also possible to apply theme colours to the gauges tooltips in this way.
For example, to add a coloured border to an element you can add the style like so: <span style="border-color: var(--d2);"></span>.
Visit the new Theme Viewer to preview any of these themes on a basic template page.
You will also find that additional themes have now been added. If you download these from the above site, a reworked default 'colours.css' stylesheet is included. The current list is:
| Theme | Description | Theme | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmostMauve | As the name implies, a mauve like colour | Arcadia | almost a bottle green based on #00a591 |
| CherryTomato | A muted red based on #e94b3c | ChiliOil | A reddy brown based on #944743 |
| CoconutMilk | A slightly sandy milk colour is the best way to describe this | Emporador | A mid misty brown based colour |
| HarbourMist | A warm grey based on #b4b7ba | Limelight | An insipid yellow based on #f1ea7f (for the brave or colour challenged) |
| Lime Punch | A greener variation on the 'LimeLight' theme | QuietGrey | A slightly cooler grey based on #bcbcbe |
| RedPear | A variation between CherryTomato and ChiliOil based on #bcbcbe | RussetOrange | A muted orange based on #bcbcbe |
| SailorBlue | A strong dark blue | SpringCrocus | a muted purple based on #bc70a4 |
| UltraViolet | Theme based on purple / violet - again for the brave or colour challenged. | ValientPoppy | Theme based on purple / violet - again for the brave or colour challenged. |
| WarmSand | The lighter colours are sandy coloured while the darker range have a distinct orange tinge. |
Use this link Additional colour schemes to down load the schemes. Please note that this link has not yet been updated and will only provide the original themes. Updated: 16 June 2021.